Male. Help! 4 months after bleaching, my hair is thinner than ever. Is it because of bleach or am I balding? (Photo)

October 3, 2017
Asked By:fractario in Calabasas, CA

I used to have very thick hair. Over the past 2 years, I have bleached my hair multiple times, sometimes harshly (using 40 developer). The bleach went up against the scalp as well. I've stopped bleaching my hair, but now all new hair that grows in isn't as thick as it used to be, and this is 3 or 4 months since my last bleaching. My hair was thick 6 months ago. Is this temporary and will my hair eventually come back to normal, or am I balding? Could bleach accelerate baldness?

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Answers (4)

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VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 3, 2017

Answer: If you are losing hair and would like a medical diagnosis, it would be best to see a doctor for an examination.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 3, 2017

Answer: If you are losing hair and would like a medical diagnosis, it would be best to see a doctor for an examination.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
November 1, 2017

Answer: Bleach For Your Hair

Amir Yazdan, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
November 1, 2017

Answer: Bleach For Your Hair

Amir Yazdan, MDHair Restoration Surgeon
October 5, 2017

Answer: Hair growth cycle

Heather Lee, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
October 5, 2017

Answer: Hair growth cycle

Heather Lee, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon

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November 13, 2017

Answer: Bleaching

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Answer: Bleaching

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