I just want to know if i've had the spot for 6 + is it too late to reactivate the follicles. im turning 25 in 2 months. I have not had any other issues with my hair. i haven't done anything to the spot to revive it, i just leave it alone. because so much time has passed, should i accept that this is completely permanent?
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Answer: If you had a bald spot for over 6 years, it probably will remain bald for life.
Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
This is something that requires a doctor to evaluate. Women lose hair from a variety of causes, including birth control pills as you already found out. The work-up is extensive, not something that can be done over the internet and requires a doctor who knows about female hairloss.
Based on the history and the pictures which have been attached ( though more are required), it seems you are suffering from Male Pattern Baldness. The first line of management will include a visit to a hair specialist and then start off with medical therapy in the form of Finasteride, Minoxidil...
Extreme weight loss can contribute to hairloss. You will want to make an appointment with a dermatologist so you can be examined. They will also have you do a blood work panel to see what’s causing the hairloss.