Is a 36yo NW3-V a good transplant candidate? Is there a good way to estimate how much hair will be lost in remaining years?

July 26, 2017
Asked By:TJL_CA in Orange County, CA

Had an evaluation w/ a licensed D.O. specializing in HT. I'm 36yo, currently an NW3-V. GREAT donor estimated at ~9K grafts, course hair. Started treatment at 24 w/ minoxidil (at the time an NW-2 w/ slight crown thinning). I added finasteride at 29. I've continued to slowly lose ground to NW3-V status. My crown needs some work, and temples just starting to thin. Seriously considering a HT, but biggest concern is further hair loss. Also is there any truth to hair "stabilizing" more, after age 30?

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July 29, 2017

Answer: Stabilizing hair loss

July 29, 2017

Answer: Stabilizing hair loss

July 26, 2017

Answer: Vertex hair loss

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July 26, 2017

Answer: Vertex hair loss

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