Shedding Only on the Sides?

[nowaytosay]

I'm 23 years old and I'm at NW1. My hairline hasn't changed in the last 4 years. But about 5-6 months ago, I noticed the hair on my sides easily fell off with a gentle tug. These strands always have white bulbs on the end. The back of my hair isn't experiencing the same fate (nor the top and front). I don't know if it could be Talogen Effluvium but I've been struggling with depression and social anxiety disorder for the past 3 years of my life. Also, no matter how often I use dandruff shampoo, I never seem to get rid of it entirely. When I feel around my scalp, I can feel sebum plugs or clogged follicles that could be removed by picking at them. I'm attaching a photo of the left and right side. Does anyone know what this might be? Thanks.

 

[hudsonhawke]

I've got shedding at the sides very simular. I'm betting the rest of your hair is good, thick and no thinning at the front or crown area?

I think it's just a case of some people getting it on the top and a few getting it around the sides.

You can try finasteride and minoxidil, though you could risk shedding your entire hair and not get the thickness back.

I suggest getting a buzz cut (3 on top and 2 at the sides) and shampoo every two days, maybe use some t-gel or something.

You could also get your thyroid tested as this can relate to unusual hairloss problems.