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What Are the Options for Naturally Thin (Not Thinning) Hair?

I'm a 22-year-old female and have always had fine, thin hair -- in terms of both the hair shaft diameter and the number of hairs on my head. If a hair transplant is not appropriate for all over thinness, are there any other procedures that currently exist or that are being researched that might help?

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August 5th, 2015

Some options for naturally thin hair is Scalp MicroPigmentation.

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Some options for naturally thin hair is Scalp MicroPigmentation.  You can see examples of this non-surgical approach to thin or thinning hair in the VIDEO.
Jae Pak, MD


Los Angeles Hair Restoration Surgeon
5.0 out of 5 stars 102 reviews

May 10th, 2013

Hair Loss Info

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Even thin hair can make a difference in some cases. If, however the donor area itself is thinned out, the chances of a hair transplant helping become even less. The other thing to do is to identify a possible treatable underlying cause for the hair loss and treat that.

Learn more: http://www.dermhairclinic.com/hair-loss-info/

Sanusi Umar, MD

Sanusi Umar, MD
Redondo Beach Dermatologic Surgeon
4.6 out of 5 stars 33 reviews

January 17th, 2012

Options for Naturally Thin Hair

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Unfortunately at the present time hair transplant is the only viable option.  However, if the donor hair is thin and sparse even this will not work. 

Jack Fisher, MD
Nashville Plastic Surgeon

November 26th, 2009

Thin Hair

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Hair replacement surgery is not beneficial when treating diffusely thin hair. Your best  alternatives include hair extensions combined with  products which coat the existing hairs improving shaft diameter.

Richard W. Fleming, MD

Richard W. Fleming, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.9 out of 5 stars 40 reviews

November 16th, 2009

Hair Transplants are not the answer for naturally thin hair

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Hair transplants are probably not appropriate for the condition that you described in your question. Hair extensions, volumizing shampoos, and hair thickening agents are worth a try as enhancements for your hair.

Kevin Ende, MD
Manhattan Facial Plastic Surgeon

November 16th, 2009

The best solution is "additions".

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 Hair transplants require a donor area with more hair. The best solution is the use of "additions" which can be attached to your existing hair to create thichness.

Toby Mayer, MD

Toby Mayer, MD
Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon
4.8 out of 5 stars 36 reviews

November 22nd, 2009

Extensions, gently attached, can help provide fullness of hair

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Many hair salons offer various versions of hair extensions which can add fullness to your hair. however, you must be cautious that they are added loosely. SoCap is one brand that uses adhesive pads to gently attach the extensions to other hairs. Do NOT recommend beeswax or other adhesives that can pull on your hair when they are removed.

Rogaine may also help slightly thicken hair as it is growing out. Finally, shampoos with wheat protein can thicken hair. Toppik is a brand of keratin protein that can be scattered into the scalp and provide camouflage where needed. See your dermatologist for other options.

Nicole E. Rogers, MD
New Orleans Dermatologist

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