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Something weird is going on with me that's causing my hair to become thinner and more fragile. I'm also growing more hair on my chest and belly and my face is breaking out in worse acne than it has had in several years. I'm 21, so I should be through with puberty. Does anyone have any idea what is wrong and what I should do?
Are you taking any prescription medication? If you read the side effects some medication will cause hair loss or hair damage.
Go to the dermatologist... might be a warning sign - be good to catch it early if it is.
Go and see your doctor, he or she is the only person capable of diagnosing this - anyone here is merely guessing.
By all means you should consult a doctor. But when you consult the doctor, ask questions, read up on the diagnosis, read up on the medication (side effects, when it is indicated, etc.)
Doctors can and do make errors, it is critical that watch that
doctor like a hawk and raise questions and concerns.
Finally I would point out some of the medications prsecribed are
very toxic, and have nasty side effects that are sometime worse than the disease it treats.
For example my brother in law has epilepsy. The doctors had him
on a medication that rotted his teeth, did a nasty job on a number of internal organs. That went on a number of decades
until newer better medication came along but by the time that
new medication came along a lot of damage had been done to his
body.
Finally it is a good practice when you're under medical care
to have someone with you to advocate on your behalf. (A wife/husband/etc.)
Doctors/Nurses will tell you their number one concern is the patient. Baloney. Their number one concern is to keep the
hospital/medical practice from getting sued. Which is why
you need someone to advocate for you, someone who has your
well being as their prime concern. I found that out the hard
way a number of years ago when I was in the hospital and when
my wife and other relatives have been in the hospital.
/rant off
When I was your age I went thru this. It was scary cause I thought I was loosing hair. A couple of years later it grew back OK. If this is the first time you have grown it long you'll find it everywhere. In the shower, basin, looks like you're loosing it all when you sweep your floor!