Hair loss at 15 years old

[micky16799]

Excuse me if this is the wrong forum, but it seemed the most appropriate to me.

 

My hair has been thinning since I was 12 years old. It started with the left side of my scalp, wasn't much noticeable, but you could see the difference between the left and right side of the scalp.

 

Little by little, not only did it "spread" to my right side and the whole scalp.

I started to see more and more entries and decided to research a bit. After some time on the internet, I assumed it was Seborrhea. I had itchy and flaky scalp and eyebrows. So, I bought a Ketoconazole based shampoo, now the itchiness and dandruff is gone. I *think* I might have regrown some hair since I started, I'm not quite sure, it's still pretty thin, though.

 

My diet has been almost identical compared to when I wasn't losing hair, but I still think there's some chance it's a nutritional problem.

 

Please, if you have any clue of what might be causing, mention Any constructive input is appreciated.

[Rootz]

I could be wrong but it doesn't look like your hair is really thinning or that you're "balding" in the usual sense of the word. Most people actually do have a bald spot similiar to the one you have, however I will say yours is unusually large and spread out. I have a spot like this, first noticed it at a very young age probably around 12 as well, but it is smaller. Yours may have been exacerbated by traction alopecia or perhaps you just naturally have this large spot. I would bet it looks about the same as when you were 12. Depending on how you shampoo your hair and comb it, it's going to look better or worse.

 

I do agree it is unusual. Do you pick, scratch, or pull hard in that area? If you indeed had this when you were 12 though that is good news because I've never heard of anyone ever going bald at that age... I'm not sure if it's even possible. I would schedule an appointment with a hair dermatologist to get their opinion.

 

If it is just a natural bald spot or some form of traction alopecia and it bothers you, I'm sure one of the recommended doctors on this site could help you out with a transplant to fill in the area. Something to mention to your doctor and talk with your parents about.

[micky16799]

I could be wrong but it doesn't look like your hair is really thinning or that you're "balding" in the usual sense of the word. Most people actually do have a bald spot similiar to the one you have, however I will say yours is unusually large and spread out. I have a spot like this, first noticed it at a very young age probably around 12 as well, but it is smaller. Yours may have been exacerbated by traction alopecia or perhaps you just naturally have this large spot. I would bet it looks about the same as when you were 12. Depending on how you shampoo your hair and comb it, it's going to look better or worse.

 

I do agree it is unusual. Do you pick, scratch, or pull hard in that area? If you indeed had this when you were 12 though that is good news because I've never heard of anyone ever going bald at that age... I'm not sure if it's even possible. I would schedule an appointment with a hair dermatologist to get their opinion.

 

If it is just a natural bald spot or some form of traction alopecia and it bothers you, I'm sure one of the recommended doctors on this site could help you out with a transplant to fill in the area. Something to mention to your doctor and talk with your parents about.

 

Thank you for the input.

Unfortunately, I'm quite sure that my hair has thinned. Although my mother had mentioned long time ago ( around 10 years old), that I had 2 or 3 cowlicks, which would mean I had a "bald spot" back then, my hair overall has thinned.

 

Back then, my hair would have no entries, not even when wet. Now, however, you can see the entries in the whole scalp. Besides, my classmates had mentioned this to me, at first they said it was nothing, later on they said I was actually balding.

 

About traction alopecia, I'm not sure, I do keep my hair down to covering my eyes, but I'm not sure that would actually make my hair so thin.

 

One thing to note is that, my hair now seems to be quite thick and rough (individually) but lacks volume. Back then, they used to be softer and finer, but had them in greater amounts.

 

I think my hair is becoming akin to my father's, he's got curly and thick hair, whereas my mother has finer and softer hair.

 

Last thing I would like to mention is, perhaps it's not only related to my scalp.

I used to have thick body hair. I used to be naive and was bothered by it, so I shaved my arms and part of my leg (just a little square). My arms' hair regrew, but where nowhere as thick as they used to be, my leg's hair only grew around one or two hairs where there should be more than 10, now it is a bald spot.

