Can my edges grow if I never had them? It's very frustrating because I don't know what to try.

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Hi, I'm black and I never really had hair in front and on the sides of my head( where my edges and baby hair should be) It's very frustrating because I don't know what to try or if there's even any hope for it to ever grow.

Emrah Cinik, MD · Answer

You can find a solution to your problem with hair transplant operation. I suggest you to upload photos next time and have an online consultation.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are considering a cosmetic surgery it would be in your interest to see a doctor for an examination to make sure you would be a candidate for surgery.

Ellen A. Janetzke, MD · Answer

Hello! I would suggest looking into hair restoration as it is highly uncommon for you to have hair growth in an area where there was none before.  In my office we offer patients with your same concerns the NeoGraft system. It takes your own hair follicles and placed them in areas of sparsity whether it be from hair loss or the lack of hair in one area.

John Kahen, MD · Answer

Hey, How are you? So. Prevention for hair loss has come such a long way. However, If your looking to regrow hair in an area where you don't have any. I would recommend a transplant. No matter what Prevention you try it will not regrow hair in an area where you have completely lost. The only thing to do that is a transplant. Which is possible and we perform that surgical procedure all of the time.

Karl Hekimian, MD · Answer

It is unlikely that you can grow hair where you don't have any unless on close inspection you do have hair that is not visible tot he naked eye.  In that case, minoxidil (Rogaine) and laser therapy may help.  Otherwise, a transplant may be your best option.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

This drug may grow hair where there was never hair before, at least hair that you can not see, Give it a try.

Can my edges grow if I never had them? It's very frustrating because I don't know what to try.

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