My beard is growing, but in certain spots it is bald. What can I do to grow hair in the bald spots?

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Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you always had patchy areas on your beard it may be normal.  If you are seeing patchy hair loss on your beard, it may be a medical condition such as alopecia areata.  See a doctor for a proper examination.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

There are two different scenarios for a man with bald spots in the beardthe patient once had a thicker uniform beard but now has bald spotsthe patient never achieved uniform growth and has bald spotsSituation 1 CAN NOT be treated with a hair transplant and needs expert advice to determine the diagnosis (alopecia areata, lichen planopilaris)Situation 2 CAN be treated with a hair transplant and is typical under genetic control (ie family history). Minoxidil can sometimes be used also (under guidance of a physician).

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

A bald spot in the beard is best treated by hair transplant. Modern techniques allow for a very natural look. It is really wonderful when patients are thrilled, and filling in a beard or gotee definitely brings this level of joy.Best of luck with your beard.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

The degree and rate of Beard hair growth is genetic.  If you are still young, you may still have some growth In the future.  There is no medical treatment to grow hair in the beard area, however if your beard is still thin as you grow older, hair transplant is an option. In the hands of a skilled and experienced and restoration specialist beard hair transplant is very successful and natural.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

This is common in early beard growth. Many young men want to accelerate their beard growth and ask
about it. It takes age (genetic triggers which occur in family lines) so
if you want to find out when your beard will grow out, you need to find out
when your father or grandfather started to grow theirbeard. Hormones should have kicked in
nicely by the time a man reaches 18 but he must wait out his genetics
as hormone alone are not responsible for the onset of beard grown. Beard
transplants can be done when the young man is a bit older (over 25) if the
beard has not grown in yet

My beard is growing, but in certain spots it is bald. What can I do to grow hair in the bald spots?

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Answer: If you always had patchy areas on your beard it may be normal. If you are seeing patchy hair loss on your beard, it may be a

Answer: If you always had patchy areas on your beard it may be normal. If you are seeing patchy hair loss on your beard, it may be a

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My beard is growing, but in certain spots it is bald. What can I do to grow hair in the bald spots?

Answers (6)

Answer: If you always had patchy areas on your beard it may be normal. If you are seeing patchy hair loss on your beard, it may be a

Answer: If you always had patchy areas on your beard it may be normal. If you are seeing patchy hair loss on your beard, it may be a

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Answer: Bald spots in beard - 2 clinical scenarios

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Answer: Bald spot in the beard

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