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Hi all,
It's been a long time since I've left a note here and even longer since I've posted a photo. It's been ages since I could say I had long hair... longish now, I guess ;p . Used to post monthly updates years and years back, until I was diagnosed with male pattern baldness... and on top of that, the wife (back then) hated my long hair, so one night in a fit of rage, she took a pair of scissors & my hair was gone in a matter of a "snip" ;o .
Well, time seems to mellow everyone a bit - in some ways more than others... my wife now accepts me for who I am - long hair and all, which is great ^_^ . Nearly 14 years of marriage and understanding will do that to a couple, I guess ;p heh~
Anyways, here's a photo taken this evening... think I've been growing my hair out for two year now ;o ? It doesn't seem to grow as fast as it used to - especially with age, but at least I haven't lost it yet xD ak!
One member here who remembered me from years past asked a while back how things were with my hair. My answer - surprisingly fine ;p ! My wife put some detangler in my hair this evening, took a photo from behind and truthfully, I was quite a bit shocked ;o ! I've hardly paid attention to my hair since I started growing it out again (afraid to look in the mirror - afraid to see that I might be losing my hair, maybe - eventually looking like my dad/grandad someday ;o ~)... but now, by the looks of it (hopefully), things aren't as bad as I had thought ;p (thankfully ^_^ )~
...so a word with anyone facing MPB. If you get diagnosed and treat it early enough, you won't lose your hair ;o (or so the Dermatologist says ;p ^_~ ). There are some nasty side effects with Finasteride... but if you're able to tolerate & are able to get used to it (including learning some tricks, including taking it at night), it eventually evens out in the end :) . Honestly, I think since I started taking the stuff, my hair actually looks better ;o ! Strange ;p ~
Anyways anyways, just wanted to say hi again - cheers to anyone who might still remember me & to those who may not - and also to those who are new :) . I am still here - just in the shadows ^_^ ~
Sincerely,
yoshiki :)
Hi yoshiki,
Wow, another old time member coming out of the shadows!Yes, I do remember you and am happy to see you post again.Had mixed emotions reading your post especially the part about your wife going ballistic on your hair by chopping it off!I'm happy things are much better now but frankly that act offered you the opportunity to walk out on her.
On the happier side your hair has recovered nicely and looks fabulous in your picture :) Hoping from this point forward life, and hair keep doing well by you my friend.Please stop by more often and don't be such a stranger ;) Cheers
Mârk
How great to see your update and hear your tale.
That is a lot of growth for two years and looks good.
Always a treat to hear from folks from "the old days"
Keep Well and Keep in touch.
WWT (Walter White tail
Hi yoshiki!
So glad to see you drop by and to see such great long hair as well! I'm happy that medication has been able to alleviate some of the potential effects of genetics and MPB. At least from the back, I'd never guess you have any issues with losing hair.
Best,
Jason
Good to hear from you Yoshiki, you're hair looks great! MPB MIA! It's nice that your wife has come around. My wife has chilled out a bit concerning my hair, but I know she would prefer the short stuff. I've just persisted over the years and she's softened over time.
Bruce
It looks good. I see modern medicine can stop MPB very effectively. Onward and downward.
Scott
