I have recently noticed that the hair on my head is much, much thinner than when I was younger. I had craniotomy 5 years ago, where my whole scalp was pulled back. Ever since the surgery I have experienced pain in my scalp(whenever I bump my head) as well as a dryness and itchiness. Just recently however I noticed that my head hair has become quite thin and falls out regularly. Could this be due to the surgery? I am 24yr old Caucasion male, no baldness on either side of family.
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January 15, 2016
Answer: Craniotomy scars will leave an area of no hair growth (on the scar) but it does not cause general hair loss after 5 years.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
If you stop taking finasteride you will lose its benefits. If you start taking minoxidil it would have no relevance with respect to finasteride. They are two different drugs that work in two different ways.
If you are losing your hair is a "V" shape, it probably is not related to stress. If you are concerned see a doctor for a proper exam. There is a reason they call it male "pattern" balding.