Over the past year I’ve noticed the middle of my hairline getting a lot thinner. At the moment, there’s a square inch patch in the middle of my part (centre part) where I can see straight through to the scalp. Now, I know it’s not MPB (obviously…) and even if it was female pattern baldness, I’d think I’d be a bit young and I don’t have the genes for it anyway. Even when I’m forced to wear a side part now, there’s still noticable scalp showing through and it has quite the ‘comb-over’ look.

Anyway… My point is, I was wondering if anyone could suggest what might be causing it, and even how to reverse it. I saw a doctor, got a blood test… everything came back (frustratingly) fine. And I apparently don’t have a fungus or anything. Wasn’t much help. If I only had a fungus or something, I could fix it. Oh, how I long for fungus.

However, I did have an incident in the past year where I suddenly stopped taking my daily dosage of 20mg lexapro (antidepressants), which was directly against doctor’s orders and I would strongly warn against someone else doing the same. Could this sudden withdrawal from this medication have caused hair loss? I’ve also put myself under a lot of stress lately as I’ve recently moved out of home, started university in a different city to my friends and family and broken up with my long-term boyfriend. I was also malnourished for a period of a few months, about three months ago, due to the fact I was unintelligently starving myself due to poor body image.

Short of having perhaps answering my own question… Could anyone suggest new or affirm these causes? Personal anecdotes are also always reassuring.

what do you think is the best brand of thyroid medication–no ‘health/herb’ treatments please. My case is too severe for that.

I would greatly appreciate a second of your time to answer my question. I am a 34-year old woman, and have had 3 babies since 2002. I am a healthy person – the only medication I take is Levoxyl for hypothyroidism (my levels are perfect and checked often). I have had thick, healthy brown hair my whole life. In the last 2 years or so, I have noticed a thinning of my hair on top and when I pull a piece of hair out, the "bulb" root is still attached. I have been told that this is female pattern baldness. Also – my scalp is sometimes sensitive and/or itchy in the area of hair loss. Neither of my parents have experienced hair loss – and I do not understand why this is happening. Any insight you have is MUCH appreciated. This problem is NOT getting any better and is really bothering me!!!

Thank you!

I’m in the early stages of male pattern baldness … too early for a transplant and I’m at too high of a risk for side-effects to be on medication. My question is, are hair extensions an option? Is it possible to attach extensions with some type of glue or sew them into areas where there is no hair? All I really want is longer hair in the front, so what cost can I expect to pay?

just wondering cuz i have all the symptoms of crohns disease and now im losing my hair. is this related?
I AM ON NO MEDICATION.

I have recently been diagnosed with Crohn’s Diesease and I’m still finding the right medications. I have slowly come off Steroids and have upped my dosage on mercaptopurine tablets (also known as 6-MP). I have noticed that my hair is starting to fall out alot more (than what is usually natural for me). Does anyone know if my hair loss could be assoicated with Crohn’s Disease or the medication I’m on? Thanks.

Thyroxine, the medication, is a case of the cure being worse than the disease. It makes me feel horrible, and the doctor just tells me ‘to continue taking the medication’.