Female with thin hair and balding at temples: what are my treatment options? (Photo)

This is quite a common complaint I see in female patients and it is very amenable to hair transplantation.  Transplanting hair grafts to the temples typically receives very nice results in providing hair density to the thinning temples in women.  

Hello! I believe you would be a great candidate for NeoGraft! by harevesting the individual follicles it offers patients a minimal downtime procedure with results that are achieved slowly over time and is more subtle. Be sure to schedule in for a consultation to learn more about the procedure. Good luck!

I respectfully disagree with a scalp micropigmentation for this particular case. In my opinion I would add more density into the temples via hair transplant. And also start minoxidil treatment in these areas. Please seek the advice of a hair specialist for consultation.

In my opinion, one needs to determine if you have miniaturization in the temples or if this is a congenital pattern or from traction. A hair loss expert will  perform a history, examination under magnification, blood work and possibly biopsy to determine the cause of your hair loss. If it is congenital, transplantation, topical fibers and micropigmentation can be useful. If you have miniaturization and female androgenic alopecia, excellent treatments are available. These include minoxidil, both oral and topical, finasteride, spironolactone, nutraceuticals, peptides, low level laser and PRP. Traction alopecia can  treated.  In the early stages ( less than 5 years) regrowth maybe possible. We have had good responses with PRP to early-stage traction alopecia.

The first treatment to try is Rogaine 5% applications: give it 4 to 6 months to have enough time to work. I do not believe in PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections are truly beneficial. Nor I laser treatment effective over time. Hair transplantation is also an option to consider. As soon as possible consult a physician member of ISHRS.org to make a proper diagnosis.

Hair transplant can be an option for forehead reduction,  correcting  receding hair line and asymmetry on your frontal hair line/forelock.I advice you have a FUE; you would get the desired hairline in just one session of dense packing hair transplant.

During the placement of follicular units there will be a mixture of single, double and a few triple grafts, which help to create the soft look of a natural hairline. For the first few lines always go for single grafts, later doubles Triples and others.So that a smooth transition will be there giving undetectable hair transplants.

If this is congenital and has not changed, a hair transplant could be a good option.  Find a local hair transplant surgeon and get an in-person evaluation

For hair thinning in women topical minoxidil and PRP injections are excellent treatment options to consider.

The best and most effective cosmetic treatment for this type of thinning is Scalp Micropigmentation (see below)