T and hairloss

[Peroxxide]

So each day is getting closer and closer to be starting T. Super excited, but so nervous and scared! I believe I previously voiced some of my concerns in another thread. But I wanted to go a bit more in depth with it. So, I'm 17, about to start T, VERY scared about going bald. My dad lost all his hair by the age of 20. It started falling out at 16. All his brothers are bald. My mum has no brothers, but her dad has hair and apparently all his brothers have/had hair well into their 80s. I know you can't get a definite guess, and at the end of the day it just falls down to genetics. But given my dad's position, I'm obviously very concerned about it. For me, I strongly believe my hair is the one feature I have that will determine whether I'm looking masculine or feminine. I take pride in its appearance, to say.

So, I was wondering if I should start using Regaine/Rogaine? I know I'm not on T yet, but I mean roughly 3 months prior to starting. I've heard it takes around 3 months to work. I just want to prevent my hair from falling out while taking T. Anyone on T used Regaine/Rogaine to stop hairloss? Did it work? I'd be using the foam one for men.

Also, fat gain. Now, I'm fairly active, always watch what I eat, I try to run 30 minutes every other day. I've heard fat gain can happen, but is this more to do with guys eating more on T and not paying attention to what goes in their mouth or is it something unfortunate that could just randomly happen? Anyone got any ideas?

Would appreciate the feedback!

[AeroZeppelin92]

I would personally just wait, taking photos of my hair/hairline each week to keep track on any hair changes and if you notice hair loss, start with the minoxodil/Rogune then. You could luck out and not go bald. Your haiine may recede a bit, but that doesn't necessarily indicate balding. Mine has started to recede but I'm ok with it because it gives my hairline a more masculine appearance.

As for fat gain, that is entirely due to eating more calories than is expended, not testosterone. Your face may get a "puffy" look for a couple months and that is from the testosterone, but it will subside.

[sam1234]

The gene for hair loss comes from the maternal side of the family. Its not a for sure thing, but if your mother's father had hair, you are less likely to lose your hair. I looked up hair loss in transgender men, and it seemed to follow the same rules as for cis men.

I think that  hair loss is something that a lot of transmen worry about. That being said, if you are thinking of using a product for hair loss, I would check with your Dr. first and see what your options and risks are.

Even if you do lose your hair, it has to be better than living in the wrong body. Wigs these days, the better ones, are very realistic and often made with real hair. Believe me, I understand your concern, but don't waste all your energy worrying about it. Enjoy the fact that you are going to get out of the foreign country that is your body now and living without having to see the wrong body in the mirror each day.

sam1234

[Peroxxide]

Cheers guys, really appreciate it. I'll speak with my doctor closer to the time then. Fingers crossed I suppose. :L

[FTMax]

Agree with Aero, I'd wait it out. I think Rogaine and the like are more designed for those that are already losing hair. It will not hurt you to wait, and I'm sure you'd notice straight away if you were thinning.

Your hairline will probably recede and square off a bit. This seems to happen to most guys, and I do think it gives a more masculine appearance. Like Sam said, I wouldn't worry about this too much. There are plenty of guys out there that rock the bald look who can't grow hair, and many who actually look better with less hair by choice.

The fat gain seems to be a combination of redistribution and not managing an increased appetite. Fat should move from thighs/butt to the stomach area. But what you're more likely to see is guys not watching what they eat and just trying to get full, and getting bigger as a result.

[AeroZeppelin92]

The gene for hair loss comes from the maternal side of the family. Its not a for sure thing, but if your mother's father had hair, you are less likely to lose your hair. I looked up hair loss in transgender men, and it seemed to follow the same rules as for cis men.

I've read that the main gene responsible for hair loss is carried on the X chromosome, which in cis men, would be from the mother. Since we have two X chromosomes, one from each parent, it is hard to say which gene will be pronounced when it comes to balding. Obviously their are other factors involved in hair loss as well but yea