What Type of Doctor Should I See for Thinning Hair?

I am a 53 year old woman and my hair has lost its body and is thinning. Who should I see? Can a dermatologist help me?

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Traction Alopecia on Temples

I have been braiding my hair for many years. I want to stop & have my natural hair but I now only use the braids to cover my bald spots.The scalp...

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Does Laser Hair Rejuvenation Work?

I have thinning hair on the crown of my head, and I'm wondering, does the Revage 670 laser machine work for this?

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Does the Revage 670 Laser Really Work to Restore Hair Growth on the Scalp?

I am 45 year old woman. My hair is getting very thin, but no bald spots. I have been to see endocrinology and dermatology. I have had lots of blood...

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What Causes Hair Loss?

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How Can I Slow Down the Balding Process?

My son's head hair is thinning at an alarming rate, he is 20 years old, there is no history of baldness on either side of the familly other than an...

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Can Allergies or Fungus Cause Hair Loss?

Six months ago I had a small bald patch on my beard. Today it's been growing and spreading. I've got one really big patch under my chin and a small...

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What to Do About Hair Loss and Scars After Head Surgery?

I have a couple of scars on my head since 2004 and my hair hasn't grown back since then. What can I do? I had surgery in 2004 from having a brain...

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How to Stop Hair from Shedding?

My hair has been shedding like crazy lately. It doesn't matter whether I comb or just touch it. It looks and feels thinner but I don't see any patches...

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Is Minoxidil for Short-term or Long-term Use?

Should i use Minoxidil temporary or all my life?

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Falling Hair Treatment for Female?

I'm 21 years old, female and I'm very upset. My hair is very thin and fall too much. Please, I'm very upset about my hair. What can I do?

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Making Overplucked Eyebrows Grow Back

I have been overplucking my eyebrows for years now, and they won't grow back fully. Is there any way to help them grow back properly?

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Rogaine for Bald Spot After Mohs Surgery?

I had MOHS surgery on my scalp 2 months ago, and although the wound was stapled, I was left with a significant bald spot - about 2"x4". Can...

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Treatment to Thicken Hair?

Is there something you can do to make your hair become thicker?

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Can Foot Fungus Cause Hair Loss?

Can foot fungus, once it's in the blood stream, cause falling hair? My hair has been falling out and thinning for 10 years.

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Does Minoxidil Cause Wrinkles?

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Eyebrow Hair Growth Options?

I have eyebrows that do not have enough hair on them? I have had this a while. I have noticed it again recently because they are itchy (one in...

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Treatment for Young Male with Possible Telogen Effluvium?

I'm a 19-year-old male. Six months ago, I noticed that my hair was falling out much quicker than it ever had before. I have always had pretty thin...

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Hair-Loss Treatments! Regarding Minoxidil.

I need some advice on a product I'm considering. I'm 24, this started when 18 yrs old. Minoxidilmax from amazon, this is 15% Minoxidil. This...

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I Had a Hair Accident About 7 Years Ago with Tight Cornrows. My Hair Has Never Grown Back.

I had a hair accident about 7 years ago with tight cornrows, my hair has never grown back. Now I have really short hair and a small bald spot. How can...

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Hair Trauma After Extensions: Will my Hair Grow Back?

I have a scab in the middle of my head from wearing hair extensions. The extensions were so tight i took them out after 3 days. My scalp was bloody,...

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Laser Technologies for Hair Growth Effective?

Do the helmet type lasers or Lasermax combs work for hair growth?

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Would Laser Hair Therapy Help with Someone with Alopecia Areata?

I'm a 29 y.o. female w/alopecia areata as diagnosed by scalp biopsy. I initially thought I had female pattern baldness as it is mostly diffuse but...

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Aldactone and Irregular Periods?

I started taking aldactone for my hair loss and body hair since the mid of february and my period was regular before the medication and for two months...

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What Can I Do About Hair Loss Because of a Scar on my Eyebrow?

How can i make hair grow back from a scar on my eyebrow?

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Is It Possible to Reverse Hair Loss from Hormone Imbalance?

Is hormone imbalance dangerous? I'm trying to find out more about hormone imbalance, treaments and if it is possible to reverse hair loss from...

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Who Should I See for Eyebrow Hair Loss?

I've been losing a lot of my eyebrow hair lately and I have no clue why. I also have this crust that forms under my eyebrows and I dont know if that's...

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How Do You Use Travoprost or Bimatoprost for Hair Growth?

