When I’m Positioned in a Certain Way, I Can See My Scalp Under the Light

Hey Dr. Rassman, I am a long time reader, first time writer. I was just wondering about how to tell if I am thinning. I am a 23 year old male that has always had fine hair, but recently my hair-stylist said he thought my hair was thinning. My family said he’s crazy, but when I look directly into the light I can see my scalp. But, I have to be positioned in a certain way. It is the worst on the crown around where I have a massive caulic. I am wondering If maybe I am just being paranoid, and my hair isnt thinning at all. I dont have insurance, so I can’t go to a dermatologist, please help. Also, when I style my hair is looks thinner than it used to. Maybe I just went through a shedding phase?

It could just be lighting in a person with fine hair. If you have to be positioned in a certain way, avoid that position. You could have some thinning in the crown as this is where the fine hair shows most. I haven’t seen your hair before or after, so I’m just making guesses as to what it could be.