Question 1

when do balding men finally stop losing their hair?

Accepted Answer

Varies: It is a genetic predtermined pattern and called pattern hair loss. The earlier you lose hair the more pronounced the amount of hair loss will probably be. If early minoxidl and or Propecia (finasteride) can stabilize the hair loss.

Question 2

im 24 years old. i'm losing hair on the top of my head. i have a balding parting line. how do i regrow hair and stop it from falling?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the cause: There are various reasons for losing hair, also called alopecia. So the treatment depends entirely on the treatment of the cause.

Question 3

is being bald or losing hair hereditary in males? females?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both graying and baldness are mostly genetic- ask your older relatives when they lost their hair or started graying. Sometimes, medical illness or certain stressors or medical treatments(like chemo) are the cause. Male pattern baldness is carried by the females- so it is possible to have a bald father and sons with full heads of hair. Women can also have male pattern baldness.

Question 4

none of my family member i know of are bald. why i start losing hair?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: you probably have androgenic alopecia which is the scientific name for familial or genetic hair loss.  However, to be sure, you should see your dermatologist for an examination of your scalp and a blood test to make sure that there is no underlying condition causing your hair loss

Question 5

why can i do to prevent balding? losing hair not in the middle but to the left and right of the widows peak.

Accepted Answer

Normal male pattern: Hair loss pattern you're experiencing is the typical progression: left & right front sides regress more & more; may develop bald spot on crown; then they can meet. Options: topical rogaine/minoxidil used daily (if u stop, hair loss recurs); hair transplants from back of scalp; hairweave; toupee/hairpiece (good ones are expensive but look more natural); shave head (very popular); do nothing.

Question 6

my boyfriend is 20yrs old and his hair line is going further back like going bald why ? i'm also losing hair a lot it's thinning. help

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Your boyfriend may be developing male-pattern baldness, which develops in many men. While it is inherited, no one knows whether this is inherited from the mother or father. An oral medication, which is a prescription can be taken for this, however, you must continue to take it or the hair will fall out.
You could have different reasons for hair loss-hormonal problems, low ferritins, thyroid levels

Question 7

i have been losing hair the past couple of months and a lot of it in the shower but i'm not balding and i'm only 21 years old.what could this be from?

Accepted Answer

Stress: Hair loss and growth is normal.  Physical, environmental and emotional stress,  telogen effluvium is a rective condition that affectshair changes by stress or even medications.

Question 8

is there a different medicine to replace "atenolol. i am losing hair and don't want to be bald?

Accepted Answer

: There are definitely options to replace atenolol, would make sure that that is the only reason for hair loss, the whole class of beta blockers can cause hair loss, not commonly seen otherwise.

Question 9

how can i tell if i'm balding or just losing hair cause of the season. no baldness in family but more hair is falling out then usual. i'm not pulling.

Accepted Answer

The commonest cause: Of hair falling out in a young man is poor diet, especially the high calorie junk

Question 10

i'm losing hair in the front part of my head i noticed two bald spots what is this caused by please help i'm really scared?

Accepted Answer

Female Hair Loss: There are multiple causes of this from too much traction due to hairdos to autoimmune diseases.  I recommend you see a dermatologist for a timely diagnosis and treatment.

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Im 24 years old. i'm losing hair on the top of my head. i have a balding parting line. how do i regrow hair and stop it from falling?

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Is being bald or losing hair hereditary in males? females?

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None of my family member i know of are bald. why i start losing hair?

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Why can i do to prevent balding? losing hair not in the middle but to the left and right of the widows peak.

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My boyfriend is 20yrs old and his hair line is going further back like going bald why ? i'm also losing hair a lot it's thinning. help

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I have been losing hair the past couple of months and a lot of it in the shower but i'm not balding and i'm only 21 years old.what could this be from?

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Is there a different medicine to replace "atenolol. i am losing hair and don't want to be bald?

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How can i tell if i'm balding or just losing hair cause of the season. no baldness in family but more hair is falling out then usual. i'm not pulling.

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I'm losing hair in the front part of my head i noticed two bald spots what is this caused by please help i'm really scared?

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