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What Causes Severe Hair Loss In A 18 Year Old Male?

hey, i was wondering how much hair loss is normal in the shower for an 18 year old male, when i run my hand threw my hair and pull up i usually see 2 hair and i usually shed around 12-14 hairs in the shower and i round it up to 20, just incase there were hairs that i didn t see, how normal is my hairloss, i know the quesiton sounds stupid, but i m really worried.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe hair loss which is due to alopecia problem. Symptoms you mention can occur due to many reasons like poor immunity of your body, genetic factor, fungal infection and hormonal changes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test and physical examination. Take Indian gooseberry powder with water once a day and use olive for massage . Keep your scalp dry and keep massaging it with anti dandruff shampoo. Doctor may treat lesions with dermaroller as well. Doctor may also prescribe supplements like Vitamin A ,Omega-3 and Vitamin E .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Hair Loss In A 18 Year Old Male?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of severe hair loss which is due to alopecia problem. Symptoms you mention can occur due to many reasons like poor immunity of your body, genetic factor, fungal infection and hormonal changes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult dermatologist for proper examination . Doctor may order skin patch test , blood test and physical examination. Take Indian gooseberry powder with water once a day and use olive for massage . Keep your scalp dry and keep massaging it with anti dandruff shampoo. Doctor may treat lesions with dermaroller as well. Doctor may also prescribe supplements like Vitamin A ,Omega-3 and Vitamin E . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari