How to tell if you have hair miniaturization?

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I went on a diet and soon after I noticed my hair was coming out very easily. Never had that issue before. I still diet but losing maybe only a 0.5 to 1 pound a month now. The amount of shedding is lower but hair has not recovered. Hair line does not seem to of receded. My understanding is that male pattern baldness causes miniaturization. If it not standard male pattern baldness be good to know my diet is causing this so I can correct.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation.  I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a hair loss expert to go over your condition and advise you on best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

An up close examination by a physician who uses dermoscopy can help you figure out if you have miniaturization or not.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You can have your doctor look at your hair with a hand microscope to see if there is miniaturization. A better test for balding is the HAIRCHECK instrument which will measure the bulk of the hair in different parts of the scalp. See below

How to tell if you have hair miniaturization?

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