What could cause my hair to stop growing on the right side of my head?

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58 year old female in overall good health; however, hair has stopped growing on the right side of my head 2016. Not the temples. Blood work results within normal ranges. Dermatologist suggested it's typical for my age. Don't believe: not 'typical' areas and left side is fine. Various 'regrowth' products: no effect on right side. Healthy diet, 5'5" (weigh 135). I take vitamins including 450 mcg biotin. Suggestions as to the cause, then treatment options?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. 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

Jonathan Kulbersh, MD · Answer

I suggest a consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist with experience in hair restoration and maintenance. Some great options for hair restoration and maintenance are prp injections which can stimulate hair growth. Hope this helps.

Robert Nettles, MD · Answer

For
 many, hair loss is hereditary. Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, is a 
derivative of testosterone and is what has been found to cause hair loss
 in both men and women. About 50% of men and 20% of women have this 
defect one one of our hereditary genes which overproduce this. As a 
result, high levels of DHT leads to problems such as hair loss and 
balding. 
However, there's also other causes of hair loss such as stress, diet, trauma, and some medications.
The number one first step I recommend is a
 comprehensive consultation with a hair regrowth specialist who will 
perform lab tests to determine the underlying cause of your thinning. 
Without labs, no-one can really know what your true cause is and any 
treatment will be temporary at best. From here, you can receive the best
 treatment for your case. Good luck to you and do not hesitate to reach 
out with more questions.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

One would need to see the scalp up close. There are actually a lot of diagnoses to consider and they can only be properly evaluated by examining the scalp. Age related hair loss, androgenetic alopecia, scarring alopecia, alopecia areata, traction, inflammatory localized dermatoses all need to be considered. Be sure to see a dermatologist.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

It is not usual to one side of the hair to stop growing. I would have to examine you first to see what your hair looks like all over the scalp

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