 

I'm Taiwanese btw, just pointing it out since Western cuisine and Taiwanese cuisine are pretty different, perhaps it's a nutritional problem. I've always eaten the same foods over and over, and hair loss began at 12, so it might not be the cause.

 

 

Again, if anyone could give me some advice, it is most appreciated.

 

PS. I live in a rural area where specialists aren't many or just do not exist. I might have to go to the city and make an appointment, but I don't think I'll be able to for some months.

So, I would like to at least get some recommendations about ways to prevent further hair loss until then.

[Cant decide]

Because you are so young, it is very possible its not MPB. I would make sure its not a health issue such as a vitamin deficiency, thyroid, etc.

[Blake Bloxham]

Mick,

 

I agree with Can't Decide: your perceived hair loss may not be due to traditional androgenic alopecia (male pattern hair loss); you should likely seek a consultation with an endocrinologist to run laboratory tests and correct any deficiencies. Good luck!

[bpittsburgh]

Yes, you should have a talk with a good doctor about your case. I can suggest you to try some natural remedies:

1) Cut back on meat: Hormonal imbalances are a primary culprit in hair loss. Japanese researchers also link excessive sebum production in the scalp to high levels of 5-alpha reductase. Their research indicated that animal fat intake may increase sebum production.

2) Address a possible underactive thyroid gland (hypothyroidism) which can cause thinning hair: Add sea vegetables like kelp, nori, dulse, kombu and wakame, all of which are rich in iodine may be helpful to balance this condition. Avoid drinking tap water since it typically contains fluorine and chlorine, two chemicals that inhibit iodine absorption. You may also want to supplement with 100 mg or 1 mL of the herb bladderwrack (focus vesiculosus) daily. Work with a qualified holistic health care professional if you suspect a sluggish thyroid gland.

 

3) Get enough essential fatty acids: Essential fatty acids from walnuts, flaxseeds, fish and avocado are also important for healthy hair.

 

4) Boost bioton: Biotin encourages hair and scalp health. Dietary sources of biotin include: nuts, brown rice and oats.

Also I can suggest you to try TRX2, it's totally natural ingredients, it helps with my hair loss problem, but you first have to discuss it with a healthcare professional, because you're only 15.

[Gettinold]

Get some Caboki in the meantime dude, it will help tons if you're worried about people noticing..a little shake and a little hairspray and you're good to go...

[Al - Moderator]

I had a similar problem as you when I was young. My hair was noticeably thinning by age 15, so it probably actually started falling out a year or 2 earlier. I have a lot of hair on my chest, arms, and back, but the hair on my legs sort of comes and goes. Right now one side of each leg from just below the knee to my foot is nearly completely bare. It grows back to some degree eventually and then eventually falls out again in a slightly different pattern. It seems to be a larger area that goes bare as the years go by. My front thighs do something similar, but to a lesser degree. Currently I have a nearly bare area on the right thigh and a little bit of scattered thinning on the left thigh. It changes slowly over the years. My head was pretty much completely bald except for the sides and back by my early 20s.

[italianstallion]

Excuse me if this is the wrong forum, but it seemed the most appropriate to me.

 

My hair has been thinning since I was 12 years old. It started with the left side of my scalp, wasn't much noticeable, but you could see the difference between the left and right side of the scalp.

 

Little by little, not only did it "spread" to my right side and the whole scalp.

I started to see more and more entries and decided to research a bit. After some time on the internet, I assumed it was Seborrhea. I had itchy and flaky scalp and eyebrows. So, I bought a Ketoconazole based shampoo, now the itchiness and dandruff is gone. I *think* I might have regrown some hair since I started, I'm not quite sure, it's still pretty thin, though.

 

My diet has been almost identical compared to when I wasn't losing hair, but I still think there's some chance it's a nutritional problem.

 

Please, if you have any clue of what might be causing, mention Any constructive input is appreciated.

 

Sorry to hear bro. Make sure you're getting enough healthy proteins in your diet.