I have been losing a lot of hair over the course of the last two years. It is quite frustrating losing so much hair at this age and was wondering if it would be possible to get a hair transplant? I have been using Rogaine for about a year now and have seen no minimal and am quite hesitant to try Propecia. What are some options that I have as of right now?
Answer: Photos cannot confirm a diagnosis and Internet doctors cannot give you a treatment plan. If you want options for your hair loss you need to see a doctor for an exam first. Photos cannot confirm a diagnosis and Internet doctors cannot give you a treatment plan.
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Answer: Photos cannot confirm a diagnosis and Internet doctors cannot give you a treatment plan. If you want options for your hair loss you need to see a doctor for an exam first. Photos cannot confirm a diagnosis and Internet doctors cannot give you a treatment plan.
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Answer: 21 years old and Hair Transplant- Dr. Alan Feller- Great Neck, NY Being 21 in and of itself does not disqualify you from hair transplant. However, your donor area from the photo you posted looks thin enough to catch my attention. You really need to see a local HT doctor to see if you are a candidate as your donor area may be thinning as well. Since all hair transplants depend on the donor area a thin donor may preclude you as a candidate I'm sorry to say.
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Answer: 21 years old and Hair Transplant- Dr. Alan Feller- Great Neck, NY Being 21 in and of itself does not disqualify you from hair transplant. However, your donor area from the photo you posted looks thin enough to catch my attention. You really need to see a local HT doctor to see if you are a candidate as your donor area may be thinning as well. Since all hair transplants depend on the donor area a thin donor may preclude you as a candidate I'm sorry to say.
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January 27, 2016
Answer: Transplant is not your best option right now Unfortunately, you really need to consider Propecia. You have global thinning. Transplantation would not be a guaranteed result because of that. Propecia may slow and possibly reverse the loss. I know the side-effects are worrisome, but that only occurs in a small percentage of men. Go see a hair surgeon in your area and consider the options.
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January 27, 2016
Answer: Transplant is not your best option right now Unfortunately, you really need to consider Propecia. You have global thinning. Transplantation would not be a guaranteed result because of that. Propecia may slow and possibly reverse the loss. I know the side-effects are worrisome, but that only occurs in a small percentage of men. Go see a hair surgeon in your area and consider the options.
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January 29, 2016
Answer: Hair Transplant Thank you for posting your photos. I understand how frustrating this could be for a young man. I do not think a transplant is the best answer for you at this point. It may seem like a quick solution to your problem, but is not the BEST solution now. Seems to me from your pictures that you might have Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) since you are showing thinning also on your lower temples. Patients with DUPA are not the best candidates for hair transplants because the transplanted hairs/follicles are also susceptible to thinning.I think you should strongly consider maximizing all the non-invasive options available until your pattern is a bit more established. You should strongly consider the use of Propecia or Finasteride after being evaluated by your doctor and ensuring you understand the risk associated with this medication. Minoxidil (Rogaine), Low level light therapy, and PRP injections to the scalp could also give you great results in this stage that you are now, and it may very well delay or eliminate the need for hair transplantation in the future. The most important thing to know is that you have HOPE and many patients like you have come a long way with the less invasive approach. Like anything in life, it does requires a large commitment from your part.Hope this was of helpful and Good Luck!
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January 29, 2016
Answer: Hair Transplant Thank you for posting your photos. I understand how frustrating this could be for a young man. I do not think a transplant is the best answer for you at this point. It may seem like a quick solution to your problem, but is not the BEST solution now. Seems to me from your pictures that you might have Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA) since you are showing thinning also on your lower temples. Patients with DUPA are not the best candidates for hair transplants because the transplanted hairs/follicles are also susceptible to thinning.I think you should strongly consider maximizing all the non-invasive options available until your pattern is a bit more established. You should strongly consider the use of Propecia or Finasteride after being evaluated by your doctor and ensuring you understand the risk associated with this medication. Minoxidil (Rogaine), Low level light therapy, and PRP injections to the scalp could also give you great results in this stage that you are now, and it may very well delay or eliminate the need for hair transplantation in the future. The most important thing to know is that you have HOPE and many patients like you have come a long way with the less invasive approach. Like anything in life, it does requires a large commitment from your part.Hope this was of helpful and Good Luck!
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January 29, 2016
Answer: Am I a candidate for surgery at 21? At 21 you are not a candidate for surgery. Depending on whether you have diffuse unpatterned alopecia ("DUPA") or diffuse patterned alopecia ("DPA") will determine if you might someday be a candidate or not. Some men with DUPA are never candidates for surgery.Options other than minoxidil include finasteride (which you've considered), laser and platelet rich plasma. The most important consideration by far is finasteride (Propecia).
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January 29, 2016
Answer: Am I a candidate for surgery at 21? At 21 you are not a candidate for surgery. Depending on whether you have diffuse unpatterned alopecia ("DUPA") or diffuse patterned alopecia ("DPA") will determine if you might someday be a candidate or not. Some men with DUPA are never candidates for surgery.Options other than minoxidil include finasteride (which you've considered), laser and platelet rich plasma. The most important consideration by far is finasteride (Propecia).
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