hair is diffusely thinning, could this be caused by AGA or TE

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I am 26 year old female and I noticed sudden hair loss in 11/21. I was diagnosed with AGA from a doctor in Spain and I got exosome injections and platelet injections. I was prescribed dutasteride, minoxidil, and a finasteride topical mixture. I feel as though my hair is diffusely thinning and every part I make on my head is thin. I thought AGA focused on the middle part and crown. I am an anxious easily stressed person could this be TE? I ruled out iron and thyroid. I was low on vitamin D and B.

Audrey G. Bauer, MD · Answer

There are differing hair loss patterns in AGA for women and men. Although either sex can experience both patterns, they are more commonly seen segregated by birth gender. Biological males tend to see hair loss in the classic Norwood Class patterns with a receding frontal hairline and loss in the crown. Biological females tend to see loss in a more diffuse pattern starting in the center top and moving down in a radial fashion. These patterns are referred to as Ludwig pattern (1,2 & 3). While this could be TE, which can be seen after emotional stress, physical illness (Covid?) significant weight loss, hormonal changes (recent childbirth) or other stressors, it may also be female AGA. I hope this helps.

Samer Muala, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

I think this looks more like TE.  It should regrow on its own.  Consider testing for hormones and using other prescription meds.  Please reach out to me with any questions.

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