Hey everyone, I am 25 and I have been experiencing some serious changes with my hair and I do not know what to do. I've been really stressed out about it so I started to do some research. There is just so much info out there I don't know what to believe/what to try. This forum seemed helped to others so I figured I'd give it a shot. So I will describe whats been going on...
I have always had extremely nice hair...for years I styled it using hair spray or gel. I was always told I have a thick head of hair by my barbers. But back in March I noticed a very small spot in the middle of my forehead that looked a little thin. I wasn't sure what to make of it but then I noticed my hair in the front wasn't growing nearly as fast as the back (this was particularly evident because I spike the front of my hair up). I was getting a little nervous but I didn't have a receding hair line at all and my barber said it was most likely breakage. But then in April/May I noticed a change in the texture of my hair in the front...when wet it was extremely course and dry. Then I noticed my crown was beginning to feel the same way (no thinning though). Then my right temple started to recede a bit. I had an appointment with a dermatologist in late June and she looked at me like I was crazy because it wasn't noticeable to anyone else. She barely examined my hair and told me to follow up in September. The thinning in the front progressively became worse in July. Note: Throughout this entire time my hair hadn't really been falling out (pretty much only when I was obsessing over it and nervously plucking it). But the thinning accelerated to a point where I can definitely notice it when wet and the texture of my entire head has changed to coarse. I can't style my hair at all (starting in mid July) because no product takes (it dries right up) and conditioner doesn't even help. My hair is always dry and kind of itchy at times. The left temple has maybe receded slightly but the right has definitely receded. It seems like it doesn't really fit under any category as it has elements of both diffuse thinning and mpb. Now my hair is so dry that it is falling out easily when pulling it. And the texture of my hair has changed all over my head. I have no idea what I have and I don't know what to do. Fortunately I feel like I noticed it early because I don't think anyone else can notice (unless in the direct sun or when its wet)...
A few other things worth noting- Genetics: My mom's dad had a full head of hair his whole life, but two of my uncles on her side are completely bald but the other uncle has hair and he is 50. My dad is bald and his dad is bald. Also, I do have extreme anxiety issues. I put myself through a lot of stress. I've worked with inner city youth for three years and work two jobs on top of that. I had a really bad anxiety attack where I had to be hospitalized back in December...Anyways, I digress...If anyone could offer their opinion/advice it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I have always had extremely nice hair...for years I styled it using hair spray or gel. I was always told I have a thick head of hair by my barbers. But back in March I noticed a very small spot in the middle of my forehead that looked a little thin. I wasn't sure what to make of it but then I noticed my hair in the front wasn't growing nearly as fast as the back (this was particularly evident because I spike the front of my hair up). I was getting a little nervous but I didn't have a receding hair line at all and my barber said it was most likely breakage. But then in April/May I noticed a change in the texture of my hair in the front...when wet it was extremely course and dry. Then I noticed my crown was beginning to feel the same way (no thinning though). Then my right temple started to recede a bit. I had an appointment with a dermatologist in late June and she looked at me like I was crazy because it wasn't noticeable to anyone else. She barely examined my hair and told me to follow up in September. The thinning in the front progressively became worse in July. Note: Throughout this entire time my hair hadn't really been falling out (pretty much only when I was obsessing over it and nervously plucking it). But the thinning accelerated to a point where I can definitely notice it when wet and the texture of my entire head has changed to coarse. I can't style my hair at all (starting in mid July) because no product takes (it dries right up) and conditioner doesn't even help. My hair is always dry and kind of itchy at times. The left temple has maybe receded slightly but the right has definitely receded. It seems like it doesn't really fit under any category as it has elements of both diffuse thinning and mpb. Now my hair is so dry that it is falling out easily when pulling it. And the texture of my hair has changed all over my head. I have no idea what I have and I don't know what to do. Fortunately I feel like I noticed it early because I don't think anyone else can notice (unless in the direct sun or when its wet)...
A few other things worth noting- Genetics: My mom's dad had a full head of hair his whole life, but two of my uncles on her side are completely bald but the other uncle has hair and he is 50. My dad is bald and his dad is bald. Also, I do have extreme anxiety issues. I put myself through a lot of stress. I've worked with inner city youth for three years and work two jobs on top of that. I had a really bad anxiety attack where I had to be hospitalized back in December...Anyways, I digress...If anyone could offer their opinion/advice it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
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