I am 22 years old I have been losing my hair since I was 18. I have been taking finasteride consistently for about 2 years now, and have used minoxidil throughout that time, albeit less consistently. My hair has continued to become progressively thinner despite treatment. I have had significant emotional distress as a result of MPB and I am hoping to get a HT procedure done within the next year.
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February 10, 2014
Answer: Candidate for possible hair transplantation or Fleming-Mayer Flap.
It's difficult to say for certain without seeing you but 1500-2000 grafts would be a fair approximation. Your donor area would have to be evaluated as well to determine if you have sufficient hair to transplant. Good luck
Sorry to here about your bad haircut experience. Thankfully a one time bad hair cut experience, even if the hair was pulled out, shouldn't result in permanent hair loss. I would definitely encourage you to try topical rogaine and or propecia to address the overall hair loss and t...
Though after 3 months the new grafts should not be effected by scratching, you should consult your physician about shampoo or topical medications to help diminish the itching on your scalp. Long term inflammation or irritation can damage the scalp and may lead to hair loss. Be sure to fol...