Would cortisone injections be an option for my hair loss or is hair transplant surgery the only option? (photos)

Hi,The images look like traction alopecia, but other conditions like frontal fibrosing alopecia, which looks very similar and can coexist with traction alopecia need to be ruled out. A biopsy should help your dermatologist suggest the best treatment course to you.Good luck!

It depends on the true reason for the hair loss. There are medical disorders where steroids can be helpful. If your hair loss is genetic in origin, steroids can be detrimental.

The photos you have presented show traction alopecia. There is no evidence for other types of frontal hair loss - such as frontal fibrosing alopecia. In general, some women with "traction alopecia" may see some benefit with steroid injection combined with minoxidil - but not all women benefit. If the hair loss is recent (meaning you had full hair one year ago) it's definitely worth trying. If the hair loss is more long standing, steroid injections and minoxidil are unlikely to help very much. Hair restoration works very well for women with traction alopecia. This will likely give you the best result.