Start here
Stop guessing.
Track first, then decide.
This page is the shortest path to useful decisions. Follow the 3 steps, build a clean baseline, and avoid panic changes from noisy photos.
The Path
Follow this order to avoid most bad decisions.
Build your baseline first
Use the same angles, light, and distance. Compare 4-8 week windows, never random photos.
Learn pattern language
Understand what to watch in hairline, temples, and crown before calling anything progression.
Make treatment decisions with evidence
Use timelines, side-effect logs, and clinician-ready questions before changing your plan.
Essential Reads
Tracking
How to Track Hair Loss: Photos, Scores & Decisions
Tracking
How to Measure Hairline Recession at Home (Without False Alarms)
Tracking
Hairline vs Temples vs Crown: Which Zone Should You Track First?
Diagnosis
Seasonal Shedding vs Male Pattern Baldness: How to Tell with Tracking
Treatments
Finasteride Side Effects: What to Track Before You Panic
Diagnosis
What to Bring to a Dermatologist Hair Loss Visit (Evidence Checklist)