Losing My Hair! Testosterone and Hair Loss

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  • A common question I am asked is, will I lose my hair if I take testosterone? Hair loss and balding is a common worry for trans men who take testosterone as part of their gender transition. In this video, I answer the question of the effects of testosterone and balding and discuss whether there are ways to reduce or reverse hair loss. In the final part of the video, I talk about why losing your hair is so difficult to deal with when you are trans. I discuss the process of coming to terms with losses, such as hair loss, as part of going through gender transition.
    note - I say in the video that it isn't taking testosterone that causes hair loss, I do realise that it is DHT in testosterone which causes hair loss, but what I mean by this is that it isn't going through gender transition in itself which causes hair loss, the studies on whether trans men are more likely to lose their hair than cis men is not conclusive. It's being male that causes hair loss, and as trans men, we have always been male, we were just lacking in testosterone. Now we have it, we are as vulnerable as any cis gender man is, to hair loss. Hope that clears things up!
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  • @JescaHoogendijk
    @JescaHoogendijk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I'm a 23yo trans woman and before starting HRT my hair line had started moving back. Thankfully it moved back forward after starting HRT at 22. It was interesting to hear the experience from people going the other way! I think your hairline really suits you btw!

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you so much for that lovely compliment! I love my hairline too really, its just a bit of a shock to see how much it has suddenly thinned! It is so interesting to compare our journeys!

    • @j0nnyism
      @j0nnyism 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Getting that masculine hairline doesn’t mean u will go bald so don’t panic

  • @vondieerde
    @vondieerde 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Damn, this video really helped me. I'm 24, 4 months on T and never happier. I never thought that overall mood and behavioural happiness was possible. I've never felt more "right" in my life before.
    But I am overly worried about losing my hair.
    I was like you, my hair has been outrageously thick since childhood, I've got so many compliments about it. This combined with being from a family of mostly women, and so I've started to associate hair with beauty. Thick, "perfect" hair is so overly valued by Hollywood and the media, it distorts perceptions of typical natural beauty, for both men AND women. Of course balding is more of a problem for men because of that whole DHT thing, but still.
    As soon as I started T I felt textural differences in my head hair, which made me freak out about turning "ugly". I'm a bit ashamed to admit it, but I even started to consider getting off testosterone despite waiting for it since I came out at 16.
    I plan on getting a 23 and Me Health kit for a few reasons-- my mother is adopted so we don't know the genetic health risks on her side of the family, and I'm unsure if I have the bald spot / premature thinning genes. Knowledge is power, etc etc.
    A lot of trans guys I've seen have started Finasteride and got results as you described (no thanks!).
    I've also heard Minox/Rogaine works to retain hair AND grow beards without crazy hormonal issues, so at the most I'm going to try that on my head and facial hair until I can grow out a proper beard and then let my head hair do whatever the hell it's gonna do naturally (or maybe even just shave my head and be done with it!).
    This was the first bit of advice that really helped me embrace the idea of this being a "male" thing that all guys deal with, and even made me smile and understand how affirming all this is. You told the truth without hiding from it. I'm honestly more excited to see where my hair goes from here. Thank you so much.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      My dear friend, thank you for sharing your experience so openly, I can relate to all of this! As socialised as female, we are hit harder with expectations I think, of what we 'should' look like. I loved my hair, and when it drastically thinned, it really upset me, but gradually, I have come to see it as yet another affirmation of who I am, a man, who like most others, experience hair loss! Of course we should feel free to try products to help us keep what we have, but ultimately it is about accepting that it is OK, hair or no heair, we are damn fine men!

  • @KimSol90
    @KimSol90 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Thank you for an honest video about this topic. Next year in February I've been on t for 5 years and I am losing hair on top of my head. I wasn't really too worried about it in the start bc I had super thick and wavy hair . I went to my hairdresser (probably 2 year or so )
    It was my hairdresser who asked me if I had lost a lot of hair lately, she told me my hair was thin. And that's when it really hit me, bc first I thought it was probably my imagination.
    It's hard to accept.
    Ever since childhood people used to say how gorgeous my hair was.
    Now it's pretty much lifeless...on the top at least.. I can see the scalp which is terrifying....and sad. I miss my hair lol
    The only place my hair still is super thick and wavy is in the back .
    BUT if I had to choose ..... I would still choose testosterone.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks fr sharing with me, and for watching. Yes, it is hard to accept and its absolutely OK to be sad about it, and to want to do something about it, but ultimately it is about acceptance isnt it? We are men, and this is what commonly happens to men!

