How Can I Slow Down the Balding Process?

The solution depends on the cause of hair loss. Slowing down the balding process for your son may not be possible if the cause is male pattern baldness--which is the leading cause of hair loss among men. Though there is not a strong presence of pattern baldness in your ancestry, the possibility for it be be passed down is not completely negated. Genetics are complicated, complex, and often unpredictable. It is not uncommon for sufferers of MPB to begin seeing hair thinning as early as their... more

You should see a dermatologist and determine what the cause of your hair loss is. If the answer is androgenetic alopecia (male pattern baldness), then the two best options available are Rogaine and Propecia. Don't let anybody talk you into having a hair transplant now. Why? Because you are a very young man and the extent of your ultimate hair loss is completely unknown at this point. If it is male pattern baldness, better to focus on the two FDA-approved medications for MPB, Rogaine... more

A young man of 20 with obvious thinng hair should have a consultation with a hair expert. Call your local dermatologist and check to see who is considered the " Hair Loss Expert" for medical treatment. In general, be cautious and probably avoid "Hair Transplant Clinics," as they are there to aggressively sell you on micrograft hair translants. Most 20 year old guys losing hair need to first figure out what to do to slow down the accelerated hair loss they are... more

My answer to this question will be the same as the last.  If we can catch it early enough, there are several modalities than can slow down the balding process. Years ago, we as MD's were very frustrated when a patient came in because of hair loss. Options were limited and balding was inevitable as the patient often had to watch the hair go down the drain forever. The GREAT news today for patients with this condition is: Hair loss is optional. When it comes to... more

Yes, yes, yes. Besides ruling out other causes, he most likely should be on rogaine and propecia. Rogaine is a topical over the counter medication and propecia is a prescription by a doctor. Hhe sounds VERY UNSAFE to have a hair transplant because he is too young, too unstable, and will potentially have an unnatural result over a short time. Please do not go to an unscrupulous surgeon who will operate at a blink. Best wishes to you and your son! see video