I’m Going Through a Divorce and My Hair is Thinning

Hello. I am a 33 year old male and up until 2 years ago had a thick, full head of hair. I have been noticing significant thinning in the front and top portions of my head. There seems to be channels throughout the front and I can see deep past the hairline when I style my hair. Baldness and thinning are not on either side of my family. I don’t understand what is going on.

I have had trouble with my job due to the economy and my marriage of 10 years is about to end in divorce so I have never been so depressed or worried in my life. Could this be the cause? If so, if ever things smooth over will I experience any regrowth?

Also, I have used hair gel for about 18 years now. Could this possibly be the cause? Something weird though, it feels like my hair hurts their in the same area that it appears thinning. Any insight from you would be definitely appreciated. Thank you.

Hair gel isn’t the reason for your hair loss, but stress can cause hair loss… and you clearly have a lot of stress. See a good hair doctor to get some advice after a thorough examination of your hair and scalp.