androgenetic alopecia getting worse

[Solitudeseeker]

over the past two years i have been losing so much of my hair and can see the corners of my hairline are getting more and more thinner. as a woman i feel so embarrassed and am afraid to resort to synthetic hair incase i ever get into a relationship or something even more serious and end up leaving me due to my thinning hair. its the main reason why i struggle to go outside because of how short,thin and terrible it has gotten. i ponder constantly on the thick beautiful curly hair i have had not too long ago and was my only good trait. it affects my femininity and how i feel about myself on a day to day basis and there is never a day where i am not crying over my condition and constantly fixating on it everytime i enter a bathroom. it has made me so miserable and fear i will never recover. especially with the modern day beauty standards i am destined to be alone forever.i dont have the money or access to a trichologist or to get any diagnosis for topical treatment, so i am stuck with this curse for most of my preferably short lived life.

 

[FuneralCry]

It must be awful having to put up with that as it clearly affects you so much, it's so horrible how people suffer all through no fault of their own.

 

[just_so_done]

I am in a similar situation, over the last few years my hair has thinned out, finding hair all over my home, like EVERYWHERE! I have social anxiety and this is just another huge barrier for me wanting to leave the house. at least in winter i could wear a hat and go for a cigarette in the day time. Now i dont want to do do anything out of embarrassment. I haven't figured out the cause yet for my hair loss but finally went to the dr and got some bloodwork and of course that doesnt explain it so now ill have to see a dermatologist which I'm guessing the waitlists are several months even a year. so looks like i'm hibernating inside all summer, but really would i have done anything differently? I'm so sorry you're dealing with this, i know the stress it can cause. One vitamin suggested to me by pharmacists was biotin and another suggested rogaine hair shampoo. not sure where you live or if this is an option but hope you can find something that helps. sending you (consensual) hugs!

 

[Solitudeseeker]

I am in a similar situation, over the last few years my hair has thinned out, finding hair all over my home, like EVERYWHERE! I have social anxiety and this is just another huge barrier for me wanting to leave the house. at least in winter i could wear a hat and go for a cigarette in the day time. Now i dont want to do do anything out of embarrassment. I haven't figured out the cause yet for my hair loss but finally went to the dr and got some bloodwork and of course that doesnt explain it so now ill have to see a dermatologist which I'm guessing the waitlists are several months even a year. so looks like i'm hibernating inside all summer, but really would i have done anything differently? I'm so sorry you're dealing with this, i know the stress it can cause. One vitamin suggested to me by pharmacists was biotin and another suggested rogaine hair shampoo. not sure where you live or if this is an option but hope you can find something that helps. sending you (consensual) hugs!

i relate to this so much!!! i have not tried biotin yet but i will do my research...i would never wish this type of pain and humiliation on my worst enemies and i really hope you can overcome it...rogaine is on prescription here but i may look around. thank you for your comment :)

 

[toofargone6969]

I completely understand how you feel and I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm going through something similar, I used to have beautiful hair and skin and now both are beyond horrible due to an undiagnosed condition and the constant stress I'm under.

Could you have PCOS? I know you said you can't see a trichologist but maybe its something a general doctor could help with or diagnose? You could try generic minoxidil topical i think you can get it online without an RX. But I'm sorry if that's incorrect. I hope you can find relief somehow.
Being a woman with today's beauty standards and social media is so incredibly tough and damaging to our mental health. I really really feel for you, I'm in the same boat. It is miserable.

 

[Humdinger2023]

I am in the same situation and have loss almost 70 percent of my hair this past year, a dramatic amount since December. I used to wear hair extensions to help add volume, but can no longer even do that and fear the extensions contributed to the loss. I've been I living hell for months, resorted to a wig in April and don't leave the house without wearing it. Inside, I wear a hat and have been avoiding looking in the mirror. My eyebrows and eyelashes have also thinner, I barely have any eyebrows at all. This has to be the most excruciating experience and I feel so alone, it has been a main contributor to my depression and suicidal thoughts. I have completely gone underground and try to avoid seeing people and interacting with friends. I'm at a loss and hate myself so much. Just wanted you to know you're not alone.

 

[Solitudeseeker]

I completely understand how you feel and I'm so sorry you're going through this. I'm going through something similar, I used to have beautiful hair and skin and now both are beyond horrible due to an undiagnosed condition and the constant stress I'm under.

Could you have PCOS? I know you said you can't see a trichologist but maybe its something a general doctor could help with or diagnose? You could try generic minoxidil topical i think you can get it online without an RX. But I'm sorry if that's incorrect. I hope you can find relief somehow.
Being a woman with today's beauty standards and social media is so incredibly tough and damaging to our mental health. I really really feel for you, I'm in the same boat. It is miserable.

have never suggested with my doctor possible pcos. i will talk to my doctor about it