Am I balding? Should I start hair loss treatments?

Thank you for sharing your concerns and the details of your biopsy. I understand how confusing it can be when your clinical appearance doesn’t fully match the biopsy report. Let me address your questions as clearly as possible: False positives on scalp biopsies: While scalp biopsies are g...

Thank you for sharing all of this — I know how stressful hair changes can feel, especially at your age, and you’re definitely not alone in what you’re experiencing. To answer your first question: yes, your lab results can play a role. Low vitamin D can contribute to increased shedding. Fer...

Thank you for sharing your concerns and providing photos—this really helps in giving a more thoughtful perspective. From what you describe, it’s understandable to feel anxious when you notice your scalp showing more, especially in the frontal region. First, it’s important to know that sligh...

Hi, thank you for sharing all the details about your hair regimen and history—it really helps to understand your situation. Since you had to stop dutasteride for six months and noticed hair shedding after about 1–1.5 months, this is consistent with a temporary increase in hair loss when DHT sup...

Thank you for sharing your story and photos. I can feel how exhausting and disheartening this journey has been for you, and it’s completely understandable to feel overwhelmed after trying so many treatments with limited results. From what you describe — eyebrow loss beginning in your teens, mor...

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin - Winnetka & Chicago. This is a great question. There’s no strong evidence that minoxidil directly increases the size of a port-wine stain (PWS), but in theory, it could make the area appear d...