Diffuse Thinning?

[dannyfc]

Having only experienced rapid hair loss in the past month or so, the actual process of MPB is still a new concept for me.

After some background reading, I've discovered what is referred to as 'diffuse thinning' and believe this is the type that is most applicable to me. What I want to know is, are there any differences to this and 'standard' MPB beyond the areas at which hair is lost? Can it still be treated with Propecia?

It's all occurred with in a matter of months. Mainly on the left side of my head, to the point where I can see through my scalp in harsh lighting. My right side still appears somewhat the same, apart from slight recession in the temple area.

I'm just at a bit of a loss where I stand, if this is common or uncommon shedding, and whether normal treatments are required or is it a different condition altogether.

Thanks

[2020]

nope it's still MPB that's caused by the same hormone - DHT.

care to post some pictures?

[Tracy C]

I'm just at a bit of a loss where I stand...

You need to see a doctor. It may be hereditary MPB or it may be something else. A doctor who specializes in treating hair loss can help you figure it out.

[dannyfc]

You need to see a doctor. It may be hereditary MPB or it may be something else. A doctor who specializes in treating hair loss can help you figure it out.

Where would I find one in the UK? I went to a standard GP who was pretty dismissive and unhelpful, but he has booked me in for a bloodtest and prescribed some anti-dandruff shampoo.

Thing is, although both my Dad and my mum's Dad were bald, both had healthy strands of hair on the sides of their head even into their 50s/60s. I'm getting unusually large amounts of dandruff than I did before the shedding, which even the prescription shampoo hasn't really prevented.

[BaldinLikeBaldwin]

Where would I find one in the UK? I went to a standard GP who was pretty dismissive and unhelpful, but he has booked me in for a bloodtest and prescribed some anti-dandruff shampoo.

Thing is, although both my Dad and my mum's Dad were bald, both had healthy strands of hair on the sides of their head even into their 50s/60s. I'm getting unusually large amounts of dandruff than I did before the shedding, which even the prescription shampoo hasn't really prevented.

you don't lose the hair on the sides from MPB

[dannyfc]

Then what causes it?

[Tracy C]

Then what causes it?

There are other possibilities but you need to see a specialist. Many doctors are dismissive about hair loss, even for women suffering with hair loss. It's not fair but that is just the way it is. Try searching here:

http://www.iahrs.org/

[2020]

There are other possibilities but you need to see a specialist. Many doctors are dismissive about hair loss, even for women suffering with hair loss. It's not fair but that is just the way it is. Try searching here:

http://www.iahrs.org/

those people don't know anything... their site has > 700 pages. What for?

here is all you need to know:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androgenic_alopecia

good luck!

[2020]

you don't lose the hair on the sides from MPB

sometimes you do...

[Tracy C]

those people don't know anything...

Give credit where credit is due. These doctors obviously know a heck of a lot more than you.

It is not likely that the OP has MPB. It is more likely that something else is causing his problem. If he follows this very poor advise from you, he will likely go down the wrong path and bark up the wrong tree - just like you.

here is all you need to know:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androgenic_alopecia

If you put that much faith in your own wiki "research", you are a fool.

[2020]

Give credit where credit is due. These doctors obviously know a heck of a lot more than you.

that whole site is just there to advertise hair transplants doctors... All that those dropout doctors know is that DHT causes hair loss and that's that.
I'm pretty sure Spencer gets paid by those doctors to advertise their transplants business... $10,000 per surgeon I hear.

You posted that iahrs link 51 times now... do you work for Spencer?

It is not likely that the OP has MPB. It is more likely that something else is causing his problem. If he follows this very poor advise from you, he will likely go down the wrong path and bark up the wrong tree - just like you.

he needs to post pictures

If you put that much faith in your own wiki "research", you are a fool.

you sound like every teacher I've ever had.... not but seriously, there was some study where they compared wikipedia to some major encyclopedia and they found that wikipedia was actually more accurate.
Wikipedia is legit, no need to bash it. Which part of wikipedia do you disagree with?

[BaldinLikeBaldwin]

If you put that much faith in your own wiki "research", you are a fool.

knock yourself out

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Androgenic_alopecia#References

[Tracy C]

knock yourself out

You missed the point. 2020's false beliefs about doctors is a danger to himself and to others.

No I don't work for Spencer. I don't work for anyone at this time. I am unemployed and have been for almost six months.

I am here because I was helped by the American Hair Loss Association and one of these very doctors that 2020 says don't know what they are doing. Guess what 2020 and you other fools, that doctor gave me my life back. I am here because I wanted to give back to the organization that helped me and you meat heads can take that and shove it were the sun don't shine.

[2020]

I am here because I was helped by the American Hair Loss Association and one of these very doctors that 2020 says don't know what they are doing. Guess what 2020 and you other fools, that doctor gave me my life back. I am here because I want to give back to the organization that helped me and you meat heads can take that and shove it were the sun don't shine.

how specifically did those doctors help you? If you're using spiro, nizoral and minox you're not doing anything new... a simple google search for best DHT lowering products would have sufficed

forget about doctors. They're just following instructions from pharma companies...

[Tracy C]

Any person who self medicates has a complete fool for a patient.