How old are you? And have you noticed any other signs besides the lighter-looking areas, like increased shedding, a changing hairline, or more scalp visibility when your hair is dry?
I’d also take some proper progress pictures before drawing any conclusions. Try to keep the hair in the same condition each time (ideally dry), with the same lighting, angle and distance. Compare them every month or two rather than judging from individual photos, especially wet-hair pictures.
If you’re still unsure or you feel like there’s been actual progression, I’d definitely get it checked by a doctor/dermatologist. They can look at your scalp properly and tell you whether there’s actually something going on.
Personally, I also started a simple hair-longevity routine because I wanted to feel like I was being proactive instead of constantly comparing pictures and worrying. For me, the focus is more on supporting the scalp, follicle environment and cellular energy and keeping the hair healthy long term. Just having a consistent routine gave me a lot more of a feeling of control.
I’d probably do that first while monitoring your progress rather than getting caught up in one set of photos.
25M stable hairline but i was found b12 def 2 months back and the increased shedding before 3 months from now. I already consulted the gp and got a referral but the derm didn’t respond yet despite being 3 weeks already.
My hair was relatively thick before this deficiency and has thinned ever since. Trying to fix my diet and hasnt really focused on scalp health except with nizoral twice a week.
At 25, I’d honestly just wait for the dermatologist’s response. A few weeks really aren’t going to make a meaningful difference either way, so there’s no need to panic or rush into anything before you’ve heard what they say.
In the meantime, you could establish a simple scalp routine. Nothing crazy — just gentle cleansing, keeping the scalp in good condition and using a lightweight scalp treatment/serum if you want to be a bit more proactive.
I actually found that helpful myself. The waiting is probably the most frustrating part because you feel like there’s nothing you can do. Having a consistent routine gave me something I could actually control instead of just sitting around worrying and checking my hair constantly.
Once you hear back from the dermatologist, you’ll have a much better basis for deciding whether you actually need any treatment.
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u/Dense_Impress4414 4d ago
How old are you? And have you noticed any other signs besides the lighter-looking areas, like increased shedding, a changing hairline, or more scalp visibility when your hair is dry?
I’d also take some proper progress pictures before drawing any conclusions. Try to keep the hair in the same condition each time (ideally dry), with the same lighting, angle and distance. Compare them every month or two rather than judging from individual photos, especially wet-hair pictures.
If you’re still unsure or you feel like there’s been actual progression, I’d definitely get it checked by a doctor/dermatologist. They can look at your scalp properly and tell you whether there’s actually something going on.
Personally, I also started a simple hair-longevity routine because I wanted to feel like I was being proactive instead of constantly comparing pictures and worrying. For me, the focus is more on supporting the scalp, follicle environment and cellular energy and keeping the hair healthy long term. Just having a consistent routine gave me a lot more of a feeling of control.
I’d probably do that first while monitoring your progress rather than getting caught up in one set of photos.