hair loss scare
Posted by vineswingman on September 14, 2003 at 01:56:32: Previous Next
i heard it's normal to lose 100-150 hairs a day, so i dont know if i'm over reacting.. BUT, whenever i take a shower ( i shower twice a day ) just by simply running my hand through my hair gently, I notice around 4 hairs on my hand. I rinse off my hand and do it again. Again, 4 hairs. This continues for about 5-10 mins, with i dont know how many hairs. My sink/counter is always covered in hairs (I'm too lazy to wash it.) I have VERY thick hair, and I notice no bald spots.. But my dad started losing his hair at 16, and was bald by his early 20s and I'm almost 19 myself. However, I hear that hair loss paterns are more dominate from the maternal side, and most of the men on her side die with a full head of hair. Should I be concerned, or should I have a professional take a look at it?
Re: hair loss scare
Posted by StanleyBey on September 14, 2003 at 06:55:53: Previous Next
In Reply to: hair loss scare posted by vineswingman on September 14, 2003 at 01:56:32:
Firstly, that is a myth about the maternal side having the genes for baldness. You can inherit it from either side or a combination of both.
I also notice as my hair gets longer that my hands seem to be covered in hair when I take a shower and touch it afterwards. This question has been asked quite a bit here and the consensus has always been that one notices more hair just because the hair is now longer and more apparent when each hair falls out. There is a good chance this is the only reason for what you are noticing.
To be sure, you might want to take a close look at your hairline and try to determine if there has been any recession near your temples. You might even want to take a picture and then take another in 6 months to compare (something I do).
yes...
Posted by LucksKind on September 14, 2003 at 12:40:51: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: hair loss scare posted by StanleyBey on September 14, 2003 at 06:55:53:
: "I also notice as my hair gets longer that my hands seem to be
covered in hair when I take a shower and touch it afterwards."
When you hair is wet or still damp...if you pass your fingers through your hair..
you are bound to get at least a few hairs that will stick to your hands.
Later, when add serum and make a tail there will be a few more hairs in the sink...
this is normal and is noticeable because each hair is long.
Try not to worry too much... Good luck!
Re: hair loss scare
Posted by Dan on September 14, 2003 at 18:35:22: Previous Next
In Reply to: hair loss scare posted by vineswingman on September 14, 2003 at 01:56:32:
: whenever i take a shower ( i shower twice a day ) just by simply running my hand through my hair gently, I notice around 4 hairs on my hand. I rinse off my hand and do it again. Again, 4 hairs. This continues for about 5-10 mins, with i dont know how many hairs.
This all sounds normal.
Re: hair loss scare
Posted by Devon on September 20, 2003 at 00:17:29: Previous Next
In Reply to: hair loss scare posted by vineswingman on September 14, 2003 at 01:56:32:
: But my dad started losing his hair at 16, and was bald by his early 20s and I'm almost 19 myself. However, I hear that hair loss paterns are more dominate from the maternal side, and most of the men on her side die with a full head of hair.
Every hair follicle has a genetic program inherited from BOTH parents at conception (NOT the mother only!!!) that controls this type of hair loss. At some point in time, because of this genetic program, certain follicles within the balding pattern become sensitive or vulnerable to the follicle killing effects of male hormones.
One more thing
Posted by Devon on September 20, 2003 at 22:51:49: Previous Next
In Reply to: Re: hair loss scare posted by Devon on September 20, 2003 at 00:17:29:
If you hit 40 with a full head of hair it's highly unlikely that you'll ever have any (genetic) form of hairloss. I don't know whether this will make you happy right now but I thought it would be interesting for you to know.