Male, 21, redness along with patchy hair loss around the area, AGA related? (Photo)

At 21, it’s understandable to be concerned about hair loss, especially when you notice red bumps and bald patches on your scalp. Androgenetic alopecia (AGA), or male pattern baldness, usually causes gradual thinning without redness or bumps, so what you're describing doesn’t quite fit the typical AGA pattern.
The red bumps and patchy hair loss might indicate another condition, such as folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicles) or alopecia areata (an autoimmune condition that causes patchy hair loss). Itching and redness could be a sign of scalp irritation, which might be caused by scratching, an infection, or even a reaction to a product.
I recommend keeping the area clean and avoiding any further scratching. It’s a good idea to see a dermatologist to properly diagnose the issue and determine if treatment is necessary, especially since conditions like folliculitis can be treated to prevent further hair loss.

From the photo, I would highly recommend you to see a dermatologist. It could seborrheic dermatitis or types of alopecia especially with the pimples around. The redness is a sign of inflammation which is not common in androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

Hello and thank you for your question. It does not look like its AGA related. I suggest an in person check to see what it is and what is required to get rid of the bumps. Best of luck to you.

Dr. T

No, “bald patches infront of my scalp surrounding the pimples” is sure not part of AGA. Of course you could have AGA too (that would require a proper examination) but you’ll want to see an experienced doctor for an up close examination to determine the cause of the redness and bumps as you describe.