  • @andrijaantonijevic8097
    @andrijaantonijevic8097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thanks so much for this video! I've experienced some severe hair loss and thinning in the past 6 months and it's been kicking my arse mentally. I really needed to hear this, it honestly made my day, especially because I share all the thoughts about hair loss at an adult age (I'm 30) that you've perfectly put into words.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Im so glad the video helped. Yes, it is really tough, Im pretty sure I will have a sun roof in a year.....but its what happens to most guys....and so I am OK with that!

  • @smkardasz
    @smkardasz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I’m 29 and 2 years on T.. my hair is already thinning so fast and my hair line has receded so aggressively just in the last six months. It freaks me out so much. Thanks for talking about this. Just watching this made me feel better about it.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad to help my friend, its all part of being a man, but that doesnt mean we cant spend some time grieving our hairloss, before accepting there might be litttle we can do. I have actually started using a preventative shampoo, and have seen a little bit of difference. I shall link to the video about that here if it helps th-cam.com/video/rTKM40Nnxxk/w-d-xo.html

  • @jwilleseries7764
    @jwilleseries7764 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don't understand why some guys get sad about balding, we are men and should get over it 👊🏼

  • @blurredwolf2339
    @blurredwolf2339 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Should I be worried about hair loss when starting T, I can't remember how my grandparents hair were but my dad is 59, but still has good guality (short) hair, haven't noticed baldness in him. My mom has a bit excessive hair growth (she has bit if beard. Girl trade with me-) I have noticed I've got stomach hair line and slight bit of peach fuzz on my lip area, haven't started T yet

  • @SkyeID
    @SkyeID 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    My ex-boyfriend, a trans man, used Minoxodil to grow a beard. He was impatient about the changes being too slow on T, so he took the quicker route. It worked really well, but I have no idea if it works to permanently re-grow hair

  • @cameronjosephvideos5942
    @cameronjosephvideos5942 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You know what sucks more. Going bald as a trans woman before transitioning. After a certain point not even a hair transplant can save it.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can only begin to imagine how hard that must be. The good thing, is that now there are so e incredible wigs which look so much more realistic than they once did. I know it's not the same, but in this transition of ours we have to accept what we cant change and find ways around it.

  • @claralefton1619
    @claralefton1619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love how genuine you are!

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so kind, thank you! I like to keep it real!

  • @jessi_starr
    @jessi_starr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I think the grey sides you have are super hot look! I've always liked that look on men. My hair has always been thin and baby fine and now the hairline has changed so much that I no longer have a widow's peak
    I loved that bit of my hair but I'm not too worried about losing it. It'll happen at some point and I'll just start shaving it down to the skin. Now that my facial hair is really starting to be noticeable, I can shave my head and not feel too dysphoric about not passing.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love that! And thank you 😘. I will just shave mine too, when it come to it!

    • @hunterking4045
      @hunterking4045 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There's a ftm on TH-cam who has an awesome hairpiece due to him losing all of hair. He's on my fb as well. I'll ask him if I can share his info.

  • @Nickster7
    @Nickster7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey Fin, I'm 33 and have pattern baldness in my family. However, I've been on treatment called Finasteride for the past 8 years. There are also similar products called ProCar/Finpecia. I'm probably baldning now at a 10% rate than what I should have. I've had no side - effects as yet and enjoying good health. It's an option to explore but please do consult your doctor first. Thanks for a great video!!

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Excellent! Pleased for you my friend! Thanks for adding that!

  • @eliasklein9311
    @eliasklein9311 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I started to lose my hair at one year on T when I was around 20-21, but I actually didn't mind it that much because it made me look older. I like my receding hairline because it makes me look very masculine :)
    But stuff you can do is hair transplants? I heard they're very expensive but they work I guess. Also minoxidil should work too, but I haven't tried any of that since I don't mind it xD Having to wear a hat out in the sun to avoid sunburn is a new experience though lol

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, l didnt mention hair transplants but yes, it's an option. There are products which guys have had success with, like the one you mention. If it slows the thinning down then that's great! I really just cant be bothered, lm really starting to like this older,grey, thinning haired me!

  • @joecena6393
    @joecena6393 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You can take dht blockers that will prevent hair loss. It won’t reverse it but it’ll prevent the loss of hair when starting TRT.