What is the best method & frequency if using these for hair loss on the head?

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Treatment Options for Auto-immune Related Eyebrow Loss?

Hello, I'm a 40 yr old caucasian female with total eyebrow loss. It happened about 2 years ago and I've been tested for everything under the...

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Hair Loss Treatments: Considering Finasteride

I'm 24 (5'4" and 160 lbs), this started when 18 yrs old. I am considering taking Finasteride, is it safe to take generic brands? I found...

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Can a 33 Year Old Women Who Plans Never to Have Kids Use Propecia for Hair Loss?

I am a 33 year old female who has androgenetic alopecia. I have had some mild improvements with minoxidil but not entirely to my satisfaction. I have...

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Most Effective Treatment Regime for Female Pattern Hair Loss?

For 25 Year Old diagnosed with scalp biopsy

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Solution for Eyebrow and Eyelash Loss?

I used to suffer from Trichotillomania but have thankfully overcome it. However, I've done pretty bad damage to my eyebrows and eyelashes. I used to...

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Avodart for Hair Loss?

I am having trouble finding a doctor in my area that will prescribe me avodart for hair loss. What can I do to find a doctor that will prescribe me...

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Can Retinoids Cause Hair Loss?

I was Just wondering if using retinoids such as the philosphy miricale worker anti aging retinoid pads, could cause hair loss? Or in general can...

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My Hair Has Been Pulled out from Wearing a Ponytail All the Time. Will It Grow Back

I stopped wearing ponytails and bought womans rogain..Will the pulled hair ever grow back?

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Hair Thinning Above Left Temple, Is It MPB?

This started after I used a oil, doo gro. It made my scalp burn so I got Head and Shoulders to wash it off after 3 months not knowing the cause. I...

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If Latisse Grows Eyelashes, Can Something Similar Grow Hair?

If Latisse grows eyelash hair, how come there isn't a similar product for scalp hair?

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Is There a Difference Between Dandruff and a Dry Scalp?

I have a problem with my scalp, but i don't know if i have a dry scalp or dandruff. thanks

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Anything to Help Hair Loss on a 26-year-old Woman?

I am 26 year old women and my hair started falling for 2+years now, I can see my scalp now what should I do? Is there any homemade medicine or...

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I'm Just 18 and I'm Losing my Hair. Advise Me with Something Good I Can Do to my Hair.

I can even see the skin of my head because of the lost of hair. What can I do, before I lose all of my hair?

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Why Am I Losing my Hair!?

For the past four years it seems as though I am losing more than the "normal" amount of hair. I am actually scared to wash my hair for fear...

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Can Hair Grow Back Over Areas That Had Radiation?

I had radiation treatments to the back of my head, and hair in that particular place doesn't grow. I have to keep my hair short in order to hide...

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Does a History of Hair Loss Mean I Will Definitely Lose Mine?

I am a male 24 yrs old and i have family history of hair loss. my brother has it , my dad has it and so does my grandfather from both sides. my dad...

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My Hair is Growing Back Very Thin and Fine After Chemo, is There Anything I Can Do?

To get it thicker, or will it eventually come in? What type of doctor should I go to?

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How Can Hair Grow Faster?

How can I make my hair grow faster? Is there something I can buy?

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How Does Male Pattern Baldness Usually Start?

Recently the back of my head has been experiencing irritation. It was a burning sensation then it became a stingy feeling and thinner hair. This...

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Travoprost or Bimatoprost or Latanoprost for Hair Regrow and Change of Color Eye

Dear Dr I want to use travoprost or Bimatoprost or latanoprost for hair regrow. I have read that travoprost or Bimatoprost or latanoprost has side...

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What Are My Options With Alopecia Universalis To Get Eyebrows and Lashes Back?

I Am a 39yr Old Male and Have Alopecia Universalis. What Treatment Options Do I  Have to  get my eyebrows and eyelashes back? What other...

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Can Reduction Mammaplasty Under General Anaesthesia (6 Hours) Cause Telogen Effluvium?

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Is Propecia Truly Proven to Be Safe for the Long Term?

I was prescribed Propecia 1 MG for hair loss. However I quit after 3 days when I read a study that stated some very alarming findings: 1. Propecia was...

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Can a Tissue Expander Create More Scalp Skin in Order to Adequately Allow It to Cover/stretch over a Specific Area or Bald Area?

Can a Tissue Expander Create More Scalp Skin in Order to Adequately Allow It to Cover/stretch over a Specific Area or Bald Area?

