I’m 21 and I am super particular about my hair. I have always wanted to make sure that it is as good as it can be. For some reason, it seems to look like it has been receding. Am I right or just overthinking? I’ve always wanted to maintain a tight hairline, but it seems that it is slowing moving back. What would be the best recommended protocol for maintaining and/or improving my hairline?
Answer: Hair Loss Because you are a bit young, it may be too soon to tell, especially because no before photos were provided. Hair loss has many causes, including stress, medications, autoimmune, genetic, trauma, etc. Medical treatments can work and options would include finasteride (propecia), minoxidil (rogaine), PRP (platelet rich plasma), laser light therapy, and vitamins. It is often uncertain which medical therapy will help which patient and so a combination of therapies is typically recommended to maximize benefit. A hair transplant is a surgical option and is appropriate for certain conditions and individuals.
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Answer: Hair Loss Because you are a bit young, it may be too soon to tell, especially because no before photos were provided. Hair loss has many causes, including stress, medications, autoimmune, genetic, trauma, etc. Medical treatments can work and options would include finasteride (propecia), minoxidil (rogaine), PRP (platelet rich plasma), laser light therapy, and vitamins. It is often uncertain which medical therapy will help which patient and so a combination of therapies is typically recommended to maximize benefit. A hair transplant is a surgical option and is appropriate for certain conditions and individuals.
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Answer: Neograft Hair Restoration Thank you for your question. I recommend that you visit a specialist to evaluate your hair. There are non-surgical options to improve your hairline, including finasteride, minoxidil and NeoGraft Hair Restoration. Always work with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,
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Answer: Neograft Hair Restoration Thank you for your question. I recommend that you visit a specialist to evaluate your hair. There are non-surgical options to improve your hairline, including finasteride, minoxidil and NeoGraft Hair Restoration. Always work with a board certified facial plastic surgeon. Best wishes,
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June 20, 2019
Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finasteride, Rogaine Thank you for your question, This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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June 20, 2019
Answer: Hair Loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Stem Cells/ACELL, Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUE), Spironolactone or Finasteride, Rogaine Thank you for your question, This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
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June 20, 2019
Answer: Receding hairline; balding or maturing? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey In younger individuals, the hairline usually begins at the topmost wrinkle of the forehead. As one ages, the hairline recedes to 1/2 to 3/4 inch above this wrinkle line. Should the hair recede a greater distance or the temples and peaks get involved, this suggests male pattern baldness. A hair expert can do a microscopic examination and look for miniaturization associated with male pattern hair loss. It is difficult to determine from your photo, but it appears from your distribution that you are beginning to start the hair loss process. An in-person consultation is suggested.Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself All-star
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June 20, 2019
Answer: Receding hairline; balding or maturing? Englewood Cliffs New Jersey In younger individuals, the hairline usually begins at the topmost wrinkle of the forehead. As one ages, the hairline recedes to 1/2 to 3/4 inch above this wrinkle line. Should the hair recede a greater distance or the temples and peaks get involved, this suggests male pattern baldness. A hair expert can do a microscopic examination and look for miniaturization associated with male pattern hair loss. It is difficult to determine from your photo, but it appears from your distribution that you are beginning to start the hair loss process. An in-person consultation is suggested.Jeff Rapaport MD FAADRealself All-star
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June 20, 2019
Answer: Hairline preservation/maintenance There is always potential for stimulating regrowth. There are a number of modalities available ranging from supplements, topical therapies, medical therapy (Rogaine/Propecia) and PRP. Patients may try one intervention at a time beginning with the least involved and add or replace as they see results. Each has positives and negatives and not all will be effective. Hair grafting is the final and most definitive solution, however this should be delayed until you have reached a stable hair pattern. With regards to your specific question, age does play a role in selecting an entry point to the world of hair restoration. If you are still evolving, you want to focus on things like medical therapies, PRP and light therapy. I would delay any consideration of hair transplantation until you reach a stable point (based upon family history). Committing to early hair transplantation (before a plateau is reached) is in essence a commitment to further grafting in the future. As always, discuss your concern with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration. Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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June 20, 2019
Answer: Hairline preservation/maintenance There is always potential for stimulating regrowth. There are a number of modalities available ranging from supplements, topical therapies, medical therapy (Rogaine/Propecia) and PRP. Patients may try one intervention at a time beginning with the least involved and add or replace as they see results. Each has positives and negatives and not all will be effective. Hair grafting is the final and most definitive solution, however this should be delayed until you have reached a stable hair pattern. With regards to your specific question, age does play a role in selecting an entry point to the world of hair restoration. If you are still evolving, you want to focus on things like medical therapies, PRP and light therapy. I would delay any consideration of hair transplantation until you reach a stable point (based upon family history). Committing to early hair transplantation (before a plateau is reached) is in essence a commitment to further grafting in the future. As always, discuss your concern with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS) with experience in hair restoration. Donovan Rosas MD Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery Member: American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American Society of Plastic Surgeons RealSelf Top 100 RealSelf Hall of Fame
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