Does It Appear That My Hair Is Thinning? My Family

Posted on Mon, 7 Oct 2019

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Question : Does it appear that my hair is thinning? My family keeps telling me that my hair looks exactly the same but i want to be sure before i schedule an appointment somewhere.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (-2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and viewed the image.

-Do you notice increased shedding of hair? If yes,
how many hairs do you lose in a day, approximately?and since how long have you been shedding more?

- Is there any preceding history of significant illness or surgery?which took a long time recovering.

- Is the hair thinner than what it used to be earlier?

Hope to assist you further with your concern..Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (9 hours later)

Hi,

im not sure if my hair is tuinning or mot, my family and husband said theres no difference, but im not sure.

No added hair falling out that ive noticed and no illness.

also im a 29 yr old female, i think it says im a male in mu profile

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding thinning

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

You possibly have androgenetic alopecia wherein though there is no visible increase in hair shedding but only thinning which manifests as a reduced volume of hair. I suggest you put topical Minoxidil 5% solution, 1ml, twice daily. In addition, you may take oral Finasteride 2.5 - 5mg once a day (prescription may be required).

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee