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26 year old, unsure about my hair loss

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stj000342
stj000342

I've noticed over the past few years my hair receding slightly on the sides. But now it seems to have started thinning on each side of the crown.

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From googling things I've been slightly worried that it could be from an untreated STD like syphilis which can cause "occasionally, patchy hair loss". Or is this just normal hair loss?

How can I make my hair grow back or is this how it's meant to be?

Any guidance would be much appreciated 😃

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  • stj000342
    stj000342

    Posted

    • I have had some scalp pain also where it has been thinning/receding
  • CatherineW
    CatherineW stj000342

    Posted

    It could be dermatitis also, or even fungi. Stop googling and visit your doctor immediately.

  • hghlth
    hghlth stj000342

    Posted

    any history of baldness in the family?

    • stj000342
      stj000342 hghlth

      Posted

      Not really, think my mums dad was bold. Doesn't seem to have gone any worse in the past 5 months.

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