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The hair on my head is receding and thinning
Im 17 and have always had healthy medium - longish wavy/curly hair that was happy with until 2 - 3 months ago when it slowly started to thin and recede at the corners, i noticed the hair at my hair line are thinner in the light and the corners are more pushed back then ever, as well as the overall density of my hair follicles (can see a significant amount of scalp when hair is wet, losing a terrible amount of hair in the shower) and my hair isn't as curly/wavy as it was before and doesn't hold shape well. I have become very insecure about it, i only wear hats to school and my job right now.
Some things i should mention being that i have been using Head & Shoulders Shampoo for the last few years (yes i know its terrible but i dont know what to switch too, and hair is incredibly oily after a day or 2 no wash which is somewhat normal since i have very large and oily pores naturally).
And, i don't directly have the hair loss gene from a biological standpoint (My father is bald and has been since 45, but... my moms father *which is apparently where the "balding gene" comes from* had a thick curly full head of hair when he died at 70 all though it was grey).
Tips I need:
- Any recommendations on Shampoo or Conditioners that are healthier then the shit ass h&s i have been using for years that might be the reason im balding.
- Should i consider taking Oral Minoxidil (if so, dose?, brand?, information?)
- Any other tips would be appreciated.
Im 17 and have always had healthy medium - longish wavy/curly hair that was happy with until 2 - 3 months ago when it slowly started to thin and recede at the corners, i noticed the hair at my hair line are thinner in the light and the corners are more pushed back then ever, as well as the overall density of my hair follicles (can see a significant amount of scalp when hair is wet, losing a terrible amount of hair in the shower) and my hair isn't as curly/wavy as it was before and doesn't hold shape well. I have become very insecure about it, i only wear hats to school and my job right now.
Some things i should mention being that i have been using Head & Shoulders Shampoo for the last few years (yes i know its terrible but i dont know what to switch too, and hair is incredibly oily after a day or 2 no wash which is somewhat normal since i have very large and oily pores naturally).
And, i don't directly have the hair loss gene from a biological standpoint (My father is bald and has been since 45, but... my moms father *which is apparently where the "balding gene" comes from* had a thick curly full head of hair when he died at 70 all though it was grey).
Tips I need:
- Any recommendations on Shampoo or Conditioners that are healthier then the shit ass h&s i have been using for years that might be the reason im balding.
- Should i consider taking Oral Minoxidil (if so, dose?, brand?, information?)
- Any other tips would be appreciated.