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Thinning at 32 (Support Forum & Misc Topics)

posted by Sadie, 18.05.2008, 11:13

» 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?

It's horrible thinning at any age, however, i dont know if im offending anyone but i started thinning at age 26 (now 30) and i feel robbed of my life and havent enjoyed it since that age as much as i used to. My Derm says ive got hairloss typical of a menopausal woman yet i am not menopausal.


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Complete thread:

• 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