Do I have retrograde alopecia or DUPA? What is the best treatment option for me? (photos)

July 14, 2019
Asked By:Magical2558 in New York, NY

22M. Over the past 2 years I have noticed some gradual thinning of my hair, but I recently went for a haircut a month ago and noticed significant thinning on the top, sides and crown. However my hairline is not really receding. What is my best treatment option for me? How severe is the loss currently and how quickly can it spread? My father is not balding, my moms dad started balding in his late 20s.

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Answers (7)

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August 2, 2019

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finasteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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August 2, 2019

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finasteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 16, 2019

Answer: DUPA treatment options

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 16, 2019

Answer: DUPA treatment options

Donovan Rosas, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 16, 2019

Answer: DUPA treatment? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 16, 2019

Answer: DUPA treatment? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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