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Hi there. Just want to say that you're not alone; there are many who totally understand what you're going through, myself included. My hair loss began at the age of 15, when I could not understand for the life of me why it was happening. As a young, impressionable teenager, I had deep struggles with self-image, confidence, young womanhood, etc. and seeing/feeling so much hair falling out every time I took a shower multiplied all of those issues. I remember spending hours crying in the shower over the course of my teenage years. Then in my early twenties, it gradually became an afterthought; I found myself preoccupied with school, new friends, and jump-starting my career. Today, I am 32 years old, and I'm still losing hair. I still hate my genes and I'm still really scared because I don't know how I'm going to tackle this problem; every day it's on my mind. But my mental state is so much better. I realized that I don't want my feelings about hair loss taking away the joys in my life, everything that I've worked so hard for or was blessed with. So I decided to treat hair loss as a more commonly known health issue (because I honestly think that there are more of us out there, we just HATE to talk about it). I would lightheartedly mention (when it makes sense in a conversation) that I've personally experienced hair loss, starting with my closest friends and family whom I felt I could truly understand my struggles. Then it branched out to being able to joke about it here and there with friends, where I actually found some others who have had similar struggles that I could share feelings/thoughts with more confidentiality and at deeper levels.

All this is to say that you are definitely not alone in this, and that it is so important to find someone close to you to share your feelings with regularly. Having support from loved ones is crucial when going through something like this. I haven't invested in a therapist yet, but I plan to as soon as I have the means, and I hope you can, too. Remember that you are more than your hair loss. You are valuable. You are needed. You are loved.

Also, there are a few very effective methods to minimize the appearance of hair loss, to help you while you are nurturing your heart and mental health. I've found certain hairstyles that conceal affected areas (depending on the pattern of loss) and have found ways NOT to style my hair, by trial and error. And now that there are affordable colored dry shampoos (like this one by Batiste), sometimes I can mask it completely. This has worked for me while I get used to the idea of wearing toppers soon (I may try them this year!) and eventually, wear wigs like everyone else. Because, really, no one can escape hair loss to at least some degree in their lifetime, except for a verrry small percentage of people who were just that lucky. It's a byproduct of aging. I kind of see it like hitting puberty earlier than everyone else in your class - ride out the awkwardness until the rest catch up, holding your emotional resilience in one hand and colored dry shampoo in the other :)

That hairloss is kind of fast. 2 months and your scalp is already showing.... Could be a number of different things. Did you expeeience any big changes in your life ? Have you been stressed recently ?


My first advice is to book an appointment at a dermatologist first.

• he has to examin your scalp (if he doesnt, run!)
  
• order some tests (iron level, biotin, vitamin D, hormones, etc.)
  
• You can ask for a scalp biopsy just for certainty. It nails down the diagnosis. TE and AGA are somewhat similar inbterms of how they present
  
  My second advice is hair care all the way:
  
• you can cut your hair to keep it manageable (so it doesnt get tangled)
  
• buy complements. Your pharmacist can advise you. Just dont take the most expensive one, it makes no difference
  
• you can try hair powder to cover your balding spot :https://www.amazon.com/Toppik-Hair-Building-Fibers-Brown/dp/B0009FHJRS#
  
  Just wait before starting minoxidyl, its better to get your physician's opinion.
  
  Best of luck !

I just purchased these hair ties that are super great, hold, and don't do damage to my hair. Might give them a try. You get 100 for around $10

Kenz Laurenz 100 Hair Ties No... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018T34DC0?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078NHCYM1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VR8-Cb07X9EDN

This is what I use twice a day. I’m seeing regrowth around my hairline and basically everywhere I’m applying it. It doesn’t make my hair super greasy like the Kirkland’s version that I tried before.

Here is the shampoo I have used:

Biotin Shampoo for Hair Growth B-Complex Formula for Hair Loss Removes DHT for Thicker Fuller Hair Anti Dandruff Formula with Zinc Tea Tree Oil Extract Jojoba Oil Argan Oil For Women and Men 8 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ENCBOA0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WMMEDb4NGACDW

It smells good
Great lather

I've had great success in the past 3 months using minox foam and taking iron supplements. My ferritin has always hovered around 20-45 and around 3 years ago I experienced a good amount of regrowth on the iron supplements alone. I got lazy and stopped the iron and a few years later I found myself freaking out about my hair again. Adding minox has been a game-changer and I wish I started sooner. I have AGA with a family history. Also been off birth control (Yaz) for about a year now - first noticed the loss while on it after a few years at 21.

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Also here are the iron supplements I take: https://www.amazon.com/Enzymatic-Therapy-Ultimate-Iron-Softgels/dp/B0013OUHUA They've worked wonders for me!

I haven't noticed any more than before my hair began to fall out, but it makes sense that thinner hair is weaker. Try a good conditioning hair mask. I really like Davines NouNou.

Also I don't know what your routine is like but think about ditching any sulfate based shampoos and silicone conditioners. They're really bad for your scalp and beefing up your scalp health might help your hair. Sulfate free products are all over the place these days but be careful of products that say they're sulfate free but are really using a ton of sulfate-adjacent chemicals. I use this shampoo bar because it uses real ingredients that I understand. But there are lots out there from a lot of different providers. Changing my shampoo routine stopped the insane shedding that I was experiencing and now a lot of the hair I lost is growing back.

When it comes to actual styling, I can’t air dry because my hair will poke in all kinds of directions (I too have dry hair).
I use a round-brush-dryer to help smooth it and look more polished (on low setting so it doesn’t cause damage)

EDITED to add: something like this https://www.amazon.ca/Hot-Tools-Ionic-Tourmaline-1-5-Inch/dp/B00JFVG3E2/ref=asc_df_B00JFVG3E2/?tag=googlemobshop-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292956724686&hvpos=1o14&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3976696716086432504&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9000968&hvtargid=pla-569436534208&psc=1

This helps a lot: TOPPIK Hair Fibers Spray Applicator https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000QGKQXO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lQeGDbJH1W7QA

I believe it only fits on the 0.42 ounce container, though.

https://www.amazon.com/ZGTS-Derma-Roller-Micro-Needle/dp/B07CSTN5VP.
I have the 2.5 mm one. Try to get at least the 1.5 mm one. You can try youtube videos to see the procedure for dermarolling on longer hair.