Shedding vellus hairs. Is this the first stage of MPB? (Photo)

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Thats a picture from my scalp.I have no visible thinning and im worry about being bald. Is this vellus hairs the first stage of mpb or its just normal vellus hairs on the scalp?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

A few vellus hairs neither confirms nor rules out early balding. The photos shown do not show vellus hairs in the circles. They show either broken hairs or simply regrowing terminal hairs. If you have shaved your head in the last 3-4 months these are also dormant telogen terminal hairs. These are not vellus hairs.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Vellus hairs shed with the other hairs on the head, especially the miniaturized hairs that are really the first stage of balding

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