What kind of hair loss is this? Diffuse thinning combined with genetic hair loss? What will work for me? (Photos)

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I am 26 years old experiencing this hair thinning and it is ruining my confidence so badly. Please help. I would like to know what kind of invasive and non invasive treatment options I have for my type of hair loss. Transplant? PRP? fat injection + transplant? for non invasive, will fat based like emu oil help? I am not taking minoxidil and propecia cause of side effects. I have included photos of my other family members (uncles) hair loss for reference. Thank you so much for your help.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you are having hair loss and would like to understand why and receive treatment options it is best to see  a doctor for an examination.  Most common cause of hair loss in men is genetic male pattern balding.

Jesse E. Smith, MD, FACS · Answer

There are several treatment options available.  I would also recommend Minoxidil.  I would consider PRP with Acell injections as well, as this is a non-invasive procedure that may last as long as 2 years.  Invasive procedures would include a hair transplant.  I do not recommend fat injections, unless you are referring to the extraction of your own stem cells from harvested fat.

Unfortunately, I have no experience of emu oil.

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Most probably you have a androgenetic type hair
loss and it may cause diffuse thinning also. I dont advice to use finasteride because of
possible side effects and being under
the necessity of using that chemical for almost life long to stop hair
loss.You may start to use minoxidil %5 that has no side effect to thicken the crown area and stop hair
loss.You would better planning to have an
exam at hair loss expert for hair restoration surgery when you fell
uncomfortable about hair styling or total loss of hair..

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

You have an extensive pattern of hair loss which, if you are determined to be a good candidate by a qualified doctor, can have a hair transplant to address it

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