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Finasteride Safety in Young Men (Sexual Well Being Related)

Finasteride has a reputation, albeit for a very low percentage of users, of having significant side effects related to sexual abnormalities, like...

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Remedy for High Level of Testostrone

I am 20 yrs old woman and i have high level of testostrone i have reduced my weight and now my bmi is 20 what should my diet include,i have recceding...

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Is Propecia a Good Solution for Hair Loss?

Hi im a 25 yr old male and have been using a generic version of propecia as i have a family history of baldness. i started using this when i was 19. i...

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Can Women Use Minoxidil 5% and 15% for Men?

Because of it having a stronger strength like 5% and 15%

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Does Zoloft Cause Premature Hairloss?

Can Zoloft cause hairloss? My son took Zoloft for several years, but stopped taking it because he thought it was causing hairloss. He has been off the...

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What Would be the Cost to Restore Hairline?

Hi, I'm 24 years old and suffering hair loss problem since i was 18.I was able to maintain my hairline till 22 but suddenly last year i cud see a...

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I Am 58 Years Old Man and Have Thinning Eyebrows Related to Age. Is There a Remedy?

I'm 58 and have noticed that my eyebrows have thinned a lot since my youth when I had dark thick eyebrows. It makes my brows look see through and...

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Strange Hair Loss from Medication, am I a Candidate for Hair Transplant? (photo)

I'm 25 male. started taking pills (SSRI) 3 months ago, about a month after, I realized I'd lost a significant amount of hair on the top front...

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I Don't Know What to Do with my Hair Loss Problem, What Are My Options?

I admit, I do dye my hair a bit too much. but not to the extreme, I might have dyed my hair at least 2 times within a month but no more than twice....

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I Heard a few Doctor Mentioning the Posterior Scalp, is This Region Located Around the Occipital Bump Area?

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Hair Thinning and Damage, What are my Options?

I have always had gorgeous thick waist length hair. 8 months ago, about 1 year after a major traumatic event that caused day and night severe stress....

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How to Treat Hair Loss After Weight Loss?

I am 23 years and i am much worried about my falling hair, in 2 years my hair remain half in strength, i lost weight  also which is obviously one...

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Could Finasteride Use Cause Wrinkles?

Could Finasteride Use Cause Wrinkles?

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Does the Hairmax Work?

I am a 53 year old man and my hair density is less as is the diameter of the strands. I have started using propecia, and was wondering if using the...

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Can I Use Bimatoprost Instead for my Hair Loss?

I'm a 22 years old woman who has been using Minoxidil 5% for 4 years and It didn't show any dramatic results but decrease my hair loss... can...

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Hair Loss 5 Years Post Breast Aug. Correlation? Causes? Options?

Hi, I had a Breast Augmentation 5 years ago. Since then I have lost over 1/2 my hair. I have been to 3 Dr.'s including a Dermatologist. My blood...

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Female Age 21, Suffering From Hair Loss For 2yrs. What Can I Do? (photo)

Hi im a 21 years old girl , i have been suffering of hair loss about 2 years , but no to much , few month ago my hair loss get stronger , and im scare...

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Depression and Chronic Stress - Can They Cause Hair Loss?

I have been experiencing chronic stress for a long time, about 5 years non-stop. From this I developed depression and suicidal thoughts. My question...

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What is Best Suited for Me: Hair Grafts, Surgical Hairline Lowering Procedure, or Both?

Im 30ish female w/a normal sized forehead, but I have a row of short baby hairs all along my hairline. Even worse, I have what looks like a receding...

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I'm An IPL Technician and Starting to Lose Hair. Could It Be From The Light From IPL Flash?

Ive started working as an ipl technician for the past year, I have black hair on my head and i have noticed my hair snapping and breaking and getting...

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Generic Version of Propecia Okay? How Long Can I Go Without Taking it?

Hi ive been taking finesteride tablets which is a generic version of propecia, my pharmacist says its the same thing but cheaper and i just quarter...

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What else Can I Do to Stimulate my Hair Growth? I Am 52 Now, I Lost Alot of Hair in my 20s.

I have so little hair on the top and back of my head that I cover my head with a scarf all the time. Years ago one doctor told me that my skin in that...

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Hormone Imbalance and Hair Loss Are They Related? (photo)

Is it true stress over a prolonged period of time can cause hair loss, and "flight-or-flight" syndrome? I work night shift as a security...

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