Can Miradry be causing hair loss from scalp? (photo)

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I had my first procedure done about a month ago. Positive note: my sweating has completely stopped. However, my head hair has been breaking off and falling out. I'm scared due to the radiation targeting my glands (although localized to underarms), may have caused the hair loss/breakage I am experiencing. After all, a common side effect for patients receiving radiation/chemo is hair loss and obviously, I'm very VERY concerned.

Sheila S. Nazarian, MD · Answer

MiraDry uses microwave technology.  It is not radiation.  It will not cause you to lose your scalp hair.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Miradry can contribute to hair loss in the armpit, which helps hyperhidrosis in general.  Distant hairloss is likely not related. Raffy Karamanoukian MD FACS

Young R. Cho, MD, PhD · Answer

Loss of hair in the scalp can arise for many reasons.  Stress is also a contributing factor.  However the chance of miraDry causing a radiation-induced direct trauma to the scalp is extremely low.  First, the device produces microwave energy. This energy is delivered in a very local fashion beneath the skin of the armpits. Unless the device was used off label to treat scalp sweating, I do not believe that your hair loss is directly as a result of miraDry.  Hairloss in the armpit region is possible.  I would go seek the counsel of a hair loss specialist to determine what might be the reason for your hair loss on your scalp.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

miraDry can cause hair loss in the underarms which if it occurs, most patients like. miraDry does not cause distant hair loss in other parts of the body. Read the ebook I have written about miraDry for free on the link below.

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

miraDry uses electromagnetic energy focused to the underarms only, and NOT radiation. You may experience hair loss in the areas treated because the hair follicle is near the sweat glands, but not on your scalp.Kind regardsDr Davin LimDermatologistBrisbane, Australia

Can Miradry be causing hair loss from scalp? (photo)

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Answer: MiraDry can cause underarm hair loss - not from the scalp

Answer: MiraDry can cause underarm hair loss - not from the scalp

Answer: No

Answer: No

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Can Miradry be causing hair loss from scalp? (photo)

Answers (5)

Answer: MiraDry can cause underarm hair loss - not from the scalp

Answer: MiraDry can cause underarm hair loss - not from the scalp

Answer: No

Answer: No

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