Female hair thinning in crown and hairline at 24 years old, what do I do? (Photos)

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I’ve been super self conscious about my hair thinning that’s been happening for the last 2.5 Years. Baldness does run in my family, I have an aunt with Alopecia. I’m be worried I will get Alopecia. Right now more of the bald spots are right where I part my hair near the crown and my hairline is getting wider. It’s super noticeable outside when you can see through my hair and at my scalp. PLEASE help me know what kind of hair thinning I have and ANY treatments that are effective.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Early hair loss, in both men and women, can be caused by many possible factors. The strongest of these would be a genetic predisposition. However, environmental factors such as stress (which affects the physiology), prescription drug side effects, nutritional deficiencies, heavy drinking, smoking and excessive sun exposure can also contribute. The degree of interplay between the genes and external variables will vary from person to person. The best thing to do when noticing the first signs of thinning or hair loss is to speak to a doctor. This is important for getting a specific diagnosis and addressing the cause (or set of causes) giving rise to a particular condition. By working to address the problem early, you can increase your chance of experiencing more desirable forms of improvement.

Daniel Danyo, MD · Answer

The most likely diagnosis is female patterned hair loss related to your family history.  The next step is to be evaluated by a physician who specializes in hair loss/restoration to confirm a diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.  Pending the evaluation and ruling out less common forms of alopecia, possible medical treatment options for patterned hair loss include Platelet Rich Plasma Injection therapy, laser light therapy, Minoxidil and even Scalp Micropigmentation.  Hair transplantation could be considered if medical management offers less than desirable results.

David Perez-Meza, MD, FISHRS · Answer

There many options about your hair loss cause. So before starting any treatment I will suggest you to schedule an appointment for detail consult and evaluation with a local hair loss specialist. The key about your case is to find the hair loss cause then to recommend the best medical and/or surgical treatment.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

There are a number of possibilities. To diagnose hair loss in women three things are needed 1) a full review of the story 2) an up close exam of the scalp and 3) review of blood test results. Statistically speaking, the most likely diagnosis is female androgenetic alopecia but other diagnoses are possible too. Many women have more than one reason for hair loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Female hair loss is a difficult analysis and requires many tests, not just thyroid testing. I simply can not write a textbook on the subject on this site, but here’s a list of past posts that may help you understand what you’ve got going on:
Female Genetic Hair Loss Is Different From Male Genetic Hair LossBirth Control Pills and Hair LossWoman With Thinning Hair After Family TragedyDiseases Causing Women’s Hair LossFemale Hair LossThe first step in evaluating hair loss in women, after a detailed history and physical exam, is to rule out any underlying medical causes of hair loss which can be treated. If clinically appropriate, the following disease processes should be considered: anemia, thyroid disease, connective tissue disease, gynecological conditions and emotional stress. Furthermore, over 50% of women going through change of life hormone fluctuations (menopause) experience significant hair loss. It is also important to review the use of medications that may cause hair loss, such as (but not limited to) oral contraceptives, beta-blockers, Vitamin A, thyroid drugs, coumadin, and prednisone. The following laboratory tests have been recommended to rule out the aforementioned medical conditions:
Some common blood tests for female hair loss:
Sex Hormone testsSHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) used to test status of male hormonesEstradiol is a sex hormoneFSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) *not hair follicle but follicle in the ovary*LH (Luteinizing Hormone) is a sex hormoneFree TestosteroneTotal TestosteroneANA (Anti Nuclear Antibody) used to test for Lupus or other autoimmune diseasesTSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) used to test for hyper or hypo-thyroid diseaseTest Iron statusTIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)FerritinIronAssuming that you do not have a medical cause and it is genetic female hair loss, then one of the better cosmetic treatments for this is Scalp Micropigmentation

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