What is best option for hair loss in crown only?

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I looking to get surgery as I've been on minoxidil and fin astride for 5 years with dismal results. I just want the back of my head done only.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You need a formal consultation to see what is best , often a combination approach is needed after it is determined that you have genetic areas of loss.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Scott Boden, MD · Answer

It's important to do everything medically that may help to stabilize the crown hair.  There may be a role for dutasteride if you are not responding to finasteride.  Platelet rich plasma has shown some promise in stimulating growth of miniaturized hairs. If you choose to have hair transplantation, you should seek the recommendations of a physician experienced in medical and surgical treatment for thinning hair.  Transplanting some hairs into the thinning "fringe" where you may have ongoing hair loss is necessary so that your hair will always look natural. Good luck to you.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

The best way to find the right option is to see a doctor for an examination and understand what is possible.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

You should see a physician who specializes in hair loss for further advice. If you've used Rogaine and finasteride, options including platelet rich plasma or hair transplant surgery. While finasteride and Rogaine may not be helping to grow more hair, be sure to consider whether they are in fact stopping further loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

I had a bald crown with a diameter of about 5 inches. This was been transplants and now I have a full head of crown hair (and also frontal hair that I did not lose). See my picture in thew web weference below

What is best option for hair loss in crown only?

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What is best option for hair loss in crown only?

Answers (8)

Answer: Options for hair loss on crown

Answer: Options for hair loss on crown

Answer: Crown loss not responding to minoxidil and finasteride

Answer: Crown loss not responding to minoxidil and finasteride

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