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M21 my hair is thinning on my temples. I checked my parents, and they confirm that no one in their family has/had receding hairline.


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I notice my hairline became different about two years ago. The hair on my temples was thinning and went higher than it used to be.  My parents has confirmed that no one in their family had a history of recession. They all have healthy hair. My hair on the top of my head is still thick and full compared to the ones on my temples. I’ve been going in to cycles of concerns when I see my hair falls out so easily when I gently runs my fingers through my hair. I tried looking it up and I learned that it might be my mature hairline. But it doesn’t justify the excessive hair falls. I have tried switching shampoo, and shampooing three times a week instead of every day, but it didn’t  seem to do much.


Some websites preferred to telogen effluvium, iron deficiency, hormonal imbalances. I hope my case falls into one of these categories because they are all reversible with diets, supplements and stress removal. Please help me identify what this is. I have been insecure about my hairline for the past year. I hope my temples will stop thinning/recessing, or even better, grow back some hair.

 

Thank you in advance for all your support.

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I would see a dermatologist/trichologist and follow their advice. You could indeed be moving toward your mature hairline. Are you aged 21 ? 
The only way to help stop any further loss is to consider using finasteride, but let’s not jump the gun. Seek a dermatologist, preferably one that specialises in hair loss. 
Our family may give a idea of hair loss but it certainly cannot be relied upon. I’m a Norwood 6 and nobody else In my family has any loss whatsoever.

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Thank you for you reply! I’m thinking of going to the dermatologist as well, but the appointments are all booked up for now. Yes I am turning 22 soon. I noticed this pattern at 20 yo. Luckily, it haven’t gone worse since, but the hair falls still persisting. In terms of Finasteride and Minoxidil, i learned that some doctors won’t prescribe you these unless you have a history of baldness in your family. Does you mom side has anyone has history of hair loss?

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25 minutes ago, HTr said:

Thank you for you reply! I’m thinking of going to the dermatologist as well, but the appointments are all booked up for now. Yes I am turning 22 soon. I noticed this pattern at 20 yo. Luckily, it haven’t gone worse since, but the hair falls still persisting. In terms of Finasteride and Minoxidil, i learned that some doctors won’t prescribe you these unless you have a history of baldness in your family. Does you mom side has anyone has history of hair loss?

That’s not always the case. I was prescribed it with no issues. Just it has contra-indications with other meds i take. Nope no hair loss noticed on either side of my family. Your already experiencing some loss at a early age so it will continue unfortunately unless you were to consider the Fin route. But definitely after talking with your own Gp and Dermatologist. 

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1 minute ago, HTr said:

Thank you i will go to the derm and see what they recommend. I will be open to the fin if it comes to that.

Great 😌 keep us updated. Always good to seek advice from your own Dr/Gp also. They can be surprising knowledgeable! 

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