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What Causes Thinning And Loss Of Hair From Scalp?
Hi,
Im an 18 year old female and my hair has been thinning for awhile now but it is starting to become very noticeable to where my hairline is receeding and my scalp is becoming more visible each day. So much hair falls out daily and doesn't seem to grow back. Almost all of the strands that fall out have a white bulb at the end. I also have hair growing all over my face which had not been there previously. I have irregular periods and I have acne. I have no health insurance right now but hopefully I will get it soon so that I will be able to get checked by a dermatologist. Ive been dealing with this for awhile and I understand that you are not able to diagnosis but what are the possibilities of it being? I would love to put name to it even if its not correct, for my sanity.
Im an 18 year old female and my hair has been thinning for awhile now but it is starting to become very noticeable to where my hairline is receeding and my scalp is becoming more visible each day. So much hair falls out daily and doesn't seem to grow back. Almost all of the strands that fall out have a white bulb at the end. I also have hair growing all over my face which had not been there previously. I have irregular periods and I have acne. I have no health insurance right now but hopefully I will get it soon so that I will be able to get checked by a dermatologist. Ive been dealing with this for awhile and I understand that you are not able to diagnosis but what are the possibilities of it being? I would love to put name to it even if its not correct, for my sanity.
Fri, 5 Jul 2019
Hello,
I have gone through your query and you seem to be having a hormonal imbalance. Your hair loss and other symptoms seem to be due to polycystic ovarian disease or a thyroid disorder. I would recommend you to get thyroid function tests and ultrasound of the pelvic area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
I have gone through your query and you seem to be having a hormonal imbalance. Your hair loss and other symptoms seem to be due to polycystic ovarian disease or a thyroid disorder. I would recommend you to get thyroid function tests and ultrasound of the pelvic area.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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