I have heard horror stories about hair salesmen in the past and yours is, unfortunately, very typical. Commission sales are the driving force for the free enterprise system we live with. Car salesmen also get to me in a similar way, so I hate buying a car just because I do not want to deal […]
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I am having problems with your dermatologist’s opinions. All doctors have a right to a medical opinion, but I am going to take a contrary view to his recommendation, because what he is telling you is not supported in the literature. Finasteride (Propecia) has to be the best hair loss medication for a young man […]
You need a Master Plan. Since you are under 25 and are taking Propecia, I would wait a full 8 months to see the impact of Propecia. If the ‘landing strips’ return with hair then you may not have to do anything more. If there is some gain but not a complete reversal, then this […]
It sounds like you are experiencing male patterned genetic hair loss and the Propecia has started to reverse it. Wait for a full 8-12 months and you may find that the hair will return to your normal thickness. Get a working diagnosis from a doctor with a good microscopic assessment, so that you are not […]
Your maximum response to Propecia will be up to two years, with fully 60% seen in the first 8 months or so. Be patient and wait it out for the full course. The approach you are using seems good. The Propecia does have a half life of 5 or so hours, but there is some […]
There is no simple answer to this question on donor density. First, I would want to make sure that the person should not have Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia, which would reflect a depletee donor area in a young man (1-2% of the male population). Then, the size of the balding area (the area of the demand) […]
First, be careful with statements like “I would sell my mustang just to pay for a transplant,” because many unscrupulous people will take your money and sell you hair. Realistic expectations, reasonable predictions based upon a good solid examination of your hair and hair loss distribution with good microscopic examination of the scalp, a good […]
When looking at Propecia induced hair growth or preservation, you can always see what area has been saved or regrown because the genetically impacted hair will have a high percentage of miniaturized hair easily seen under microscopic examination of the scalp. So do not fret, the ability to predict a master plan in a person […]
The first course of action should be to see a competent doctor who understands the male pattern balding (MPB) process. He will examine the hair on different parts of your scalp and look for the amount of miniaturization that you are showing in various locations. The things he will identify will not be the level […]
I just had a patient of the same age and with the same problem in my office, so I thought it might be worthwhile to read what I wrote to him. I send comprehensive letters like this to all of my prospective patients out of respect. It is always an honor to be able to […]
To answer that question accurately, I would want to see (1) a photo with your eyebrows lifted high so that the creases on your forehead show with your hair pulled back, (2) a measurement with a micrometer of the thickness of your hair shafts in the back of your head and (3) I would like […]
To determine the value of the donor area, you need to measure the donor density in the donor area as well as the value of each hair in terms of donor hair thickness. These two numbers will allow you to know how good your donor supply is and how many grafts you can move safely, […]
Logically, the liposomal topical finasteride will only work in the area it is applied, while the oral covers the entire scalp. Just because you may now only have frontal or crown balding, don’t be fooled as the early miniaturization may be all over your scalp including some of the area you do not recognize, The […]
The number of grafts is determined by the size of the balding area (moderate) plus the thickness of each hair (fine, medium or coarse). IF it were fine, it would be a stretch to recommend 2500 grafts but for fine hair that would be ok, but for medium and coarse hair, adjustments downward is appropriate. […]
Been lurking on this board for some time as I’ve noticed a lot more shed over the past few months/year and my hairline seems to be moving further back, slowly but surely, causing me to monitor. I’ve also noticed more and more of my scalp visible when my hair is wet. I’m also now in […]
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