I'm 30 year old female. Used to have extremely thick hair until puberty. Started facing hairloss after puberty but its now that i have started noticing my visible scalp on the back of my head. Almost 15 years since hairfall started. What could be the reason? Have used minoxidil on and off. Have been diagnosed with pcos but without any other symptoms except hairloss.
Hi Deepika Chaudhary, Sorry to hear about your problem. An examination is needed for a proper diagnosis, but it could be PCOS, female pattern hair loss, or even both. For PCOS-related hair loss, hormone therapy prescribed by your gynecologist can help stabilize hormone levels, and promote hair growth, but it's unclear if you underwent this treatment. Minoxidil delays natural hair shedding so you have more hair on your scalp, but if you use it on and off, you can experience increased hair shedding. A proper diagnosis as featured in the video is needed for female pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I have hair thining diffuse from my parting hairline i have ferritin 8ng per ml vitamin d 17 and thyroid level is normal testosterone is normal too. No female in my family has fphl males are bald what is my diagnosis?
Hi @allaboutbds6037, I hope you understand that I can't make a diagnosis without performing a physical examination. That said, diffuse hair thinning, and widening of the part are symptoms of female pattern hair loss. The genes for pattern hair loss can come from several generations from both sides of your family, so it is possible that you have them from a family member you’ve never even met. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi Sia W, DHT is not a significant factor in female pattern hair loss, and women in general do not have a high level of DHT in their system. DHT-sensitivity is associated with male pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi doctor, i am 20 years old. suddern i noticed that my hairs start thinning mainly on the scalf person. And my scalf are little bit visible now.what have to do?
Hi @sunitapradhan-h9w, Sorry to hear about your problem. It is important to have a proper diagnosis of the cause of the thinning before considering treatment, especially since women are more prone to other causes of hair thinning such as a symptom of PCOS/ PCOD. After diagnosis of the cause, treatment can be recommended. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi@@sunitapradhan-h9w, You still need to have a proper diagnosis, as shown in the video, before treatment can start. As explained in the video, there are few treatment options available for female pattern hair loss, but TrichoStem Hair Regeneration is the most effective, and convenient treatment option available. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hii .. i am 17 years old i am facing .. hair fall from past 3 years .with white or sometimes black bulb at the root of hair. i am facing the dandruff and itching in my scapl after 3 day of hair wash .. and .. i loss . 200. strands. In washing , and . 100-150 strand s while combing .. i use . Various remedies . To cure but it can't 🥲🥲plz help me
Hi @user-ue3tk8zv8g, Sorry to hear about your problem. It's important to know that severe hair shedding is most often temporary, and shed hair grows back, so it's not lost. Genetic pattern hair loss is progressive hair thinning, not hair shedding. You still need to be properly diagnosed for the cause of hair shedding, but it is most often severe stress triggering a condition called telogen effluvium. Telogen effluvium usually does not require medical intervention for shed hair to grow back, You can refer to this video about the difference of telogen effluvium versus genetic pattern hair loss - ruclips.net/video/AnrxBMvIs2g/видео.html
Hi @Coo-, If you have hair thinning at the crown due to genetic pattern hair loss, it does also affect the rate of hair growth, no matter what the texture of your hair is. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Is there a way I can share my hairloss pictures with you via email to get your opinion if it's telogen effluvium or female pattern hairloss? It's affecting my mental health and the dermatologist I've visited couldn't satisfy mee.
Hi Amelia, Sorry, a diagnosis cannot be made with pictures as there are more potential causes of hair loss in women than there are for men, and telogen effluvium can be concurrent with female pattern hair loss. A proper examination, with additional testing may be needed to diagnose female pattern hair loss, as explained in the video. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD what is the additional testing that needs to be done to diagnose female pattern hair loss? My derma didn't examine my whole scalp just saw my widened parting and just prescribed me spirinolactone 25 mg and procapil.
Hi doc, can we get pattern hair loss from stopping birth control pills? I'm a 24 year old female with a history of PCOS also, so I have a hormonal imbalance. Doctor prescribed me on birth control and months later I got off. Fast forward to another couple of months and my hair is 50 percent gone. I am freaking out & never seen it like this before. I've been on the pill as a teenager & this never happened. Does te normally happen to those in their mid-20s?
