Can hair loss for 5 years due to vitamin d deficiency be recovered to at least some extent? (Photo)

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I had been losing hair since I was 15, I have genetic history of hair loss (paternal side, except dad), And I was diagnosed with vitamin d3 deficiency when I was 18 years old. I have strong diffuse thinning, where hair is only a little thick at the lower back head. Hairline has receded only by a bit . I took action when I am 20 years now, recovered Vitamin D3 to 51 ng/l (from 9.5). But hair fall has not reduced or density has not come back. It's been 2 months since Vitamin d3 levels are normal.

Natalie Kash, MD, FAAD · Answer

Based on your photos, I suspect possible male pattern hair loss/androgenetic alopecia in addition to the telogen effluvium (or shedding hair loss) component from the Vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D is important to the hair follicle and I would continue to have your level monitored and supplement as recommended by your doctor. That being said, I would suspect that you have a component of genetic/hormonal hair loss which is the most common type of hair loss called male pattern hair loss/androgenetic alopecia. I would see a dermatologist or hair restoration surgeon to allow in person exam including dermoscopic/trichoscopic exam to confirm diagnosis and discuss your treatment options.

George Abrahamian, MD · Answer

Hello, Dr. George Abrahamian here from LA FUE Hair Clinic in Pasadena, CA. Hair loss is multifactorial, but the most common cause in men by far is androgenic alopecia, or hormone mediated hair loss. However, there are many causes, including vitamin D deficiency, that can also contribute to hair loss. The most important thing to do is make sure that you are monitoring your Vitamin D levels, and supplementing as directed by your primary physician to bring your levels up to within normal range. Hair loss that you may be experiencing from the vitamin D deficiency should improve after some time after your vitamin levels normalize, but any hair loss that may be due to androgenic alopecia may not improve without different interventions such as minoxidil and finasteride. A multidirectional approach to treating your hair loss is indicated here. I hope this helps.

Sait Gokhan Bircan, MD. · Answer

Hi! One session will be enough for you, since the area of baldness is not so large, in one session we will transplant approximately 3000-3300 grafts using the FUE+DHI methods.We will restore your anterior line, temporal receding hairline and make density in some places you needed.

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