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I think stress is a huge factor even with great genetics. My dad has been stressing nonstop for about 25 years because of his job. His brother is a Norwood 1 and his dad was a Norwood 0 his whole life. My uncle has a much more relaxed job but my dad is losing hair fast so I think stress is a big partMy father had a full head of hair until he died (prematurely, at 52). Both my grandfathers (from father's side and mother's side) also had a full head of hair well into their 80's and they remained NW1.5-2 until they died.
I am 28 and started seeing progressive recession at the temples and thinning on the top of the crown about 2 years ago and it's progressing for worse.
It never occured to me that I would have male pattern baldness (I don't have any bald spots), but it seems like I am.
How is this possible? I was sure I would never lose my hair because of great genetics in my family.
Could it be purely triggered by lifestyle / nutrition? I suffer from chronic stress / anxiety / low-level depression since my teen years, so that maybe mattered.
I will post pics of my wet hair this week cause I do still believe I have legit reasons to worrymature hairline
it is OK for me
I will post pics of my wet hair this week cause I do still believe I have legit reasons to worry
Extra Backstory:
About 2 yrs ago, I experienced uncomfortable itchiness (+ heavy dandruff) on my scalp so I went to the dermathologist. She diagnosted me with Seborrheic Dermatitis and prescribed me Diprosalic. Used it for a while, but whenever I quit using it, the dandruff and itchiness came back.
During these 2 years, I improved my lifestyle:
My Dermatitis slowly faded and it's now minimally active. I still have some dandruff, but much less (my barber confirmed this)
- started hitting the gym regularly and overall being more physically active
- Started improving my diet, eating more whole-foods and less processed / junk foods
About 1 yr ago, I started seeing hair folicles falling out during the shower. That's when my hair started thinning. I quit creating when I noticed this.
The falling slowly reduced after a few months and at this point, I still see some hair loss during shower, but it's not very bad
My father had a full head of hair until he died (prematurely, at 52). Both my grandfathers (from father's side and mother's side) also had a full head of hair well into their 80's and they remained NW1.5-2 until they died.
I am 28 and started seeing progressive recession at the temples and thinning on the top of the crown about 2 years ago and it's progressing for worse.
It never occured to me that I would have male pattern baldness (I don't have any bald spots), but it seems like I am.
How is this possible? I was sure I would never lose my hair because of great genetics in my family.
Could it be purely triggered by lifestyle / nutrition? I suffer from chronic stress / anxiety / low-level depression since my teen years, so that maybe mattered.
True, my skin could use improvement. I have a permanent mild redness, some mild acne. It just never seems to get better even though I've made efforts to improve my dietThe problem is not your hair.. its your f*****g skin, Casper