Can your hair recede at 16?

Although most people associate male pattern baldness with men in their 20s, 30s and 40s, the reality is that hair loss can start at any age, including in your mid to late teens. In short, if you’re in your mid to late teens and have started to notice that your hair is thinning or receding, you’re not alone.

Why is my hair falling out as a teenager?

Hair loss during adolescence can mean a person may be sick or just not eating right. Some medicines or medical treatments (like chemotherapy ) also cause hair loss. People can even lose their hair if they wear a hairstyle (like braids) that pulls on the hair for a long time. Losing hair can be stressful.

Will I go bald if my dad is?

To sum up, if you have an X-linked baldness gene or your father is bald, the chances are that you will get bald. Moreover, if you have some of the other genes responsible for baldness, you are even more likely to lose your hair.

Is hair loss reversible?

Telogen effluvium (TE) occurs when there’s a change to the number of hair follicles that are actually growing hair. If this change occurs during the telogen — or resting — phase of hair growth, it can result in shedding. The hair loss that occurs from TE is fully reversible.

Is it normal for a 16 year old to go bald?

I’m 16 and I’m Going Bald! Hair loss at any age can be devastating, but to begin the hair loss process as a teenager is beyond the scope of what most teens will ever be forced to cope with. A larger percentage of boys deal with the early onset of male pattern hair loss than most people realize.

When to worry about hair loss on your head?

But if a person starts losing an unusual amount of hair, it can be cause for concern. Losing hair normally doesn’t have much effect on your appearance or warmth, as your head has plenty more to make up for the daily loss. But there may be a more significant reason for your hair loss when you start seeing your scalp or bald spots.

Can normal hair loss be mistaken for male pattern baldness?

With many myths about balding circling the internet, it is easy to mistake normal hair loss (from non-damaged hair follicles, which will return during your hair growth cycle) for male pattern baldness. Luckily, there are some real signs of male pattern baldness that you can use to identify and deal with hair loss.

Is it normal for men to lose hair in their 20s?

Many people assume hair loss is a problem that primarily affects older men and even fewer older women, and while there is some truth to that – generally speaking as you age your rate of hair growth slows – hair falling out and thinning hair can affect men and women of any age. Losing Hair in Your 20s and 30s