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I'm 31 years old and about 10 years ago was diagnosed with premature ovarian failure. (Menopause, in essence.) I was put on the pill for estrogen replacement and haven't had any problems, aside from an increase in acne which I treated with Accutane 3 years ago with success. But over the past couple months, I've noticed that I can see my scalp through my widow's peak, and it's driving me crazy! Am I losing my hair? I don't know!
1. My part is the same width it's always been. I am not thinning at the vertex.
2. I do not have any abnormal shedding (I shed about 20-30 hairs a day, if that) and haven't for many years.
3. My hair is the same texture and thickness it has been for the past few years.
4. When I compare pictures, I look pretty much the same.
5. I have an identical twin sister, and in a moment of crisis last week over this, begged her to come over. We compared hair and hers is *identical* to mine, right down to the thinner area at the widow's peak.
6. My hair seems to continue to grow at the same rate.
But when I look at it in the mirror, all I can see is my thin widow's peak and my hairline. Is it losing density? Is my hairline moving back? What about my temples? They've always been thin--are they thinning more?
I am GOING CRAZY. I've made an appointment with a dermatologist who also does hair loss and it's in three weeks, so I will have him look at it and do a thorough blood check. Meanwhile, all I can do is stare at the mirror and wonder--am I? Yes? No? My hair has always been fine and thin, but healthy and shiny. It still is...but for how long?
Does anyone have any advice? Words of comfort?
1. My part is the same width it's always been. I am not thinning at the vertex.
2. I do not have any abnormal shedding (I shed about 20-30 hairs a day, if that) and haven't for many years.
3. My hair is the same texture and thickness it has been for the past few years.
4. When I compare pictures, I look pretty much the same.
5. I have an identical twin sister, and in a moment of crisis last week over this, begged her to come over. We compared hair and hers is *identical* to mine, right down to the thinner area at the widow's peak.
6. My hair seems to continue to grow at the same rate.
But when I look at it in the mirror, all I can see is my thin widow's peak and my hairline. Is it losing density? Is my hairline moving back? What about my temples? They've always been thin--are they thinning more?
I am GOING CRAZY. I've made an appointment with a dermatologist who also does hair loss and it's in three weeks, so I will have him look at it and do a thorough blood check. Meanwhile, all I can do is stare at the mirror and wonder--am I? Yes? No? My hair has always been fine and thin, but healthy and shiny. It still is...but for how long?
Does anyone have any advice? Words of comfort?