Unclear hair loss type- female pattern vs traction. The dermatologist is unsure right now. Have another appt coming up. Thinking hair transplant will be the ultimate treatment. I haven't chemically straightened my hair in 15 years. I have braided my hair int he same amount of time. cornrow myself and low tension. I do wear wigs but use a cap and band between my scalp and the wig
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Yes, if you have traction alopecia, you can definitely be a candidate for a hair transplant, as long as the damage has stabilized and there’s no ongoing pulling or tension on your hair. Traction alopecia occurs when hair is lost due to repeated stress from tight hairstyles or mechanical p...
Hello and thank you for your question. I'm glad to hear you're having good success with oral medications. I would continue using them as long as you're doctor is on board with it. As far as how many grafts you need, it's tough to say looking at a photo but I would guess about 2200. Please see a...
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) will definitely help speeding up the wound healing. However, please keep in mind that HBOT also has its own complications and need a specialist to take care of you before, during and after the HBOT. In my opinion, HBOT has benefits more than risk in patients with...