Get the real deal on beauty treatments—real doctors, real reviews, and real photos with real results.Here's how we earn your trust.

see all q&a
Posted underHair Loss Treatment q&a

Can I use minoxidil on my whole thin side of head? Or it will be harmful?

romailkhan420Sep 22, 2017
I have lost my hairs due to MBP. Now using minoxidil and finasteride. But my one side of head is very thin? Can I use minoxidil on full side of head (donor area)as well . and will the results permanant in donor area.

Answers (2)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
Dr. Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD
Certified Dermatologist
Answered on Sep 24, 2017
Answer
Dr. William Rassman, MD (retired)
Hair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in General Surgery
Answered on Sep 24, 2017
Answer

More Hair Loss Treatment Questions

Top Answer
User Avatar
Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD

If you truly have a scarring alopecia then it is unlikely significant hair regrowth will occur. Scarring alopecias destroy hair follicle stem cells which prevent regrowth in most areas that are affected. I would need to know more about your story and see the scalp up close myself to determine t...

+2 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD

It really depends on the cause of your scab. There are hundreds of reasons. Scabs from a bug bite are likely to grow. Scabs from an autoimmune blistering condition may not. Continue close follow up with your dermatologist.

+4 answers
Top Answer
User Avatar
Joshua Cooper, MD, FACS

Rest assured, masturbation does not cause hair loss!There are a couple medications that may help slow down the hair loss process. Additionally, hair transplantation is beneficial to many men who have hair loss. At 21 years old, however, it's still too early to undergo hair transplantation. ...

+5 answers
See all Hair Loss Treatment Q&A
See more Hair Loss Treatment Q&As
See all Q&As
SEE HAIR LOSS TREATMENT GUIDE →