Fibrosis

I keep reading a lot about “fibrosis” and how it develops with male pattern baldness. Does this fibrosis mean that no new hair will ever grow in “fibrotic” areas except by transplant?

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Fibrosis refers to subtle microscopic changes that can be seen in the balding process, but if it exists secondary to balding, it is a controversial issue amongst doctors. Histologic assessment of the skin during balding may show some inflammation around the follicles followed by fibrosis (molecular deposition of collagen) of the hair follicle and its appendages.