What are my hair loss options for Androgenetic Alopecia during pregnancy?

February 13, 2018
Asked By:echo338 in San Francisco, CA

I was diagnosed with Androgenetic Alopecia a couple of weeks ago. I started Rogaine 5%, Spironolactone 100mg/day, Nutrafol, and have appointments for PRP + Acell. I plan on getting pregnant in about a year. Are there any hair loss options during pregnancy? I have heard the laser cap is a possibility. Is it possible due to hormonal surges during pregnancy stopping treatment may potentially not have a huge affect while pregnant and I can immediately start treatment again after giving birth?

Answers (4)

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February 18, 2018

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
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February 18, 2018

Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finesteride, Rogaine

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 17, 2018

Answer: Pregnancy and hair loss? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 17, 2018

Answer: Pregnancy and hair loss? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey

Jeff Rapaport, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 16, 2018

Answer: Treatment of AGA in pregnancy

February 16, 2018

Answer: Treatment of AGA in pregnancy

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Answer: Hair loss during pregnancy

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Answer: Hair loss during pregnancy

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