    • @albedougnut
      @albedougnut 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      From what I have seen, I believe it can slightly reverse it, especially if the balding is recent (usually under 40), though not by a dramatic amount. Though a lot of guys have success with DHT blockers in preventing MPB.

  • @leonschoder1637
    @leonschoder1637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant video! Very helpful and calming. :-) Thank you.

  • @Goodmorning1221-
    @Goodmorning1221- 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What seems crazy is that FTM balding seems to happen pretty quickly compared to most of regular men. How long after you started T, you started to see thinning ?

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was about 5 years n t and 46 when I started thinning, but I do also have hypothyroidism, which doesnt help! Older trans males often lose hair quicker as we go straight from puberty to middle age!

  • @sun1one1
    @sun1one1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm a few years younger than you and I have a huge bald spot. Small price to pay for transitioning if you ask me. I kind of laughed when they told me I might go bald - I'm in the wrong freaking body and you expect me to be worried about hair? lol. Bandanas are the best solution -there's a reason why pirates wore them.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes yes yes! Exactly this, I dont care about studies, about if trans folk or more or less likely to go bald,. Nothing in the world would have put me off transitioning, how could it? I was a man, l needed testosterone or my body would forever be at odds with me. I'm very happy to leave nature to do what it will. The joy of being me if far greater then the sadness for lost hair!! I dont quite rock a bandana.....but a hat works.

  • @jung9573
    @jung9573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have to say that I’m so glad that I found you on Instagram!!! Recently I’m experiencing a bit hair loss after 4 years in t. I’m 22 so still considering young but I’m really worried..anyway it’s nice to see a video of a transguy talking about it. Thanks 😊

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah hello! Well I am glad you found me too! Unfortunately, being a bloke can mean losing hair, but there are a ton of products out there which might help. Did you see my follow up to this one where I tried DHT blocker shampoo? bit.ly/2QU9cY5

    • @jung9573
      @jung9573 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      FinnTheInfinncible thanks for the reply!!! No I haven’t watch it yet. I will watch it thanks :)
      I’m more focusing on your phalloplasty videos at the moment (Honestly it was a lot of help) I am considering to do phalloplasty so give me some insights and things that I couldn’t found on google.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jung9573 Ah thats brilliant! Very glad to help. My phalloplasty memoir is coming out later this year, hopefully that'll help too. There are also some resources over on my website for phalloplasty finlaygames.com/category/gender-and-sexuality/

  • @jackcombs8273
    @jackcombs8273 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    From looking at my family tree everyone had their hair until they died but I'm only 19 and going bald. I don't have a problem with my hairline since it's so masc but the top of my head worries me. I'm thinking about trying minoxidil like Rogaine because of it. I know I signed up for this but the fact I'm so young just makes it hit so much harder.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I completely understand. Its important to remember that many men who lose their hair feel upset, and thats absolutely OK. We are allowed to feel sad about our appearance changing beyond our control. Do try some products, many people have a lot of luck with them. I recently tried a DHT blocker shampoo and it has actually made a fair bit of difference. You can watch that video here ---> th-cam.com/video/rTKM40Nnxxk/w-d-xo.html

  • @ViewsFromFifth
    @ViewsFromFifth 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video 🙌🏽🙌🏽 thank you

  • @spirofarmaku6772
    @spirofarmaku6772 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I suffered from hypogonadism due to problems with pituitary gland, only testosterone I had was produced from adrenal gland, before I started trt my I had full head of strong hair,after 3 month of trt my head is oily, it shed hair and it produces dandruff, testosterone kills hair brutally

  • @sarahwardle5556
    @sarahwardle5556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I think you could totally rock a combover ;).You will look awesome with or without hair xx

  • @rickycurtis5823
    @rickycurtis5823 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mine seems to have gone the other way and got thicker so gonna love that while I still can lol.
    In regards to the thyroid there is a connection to hair growth or lack of, members of my family who have the under active thyroid condition struggle with hair growth

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That must be the hoy of fatherhood!! And yes, my mum grew a bald patch before her thyroid was sorted out so its definitely that. Mum regrew hair, so perhaps l will but lm not counting on it!

  • @daltonbrown6417
    @daltonbrown6417 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for your research for the truth on thinning hair.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you. It's only what we all really know, that men will, at some point, start to lose their hair! We can use all the products we want, but ultimately it comes down to acceptance!

