Asked By:s.w.n.n in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
I have a birth mark since I was born on the left side of my head mid top to front and on the side. There use to grow hair on this birth mark (thicker than on the right hand side). However since from the age of 17/18 years old it started falling out. On the right side of my head and on the back i still have a lot of hair. still have a lot of hair. The bald spot in the picture use to be fully covered. What causes this hair loss? And can I get a transplant?
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From the photos, it seems like your donor area is quite depleted. Furthermore, your hair is quite thin. I would roughly estimate 1,000-1,200 grafts to be extracted from your current donor area without over harvesting and make the donor area look unnatural.
What you have is likely an anxiety disorder known as "trichotilomania". It is the habit of pulling hairs to relieve anxiety. You should talk to a therapist to treat this. As far as the hairs growing back, they should, particularly if they are transplanted hairs. Keep in mind that repetitive...
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Hair that sheds after a transplant grows back because the follicles remain intact beneath the scalp. As the grafts heal and the follicles enter a new growth cycle, the hair pushes through the scalp regardless of tightness. Over time, the scalp adjusts, and natural growth continues....