Thinning hair?

Hair loss can signal a medical concern. Hormone (thyroid) disorders to name just one of them, medications if he is on any may have that side effect, his nutrition, stress does it as well for some. Take him to the doctor for blood tests and evaluation. Kind regards,Dickons

Thanks Dickons, we have taken him in for a full exam and blood work, and (thankfully) no medical issues. However, he's still self-conscious about his hair thinning. He's been keeping it short which makes it less obvious...and I've been advising him to keep it well moisturized so it doesn't break (which is what his barber suggested). But when you pay close attention, it still does look think up front.Luckily, he looks very handsome with very short / shaved hair... I just hate that he's self conscious. Any other advice?

Unfortunately, it may just be genetic. I have some male cousins that started losing their hair in their late teens and had a definite receding hairline by their early 20's. They did what your son is doing and shaved it close. I also wonder about the dandruff shampoo, though. It could be drying. That and not using moisturizer daily could be the culprit. Maybe he could try doing conditioner washes instead of using shampoo to see if that reduces breakage. And definitely use some kind of oil or moisturizer daily. When my son's hair is shaved close (almost always) I use a spray on his hair to keep it moisturized or his scalp gets very dry and flaky. It takes all of about 1 minute to give my son a few spritzes with the oil and brush his hair with a soft-bristled brush so it looks neat.

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it could be the shampoo he is using. Dandruff shampoo is harsh for AA hair. I would try using shampoo specifically formulated for AA hair, use moisturizer and wash as little as possible- once a week maybe or even every other week. I would also suggest using some of the products like BNB Super Gro or Carrot Oil which is for thinning hair.

I agree it is likely genetic. My dh started balding at 16. In his 30s he has the ring around his head, and it does make him look much older. There is not much that can be done other than hair plugs.

Thanks for all the replies. He tells me he switched to con-wash most days, and we got shampoo targeted more toward his hair type. We also got vitamins and some oils marketed for hair growth (though I'm not sure how often he uses them). Most importantly, he's keeping it shorter so it helps it look better. I do still think it's thinning, but I think he's managing it better so he's looking great :)

You could also try minoxidil (Rogaine) and see how that works. It has to be applied regularly and takes quite a while to see a difference, but it works for many people. My oldest son started thinning in his late teens. By the time he passed away, at 26, it had receded significantly. It had to have been genetic. Had I given birth to him, he most likely would have had the same thing.