Can anyone identify what is going on with my hair? Thinning and shedding (Photo)

Hi,PRP ( platelet- rich plasma) injections to the scalp may help restore your hair.Unfortunately you will need a series of treatments. Starting from monthly treatments to quarterly.We use combination of PRP and light treatments with good results.
Be well,
Dr Deborah Marciano

There are some causes of hair looses. These are skin problems, wrong eating habits, vitamin and mineral deficiency, hormonal problems, some internal diseases and drug use, chemotherapy process, cosmetic factors. First of all, these reasons should be investigated properly.

you have hair loss likely a mix of telogen and genetic hair loss. start theradome now (see link) and in office PRP/acell.

You need a formal evaluation to see what type of hair loss you may have. when you have hairless its best to do a full hormonal workup for internal optimization plus scalp biopsies or scrapings to rule out any stress related, inflammatory, autoimmune or infectious causes of hair loss. In general most people with early hair loss have telogen (stress related) and/or androgenetic (normal aging) and both can be treated with in office treatments like steroid injections, PRP/acell, Exosomes and at home treatments like oral medications, oral vitamins like Viviscal, topical exfoliating sprays like Restorsea, and weekly growth factors like anteagemd. See an expert for an evaluation. If hair loss is significant it may requires hair transplant (follicular unit translation).

Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss in men. However, your hair loss can also be due to several other conditions. The fastest and surest way to obtain an accurate diagnosis is to consult a trained and experienced hair restoration specialist who will examine your scalp advise you on the best treatment options.

There are many possibilities that could contribute to hair loss. Some of which are under your control and some are not. The best place to begin is a formal evaluation with a specialist to look at your scalp and hair. Medications and treatment options can be discussed once your condition is diagnosed.

With this story, the most likely condition for your dermatologist to rule out is androgenetic hair loss. A full history together with a proper up close examination (using trichoscopy) can rule in this condition. If anyone doubts this diagnosis, a scalp biopsy should be done. A terminal to vellus hair ratio less than 4:1 with prominent sebaceous glands support the diagnosis. Generally speaking a biopsy is not needed for evaluating most cases of hair loss. Androgenetic hair loss, also known as female pattern hair loss, is the most likely diagnosis in this setting.