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Am I going bald at 18? (Photos)

I'm an 18 year old Australian. Grandfather has thinning hair and my father was bald out of choice (?) at 24. I've been told it's more lighting than a bald spot, but wanted to check.

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Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Jul 3, 2018
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Dr. Steven Gabel, MD, FACS
Dr. Steven Gabel, MD, FACS
Board Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
Answered on Jul 3, 2018
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Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Jul 3, 2018
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