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I am new here and I am wondering if I have hairloss. I live in Pakistan and considering I am only 18 years old I do not think hairloss should be an issue. Nontheless I discovered, that my scalp is visible when my hair is drenched in water and shampooed. My hair is thick and currently it is shorter than it usually is. I attached also some pictures where my hair is 100% dry. 
 

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You are young, with what it seems, tons of hair.  The thinnest area also seems to be the crown.  This is a commonality shared by everyone.  We refer to the area as the whirl.  This is where the hair starts at a point and spreads (away from the point). Because of this, no one enjoys any shingling and, thus, it always looks thin.  

It is encouraging to know you are keeping tabs on what's going on.  My first question would be...Is there family history of hair loss? If so, keep and eye on things.  If you see changes, schedule an appointment with your PCP.  For now I would not worry about anything and enjoy your youth.  

Oh, your hair is quite stark and, given the contrast between and dark hair and the light scalp. it's always going to look worse than what it truly is.  Again, nothing to worry about for now.

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Does hair loss run in your family? 
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Hi,

Well first you have beautiful hair! I’m not sure if you’re thinning but you could still go see a specialist and have that confirmed.

I notice some dandruff tho and that could be a skin condition so I’ll get that treated first cause that could actually cause hair loss.

If you get into treatment right now I feel like there could be chances to reverse that hair thinning if hair thinning there is.

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46 minutes ago, Shadow19 said:

@Melvin- Moderator my mothers father was bald at 50. My father has really long and same thick hair (shoulder lenght) and he is 43 (no hair loss for him). I know I need to keep and eye on it and that I will do:)

It would be a good idea to get your hair checked by a surgeon or dermatologist. The crown seems to be slightly thinning for your age.


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2 hours ago, Shadow19 said:

@jp28 Thabk you for your comment. I have struggled with dandruff all my life :( any shampoo suggestions? None seem to have worked

 

I don’t unfortunately but a specialist definitely will! 
 

On the bright side you’re only 18 so you can be proactive now to avoid more damage down the line. 

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2 hours ago, Shadow19 said:

@jp28 Thabk you for your comment. I have struggled with dandruff all my life :( any shampoo suggestions? None seem to have worked

 

Avoid shampoo with alcohol in it as it dries your scalp.  Try baby shampoo for a couple of weeks and report.

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2 hours ago, Shadow19 said:

@Melvin- Moderator slight tginning is normal I think. It could also be shock hairloss. I have lost a lot of weight in the past 4 months (21 pounds). I also changed my diet.

I don’t think that would cause thinning specifically in your crown. It might be nothing, but good idea to make sure, better to be proactive then be in denial.


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9 hours ago, Melvin- Moderator said:

I don’t think that would cause thinning specifically in your crown. It might be nothing, but good idea to make sure, better to be proactive then be in denial.

Listen to him, @Shadow19. Being proactive will never hurt you :).

Have all the solutions for my future sons btw so they can keep their hair forever. Everything from finasteride etc from they are 18 lol 😛

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40 minutes ago, Shadow19 said:

@Melvin- Moderator@LaserCaps @JP28 I have some great news!

I went to my dermatologist and she took a look at my hair and scalp. She praised my hair fot being really thick. She said I am not affected by hairloss. She also gave me a medical shampoo for my dandruff.

Good news now go live your life as a happy hair loss free 18 year old.

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