Are these black dots new hair follicles? (Photo)

Question

This is my scalp under microscope at home, I noticed these black dots that they or may not have been there. I have been taking Dustasteride orally and 10% minoxidil topically for 3 weeks. Are there hair growth on existing follicles? I am 33 year old female diagnosed with female pattern hair loss. First noticed hair loss ten years ago at 23. Thanks

Glenn Charles, DO · Answer

These could represent hairs that are just starting to grow and are pushing thru the surface of the scalp. they could also represent a broken or damaged hair although more commonly the hairs break mid shaft somewhere not at the very base.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

These could be hair follicles or dirt. Are you expecting new follicles to grow? IF so, give it a week and if it is hair, it will have a shaft associated with it

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Are these black dots new hair follicles? (Photo)

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