Evilapple Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hello, new here. I'm a 21 year old male and I fear my hair is falling out. Sometimes when I rub my hands against my hair I see hair fall out, what I think it more than usual. It's starting to really freak me out. Though from the pictures I took I fear it is the case, any help would greatly be appreciated too. Thanks imgur: the simple image sharer Note :this is how my hair looks when I woke up and didn't brush it yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Wwiizzkkiidd24 Posted January 24, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted January 24, 2015 I wouldnt worry just yet you still have thick hair there! If your really worried go see your doctor or a local hair clinic and they can suggest what to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hadenough2014 Posted January 24, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted January 24, 2015 Looks like you have some patchy thinning (even near the ears) and starting to diffuse. This could be caused by something other than male pattern baldness. Perhaps your diet or other factors such as stress. You may want to talk to a dermatologist before you think about something like a hair transplant. It could be as simple as changing your diet, adding some supplements, or something else he/she may suggest to correct the thinning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilapple Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Thank you both for your input. This has been worrying me do a bit and I think I will go see a determogolist and see what they say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted January 25, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted January 25, 2015 I agree with seeing a hair loss doctor. The only thinning I see are the small, focal patches on your temples and near your crown. This could be related to something other than androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), and a physician should really examine your scalp. Keep us updated. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Questionmark Posted January 25, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted January 25, 2015 I emphasize what hadenough suggested. It may be a matter of your diet and/or stress. That said, it`s obviously not wrong to see a dermatologist Tc My HT story: http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/170355-my-experience-dr-tejinder-bhatti-2364-grafts-fue-restore-hairline.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member pkipling Posted January 26, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted January 26, 2015 Yes. The sooner you can figure out what's going on for you, the better. You do seem to still have thick hair (and lots of it), but I'm glad you're going to get the thinning patches checked out now instead of waiting for it to continue advancing even further. I'm hoping there's an easy fix for you so that you can avoid a HT altogether. Keep us posted on this thread with your updates. I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff. Check out my hair loss website for photos FUE surgery by Dr. Mohebi on 7/31/14 2,001 grafts - Ones: 607; Twos: 925; Threes: 413; Fours: 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfromearth Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 I would recommend a dermatologist. I have a good friend with Alopecia Universalis. This is total loss of all hair, head and body. There are different levels of this, Alopecia Areata is hair loss in patches. Alopecia Areata is much more common than Universalis and severity and duration varies. I know a person who had the Areata type and had patchy loss for a short while and it grew back. It is autoimmune related and can be brought on by extreme emotional stress. If i recall correctly. The Universalis is permanent. If you have hair loss that is male pattern baldness I am going to speculate that it would fall out in a pattern, and not in patches of any kind nor in any volume at a time. From the looks of your last picture with patch loss right above the ear I would see a dermatologist. I believe even the most severe MPB leaves hair in that region. Keep us posted and I hope this helps. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilapple Posted March 17, 2015 Author Share Posted March 17, 2015 Hey guys! Sorry for the long what for any from of reply. But due to the weather and car issues I haven't been able to get around much. Today I made an appointment with my personal doctor. I didn't have the name or number for a dermatologist. But when I went to her she looked through and said she didn't notice much but prescribed a shampoo for my dandruff saying that it should help regrow my hair. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Rawkerboi Posted March 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 Well a shampoo will clean your scalp but it wont regrow your hair! I think you should really start Minoxidil and Fin. The sooner you start the better it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairlosscpa Posted March 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 I don't think it's right to suggest him taking Fin. Side effects or no side effects, it's a drug that requires a lifetime commitment and subjecting him to that when he might not even have MPB seems pointless to me. Same with Minox. Depending on the shampoo, it could clear your dandruff, remove fatty sebum and increase blood flow which could lead to hair slowly regrowing back (especially since it looks like its random patches and not MPB). Good luck! 1st Procedure, Oct. 2012 - 1,704 grafts FUT w/Dr. True 2nd Procedure, Sept. 2015 - 2500 grafts FUE w/Dr. Vories FUE Progress - http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/180966-my-experience-w-dr-vories-2-500-grafts.html FUE 1 year result - http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/184716-1-year-results-2-500-grafts-w-dr-vories.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilapple Posted March 19, 2015 Author Share Posted March 19, 2015 Where would I her those? And I was told the dandruff might be the problem with the odd bald spots I've been getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member pkipling Posted March 19, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2015 While it's true that a shampoo isn't going to "re-grow" your hair per se, there is truth in the fact that a healthy scalp is definitely more suitable for healthy hair and growth. It all depends on what the cause of your hair loss is and treating that specifically. So if your hair loss is due to an unhealthy scalp, dryness, redness, dandruff, etc. and not specifically MPB, then the shampoo to treat the scalp may help. I would definitely consult with a specialist regardless just to get their professional opinion on the matter. You want to make sure you get to the root of what's causing the hair loss and treating that specifically. I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff. Check out my hair loss website for photos FUE surgery by Dr. Mohebi on 7/31/14 2,001 grafts - Ones: 607; Twos: 925; Threes: 413; Fours: 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evilapple Posted March 20, 2015 Author Share Posted March 20, 2015 While it's true that a shampoo isn't going to "re-grow" your hair per se, there is truth in the fact that a healthy scalp is definitely more suitable for healthy hair and growth. It all depends on what the cause of your hair loss is and treating that specifically. So if your hair loss is due to an unhealthy scalp, dryness, redness, dandruff, etc. and not specifically MPB, then the shampoo to treat the scalp may help. I would definitely consult with a specialist regardless just to get their professional opinion on the matter. You want to make sure you get to the root of what's causing the hair loss and treating that specifically. A specialist as an dermatologist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member pkipling Posted March 24, 2015 Senior Member Share Posted March 24, 2015 A specialist as an dermatologist? Yeah, that would be a great starting point and they could hopefully run some tests to see if they can get to the bottom of what's causing the hair loss. You can also check with your general physician to get their opinion on the matter and a recommendation for a dermatologist if you're not sure of where to start. I am a patient advocate for Dr. Parsa Mohebi in Los Angeles, CA. My views/opinions are my own and don't necessarily reflect the opinions of Dr. Mohebi and his staff. Check out my hair loss website for photos FUE surgery by Dr. Mohebi on 7/31/14 2,001 grafts - Ones: 607; Twos: 925; Threes: 413; Fours: 56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhimu Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 It looks OK, no problem there. You can change your diet plan and take vitamin and mineral rich foods to deliver enough nutrient in your body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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