I Have Androgenetic Alopecia But My Hair Still Grows Longer And I Have Noticed Massive Growth On My Temples

Posted on Sat, 10 Oct 2020

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Question : I quit birth control pills in 2019 March and noticed hair shedding after that. March 2020 I experienced a traumatic event and my hair thinned after that. I can notice the thinning mostly on my sides and parting. I have noticed growth on my sides after eating vitamins such as iron. I went to the doctor, and he barely looked at my hair and said that I have to wait for my hair to grow. I'm scared that I suffer from androgenetic alopecia. My hair shedding has stopped but I still shed some long and short hairs and I read that in androgenetic alopecia I might have seasons when my hair doesn't shed. Is it possible that I have androgenetic alopecia but my hair still grows longer and I have noticed massive growth on my temples? I'm a 19 year old girl and I have no family history of hair loss.

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (45 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Hair loss has several causes.
What is your weight and height?
Do you have male pattern hair growth on upper lip, chin, back, thighs, arms etc.? Do you have acne?
Are your periods regular?

If you answer these questions, I will be able to help you better.
Waiting for your reply.
Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (59 minutes later)

Is it possible to have a widening part without androgenetic alopecia? thanks.

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (1 hour later)

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Hi,
Yes it is possible to have widening part without androgenic alopecia.
There are several reasons for hair fall, like infections, nutrition deficiency, skin diseases etc.

Hence I suggest you to consult dermatologist.
Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Ramadevi Wani (3 hours later)

Hi sorry one more question. Is it normal for some parts of hair to start regrowing first? My temples have regrow but I have yet to see remarkable regrowth on my parting.
Thank you very much for your help.

Answered by Dr. Ramadevi Wani (3 hours later)

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Hi,
Yes. it is normal for some parts of hair to start regrowing first.
Do not worry.

Best wishes.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T