  • @Moosh207
    @Moosh207 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think your hair looks gorgeous, Finn Finn. Even with you saying your hair has thinned out, looking from the outside I haven't noticed, and it still looks really nice. I like the way you style it too, it really suits you. I don't think you have much to worry about, it looks great. Also, does your new necklace have a meaning?

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah thanks lovely! I like it too and if it gets thinner, so be it!! And the necklace is a piece of volcanic rock from Fuerteventura! I wanted to replace my triskell but not found one. I'm likely to get one tattooed on me instead 😊

    • @Moosh207
      @Moosh207 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinnTheInfinncible a triskell tattoo is so you! 💜

  • @pmbluemoon
    @pmbluemoon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My hair thinned out a bit, but I'm also going grey too, so to me, I figure I've earned it hehe :-D I think you look great Finn :)

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My goodness yes we've learnt it!!! And thanks my friend 😊😊😊

  • @itsreallyimportantman
    @itsreallyimportantman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    HI Finn - Nice Star Trek The Next Generation ref there!!! It's funny because after my weight loss surgery i went really thin on top of my head because i wasn't taking the right meds to combat it, there is multi vit's I was meant to take but they made me feel really sick so now as a side effect i've thinned out on top. I knew this could happan and it was something I thought long and hard about before I had weight loss surgery! my hair line on T has changed but not as much as i thought it would, it is funny as I thought i'd be completely bald by now as my Dad wet really bald really young but ope my hair has stuck around a little bit longer than expected!!

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well he is gorgeous! I love a balding head. The all beard and no hair look is one l love. I'm yet to find out if l love it on me!!
      Good point about vitamins. My diet has been appalling if lm honest and I do need to sort that out. Thanks buddy and much strength to you and your awesomeness!!

    • @itsreallyimportantman
      @itsreallyimportantman 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinnTheInfinncible lol ya know you might not go completly bald *fingers crossed* YOu know i made an instagram post about this a while back and about how as older transmen we didn't have the chance to enjoy our hair like other guys younger than us, just like you said in this video. My diets A LOT better than it used to be thus weight loss has happened and a lot of it. Slimming world is really good though stick with it if you can! your most welcome mate and thank you as well.

  • @poluki
    @poluki 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am 20 years old and started losing my hair at 19. I have been looking into hair transplants. Do you think that is a good option?

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think if it's making you unhappy then it's worth looking into my friend. At the end of the day it's about doing whatever we need and want to do to feel confident and at peace with ourselves , and if a hair transplant is that for you, then do it!

  • @Trickyrickwales
    @Trickyrickwales 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have no doubt that I’ll start loosing my hair eventually. 7months on T so far I’ve not noticed any changes on the top of my head. But my Dad did have hair implants done in his 30’s (I’m 29) which I’ve decided I’ll do the same. You could never tell my Dad had implants and he was so happy with them 😁

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes the implants that can do these days are amazing! I also saw someone have tattooing for bald spots which was pretty effective!

  • @QuantumOfSolace1
    @QuantumOfSolace1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thumbs down - I am 64 and had thick hair up until the past 6 months on T - save your time watching this-

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hairloss is an unfortunate side effect of getting older and of being male. Its not my fault!

  • @BlOrg_
    @BlOrg_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If my grandad bladed almost fully, and my dad bladed at the age of 30 (both have no hair) does that mean I’ll most likely bald early too on testosterone when I take my treatment

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They say that you need to look to your mums side of the family. If your mums male relatives lost their hair, then you likely will too. Its a common occurance for men, all part of being male!

    • @BlOrg_
      @BlOrg_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinnTheInfinncible thank you! It looks like I may be a bit safer now heh!

  • @kodak5300
    @kodak5300 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i am using biotin, but yes all the men in my Moms family lost there hair at a young age. my Uncal Alan lost his hair in his 20s. so i expeted this to hapen. I am all thin at the top so i keep it real short now.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      That's the best way! How are you finding the biotin?

  • @kainovember
    @kainovember ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm in school for cosmetology and this makes me sad, I know it's hard to avoid it but my dad is balding and I'm scared I will too

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's part of being male that most of us can't avoid! Personally I think bald is sexy!

  • @kaydenhutchcraft4425
    @kaydenhutchcraft4425 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    See I’m only 20 and this worries me because I haven’t started T but I already have a typical masculine hairline and it’s already quite bad so I’m worried about it getting worse

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I can understand the worry, a lot of men are sad to see their hair disapear but it is part of being male unfortunately! I dont mind mine now, at the end of the day, losing my hair makes me an average man, and I am very happy to be that!

  • @lynnemorris1111
    @lynnemorris1111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You will always be fabulous - with or without hair.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I bloody love you so much. Thank you for always brightening my day!

  • @dannybutler2525
    @dannybutler2525 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm 23 and a year and a half on t. Going bold doesn't bother me even tho there's a chance but definitely will get thinner hair like my dad and grandad. I hate my thick hair its always made me so dysphoric and still does after about 2 weeks.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes l can relate to that! I feel far less dysphoria now with thin hair!

    • @dannybutler2525
      @dannybutler2525 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinnTheInfinncible its got better since being on t like going to work in my smart outfit I don't feel Dysphoric. But still do in more casual wear or after only a few weeks of growing out the hats come back.

  • @stephaniehamilton6217
    @stephaniehamilton6217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am a cis female who has an underactive thyroid and I used to have a full head of luscious thick, long hair, now it's fine, brittle and thinning on top, so I know how you feel.
    P.S. I also have no eyebrows!😢

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my goodness, you poor thing. It's so much more difficult to deal with for females I think. Will it reverse when your levels are right?

    • @stephaniehamilton6217
      @stephaniehamilton6217 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FinnTheInfinncible I really hope so😀

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stephaniehamilton6217 well l am praying to the God of hair for you!!!

  • @Knoewontheog
    @Knoewontheog 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks dude this was super helpful! so im trans and i also chose Finn as my name

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great name! Glad the video was helpful, I think a lot of folks misubderstand what I am trying to say here!

  • @rulerzreachf4n200
    @rulerzreachf4n200 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I hope to go on T one day, but I want to know my chances of going mega bald so if anyone can give me an estimate that would be great 😂
    Ok, so, my hair is quite thick and perfectly straight but fair and soft, my grandad on my mum’s side has gone pretty bald but my dad has almost all of his hair. Does it stand a chance? If not I’ll just have to cope with it ;u;

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah buddy! I understand the worry, but now mine is thinning I'm ok with it, it gives me a very typically male look so I'm ok with that! They do say it's your mothers side that you take after. But as trans men all the hereditary stuff is very different for us and there is still very little research. There are things you can do to help prevent or slow down hair loss, and some treatments that many men swear by so that's always an option . I tried some DHT blocker shampoo and l surprisingly noticed a difference! I made a vlog about it , here you go th-cam.com/video/rTKM40Nnxxk/w-d-xo.html

  • @roomba4623
    @roomba4623 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm 18 and it's been falling out for about a year now. I have really thin hair and, it makes me look dusty haha. I have been on T for 2 and a half years. Still worth is though.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, this is unfortuately the case for many men, not just trans men. My fiance astarted losing his hair at a very young age. I agree though, still worth it....and it just makes us like any other man!

  • @hannah-roselittle2141
    @hannah-roselittle2141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What about plugs or transplants/implants? 🤔 ❤️

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes that's an option, but not one I will be using!

  • @hobbithottie24
    @hobbithottie24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Lambycat is just chillin in the back trying to be sexy! Go lambycat!

  • @sanvitrehan25
    @sanvitrehan25 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Shielding my hair from sun heat, using scalp massager as well as using litttllextra cocoonionn shampoo with hair oil have now played important roles in managing my hair fall. It is just 4 more months now and my hair fall is reduced by over 80 percent.

  • @rl7012
    @rl7012 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Losing your hair IS a side effect of the testosterone. Granted family genes influence whether you will lose the hair or not, but if you didn't take testosterone you would still have your hair. So taking testosterone does cause balding in many trans men who have balding males in their family. - FACT.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I know. Watch my video and read my answer because you are missing my point! I'm male and so there was never any option for me than to take testosterone, because my body doesn't produce it on its own. So the fact that testosterone causes baldness was never an issue for me because like for any man, it pretty much cannot be avoided as it's a side effect of being male!

    • @rl7012
      @rl7012 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You can't say that you are male and had no option but to take T. You were born female, and you chose to transition to male. That was your choice. You had choices. Some trans men do not take T, but you chose to. . You had a choice. You chose to take powerful male hormones and that is why you have lost a lot of your hair. Telling viewers that it is 'being male' and not the testosterone taken that causes baldness is just plain wrong. Trans men who lose their hair do so solely because of taking the testosterone.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rl7012 again you have not listened properly or taken the point of my video.

