Is it too late to undergo treatment to grow my hair back on my scalp? (photo)

July 10, 2016
Asked By:jourdi07 in Little York, IN

About 10 years ago, I got a sew in weave. My hair was braided way too tight and pulled my hair out. It bled, scabbed over, and years later my hair still hasn't grown back. It's smooth and slightly grooved. Are there any treatments available to grow my hair back? Or is it too late to try to salvage it?

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Answers (8)

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October 18, 2016

Answer: Traction alopecia may be permanent when you braid your hair very tight over many months. Hair transplant may be an option.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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October 18, 2016

Answer: Traction alopecia may be permanent when you braid your hair very tight over many months. Hair transplant may be an option.

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Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
July 12, 2016

Answer: Hair loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Rogaine, Finesteride, Spironolactone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 12, 2016

Answer: Hair loss -- PRP, Progesterone, Viviscal, Rogaine, Finesteride, Spironolactone

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 12, 2016

Answer: Treating hair loss resulting from tight weave

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
July 12, 2016

Answer: Treating hair loss resulting from tight weave

Bernardino Arocha, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

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October 18, 2016

Answer: Hair Loss from Hair Weave

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October 18, 2016

Answer: Hair Loss from Hair Weave

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July 13, 2016

Answer: Platelet Rich Plasma Hair Restoration Therapy

July 13, 2016

Answer: Platelet Rich Plasma Hair Restoration Therapy

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