Androgenic Alopecia Support Group
Androgenic alopecia (also known as androgenetic alopecia or alopecia androgenetica) is a common form of hair loss in both men and women. The pattern of hair loss in women differs from male-pattern baldness. In women, the hair becomes thinner all over the head, and the hairline does not recede. Androgenetic alopecia in women rarely leads to total baldness.
Hi!
This is my first time joining a support group! I am hoping to connect with others who have dealt with the same things.
I was diagnosed this week with androgenic alopecia. The first doctor told me that my seb derm was causing the hair loss, but I did not think that was right. When I went to another doctor for a second opinion, they changed my diagnosis. I am just turning 30, so hair loss is not something I was expecting at this point in life.
My hair loss is not terrible yet. I have two very thin spots where you can see the scalp, but since my hair is so dark it is extremely obvious to ME. I feel like no matter what I do hair comes out. It is terrifying and beyond upsetting. My life has been so difficult since February.
To give you some background, I had a miscarriage in March. The same week I miscarried by sister gave birth to twin girls. They are a joy to me, but a reminder as well. Long story short, with the miscarriage came many ultrasounds and MRIs in which I was diagnosed with a septate uterus ( a birth defect which makes it difficult to carry a child to full-term). So, I am now scheduled for reconstructive surgery in a few weeks.
I mention all of this because I have been dealing with extreme stress and sadness before I noticed the balding, and now with that as well, it seems almost unbearable.
I cannot take any medications or use topical creams to help because of my upcoming surgery and the fact that we are going to try again asap to have a baby. My doctor said I need to wait until I am done having children, and then they can put me on some medications.
I have been trying to deal with this naturally. Castor oil treatments, etc. Has anyone had any luck? I know this isn't really a condition where creams work. I just want to stop the extreme shedding. I have so much anxiety just to wash my hair.
Any positive advice or encouragement would be appreciated!
This is my first time joining a support group! I am hoping to connect with others who have dealt with the same things.
I was diagnosed this week with androgenic alopecia. The first doctor told me that my seb derm was causing the hair loss, but I did not think that was right. When I went to another doctor for a second opinion, they changed my diagnosis. I am just turning 30, so hair loss is not something I was expecting at this point in life.
My hair loss is not terrible yet. I have two very thin spots where you can see the scalp, but since my hair is so dark it is extremely obvious to ME. I feel like no matter what I do hair comes out. It is terrifying and beyond upsetting. My life has been so difficult since February.
To give you some background, I had a miscarriage in March. The same week I miscarried by sister gave birth to twin girls. They are a joy to me, but a reminder as well. Long story short, with the miscarriage came many ultrasounds and MRIs in which I was diagnosed with a septate uterus ( a birth defect which makes it difficult to carry a child to full-term). So, I am now scheduled for reconstructive surgery in a few weeks.
I mention all of this because I have been dealing with extreme stress and sadness before I noticed the balding, and now with that as well, it seems almost unbearable.
I cannot take any medications or use topical creams to help because of my upcoming surgery and the fact that we are going to try again asap to have a baby. My doctor said I need to wait until I am done having children, and then they can put me on some medications.
I have been trying to deal with this naturally. Castor oil treatments, etc. Has anyone had any luck? I know this isn't really a condition where creams work. I just want to stop the extreme shedding. I have so much anxiety just to wash my hair.
Any positive advice or encouragement would be appreciated!
Honesttogod
Try natural protin treatment like apply egg masks 2-3 times a week. Also try applying onion and garlic juice on your hair, let it stay for 30 minutes and then runs. Try this remedy for aleast a few months because these things take time to work and you must be patient to see the results. Improve your diet include more vitamin B complex. And stay away from pollution also massage your hair with a mixture of coconut and castor oil.
Casey80
I am sorry to hear this, I feel like I'm sorta in the same position as you. I just posted an introduction and my story. I am at a loss of what to do because I cannot do chemicals right now. I'm close to closing up my baby shop so I can focus on some hair loss help. I'm heartbroken over the fact I have to make the decision.
Jenny8728
Hi! I am also 30 and I started losing my hair 3 months ago. I'm down to about 25% of my hair! I am feeling so depressed and have tried lots of vitamins, topical chemicals and essential oils. The castor oil made my hair faster! Tomorrow I'm seeing a dermatologist and will be getting some steroid shots. I wish you all the best ♡ I needed to just write this down.
penseuse
hey everyone, boy, can I relate. It's so traumatic to have vicious hair shedding. rmiller711, a positive point you may find solice in: usually hormonal hair loss grows back as soon as the body readjusts. My sisters both just gave birth and their postpartum shedding started and stopped quickly.
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