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What Causes Severe Hair Loss In A 21-year-old?

hi this Farhan ,I am 21 years old and i have faced very rapid hair fall from previous 4years now i have loss my personality due to hair fall,i am near to beld ,in my family my grandpa and my maternal grandpa was beld but in late age about 40+ ,but in very young age i loss too much hair,please give me proper solution i will be thankful to you,,,,,1 thing more usually my full body hairs specially from chest also fall....please helpme
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Hi,

As per your complain you have a history of hair fall at an age of 21 years that started since 4 years. It seems genetic in your case as your forefathers also had it and is pointing towards Androgenic Aloepecia cused due to sensitivity of hair follicles to androgenic hormones and genetics.

You should consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like hormonal assy, blood tests, trichogram, dermoscopy to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly. You can be advised to apply 5% Minoxidil lotion over the scalp. You can be advised to take Biotin and multivitamin supplements. You can also be advised to take Finesteride orally if there is androgenic alopecia as it suppresses androgens. You should massage the scalp with warm coconut oil.

You should take a nutritious diet that includes plenty of green leafy vegetables and fruits and drink plenty of water. You can also take Indian Gooseberry powder. You can also discuss about platelet rich plasma and Mesotherapy. Treatments like hair transplant and if you want conservative treatment then hair prosthesis can be used.

Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thanks and regards,
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
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What Causes Severe Hair Loss In A 21-year-old?

Hi, As per your complain you have a history of hair fall at an age of 21 years that started since 4 years. It seems genetic in your case as your forefathers also had it and is pointing towards Androgenic Aloepecia cused due to sensitivity of hair follicles to androgenic hormones and genetics. You should consult a Trichologist and get evaluated and he can advise you investigations like hormonal assy, blood tests, trichogram, dermoscopy to rule out the exact cause of the problem and treat you accordingly. You can be advised to apply 5% Minoxidil lotion over the scalp. You can be advised to take Biotin and multivitamin supplements. You can also be advised to take Finesteride orally if there is androgenic alopecia as it suppresses androgens. You should massage the scalp with warm coconut oil. You should take a nutritious diet that includes plenty of green leafy vegetables and fruits and drink plenty of water. You can also take Indian Gooseberry powder. You can also discuss about platelet rich plasma and Mesotherapy. Treatments like hair transplant and if you want conservative treatment then hair prosthesis can be used. Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thanks and regards, Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora