18 - the hair on each side of my head is gone. What do I do? (photos)

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I don't think it can grow back again.  I have been braiding my hair since I was a kid and it's taken a toll on my hair. My front hair started cutting really badly when I was 12. What can I do now? Is it too late to have front hair?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

David Deutsch, MD · Answer

Your photos and description are consistent with Traction Alopecia-hair loss from hair pulling(from braids).Assuming there is no other cause for your hair loss hair transplants are an excellent treatment.I would suggest scheduling an appointment with an experienced Hair Restoration surgeon to determine what is best for you.

William Woessner, MD · Answer

Traction Alopecia is the name of this type of hair loss. Unfortunately continuous braiding of the hair slowly pulls the hair follicle literally all the way out of the scalp over a long period of time. Additionally, this hair will not return and will require a hair transplant. However, this can be completely corrected! I would advise you not to braid your hair any longer and especially after a hair transplant if you elect to go that route.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Thanks for sharing your question. This is traction alopecia, a type of hair loss from pulling of hair. You are correct that you might not be able to grow back your hair However treatments can help prevent it from getting worse - and having more hair loss. Once your hair loss has been stabilized, you can also have a hair transplant.

Virgilio De Bono, MD · Answer

Hi,
loss of hair could have many differents causes. Above all for the women meanwhile for men is 95% alopecia androgenica. In your case I would check some blood parameters to see if it is a genetic factor (in your family) or could be related to some for istance ormones disease.

Best Regards

Virgilio De Bono M.D.

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