My thinning/falling out hair at 18 ;(

Ok, back in the day my hair was really super thick, and ever since around 17-18 my hair is thining, especially in my bangs area. In pictures it doesn't show up I tend to cover it, and my temples are also thinning as well as the rest of my head but not as bad as the problem areas I stated idk why, I'm scared and i need help... What should I do? I bought mane and tails or w.e horse shampoo , and products to help thicken my hair...but i tend to not believe in that stuff.

I think its pretty sad as an 18 yr old having to go through hair thining and falling out... like I even tear up about it when thinking about it.

and why is my hair thining? Should I see a doctor?

any tips/suggestions...

will my hair come back in?

any help would be helpfull thak you

xoxo

As young as you are I feel you should see a dermatologist and a have blood work done. It could be cause by numerous ailments but you have to be evaluated.

mary

I went though the same thing you did and I'm 21 now.  Genetically if your mother's father is/was bald then you will be too. So I have used Folicure (Sally's Beauty Supply Carries it it's like 7$-9$) and i've just not started using the Rogaine foam.  I have not seen thicker hair but it's helped me keep what i've got and I just keep my hair pretty short and I go on about my business.  I'm started to work out so when ppl look at me they won't see the balding guy but the toned gym guy. Hope this has helped. 

My mom's dad died at 87 with a full head of hair, but I am going bald at 23.

I recommend seeing a dermatologist to determine the cause of your hairloss. I started losing hair by the age of 12 and by 13, I was completely bald. I visited a dermatologist who told me it was due to my anaemia and the depression over my parents' divorce. I'm 18 now and I've gotten used to being a bald female - I really wish you all the best and hope your condition isn't as intense as mine is. Good luck! And just remember, your hair isn't a part of who you are. It's always about what's on the inside - be strong!

I definitely think you should see a dermatologist!!! My hair started falling out around 15/16 years old. By the time I was 17, I had lost about half the hair on my head. I was diagnosed with alopecia areata. I got cortisone injections every month in my scalp and was put on 3 different shampoos, a cream and a foam. Now, at 21 years old, I go to the dermatologist about every 6 months, not on the meds anymore and have basically a full head of hair (except for one tiny spot that is slowwly growing back). Alopecia is more a disease where hair falls out in round patches, not so much thinning, however, my point is, there probably is some underlying problem why your hair is falling out. Hair is a good indicator of overall nutrition. You could be undernourished, have thyroid issues, or it could be genetic. Your doc will probably do blood tests and may even want to do a biopsy (I had one done and they also found out that I will probably have genetically related thinning as I get older). There is a good chance there is treatment for what you are going through!! The only way to know is to go see a doctor, so please go!!!

I have a issue currently with hair loss and it's called Alopcecia which I believe is a little different from what you described. My sister on the other hand had a problem like yours where it happened to be thinning near the front area.  She went to her regular doctor and I think it was due to hormone changes or her thyroid. Anyways, they put her on something and she grew her hair back and 15 years later she hasn't had an episode of it again.  I'll have to ask her when I can, exactly what they did for her. Hope this gives you some hope.