Telogen effluvium regrowth with androgenic alopecia female (Photo)

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Hi I was diagnosed with chronic TE which unmasked AGA. Scalp biopsy showed neither TE or AGA. I was clinically diagnosed. Will the hair that I lost from TE ever grow back? Dermatologist dismissed me onTuesday and told me to stop stressing over the hair loss and return if symptoms worsen or persist. The TE hit my frontal area and temples .

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In  my opinion, you need to see a hair loss expert. They will do a good history, examination including dermoscopy, blood work and review or repeat your biopsy. It is important that the biopsy be reviewed by a dermatopathologist with experience in hair. Depending upon your stage of telogen effluvium, your biopsy or dermoscopy should demonstrate telogen effluvium or AGA. Your treatment will be based upon your definitive diagnosis.

Benjamin C. Paul, MD · Answer

Thanks for posting your question. Sorry to read of your concern. The photos are helpful.  The concern of co-existing CTE (chronic telogen) and AGA (androgenic alopecia) is more frequent then one might expect. It can be hard to unpack the importance of each in the overall appearance of thinning. Happily, the treatment of CTE and AGA overlap in many places.. and I would focus my effort on this. Find a hair specialist to take a full history and exam rather than your local derm who may not be passionate about hair... and go from there! Best of luck from NYC!!

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

From looking at the photos with a limited view, I would consider the possible other diagnosis such as LLP or FFA. Ask your dermatologist about this as you appear to have real hair loss.  If neither of these diagnosis are confirmed, then maybe a hair transplant would work to fill in the frontal hairline

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