Hi. My hair started to thin about 2 and a half years ago and it was very quick in the area behind my forehead. It fell for a few months then stopped but never grew back. It's the same as it was 2 years ago. Also noticed some thinning in the chest and arms during that period but it grew back on the arms. A couple of patches left on the chest where small folicles cand be seen. All males in my family have thick hair. Had blood checks done by an endocrinologist on All hormones and all came out ok.
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Answer: Hairloss Reason should be set by a dermatologist
IMO, derma-rollers have two impacts: First, if you use it with a topical agent such as Minoxidil, you may get better penetration meaning a higher blood level. Second, each prick is a small wound which attracts platelets to the wound site. The platelets contain wound-healing growth...
Minoxidil (5%) is an FDA approved treatment for androgenetic alopecia which I assume is what you have. Some folks see shedding when they start Minoxidil, and also see shedding when they stop. Even with your early shedding, you need to take it for a minimum of 4 months before...
The younger you are when male pattern hair loss begins, the more likely to have extensive hair loss as the years progress.
The "pearl" to remember is that prevention (minox, finasteride, low level laser, PRP) is time sensitive. The earlier you start, the more effective they will be. Also,...
