Iam 21 years old.I was born bald & i didnt have hair for almost 2 yrs.I started losing hair from the temples when i was 12 yrs old.Many used to say that i will go bald 1 day.I am losing hair since then but its been very slow,only accelerated a bit from the past 1 yr.As per norward i am on grade 3v.But the condition is still not that ugly as i still have some hair on my crown which i can manage to cover it n have a broad forehead which is looking ok as of now.My hair texture has changed a lot.When small its alright but when it grows more than 3 inches it looks very unhealthy.It is neither straight nor curly,its asthough the hair follicle has damaged.I rarely have any good hair days.I feel it is due to most of my hair being in the resting phase when long.Nobody on my parents side are bald.My dad and bro have a head full of hair.What i want to know is whether i am suffering from male pattern baldness or is it some other folliculer disease.Plz reply!!

is it due to some vitamin or iron deficiency??

Hey HaiRisWhere,

Have you seen a dermatologist regarding your concerns? They will be able to take some tests then advise you better.

I had been to a HT surgeon.He has put me on finastride and monoxidal.Its been a month.About my concerns i dont think he was knowledgeable about all that..can it be due to some deficiency??

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HaiRisWhere,

I guess it could be but nobody on the forum will able to tell you for sure.

I'd personally continue with the Finasteride and Minoxidil. In the mean time, if you are still concerned, consult a dermatoligist.

It does sound like you have MPB, and the finasteride minoxidil are the best course of action for that, but you really need a qualified physician to actually see your hair to determine if you have anything else amiss.

So you should definitely seek the advice or a good dermatologist. Make him aware of your history and make sure your hair is longer at the time of your appointment so that your hair texture problem is evident.

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i visited a dermatologist.he had no idea.the reason y i felt there cud b some deficiency or something else amiss because wen i was born i didnt have hair for almost 2 yrs!!!!..is it normal to be bald for almost 2 yrs??..does this happen to many? and in my family everybody has a head full of hair,my dad,bro,all my uncles including both my grandfathers.if i have to undergo some blood test to c if there is something else amiss what should it b?

please advise!