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Old 04-30-2009, 05:44 PM
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Default Do I have Alopecia?

Now, firstly It is a fact that I am going bald. So yes, I have a form of Alopecia. But what I want to know is; is it just male pattern baldness or is it another form of alopecia?



I am a 22 year old male and my hair has been thinning for about a year at the front of my head. It isn't a receding hairline as it's not at the temples.



I have been taking propecia for 3 weeks now and as can be expected I have experienced 'shedding', which is a speeding up of hairloss. this all points to it being MBP as propecia would simply do nothing if it wasn't MPB, right?



The problem is, that the hair from the rest of my head seems to come out too. It doesn't look any thinner but when I have a shower more seems to be coming out than before. Am I being paranoid?



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As far as I know my family has no history of any other form of alopecia other than MPB which my uncle has, my thinning seems to be in the same area as his too.



Thank you in Advance.



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Old 04-30-2009, 05:44 PM
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if you have clumps coming out that would be alopecia. but if it's a smooth line that is just receding back, that is MPB. i was stationed with a female that had alopecia, she had patches of hair that had come out in random places. have a doctor evaluate you. there are RXs for alopecia.
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Old 02-17-2011, 06:19 AM
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Alopecia sometimes to the head or body hair loss Aganzapan means. Although alopecia may be due to body hair depilation beauty, it is usually involuntary. One example is its androgenic alopecia. Alopecia the hair (trichotillomania) can be caused by the Babcrhari Teiac. The voluntary like ponytails or braids, or hair relaxer due to be settled, and the hot pot as hairstyling hair may be normal results. In some cases, alopecia for the major medical conditions such as iron deficiency, is due.
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Old 03-08-2011, 08:55 AM
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it could just be a stress problem but if you really think you have it i would go see a doctor
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Old 10-10-2011, 10:27 AM
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Here are some Alopecia symptoms:
It mostly occurs in people whose relatives have other autoimmune diseases like:
Diabetes
Rheumatoid arthritis
Thyroid disease
Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE)
Pernicious anemia
Addison's disease.

Those with Alopecia may not have those diseases but they may have:
Thyroid disease
Atopic dermatitis
Nasal allergies
Asthma.
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Old 11-24-2011, 05:25 PM
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I don't think that is the case. Have you consulted a doctor for a professional diagnosis?
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Old 12-08-2011, 04:09 AM
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If ever your a bit confuse whether it is alopecia or not maybe it is wise if you can go to professionals to diagnosis it.
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Old 04-11-2012, 09:13 AM
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I don't think so that you have alopecia. These are not the symptoms of alopecia. You should consult with doctor about your problem. It could be stress problem.
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Old 04-11-2012, 10:11 AM
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Here are some things you can do to prevent alopecia:
1. Check for symptoms of traction alopecia. These include an itchy red scalp, hair breakage around the scalp, bald patches and tension headaches.
2. Wear your hair loose often if you are experiencing these symptoms. If you have to wear your hair up for work, take it down when you're not working.
3. Massage your scalp regularly to get the circulation flowing.
4. Braid your hair loosely. If you are having your hair braided by someone else and you feel the hair is being pulled too tightly, tell them you don't want it tight. It may look better in a tight braid, but it will save your hair follicles to have it loose.
5. Stop using chemical treatments on your hair to avoid hair loss. Bleaches, dyes and hair straighteners can make the hair fragile and cause traction alopecia.
6. Have hair extensions that are fused or sewn into the hair removed as soon as possible.
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