When I compare my hair density from 2017 to now in 2023, my hair is significantly thinner. Its not thin at a specific spot but overall less dense. One of the biggest causes of this was nutrition and not eating right and lacking many vitamins. I have begun to eat better, take the necessary supplements, drink lots of water, and focus on good gut/liver health. Do you think it is possible for my hair to return to the hair density level it was back in 2017?
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Hello and thank you for your question. It is difficult to give you advice without knowing anything about you. In general, I can say you can try finasteride or minoxidil. My best advice for you is to see a dermatologist and take it from there. Best of luck to you.
Dr. T
I understand how disheartening it can be to not see much improvement after being on finasteride and oral minoxidil for a while. Since you’ve been diagnosed with both male pattern baldness (MPD) and telogen effluvium, the combination of these conditions can make hair regrowth a bit more c...
In trichoscopy (or trichogram) for early androgenetic alopecia (AGA), there are distinct differences between upright regrowing hairs and miniaturized hairs:
Regrowing Hairs: These appear thicker and healthier with a normal diameter. They are often uniform and darker in color, indicating that the...
