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Am I A Candidate/is It Useful for Me to Try Hair Restoration? (Young Male Under 20)

asked 7 months ago by Jesso in Detroit, MI
Latest answer by Sanusi Umar, MD
Question viewed 118 times
Tags: age 18-24, candidate, thinning

Hello, I'm Jesse, and I've been balding since I was 16. Though I don't really want to speculate about how, I believe it's no coincidence that I started to lose density, volume, and growth since my appendicitis. It burst in 2008, and I couldn't see a doctor for 5 days, (No relatives near, no insurance card on me) and had I known it wasn't just a bad ache, I wouldn't have roughed it. So I'm 19, and unattractive. I wonder if restoration would work for someone so young? Thank you for your time.

4 answers to Am I A Candidate/is It Useful for Me to Try Hair Restoration? (Young Male Under 20)

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Candidacy for Surgical Hair Restoration

Hi Jesse. Though medication and illness can play a large factor in hair loss, you should consult a physician to find out if you are also suffering from early onset male pattern baldness. If this is the case, your hair will most likely continue to progress, and surgical hair restoration at this point would be largely futile. Most hair transplant surgeons will not consider you a candidate until you are over the age of 24. For now, try a non-surgical solution, like finasteride. This medication... more
Sanusi Umar, MD

Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon

www.finetouchdermatology.com

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Hair Transplant under 20

I would NOT recommend a hair transplant. You will continue to lose more hair. It is policy in our clinic that we do not do any transplant below age 25. I would try propecia and rogain. Dr. Behnam
Ben Behnam, MD

Santa Monica Dermatologic Surgeon
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Good Candidate for Transplant

At 19 years old there is a good probability that you will suffer some further hair loss. Which was mostly genetic and not related to the appendicitis. Shock loss from surgery or medical problems usually returns after the problem is resolved with normal hair growth. You are a good candidate for transplantation even at 19 years old if you have good donor hair and good health. You can continue with further transplantation work in the future if hair loss continues. Personally I recommend trying... more
Richard Galitz, MD

Miami Facial Plastic Surgeon
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Hair Options in Young Patients

You need to be extremely careful before committing to a hair transplant. Since you are young and already thinning the chance that this thinning will progress is very high. You do not want to get a transplant now that will be noticeable and unnatural as you age. The good news is that there are some things to try. First, I would begin with medical therapy. This could include minoxidil and Propecia. These would have to be obtained through a prescription via... more
Hannah Vargas, MD

Kansas City Facial Plastic Surgeon

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