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Thinning at 32 (Support Forum & Misc Topics)

posted by nat, 12.05.2008, 19:43

I am 32 years old and my hair has been thinning for the past year or so. It all started with the birth of my third child. I knew all about the 4 month fall out but noticed I seemed to be losing much more hair than I did with my other children. The hair loss seemed to come and go and I kept thinking it must be stress. Three months ago I went to a dermatologist and began spirolactone and rogaine (extra strength, men's version) Ofcourse, I know it is too early for any results, but the shedding is still going on and it is so hard to deal with. I dread washing my hair and just can't believe this is really happening. My dermatologist did not do a scalp test, but said she would treat me the same way whether or not it was AGA. Bad news for me is that my mom has AGA so it is in the genes. Although, she did not start experiencing hair loss until her 50's. I have had my thyroid tested and that seems fine.

Mentally, this is the hardest thing I have ever dealt with. I am depressed and sad. My husband is supportive but it is hard for him to understand. Although, my friends can't tell yet, I CAN! My ponytail seems half of what it used to be and new growth is thin. With every hair that is shed, I feel I am that much closer to losing it all. I have 3 beautiful children and some days I just don't know how I can live the rest of my life like this. I want to be active in their lives, but don't see that happening if the hair loss continues. Is there anything that really works? I want to be hopeful, but it seems that so much you read is not very reassuring. I know it is important to act right away, how do I know I am doing the right thing?


nat is located in [NA] and he is available to meet: NO

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• Thinning at 32 - nat, 12.05.2008, 19:43
  • Thinning at 32 - bunnyheather, 14.05.2008, 13:11
    • Thinning at 32 - nat, 14.05.2008, 14:11
      • Thinning at 32 - HairSite Admin, 14.05.2008, 22:31
  • Thinning at 32 - Sadie, 18.05.2008, 11:13
    • Thinning at 32 - delilah, 18.05.2008, 11:46
      • Thinning at 32 - nat, 18.05.2008, 13:38
        • Thinning at 32 - Sadie, 18.05.2008, 15:10
          • Thinning at 32 - delilah, 18.05.2008, 16:08
            • Thinning at 32 - Sadie, 18.05.2008, 16:52
              • Thinning at 32 - delilah, 18.05.2008, 17:36
                • Thinning at 32 - Sadie, 18.05.2008, 18:33
                  • Thinning at 32 - delilah, 19.05.2008, 06:07
                    • Thinning at 32 - Chris, 19.05.2008, 10:51
                      • Thinning at 32 - Sadie, 19.05.2008, 18:14
            • Thinning at 32-To Delilah - bunnyheather, 19.05.2008, 14:05
              • Thinning at 32-To Delilah - bunnyheather, 19.05.2008, 14:13
                • Thinning at 32-To Delilah - amy606, 21.05.2008, 19:13