Patch of hair is shorter than the rest?

[RainbowFanGirl]

Okay, so for nearly a year I've been growing out my hair. I haven't put any chemicals or extensions in my hair and I am just wearing it in it's natural state, occasionally flat ironing it. My hair looks fuller and much healthier, but there's this patch of hair behind my right ear that is abnormally short, and seems like it isn't growing, and it seems to be getting worse. Luckily I'm not bald there but it looks shaved or something. It's making me really insecure. Does anyone know what I can do to make it grow at least a little? Thanks.

[sixnineanon]

Maybe it's new hair that is recently growing because hair falls out naturally and then new ones grow. You could use extensions or hair accessories to cover it up. Take vitamin C, biotin, niacin and zinc to help it grow out faster. Don't worry, it will eventually blend in with the rest of your hair.

[RainbowFanGirl]

Thanks for the tips, I need to try them out :)

[sixnineanon]

You're welcome. Oh yeah, I forgot to add. Headbands are great for hiding too. You can use gel too when it grows out. It helps to connect the hair together. I'm always here for tips 🙂

[Becky01]

and what would you do to regrow hair I am loosing my hair because of hormones I have been told its male pattern boldness and do have a bald spot on the top of my head. I am female and I am really paranoid about it and it has caused me to fail at getting jobs

[sixnineanon]

@Becky01 I see a doctor about your hormones. I would wear a half wig to cover up the bald spot. It makes me sad 😕 that you fail to get jobs because of this.

[Becky01]

thanks :)

[sixnineanon]

Thanks for MHO 😊

[redeyemindtricks]

@Becky01 Go to a dermatologist, and ask for the following prescriptions:
• Ketoconazole (= a shampoo)
• Finasteride (= a pill, brand name Propecia)

These two things together should go a long way toward helping you.

Finasteride does bad things sexually to men (it fucks with their ability to maintain an erection -- and the effects might actually be permanent, too), but I don't think I've ever heard any reports of sexual side effects in women.

[RainbowFanGirl]

You're welcome @sixnineanon

[SakuraChii]

Maybe you should stop flat ironing and let it go natural for some time. There are YouTube channels that cater to natural hair and I recommend doing keratin treatments and deep conditioning. Pulling too hard with a comb or brush can also cause short hair.

[lilmama229]

try washing your hair in argon oil shampoo and it is really expensive to let you know a head of time and after awhile it should grow back but if not i'll ask my friend who has been natural and fully natural no heat for about 8 years or 7 years

[lilmama229]

thanks for the MHG

[Ginnyweasley97]

I highly recommend biotin.

[Anonymous]

Try taking biotin. It'll help hair grow