First noticeable hairloss

[schiller]

Hi there,

I'm 26 (m) and have had quite a far back hairline for as long as i can remember and it has been receding very slowly over the last few years but has recently speeded up following MPB and i have lost more than 0.25inch over the less than 3 mnth and its kinda caught me by suprise.

My father still has a full head although also a far back hairline (~ Northwood III), im not sure if my fathers father lost his hair but my cousins on that side of the family started to loose their hair quite soon in life.

Just a couple of questions you might be able to answer from your collective experience.

Is this/a rate of loss generally consistent?

My scalp has began to feel slightly itchy (no noticeable skin irritation) over the last couple of weeks, is it worthwhile using t-gel or something like that or would it be worthwhile seeing my doctor?

I have also heard that some shampoos have an effect on DHT and may reduce help the negative effects of DHT on the follicle. Is this true, what brand shampoos if it is?


It is unlikely that I will use specific medication to combat hairloss but i would consider using a specific shampoo if something available (i have to wash my hair most days anyway), i think im gonna have to come to terms with the fact that some have it and keep it and some dont!


Cheers for your help

[HairLossFight.com]

Hi schiller and welcome to the forums,

Is this/a rate of loss generally consistent?

Unfortunately no. You can start losing slowly and it can stay that way for years before speeding up, or you can start quite quickly and see your hair line recede and your crown thin out at an alarming rate and it can suddenly slow down. Generally things get progressively worse when it comes to MPB, unfortunately. All you can do is try to stop or slow it down. Prevention is easier than regrowing lost hair.

Hair transplants are also an option for some.

My scalp has began to feel slightly itchy (no noticeable skin irritation) over the last couple of weeks, is it worthwhile using t-gel or something like that or would it be worthwhile seeing my doctor?

A lot of people that have hair loss report an itchy scalp as well. It never hurts to see your doctor. T-gel can help reduce scalp inflammation and may be a good shampoo to alternate with other ones like Nizoral (which is known to have a slight anti-androgenic effect that may help fight hair loss in conjunction with other good treatments). There are plenty of sulfate-free and gentle shampoos, and shampoos containing herbal ingredients that can also help. Jacob, one of our forum modera is quite knowledgeable in this area.

I have also heard that some shampoos have an effect on DHT and may reduce help the negative effects of DHT on the follicle. Is this true, what brand shampoos if it is?

True in the case of some. Nizoral is good, and I have also found Revivogen shampoo to be excellent.

It is unlikely that I will use specific medication to combat hairloss but i would consider using a specific shampoo if something available (i have to wash my hair most days anyway), i think im gonna have to come to terms with the fact that some have it and keep it and some dont!


Cheers for your help Smile

[schiller]

Thanks Sam, thats great information.

I bought some t/gel a couple of days ago and have noticed a positive difference from the shampoo i was using before.