I referenced this article before — Treatments Available for Female Hair Loss The conclusion of the authors suggest that there is merit in the use of antiandrogens, but the study is not statistically significant. Since my earlier reference 2 and a half years ago, our ability to separate women into two classes (those who are […]
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Assuming that you have the balding gene and a HairDX finasteride response test indicates that you have an average sensitivity to Propecia, then I would expect that you, like many other men, had their hair loss stabilized on the drug. If that is the case, then you can assume that you may very well lose […]
This is quite unfortunate. Hair transplantation on a 21 year old woman is usually performed by doctors who want the money and do not care about the patient’s welfare. Indeed, about 80% of women with hair loss are not candidates for hair transplants and may suffer the same outcome that you did. You should have […]
Some report shedding, but it doesn’t seem extremely common. At 7 months, things shouldn’t necessarily be worse than before. The HairDX finasteride response test might be a good idea (see #5 below). Many men use both medications. I see no problem with that as long as you don’t mind the financial aspect of sticking to […]
I have to take your word on what you had when you first noticed the hair loss process. Usually, a 28 year old man does not ‘fast-track’ hair loss, especially when taking Propecia. I am humbled by the few people who show very rapid hair loss while using finasteride (Propecia) and find this phenomenon very, […]
Sorry to break this to you, but there is no cure for male pattern baldness (MPB) and no guarantee that Propecia will work on you. There’s a new genetic test to determine if finasteride (Propecia) will be of benefit to you — HairDX Tests for Finasteride Response. Propecia does work, but it is not the […]
Thyroid issues can lead to hair loss, and it can be permanent, particularly if you’re genetically inclined to lose hair anyway. Of course I would have to see you to determine if you have hair loss with miniaturization present in a pattern that reflects the genetic process. There is also a genetic test to determine […]
I’ve been mentioning it a lot lately, but there is a genetic test that will determine just how good Propecia will be for you (see here). You can find a doctor in your area that carries the HairDX tests here. I believe Propecia always works, but it could be a matter of degree. It should […]
Here’s where I can see a test like HairDX being quite worthwhile. HairDX is a test to show if you have the markers for genetic hair loss. That should rule out whether it is disease or genetics. If you don’t have the genes for balding, it seems likely that the hair should regrow. You should […]
Generally speaking, telogen effluvium (TE) is spread throughout the scalp. This is the time to see a doctor and be examined for: A miniaturization mapping of the scalp hairs A genetic test for the balding gene, if appropriate An experienced doctor who knows what to do This is not the place to write a textbook […]
Without examining you, I can not give you an answer to your question. What you need to know is whether you have genetic balding. This can be answered with a genetic test to see if you have the balding genes (HairDX) or a miniaturization mapping of your scalp which will show if the hair is […]
17% miniaturization may be within normal limits. Something is wrong here. I can’t believe that the medical community is unable to help you with a diagnosis — which is exactly what you need. The numbers you are supplying me make to sense to me. You need to have a doctor who explains what is going […]
The genetic elements of the balding genes influence the degree to which finasteride works. I would imagine that taking the new HairDX (RxR) Genetic Test for Finasteride might shed some light on who finasteride might work for best. Although it is a press release, this link contains a lot of good info about why Propecia […]
Hairline lowering procedures should only be done on women or on men who do not contain the balding genes. That means that men wanting this surgical option should be genetically tested first, perhaps using something like HairDX. For women who do not usually lose hair (as they do not have patterned baldness), the hairline lowering […]
If you had the genetic testing (HairDX) and you do not have the balding genes, don’t worry. Testosterone will have no impact on hair loss in those without the genetic predisposition for hair loss, determined from a negative test.
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