How do I know if I'm in early stage of AGA? (photos)

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I'm a 22 female. I suffer difuse hair loss for 4 years. I found later that I have chronic telogen effluvium and my temples are thinning but they are full of baby hairs and has not gone bald. I have no thinning in crown area and I haven't developed any bald spots. but when I looked into the hairs I shed daily I found a few small thin hairs with little pigment they are longer than 3 cm but shorter and thinner than other hairs.Please help me I'm panicking and so scared this could be AGA at this age.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question, This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. I understand your sense of panic. The best thing for you to do is go to an experienced doctor who can perform tests that will tell you exactly what’s going on. Then once you know, you can take the appropriate action. I wish you the best.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

There's a good chance this is AGA but of course telogen effluvium (TE) can often be present in women with AGA too. How does one diagnosis AGA? Well, with a careful examination by an experienced physician. If there is any doubt, a biopsy with use of horizontal sections can confirm the diagnosis as a so called terminal to vellus ratio on biopsy of less than 4:1 is suggestive of AGA. However, usually this is not necessary. Androgenetic alopecia is often misdiagnosed in the early stages as telogen effluvium.  Be sure to see an expert. IT's not common for a 22 year old to develop chronic telogen effluvium as the sole diagnosis so this diagnosis may need to be re-evaluated.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Women with AGA frequently have a history of genetic hair loss on the female side of the family (mother, sister, aunt) and also when the doctor examines the back of your head with a trichoscope, the doctor will see miniaturized hairs rhere

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