Am I going bald at 18? (Photos)

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I'm an 18 year old Australian. Grandfather has thinning hair and my father was bald out of choice (?) at 24. I've been told it's more lighting than a bald spot, but wanted to check.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Yes, it would appear there is hair loss. Be sure to see a knowledgable physician for an in person examination of the scalp

Steven Gabel, MD, FACS · Answer

If you are noticing a pattern like your parents or grandparents, then you may have hereditary hair loss. I would recommend you seek consultation from a hair specialist for the answer. Most likely, this is androgenetic alopecia which causes about 95% of hair loss. If so, there are many medical options for you to consider to help slow down the hair loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

To find out if you are balding, you should find a doctor who has a HAIRCHECK instrument which can accurately tell if you are balding and how much hair you lost when you eye can't see it, see below

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