  • @Bloody_Corpses
    @Bloody_Corpses 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I am not bothered by hair loss I am more concerned about my beard being patchy my beard is the only hair I'm concerned about and 1 thing I'm uncomfortable if I lose all of my hair I don't want to look like my dad 😖

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh bless you! Yes l think lm more concerned with my beard then my hair! And you may look like your dad but you will still be YOU!

    • @Bloody_Corpses
      @Bloody_Corpses 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinnTheInfinncible that's a relief because my dad is really abusive :(

  • @robinlea175
    @robinlea175 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finn I like you and I love the message in the second half of the video, but there's some things here that are a bit misleading. For a start, DHT is a breakdown product of testosterone, so yes, whilst the type doesn't make a difference, it is the testosterone that causes balding, indirectly. Secondly, trans men are actually more likely to go bald than cis men, it's thought that the balding is carried on the X chromosome which is why men are told to look at their mother's side to see if they will go bald. Thirdly, there's actually loads of evidence behind DHT blockers and the side effects are much less relevant to trans men than cis men in terms of health. Lastly, there's other options that can help slow down balding like minoxidil and using dermarollers, sure they don't always work and they don't work forever, but there is evidence behind them.
    I relate a lot, I'm mid 20s and I'm rapidly losing my hair. It's nice to see you talking about accepting it and it's something that I wish more guys would talk about, cis or trans, but I do think some of what you said was wrong.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanksmy friend. Yes, this is what l mean,its an indirect affect, in that transitioning in itself doesnt cause hair loss, being a man and having a body which runs on testosterone does. Perhaps l wasnt clear but l was meaning that it seems some folks think its their particular brand of testosterone, rather than the testosterone itself. As for us being more likely to lose our hair, there is very little evidence to suggest we are more or less.likely to go bald, but we are guaranteed, like all men to at least experience the thinning of our hair. Some folks do have success using products, l dont deny that, but at best it will only put off the inevitable. I think I've been balanced here in saying that one should of course try these things if they want, but perhaps with the advice of someone professional. I've just seen a lot of folks try things they bought on the internet and done themselves harm.
      But yes, we do need more people talking g about this because it's ok to be sad about losing ones hair and we should not feel we have to just deal with it , simply because we are trans.

    • @robinlea175
      @robinlea175 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinnTheInfinncible www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/news/20050527/blame-male-pattern-baldness-on-mom
      "Our genetic data, however, stress the relative importance of the maternal line in the inheritance of [male pattern baldness]." The main gene thought to be connected to balding is carried on the X chromosome.
      I wouldn't recommend anyone lowers testosterone doses, especially not without talking to a doctor,, but finasteride isn't as high risk as people make out, the main risk that puts off cis men is erectile dysfunction. Even if you're uncomfortable with those risks, which is totally fair, there are other options with minoxidil and dermarolling as over-the-counter treatments which work in some men. I don't think you have to be an advocate for these things but slightly more acknowledgment that many people do successfully reduce balding with these things would've been nice. I realise you mention that there may be things that can slow down balding but you also repeatedly say there's nothing you can do, whilst there's a whole bunch of evidence for things that people can do.
      www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12196747/
      www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3746236/

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was primarily a video about coming to terms with hair loss and so that was my focus. I only spoke about products and treatments briefly because that wasnt what l wanted this vlog to be about. There are plenty of vlogs out there which speak about certain products, l did not want to do that, mostly because l haven't tried them and have no intention of doing so.
      I do mention that there are pluses and minuses to treatments but l signposted people elsewhere for advice because l am no expert.
      As for the studies , it really depends on which journals you read, but results of whether we are more or less at risk of hair loss are mixed at best.
      Regardless of the study results, as men, whatever we do we are likely at some point to lose some or all of our hair and that was the point of this vlog , to talk about acceptance of that fact and learning to love yourself whether you have hair or not.
      I'm sorry this vlog has upset you so much, that was far from my intention. If you wish to use a treatment, then power to you my friend! I am most definitely not judging you. As l said in the video, l absolutely believe that it's ok to be worried about hair loss and absolutely ok to peruse treatments for it to slow it down.

    • @robinlea175
      @robinlea175 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@FinnTheInfinncible Don't worry it hasn't upset me, I just disagree with some of what you said and wanted to share sources in case you (or other people who see this) hadn't seen any of those studies. It's your channel, you do what you want dude. Anyway, like a said, I love the message you're spreading in the second half. Peace :)

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah well we cant all agree on everything can we! World would be a boring place if we did! I'm doing a blog to go alongside this, my points may well be clearer in that. It's hard to cover everything in a video without dragging it out!

