College and hair loss

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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>This is my first post here. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how I can improve my hair. About 2 years ago, I suffered major fever and started to lose hair (thinning and shedding, especially on top of scalp) about a month after I recovered . I researched a little and found out I most likely have telogen effluvium. My problem however is that this condition is usually temporary (6 months I think), but I have seen no improvement in my hair condition, so I’m not one of the “in most cases” people. My hairline is not receding, so I’m guessing it’s not male pattern baldness. As a college student, this hair issue is causing me some stress, but not a lot. Is there anyway I can improve my hair? Thank you.</p>

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<p>Have you talked with your doctor about this? Self-diagnosis and internet diagnosis can sometimes be way off…</p>

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<p>S1 has stress induced hair loss as college student. Talk to your dr, there are medications available to help slow the process. Do not self-diagnose via the internet.</p>

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<p>There are so many types of male pattern baldness. Not receding doesn’t mean you aren’t balding… Dermatologist would be best to diagnosis and give options. There are so many more options than were available years ago.</p>

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<p>shave your head; girls like it, and you save on shampoo costs. ;)</p>

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<p>Son’s hair loss is less after we switched him to ‘Organic’ shampoo and conditioner. They cost a lot.</p>

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<p>Consult a dermatologist. Internists/GPs/family practitioners are not always quick to diagnose what might a different problem than male pattern baldness. If it is alopecia and is temporary, there are treatments that can help quite a bit. Not always, but sometime.</p>

<p>In my experience, it is trial and error; and the sooner various approaches are tried, the quicker you may get a successful result.</p>

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<p>Agree with jmmom. A dermatologist will be able to take a sample of your hair and analyze the problem. Also an endocrinologist may be needed to check your hormones and thyroid for problems that can cause hair thinning. A friend lost all her hair a few months after a 3 week stint of high fevers but it did grow back within the year. Good luck.</p>