




Advice needed: Is this new growth?
Im a 21 yr old female, and I basically have no idea what my genetics are due. The fact, my mom and I are both adopted.
My mom has thyroid issues, so her hair is incredibly thin. I went to the doctor to see if I had thyroid issues and thank goodness I don't.
But I keep getting worried if I'm losing my hair or not, and if it's from androgenic alopecia or if it was due to stress.
I have generalized anxiety disorder and depression disorder so that doesn't help either. I saw diffusion shedding for a while, but then I started taking multivitamins and finals finally came and went and my hair does feel thicker at least down the back again. And the sides.
But there are some point where I still worry.
The front part of my hair, especially when I parted to the side and under lighting seems see-through. My part for a while was the thing that freaked me out, but it definitely has gotten better (I can show before and after pics) but it still looks a little wonky and I'm wondering if I'm just getting new growth or if it's an issue that I somehow need a rack of the money to find a dermatologist.
For context, one of my friends dyed my hair with Ions Deepest Darkest Brown with 20 processor. My hair is naturally fairly light with the ends, almost being platinum blonde, and as it grows out being a dirty blonde to very light brown. My hair is also quite fine always has been ever since I was a kid and for a long time I did use shampoo and conditioner. That definitely was not meant for my hair. Usually incredibly high in proteins, which isn't good for an oily scalp 😅.
EDIT: I also lifted up my hair because I remember stress shedding can cause the nap of the neck to start shedding the most in women and it's weirdly patchy looking.