Hello everyone, I am new to this forum.

I just have question regarding hair loss

I am 23 years old and I have a receding hairline. its only noticbale when I pull my hair back, and the temple areas are not the same like before. In the crown area I have a cowlick, which I had since I was young. All over its still all thick

This is my family history

Maternal grandfather lost his hair. I have 3 uncles on my mothers side. One of them is 60 and lost his hair, the other is 70 and lost his hair, and the last one is 72 and still has his hair.

My paternal grandfather died at 65 but he had all his hair and was very thick all over. My father is 54 and has thick hair except his crown area has thinned. The thinning in the crown started at about 45 years old but for 54 he stll has thick hair all around. his hairline is an adult hairline. My dad has 2 brothers. One is 47 years old and has very thick hair with no hairloss at all, and the other one is 53 and has very thick hair as well.


I went to see 2 family doctors regarding my hair and receding hairline and they both said not to worry and that its a normal adult hairline. One of the doctors checked for testosterone and thyroid and result both came to be normal, and he said not to worry. But I will be going to a dermatoloist in a month to get a 3 opinion.

Basically my question to you guys is what are my chances of losing my hair? are the doctors correct or am I just being paranoid.

Mike,

Welcome to our forum community.

It is quite possible that you are just developing a "mature" hairline with slight recession. But getting checked out by a dermatologist is an important step. They will be able to examine your scalp and look for any signs of hair miniaturization that would be indicative of male pattern baldness.

Nobody can really tell you an exact percentage that you will be impacted by it, but given that it's in your family history of hair loss, you may or may not be susceptible, depending on whether or not the genes are dominant or recessive.

If you are found to have androgenic alopecia, hair loss treatment options such as Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxidil) might help slow it down or stop it from progressing. Medication is only beneficial as long as you keep using it, and you should speak to a physician about Propecia and learn about the benefits, limitations, and potential side effects.

I hope this helps.

Falc