18 years old and losing hair on scalp and eyebrows

January 17, 2017
Asked By:john514 in Canada, QC

I noticed hair thinning about 3-4 months ago on the crown area of my scalp, within 4 months it has gotten a lot worse. I also noticed hair from my eyebrows fall off as well, chest hair ... I went to see a few dermatologists and some of them say i am losing hair because of genetics, another says is telogen effluvium and another says it's a hormonal imbalance! I am only 18! My father has a full set of hair. WHAT can i possibly be? Concidering it happened so so fast?

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
January 20, 2017

Answer: Understanding Hair loss and hair loss treatment options: hair transplant, prp and progesterone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
January 20, 2017

Answer: Understanding Hair loss and hair loss treatment options: hair transplant, prp and progesterone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
January 20, 2017

Answer: 18 with hair loss

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
January 20, 2017

Answer: 18 with hair loss

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
MOST RECENT
January 25, 2017

Answer: Hair loss at 18

MOST RECENT
January 25, 2017

Answer: Hair loss at 18

Recommended reading

Hair Loss Treatment

Everything you need to know about Hair Loss Treatment

  • 98% worth it
  • 152.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,215
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
January 20, 2017

Answer: Losing hair everywhere

January 20, 2017

Answer: Losing hair everywhere

Recommended reading

Hair Loss Treatment

Everything you need to know about Hair Loss Treatment

  • 98% worth it
  • 152.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $2,215
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT