Noticing lots of hair loss after Accutane and Covid. 28 Male (Photo)

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I have major stress about my hair loss. I’ve visited a hair surgeon and have been told I have AGA but TE cannot be ruled out. Since then I have been using 5% minoxidil every night and IRestore Pro every other day. I have tried topical fin but had side effects (testicular pain other than effects) I have also heard that by this age one could look at where your hair is miniaturizing and predict what Norwood scale you will be through a microscope. Is that true.

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question regarding hair loss. Platelet-Rich Plasma, or PRP, is a safe option to stimulate hair growth and address concerns of hair loss or thinning hair. Combination therapy of PRP with finasteride and minoxidil is great. The PRP procedure is very low risk and the treatment has little to no downtime. PRP influences hair growth and makes hair follicles stronger. We draw your blood, spin it down in a centrifuge, and extract the PRP. Then, the PRP is injected in your scalp. The PRP treatment takes about 30 minutes. Some patients report mild tenderness for 1-2 days, but Tylenol can be taken for any discomfort. You should plan at least 3 treatments, 1 month apart to start.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Thanks for sharing. No, that’s not accurate. I wish it were so easy but no. That statement is not accurate.

Noticing lots of hair loss after Accutane and Covid. 28 Male (Photo)

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