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I have seb derm and have been treated it with medication. hairfall started suddenly at 14 now i am 18. hair is thinner on top and hair line is receding. i get throbbing pains in 'boney' part of scalp, can feel the pain in temples too. am i balding?

Q: i have seb derm and have been treated it with medication. hairfall started suddenly at 14 now i am 18. hair is thinner on top and hair line is receding. i get throbbing pains in 'boney' part of scalp, can feel the pain in temples too. am i balding?

: Molding itself is not painful. If someone has discomfort in the scalp and their hair falling out, recommend seeing a dermatologist to see if there’s an underlying skin condition causing this.

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

Molding itself is not painful. If someone has discomfort in the scalp and their hair falling out, recommend seeing a dermatologist to see if there’s an underlying skin condition causing this.

Answered 5/27/2023

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A member asked:

I have seb derm and have been treated it with medication. hairfall started suddenly at 14 now i am 18. hair is thinner on top and hair line is receding. i get throbbing pains in 'boney' part of scalp, can feel the pain in temples too. am i balding?

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Dr. Frank Kuitems answered

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