Female 25 Androgenic Alopecia hair loss, should I wash my hair less?

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I went to my doctor she said that I have AGA, she prescribed minoxidil and told me that my hair can fall out in the beginning. I didn't start using it yet. I was thinking to buy some Hair supplements (vitamins) to increase the process of hair grow and to take them at the same time when I apply minoxidil. Should I do this? And I usually wash my hair with a hypersensitive shampoo every day, should I wash my hair less often since my scalp burns often? Thank you Doctors.

Anil R. Shah, MD · Answer

Greetings, please see tips below:Women are currently not FDA approved for the use of the ARTAS.  However, our use of the ARTAS does suggest that women who are experiencing androgenic alopecia may be good candidates.  As always, women should have a thorough workup including the following:
Trichoscopy- identify type of hair loss Extensive history and labs- rule out other forms of hair lossWe use ARTAS with regenerative techniques with women such as PRP and growth factors to help improve overall results.
Best,
Anil Shah

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

Vitamin supplements are not necessary when taking Minoxidil and not guaranteed to promote hair growth, although taking them certainly wont hurt. The frequency of shampooing hair would not affect your hair loss rate. A burning sensation on the scalp is not usually associated with androgenic alopecia, you may want to consult with your dermatologist to treat that separately.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

The frequency of hair washing does not really affect things long term. Androgenetic alopecia is not usually associated with burning so be sure to clarify with your dermatologist what is causing that. If you are deficient in a vitamin, supplements are a great idea. However, if you are not deficient, it likely will not add much.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

The first step in evaluating hair loss in women, after a detailed history and physical exam, is to rule out any underlying medical causes of hair loss which can be treated. If clinically appropriate, the following disease processes should be considered: anemia, thyroid disease, connective tissue disease, gynecological conditions and emotional stress. Furthermore, over 50% of women going through change of life hormone fluctuations (menopause) experience significant hair loss. It is also important to review the use of medications that may cause hair loss, such as (but not limited to) oral contraceptives, beta-blockers, Vitamin A, thyroid drugs, coumadin, and prednisone. The following laboratory tests have been recommended to rule out the aforementioned medical conditions:
Some common blood tests for female hair loss:
Sex Hormone testsSHBG (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin) used to test status of male hormonesEstradiol is a sex hormoneFSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) *not hair follicle but follicle in the ovary*LH (Luteinizing Hormone) is a sex hormoneFree TestosteroneTotal TestosteroneANA (Anti Nuclear Antibody) used to test for Lupus or other autoimmune diseasesTSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) used to test for hyper or hypo-thyroid diseaseTest Iron statusTIBC (Total Iron Binding Capacity)FerritinIron

Female 25 Androgenic Alopecia hair loss, should I wash my hair less?

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