April 12 2006, 2:06 pm PT | Posted in: Hair Loss Causes
Dr. Rassman
I am 21 years old my grandfather on my father’s side is Bald my father however is not bald his brother is, I got my mother’s side of the hair which is very thick and wavy and alot of hair. My concern is that i shaved my head recently and I noticed that My Left side near my forehead is kinda thin compared to the left side. I can notice it. The left side is thick and strong. My father is not bald he has a receeded hairline but at age 47 I think thats as bald as hell get. I am concerned I may be at risk for balding, even though my grandfather on my mothers side isnt bald nor is anyone on that side of the family. My uncle my father’s brother however is bald. I heard a freind say that everyone naturally has a thin side is this true? or should I start buying rogain right away so that I can stop balding early.
It is not uncommon for one side to bald faster than the other. The other side will catch up, unless you are treating your balding process with Propecia.
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Dr Rassaman,
I am 27 years old and have noticed that my left side is thinner than the right. Since coming back from India( there for 4 years) I have noticed new hairs growing lower down on the frontal hairline on both sides, but more so on the left side. I have also noticed that hairs are growing longer but not thicker. Also, since I started jogging daily for 3 weeks, my hair feels stronger but is less ‘manageable’ Is this psychological or is there a viable medical basis for all of this? Thanks
Dr. Rassman,
I am 21 years of age, and I always part my hair in the middle. However, my left side of hair and part seems to be much thicker than the right side. Literally, I can see to my left side that there is major thinning; more than on the left. What should I do? Is this normal? Do many people go through this? Is there a way to take care of this awakening problem that I have at such a young age? Is there a way to regrow the hair that has thinned? Thank you
It might because you sleep on your left side. Try a new pillow that doesn’t apply as much pressure or sleep on your other side.
i have normal curly hair. my problem is that much of the hair fall from the left side of the head.right side too has hairfall but less than the left.