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Hi, i am a female (22) with thin hair and a y-shaped bald pattern on the crown. the hair just splits at the crown, what to do? dry,little itchy scalp

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Dr. Robert Sterling answered

TurnALossIntoAGain: At 22 years you have a good chance to beat this but you need to see a hair specialist for analysis of your hair and hair follicles, plus some other medical stuff, ASAP. You're shedding more than the usual 100-150 hairs a day. I assume by "Y" pattern you meant a "V," which is thinning on each temple area, called "male pattern," for obvious reason. Lotsa causes, lotsa possible cures. See a hair doc!

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 12/26/2015

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

ManyCausesSee Doctor: Hair loss in women can be genetic.If you have others in the family like your mother,sisters&aunts with same condition Can also be due to certain systemic diseases like Thyroid disorders.pregnancy,Anemia ,Auto immune diseases&polycystic ovarian syndrome. Skin conditions-Psoriasis&Seborrhic Dermatitis And due to certain meds,chemotherapy and radiation Consult your doctor or preferably Dermatologist

Answered 12/13/2015

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A member asked:

Hi, i am a female (22) with thin hair and a y-shaped bald pattern on the crown. the hair just splits at the crown, what to do? dry,little itchy scalp

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Sterling answered

Dr Seibert agreed

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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