Gynecomastia and hair loss -- DHT

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i have mpb nw1 age--23,i also have gynecomastia from age12 and planning to undergo a operationfor it,my question 1.what treatments would u suggest for my hair (lipogaine ,rogaine,laser,prp,supplements )?for the past 15 months there is no hairloss(i lose 8-10 hairs per day),but the hair is thin and have lost some density around20% 2.gyno is caused due to less dht ,then why do i have both gyno and mpb???does having gyno gives me advantage as there is less dht in the body so slower hairloss???

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Healthy male patients with excess breast tissue or unwanted breast development who have no underlying breast disease.Men who desire improved physical and aesthetic appearance should have realistic expectations based on their condition and the procedure performed. You should meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to be able to get a formal diagnosis and to be able to decide on a course of treatment if necessary.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Gynecomastia at the age of 12 is not related to genetic male pattern balding in your 20's.  There is no advantage of having gynecomastia unless you are trying to be transgender. It does not relate to balding.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Gynecomastia is not directly related to hair loss in the vast majority of men. Be sure to have a full assessment. Gynecomastia has many reasons- but low DHT is not a direct contributor. In general, hair transplants are not a good option for men in the early 20s at NW1 stage. Medical options for hair loss, however, are very important. Be sure to sit down face to face with a specialist in hair loss medicine. Minoxidil and laser and PRP could be options. Finasteride is an FDA approved treatment for men with male pattern balding but I rarely prescribe it in men with gynecomastia as it can make gynecomastia worse in some men. Be sure to speak to your hair specialist and gynecomastia specialist about the risks of further gynecomastia and the risk of recurrence after surgery. In general, other options are important to discuss and explore first.

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

genetic male pattern hair loss is not related to gynecomastia. At this stage you need to see a specialist to find the cause and the proper treatment for your hair loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Gynecomastia (breast nodules or enlargement in men) is not uncommon in pubertal men and many of these will require surgery if they do not go away on their own. This is not related to your genetic hair loss and if you see a good doctor, that doctor will probably prescribe you the drug Propecia which is highly effective in treating genetic hair loss in young men.

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Gynecomastia and hair loss -- DHT

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Answer: Gynecomastia since 13 years old and now has genetic hair loss

Answer: Gynecomastia since 13 years old and now has genetic hair loss

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