Let me start by saying that I have read the entire FAQ page and many of the posts but remain pretty clueless about what to do next. It's a lot of stuff to digest...a lot! It seems like there are several very informed people here, so I'm hoping you will help me out. To be honest, folks here seem to know a helluva lot more than my doctor. Any suggestions on how to stop/slow my hair loss would be greatly appreciated, sorry if this gets a little long...
I'm 24 and over the past year have begun to notice more hair in the sink, in the shower, on the pillow, etc. At first I figured no big deal, but I've finally resigned myself to the fact that unless I do something this will likely continue. Lately I can't run my hand through my hair without some falling out (maybe 3 each time). It's not too bad right now, but I'm worried it will be. Most of the thinning is in the front 1/3, and it's fairly evenly spread - I haven't noticed much, if any, loss on the sides, crown, or back of my head. I have mild dandruff which quickly worsens if I don't regularly use T-Sal shampoo (which seem to be the only thing that helps this particular problem.) My grandfather on my mom's side died at 68 with mild balding considering his age, and my dad (49) is receeding in the front, but has the majority of his hair left. These are the only family members I know of that have lost a noticeable amount of hair. I do have a very mild case of psoriasis, which runs in my family on my dad's side. I regularly chew tobacco, drink 3-4 cups of coffee per week, drink alcohol maybe once every 2 weeks, and smoke marijuanna about once a month on average. Like everyone, my job is stressful at times. None of these "lifestyle choices" seem to have a noticable effect on the hair loss.
Like many of you I'm hesitant to begin a regimen of drugs to deal with the hair loss, but I guess I'm willing to try something if it might help. If this story sounds familiar or you think you might be able to help me out I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
I'm 24 and over the past year have begun to notice more hair in the sink, in the shower, on the pillow, etc. At first I figured no big deal, but I've finally resigned myself to the fact that unless I do something this will likely continue. Lately I can't run my hand through my hair without some falling out (maybe 3 each time). It's not too bad right now, but I'm worried it will be. Most of the thinning is in the front 1/3, and it's fairly evenly spread - I haven't noticed much, if any, loss on the sides, crown, or back of my head. I have mild dandruff which quickly worsens if I don't regularly use T-Sal shampoo (which seem to be the only thing that helps this particular problem.) My grandfather on my mom's side died at 68 with mild balding considering his age, and my dad (49) is receeding in the front, but has the majority of his hair left. These are the only family members I know of that have lost a noticeable amount of hair. I do have a very mild case of psoriasis, which runs in my family on my dad's side. I regularly chew tobacco, drink 3-4 cups of coffee per week, drink alcohol maybe once every 2 weeks, and smoke marijuanna about once a month on average. Like everyone, my job is stressful at times. None of these "lifestyle choices" seem to have a noticable effect on the hair loss.
Like many of you I'm hesitant to begin a regimen of drugs to deal with the hair loss, but I guess I'm willing to try something if it might help. If this story sounds familiar or you think you might be able to help me out I'd greatly appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
