Will my hair grow back from menopause? I am taking estrogen.

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My hair thinned out on the top of my head and crown. I have been taking estrogen form about 3 months will my hair grow back!

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Be sure to see a dermatologist who specialized in hair loss. There are options but estrogen doesn't appear to be one of them. Options can include minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, laser, and platelet rich plasma. Blood tests are essential and all need to be in perfect range. Vitamin D is essential. A few other supplements could be useful. Despite what would otherwise seem logical, estrogen itself has minimal role.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

50% of women in the US have thinning hair after they go through menopause. It rarely returns with hormonal treatments. The best treatment is scalp micropigmentation which addresses the thinning as shown below.

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