Do I have DUPA hair loss? Can see scalp on sides of head. (Photos)

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I noticed that my donor area is thinner than 10 years. Now i can see my scalp on the sides of my head. I wanted to get a hair transplant to hide the general thinning on the top of my head. I am really worried about having DUPA and to not be a good candidate. What do you think? Thank you

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

You cannot diagnose your hair loss condition with a photos.  DUPA is diagnosed with a microscope examination.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

To make the diagnosis of Diffuse Unpaterned Alopecia (DUPA) you need to judge and measure the donor area with a hand microcsope. DUP has more than 20% miniaturization of the donor area

Do I have DUPA hair loss? Can see scalp on sides of head. (Photos)

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