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Do I have male pattern baldness?
I am 26 and have been experiencing hair loss for about 1 1/2 years now but is has been coupled with an extremely sore and painful scalp (which ithes alot). It just appeared suddenly one day (literally 100% one day and then intense itching and hair loss the next).I have done the whole usual doctor/dermatologist things and even had a scalp biopsy which did not come to any definite conclusion. I have also spent a fortune on products to stop my scalp feeling tender and painful. Brushing hair and putting my hands through my hair is always extremely painful as it pulls on my scalp. I have heard it may be a symptom of male pattern baldness as well as something that is common in Telogen Effluvium caused by anxiety (I have been suffering from extreme depression for over 10 years now).
My Family history is as follows (all males up to Grand Father)
Father: Full head of thick hair 53 years old Grandfather (Mothers side): Most of his hair intact. 83 years old Grandfather (Father side): Died with a full head of hair 60 years old Uncle (Mothers Side): Full head of thick hair. 54 years old
I am thinning and probably have about 60% of the hair I had 1 1/2 years ago. I dont seem to be receeding but rather a general thinning on top and at the back. In my opinion I think I have male pattern baldness and am under no disillusions because I understand the gene can skip generations and I am not sure if great grandfathers etc had hair.
Anyway, would appreciate some input and any discussion.
Thanks
I am 26 and have been experiencing hair loss for about 1 1/2 years now but is has been coupled with an extremely sore and painful scalp (which ithes alot). It just appeared suddenly one day (literally 100% one day and then intense itching and hair loss the next).I have done the whole usual doctor/dermatologist things and even had a scalp biopsy which did not come to any definite conclusion. I have also spent a fortune on products to stop my scalp feeling tender and painful. Brushing hair and putting my hands through my hair is always extremely painful as it pulls on my scalp. I have heard it may be a symptom of male pattern baldness as well as something that is common in Telogen Effluvium caused by anxiety (I have been suffering from extreme depression for over 10 years now).
My Family history is as follows (all males up to Grand Father)
Father: Full head of thick hair 53 years old Grandfather (Mothers side): Most of his hair intact. 83 years old Grandfather (Father side): Died with a full head of hair 60 years old Uncle (Mothers Side): Full head of thick hair. 54 years old
I am thinning and probably have about 60% of the hair I had 1 1/2 years ago. I dont seem to be receeding but rather a general thinning on top and at the back. In my opinion I think I have male pattern baldness and am under no disillusions because I understand the gene can skip generations and I am not sure if great grandfathers etc had hair.
Anyway, would appreciate some input and any discussion.
Thanks