  • @marquamfurniture
    @marquamfurniture 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Will you lose your hair? .......... Yes. I'm on T and it's going fast!

  • @carolinecarey8629
    @carolinecarey8629 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are a cool guy

  • @josebricenoflorez2281
    @josebricenoflorez2281 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I did testosterone therapy for a 1month while i didn't need it however the doctor said I did. Anyways,4 years later I can see a lot of hair falling out throughout those years and I'm one of those people that had way too much hair to begin with...my brother is 3 years older than me I'm 27 and he has a lot more hair than I do nobody in my family is bald too...so be careful I was just very stupid.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      My levels are checked regularly, I need teststerone for my gender transition, so for me it isnt optional. To be honest, its worth the thinning hair to be the real me!

  • @mathewdenise9314
    @mathewdenise9314 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I started taking the medication bought from Dr igho channel on TH-cam and surprisingly it was working gradually and in 9days everything changed, I am really happy that you helped me boost my Testosterone naturally and I pray that God strengthens you Dr Igho

  • @michaela032032
    @michaela032032 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try Nanogen serum for man its magic.

  • @owenpridgen4406
    @owenpridgen4406 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My adopted grandma was almost bald . I have thick hair thank god lol

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well then perhaps you shall be lucky!

    • @owenpridgen4406
      @owenpridgen4406 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hoping but my dad had thin hair and my uncle on my dad said went bald lol . I think I would shave it if that’s happens lol

  • @rajf.1873
    @rajf.1873 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am 35 and getting ready to start T soon and so worried about my hair. I know its going to be hard to see the middle aged man in the mirror but at least he will be allowed to live as himself for the rest of his days. I'll buys hats lol.

  • @johnslugger
    @johnslugger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    *When a 21 year old male has Testosterone levels of 900 (I did) or more why do they have great heads of hair? Why can 21 year old men pee 7 feet on demand with Testosterone levels of 900? It's not effecting their prostate either! There is a LOT more going on than just high Testosterone levels. Can anyone tell me the WHOLE hormone story of what is going on in a younger males blood? There MUST be a reason these SOARING high testosterone levels make hair grow fast and shrink the prostate in the younger male population. In fact my hair fell out and my prostate grew by 60% in the 5 year period from ages 31 to 36 EXACTLY when my Testosterone levels dropped by 70%. I went to the Dr. ever year and have my full hormone history in writing from ages 21 to 58 - What am I missing here??? It seems to me young men should not have any hair and their prostates should be ready to explode so it can't be JUST the Testosterone since those levels PEAK from 18 to 28 years of age. What and I missing?*

    • @ronaknanda6175
      @ronaknanda6175 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm also trying to find the answer . You have any explanation. I'm curious

  • @Mrfrankblak
    @Mrfrankblak 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hair loss is heredity on the mother’s side. Doesn’t matter what dad’s hair looked like. Doesn’t matter the gender of the kids.
    If your mom suffers with baldness, so will you.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes and even if she doesn't it's still your mother's side that determins it

    • @elliottlewis65
      @elliottlewis65 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      When you said "mother's side" I thought you meant like maternal grandfather.

  • @hunterking4045
    @hunterking4045 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wear a hair piece when the time comes

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think ld rather just shave my head 😁😁😁

    • @hunterking4045
      @hunterking4045 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FinnTheInfinncible If I can afford the Hair Club I might look into it after the results of my HRT.

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes I understand that!

  • @rdroid2438
    @rdroid2438 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy crap. I thought you wer male before. Couldn’t tell

  • @_sofie
    @_sofie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rude to say that feminine curves and menstruation is undesirable especially when it’s not a health deficit

    • @FinnTheInfinncible
      @FinnTheInfinncible  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I dont understand? For me it IS undesirable as I am a trans man and both those things made me very dysphoric, which is why I transitoned

  • @blutengel3776
    @blutengel3776 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃🎃 JUST DO WHAT CROSSDRESSERS THAT LIKE LOOKING LIKE GIRLS DO , WEAR A WIG, IN YOUR CASE A GET A MANS WIG OR A HAT OR JUST SHAVE IT ALL OFF AND GET A GOATEE AND SOME FAKE HIPSTER GLASSES.