Male, 19. Balding or thin hair?(photos)

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Male. 19. History of receding hairline to Norwood 3 on one side of the family. History of receding hairline to Norwood 7 on the other side of the family. Hairline seems fine but the density of hairs seems really low. Is this naturally low density or is this a sign of diffuse balding/thinning? If so what treatment routes should be considered?

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You’ll want to see a hair loss expert for a proper examination. Yes, it would appear to be diffuse patterned alopecia (DPA) - a form of androgenetic alopecia. The density in the front, top, sides and back needs to be evaluated too and a full history taken to get a sense of how long this has occurred and the timing of events. Telogen effluvium can look similar and needs to be excluded. However, telogen effluvium would have a shorter course and affect all scalp hair not just the middle. Be sure to see an expert for an up close examination. No, this does not appear to be natural thin hair as you state.

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