Can I still bleach my hair if I have female pattern baldness?

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Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Most women with FPHL can bleach and dye. However, for a small proportion of women bleaching affects the tiny tiny vellus hairs and they never return. It’s not common but one needs to be aware of this possibility.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

If you have hair loss that is genetic you can do bleach. However you need to consider that  Bleaching may dryout the hair shaft and cause breakage causing increased thinning of hair.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no problem bleaching your hair if you have genetic female pattern hair loss but make sure it is done professionally so that the hair is not damaged.

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