I Started Seeing Scalp Hair Loss Right As My Chest Hair Grew In

Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude for this incredible site. It has really been incredibly helpful. I just have a couple questions I’ve had difficulty finding the answers to.

1) I’ve read that the appearance of chest hair is an indicator that DHT is working on your body. Would that mean that people who have MPB would begin experiencing hairloss around the same time that they notice chest hairs growing out?

2) Recently I’ve noticed that my own hairline has been receding in the corners quite a bit. I know this may just be the effects of a maturing hairline, but i fear that since it is occuring so early (I am a 17 year old caucasian male)my chances of eventually going completely bald are greatly increased. Is this typically the case?

You are correct in stating DHT is responsible for male chest hair growth, but it does not mean when you start seeing chest hair growth you will start seeing male pattern baldness. Things do not happen so synchronously. In fact, the appearance of chest and beard hair have independent cycles, just as the hair loss associated with genetic hair loss. So if you’re seeing your hairline start to recede just as your chest hair starts growing in, it is just a coincidence.

Male pattern balding can start at the onset of puberty, but you cannot say you have an increased chance of going bald just because you noticed some front corner hairs thinning. Best to see a doctor, and get your hair mapped out for miniaturization, which will show early signs of genetic balding if that is what you have.