Hello folks, I'm seeking your help on this possible long term stress related hairloss.
I have started thinning since I was something like 14-16. Looking back at my family history, all my parents, grandparents has had really good hair (except my great grandfather, who lost all his hair and teeth as well at the age of 70, due to excessive stress) so was my dad, who had pretty thin hair when he was around 20ish and was also caused by stress (but now seems to be fine).
I had my hair this way for 9 years now I'm 23. (it started around when I was 14 that's 2 years after my family moved over to UK), it never really improved nor got any worse, so I think the condition is rather stable.
-I never really noticed a sudden, large amount shredding
-I do not have a receding hairline
-my entire head is thinning, including the "horseshoe" area (side of the head)
However, I always assumed the cause for my hair thinning was due to male pattern baldness, after reading various hairloss forums, yet my hairloss never really followed the typical pattern. I thought it could be stress related.
I've tried Rogaine foam 5% for about 3 months, no effect were shown (no shredding)
Now I am just pure confused. I cannot determine whether to start the big 3 or seek other treatments. My hair condition got bit worse recently on my crown area, mostly because it's winter.
I try hard not to think about my hair so often, but it does tend to get in the way sometimes and it make me all sad and stuff. I never really thought I'd be stressed though, probably subconsciously. The skin on both of my elbows use to get really irritated every once in awhile, and doctor told me it was caused by stress as well. I'm not that upset though, however as my hair is rather thin, I'd hope with medical help I would at least grow some back, or having my hair look healthier. During raining days it's such a diesaster, as my scalp would be uncovered, due to wet hair sticking together. I'm not depressed about it, but it does tend to get in the way.
Anyhow, any feed back would be greatly greatly appreciated!
Oh also, I am interested in Kerastase hair product. It is pretty much a high end brand. The Kerastase Aminexil look rather interesting, anyone know much about it?
*UPDATE INFO* Also what's your view on MSM? (Methyl-sulponyl-methane)
I have started thinning since I was something like 14-16. Looking back at my family history, all my parents, grandparents has had really good hair (except my great grandfather, who lost all his hair and teeth as well at the age of 70, due to excessive stress) so was my dad, who had pretty thin hair when he was around 20ish and was also caused by stress (but now seems to be fine).
I had my hair this way for 9 years now I'm 23. (it started around when I was 14 that's 2 years after my family moved over to UK), it never really improved nor got any worse, so I think the condition is rather stable.
-I never really noticed a sudden, large amount shredding
-I do not have a receding hairline
-my entire head is thinning, including the "horseshoe" area (side of the head)
However, I always assumed the cause for my hair thinning was due to male pattern baldness, after reading various hairloss forums, yet my hairloss never really followed the typical pattern. I thought it could be stress related.
I've tried Rogaine foam 5% for about 3 months, no effect were shown (no shredding)
Now I am just pure confused. I cannot determine whether to start the big 3 or seek other treatments. My hair condition got bit worse recently on my crown area, mostly because it's winter.
I try hard not to think about my hair so often, but it does tend to get in the way sometimes and it make me all sad and stuff. I never really thought I'd be stressed though, probably subconsciously. The skin on both of my elbows use to get really irritated every once in awhile, and doctor told me it was caused by stress as well. I'm not that upset though, however as my hair is rather thin, I'd hope with medical help I would at least grow some back, or having my hair look healthier. During raining days it's such a diesaster, as my scalp would be uncovered, due to wet hair sticking together. I'm not depressed about it, but it does tend to get in the way.
Anyhow, any feed back would be greatly greatly appreciated!
Oh also, I am interested in Kerastase hair product. It is pretty much a high end brand. The Kerastase Aminexil look rather interesting, anyone know much about it?
*UPDATE INFO* Also what's your view on MSM? (Methyl-sulponyl-methane)
