Could i have diffuse thinning or am i just paranoid?

Nikki8173

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Hey, so ive posted a few pictures bc i really dont know if thats normal or not. Ill shortly elaborate under which circumstances the pictures where taken:
So one and two are freshly shampood. On the first one you can really see my scalp shine through. I have no idea if its normal or not.
3rd picture was taken on natural sunlight, combed back. Skalp is still visible.
4th and 5th is a few days later, no shampoo. It looks a bit better but still weird.
The green marked spot on the 6th picture is a scar, but on 6 and 7 you can see my hair density well. I think it looks totally fine there.
Number 8 is my hair slightly wet from the front. The rest is my hair dry, i think it looks fine there.

So basically im wondering if i could have diffuse thinning. I know that my hair was never extremely dense and i have rather fine hair since ever. I compared to some pictures 2 years ago and it doesnt seem to be any difference. But still im not sure. On a daily basis i almost loose no hair at all, when i comb through it, wash it or go with my hands through it its always just few hairs, healthy amount as i know. When i do the pull test also zero hair. My hair density also seems to be consistent all over my head: on the sides my hair is as dense as on the top.
The pictures where here where all taken around the same time. The first ones started my worries: my parents told me its normal that the skalp shines through like that when wet, but im really not sure. I just turned twenty now.
It should be noted: its winter rn in my country, my hair normally a bit healthier in summer. Also on the first few pictures: i was in austria- very hard water.

So i really hope you guys can help me out a bit and tell me if my worries are logically or not. (Also sorry for my english im not a native speaker)
I already asked on a thread on reddit: the people there told me im cooked, but i dont really trust them. (A dude told me i have diffuse thinning like himself but his hair looked totally fine and told me to hop on meds asap, i dont really wanna take meds) also my parents wont let me visit a dermatologist as they think that im just being crazy. ChatGPT is unreliable as always: sometimes it told me thinning, most of the times its alright. I really dont know. My friends tell me my hair doesnt look suspicious, but ofc they dont pay as much attention to it as i do. Maybe im just spending way too much time in front of the mirror and should worry about smth else, idk. So id really appreciate any help!

Edit: i dont worry about my hairline at all, its always been the same
 

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losingbattle88

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Hey, so ive posted a few pictures bc i really dont know if thats normal or not. Ill shortly elaborate under which circumstances the pictures where taken:
So one and two are freshly shampood. On the first one you can really see my scalp shine through. I have no idea if its normal or not.
3rd picture was taken on natural sunlight, combed back. Skalp is still visible.
4th and 5th is a few days later, no shampoo. It looks a bit better but still weird.
The green marked spot on the 6th picture is a scar, but on 6 and 7 you can see my hair density well. I think it looks totally fine there.
Number 8 is my hair slightly wet from the front. The rest is my hair dry, i think it looks fine there.

So basically im wondering if i could have diffuse thinning. I know that my hair was never extremely dense and i have rather fine hair since ever. I compared to some pictures 2 years ago and it doesnt seem to be any difference. But still im not sure. On a daily basis i almost loose no hair at all, when i comb through it, wash it or go with my hands through it its always just few hairs, healthy amount as i know. When i do the pull test also zero hair. My hair density also seems to be consistent all over my head: on the sides my hair is as dense as on the top.
The pictures where here where all taken around the same time. The first ones started my worries: my parents told me its normal that the skalp shines through like that when wet, but im really not sure. I just turned twenty now.
It should be noted: its winter rn in my country, my hair normally a bit healthier in summer. Also on the first few pictures: i was in austria- very hard water.

So i really hope you guys can help me out a bit and tell me if my worries are logically or not. (Also sorry for my english im not a native speaker)
I already asked on a thread on reddit: the people there told me im cooked, but i dont really trust them. (A dude told me i have diffuse thinning like himself but his hair looked totally fine and told me to hop on meds asap, i dont really wanna take meds) also my parents wont let me visit a dermatologist as they think that im just being crazy. ChatGPT is unreliable as always: sometimes it told me thinning, most of the times its alright. I really dont know. My friends tell me my hair doesnt look suspicious, but ofc they dont pay as much attention to it as i do. Maybe im just spending way too much time in front of the mirror and should worry about smth else, idk. So id really appreciate any help!

Edit: i dont worry about my hairline at all, its always been the same
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I would say some Germans also have naturally low density. For now, I wouldn't mess with any drugs or treatments, but you can monitor the situation. It's good to be aware and checking. Some people don't even realize they are balding until it's too late. Is there a history of balding in your family?
 

Nikki8173

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I would say some Germans also have naturally low density. For now, I wouldn't mess with any drugs or treatments, but you can monitor the situation. It's good to be aware and checking. Some people don't even realize they are balding until it's too late. Is there a history of balding in your family?
No, no history as far as i know. Both my parents have healthy hair. But thx honestly, im feeling better now tbh. The people on reddit really made me unsure. But is diffuse thinning actally going hand in hand with shedding much hair?
 

Mr. Slap Head

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No, no history as far as i know. Both my parents have healthy hair. But thx honestly, im feeling better now tbh. The people on reddit really made me unsure. But is diffuse thinning actally going hand in hand with shedding much hair?
How about any brothers? Grandfathers?

Yes, stay away from reddit. It's full of toxic angry incels.

As far as shedding, it depends. Sometimes it means hair is being lost, but sometimes it means hair is growing just fine. A lack of shedding could mean either one too. There is no definitive answer there.

No reason to panic. Just relax and check in on your hair every so often. If you are sure it is getting worse, then you can take action.
 

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No, no history as far as i know. Both my parents have healthy hair. But thx honestly, im feeling better now tbh. The people on reddit really made me unsure. But is diffuse thinning actally going hand in hand with shedding much hair?
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Nikki8173

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How about any brothers? Grandfathers?

Yes, stay away from reddit. It's full of toxic angry incels.

As far as shedding, it depends. Sometimes it means hair is being lost, but sometimes it means hair is growing just fine. A lack of shedding could mean either one too. There is no definitive answer there.

No reason to panic. Just relax and check in on your hair every so often. If you are sure it is getting worse, then you can take action.
Not sure, i think one uncle or smth on my fathers side became bald on the top of his head. I mean of course i shed a little, but not very much. Id say normal amount
 
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