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alkytrio666 10-01-2008 04:08 PM

So, I can't believe I'm going to bring this up in a horror forum, but...
 
I'm losing my hair. I'm 20 years old, and I've got too much shit on my mind to have this additional stresser, but I do. No one I can think of on either side of my family has MPHL, but that's definately what this is shaping up to be.

Like I said, too much fucking shit on my plate to have to start dealing with this this early, but hey, that's life...


Does anyone on here who has also had to deal with this have any suggestions? Does Rogaine or Propecia work?

Here goes my rep...

:)

Vodstok 10-01-2008 04:10 PM

Shave your head, accept fate gracefully.

Thats what I'm doing. Of course, I'm 32 so its a bit less of a shock...

alkytrio666 10-01-2008 04:11 PM

Yeah, I was hoping to get out of college before having to do something like that.

novakru 10-01-2008 04:24 PM

Please go see a doctor first.
To rule out anything serious, get some bloodwork done.
It could be something as simple as a vitamin deficiency though.

bloody_ribcut 10-01-2008 04:45 PM

that sucks.
what kind of hair style do you have?

The Flayed One 10-01-2008 04:50 PM

This looks like a job for
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...5_combover.jpg

Leprucky Cougar 10-01-2008 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by novakru (Post 735803)
Please go see a doctor first.
To rule out anything serious, get some bloodwork done.
It could be something as simple as a vitamin deficiency though.

I agree with this idea. Get professional help first.

Also keep this in mind: stress is also a big factor. You said I thin at least 3 times you "have a lot on your plate." There are numerous ways stress can effect your health:

-Physically ( Hair color change (usually natural to gray), shedding/receeding, heavy bags under eyes, some people gain weight--(they overeat when stressed or loose) (they undereat when stressed)

Mentally & Socially (Paranoia, hallucinations, Severe Migrains--watch these see a doctor ASAP unchecked migrains can lead to Aneirisms-trust me--personal experience, lost in contact with close friends, poor relationships, etc.


Again, I'm not a doc. I have no PHD. I'm no psychologist. But because I have a brother who has a mental disorder, and various family members and friends with health issues, I sometimes read the medical books my mom has in the house--like I said in my intro--I try to be as well-rounded as I can.

The_Return 10-01-2008 04:56 PM

Shit...that's unfortunate dude.

I'll echo everyone else - if you don't have history in your family of stuff like this, you should get yourself checked out for sure.

Best of luck, my friend.

alkytrio666 10-01-2008 05:06 PM

Yeah, I've been once, a couple weeks ago, and she recommended Propecia, but she's just the university doctor and didn't really do any thorough exams. I'd like to get some blood tests and what not.

Otherwise I'll wear it like Flayed says (bastard!).

The Flayed One 10-01-2008 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alkytrio666 (Post 735826)
Yeah, I've been once, a couple weeks ago, and she recommended Propecia, but she's just the university doctor and didn't really do any thorough exams. I'd like to get some blood tests and what not.

Otherwise I'll wear it like Flayed says (bastard!).

Seriously, mate, stress can be a HUGE part of it. I lost some hair during a bad roommate debacle that went on for 6 months last year, but now I seem to be fine. Should still go to see a doctor and get a better analysis, though.


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