Hello everyone. I'm in a bit of a panic as I'm sure many of you folks can empathize with but I'm trying my best to keep calm and focus on life instead of spending countless hours researching what I'm dealing with.
I'll outline my case below and hopefully the community can help point me in the right direction.
Where do I start, what's my next step?
Before I get started I'd like to say thank you in advance for any sincere and genuine advice and/or support.
Brief family history on hair
Mom's side - no hair loss amongst any of them men at any age
Dad's side - minor hair loss in late 30's among half the men, more severe hair loss after 50
My story
I'm in my late 20's and have never experienced hair loss of any kind at any point in my life. I have/had thick, dark hair (albeit greying a bit) that I'd actually have to get thinned out frequently.
About 1-2 weeks ago I noticed my hair felt different. Although I never noticed a TON of hair shedding I realized I was losing hair fast, so much so that it had altered the texture of my hair. I didn't noticed hair coming out in clumps or tons of hair on my pillow at night, but hair was definitely missing. Soon I spotted a small bald/balding spot on the back of my head near the hairline.
I was alarmed but for some reason never suspected it was genetics. It didn't even cross my mind. However, I'll admit genetics may very well be the culprit.
However...
About 4-5 weeks before my discovery I was prescribed a pill called, Doryx which I took for approximately 45 days straight and was continuing to take. I wondered if that might be causing the problem so I searched for "hair loss" and Dorxy and found this alarming discussion -
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Acne/Do...ss/show/644575 - and immediately stopped taking the pill.
While there is no way for me to be 100% sure the pill has caused the problem and hair loss is not a labeled side effect, I think it's pretty obvious - but who knows...
Recap
Had thick hair
Thinned dramatically in about a month. During the same time span I took a pill, "Doryx"
I stopped taking the pill and may still be losing hair but am uncertain
Can anyone recommend what I should do next to (A) determine what the problem is and (B) begin treatment? I'm not sure if this is temporary or permanent and would like to find out what my options are. Do I need a prescription, vitamins regimen, just give it time? Do I need to act fast or does timing not matter?
I've been off the pill for about 4-5 days and think I'm still losing hair but I honestly cant tell yet, my mind could be playing tricks on me.
If the pill is responsible I'm pissed and would seriously consider taking legal action yet at the same time I somewhat do hope it's the pill, I imagine my chances to recover my hair are stronger if that is the case.
Thanks again to anyone who can help or even just takes the time to read.
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