Sudden Hair Loss at 20 Years Old and Receding Hairline? (photo)

October 14, 2012
Asked By:wolfshalabh

Im a 20 year old male and since i was 18 ive always noticed ive had a slightly receded hairline starting to form. I figured it as normal and a "mature" hairline. However about a month ago one day I woke up, and literally clumps of my hair are falling out now and it is scaring me. I used to loose around 5-10 hairs a day... now im losing about 100 on normal days and 150 on days i wash my hair. Im scheduling an appointment with my doctor however id like to know what questions i should ask of.

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July 2, 2015

Answer: It is normal to lose 100 hair a day!

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