Hi Reanne Lopez, First, pattern hair loss is a genetic condition, so it can't be triggered by drug. Second, PCOS can cause hair thinning, and oral contraceptives are a common treatment to help balance hormone levels. Your hair thinning is likely due to your PCOS, and stopping the contraceptive pill. I suggest you consult with your gynecologist about resuming oral contraceptives to balance your hormone levels, of other hormone therapy they may prescribe for your PCOS. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Dr Prasad, you are incredible. Unfortunately I live in Australia, I hope to be able to come to the US someday just so I can be treated by you. I wish you could open a branch in Australia, regulated and coordinated by yourself, that would be a great business model if feasible 😄
Thank you for your kind words, Ash Lynx. Very much appreciated. For now, I can best help my patients if I don't spend so much time traveling. Since it is a non-surgical treatment with little to no recovery time, and in many cases no additional treatment, you don't need an extended stay in the US. Many patients actually get back on the plane home the same day as treatment, but I don't recommend this for everyone as it is dependent on general health condition and age. Some patients with advanced hair loss may get a second treatment 15-24 months after the first, and results for international patients are monitored through Skype, FaceTime, or email follow up.
I am 25 yr old and i have pcos since 6-7 years. I am facing FPHL, my dermat gave me finasteride 1mg to deal with it. I have hormonal imbalance. Probably estrogen is low. What should i do
Hi @meenakshinimbal211, If you have PCOS which can be a cause of hair thinning, you should see your gynecologist first about stabilizing your hormone levels, usually with oral contraceptives. I generally don't recommend that women take finasteride. If your hair continues to thin after hormone levels are balanced by your gynecologist, then treatment for female pattern hair loss can be considered. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@AmiyaPrasadMD contraceptives are generally not good for pcos, i have taken then 2 times but after an year i face same problem. My periods are on time. But the flow is less. That is the Main concern
Hi@@meenakshinimbal211, This should be taken up with your gynecologist as PCOS is not my area of focus. If you want to be treated for female pattern hair loss by us, we would perform scalp biopsies to determine if you have female pattern hair loss before we recommend the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi there, I was diagnosed with MS in March at 25. Not long after my hair started falling out so I thought I had Telogen Effluvium but I went to see the dermatologist just in case. She has told me she thinks my hair loss started telogen effluvium but then triggered androgentic alopecia but we're awaiting scalp biopsy results. I have been using Minoxodil for a few months and it's stopped falling out as much, although I have lost a lot of my hair. Does this sound possible? There is so much conflicting information out there and hardly anything on how one can trigger the other. Most of my symptoms align with telogen effluvium - I don't understand how I've lost so much hair so quickly. When I research
Hi @FallenRainbow03, Sorry to hear about your problems. It is possible to have telogen effluvium, and pattern hair loss at the same time, but telogen effluvium can't trigger pattern hair loss as it's caused by genetics. Pattern hair loss progressive hair thinning, not higher than normal hair shedding. Shed hair does grow back, Pattern hair loss happens when the shed hair grows back thinner, and there is a delay in regrowth. I suggest you wait for biopsies to confirm if you have genetic pattern hair loss before starting on treatment for it. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi doctor, I am 31 year old female. I have always had thin hair and normally i would shed around 40-50 strands on regular basis and there were days and i did not even shed more than 4-5 strands of hair. Last year i had an episode of excessive shedding of 4-5 months in which i shedding 300-400 strands of hair. Hair fall stopped on its own and again this year from july i started loosing 100 starns everyday which increased to 600-700 strands daily. I am getting mini heart attack every time i touch, wash and comb hair. They are falling out in clumps. I dont have any hair left on my head. My first demat said its female pattern hairloss and second said its telogen effluvium. Hairfall just does not stop. Nothing is working whether it is minoxidil, prp, redensyl. Everything seems useless in my case. And i dont even know my exact diagnosis
Hi @jagdeepkaur8798, Sorry to hear about your problem. It is possible to have hair shedding due to telogen effluvium, and hair thinning due to genetic pattern hair loss concurrently. Minoxidil can delay natural hair shedding, so when stopping it, hair shedding can get worse. It is also possible for PRP to trigger hair shedding, as it's primarily a treatment to treat hair thinning. I would also have to examine your scalp to determine your exact diagnosis. I hope this helps you.
Hello Sir, i am suffering from androgenic alopecia from past 8 years , there is visible difference now. i tried minoxidil and PRP both. but in both treatment first 3 months I see positive difference in my hairloss but after hairloss get worse. i feel for every treatment in start i see a significant change but it stop working for 3 or 2 month. i tried everything but still its getting worse everyday. please suggest
Hi shital malviya, Sorry to hear about your problem. The TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment featured in the video is not PRP alone, as only 1-2 treatment sessions yield benefits for 3-5 years, and you can stop using minoxidil after our treatment. You can watch the video more closely to see the difference it can make for you.
Hi Alexander Valdez, If you're asking if hair transplant results may take up to 18 months to fully appear, then yes it can take that long, especially if you have a longer hairstyle. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi Dr. Amiya Prasad, when booking appointments to be seen and possibly continuing with a medical procedure, does it take months before being able to be examined by you?
Hi @kaylag9272, Thanks for your interest. Summer is actually the easiest time to get an appointment as many people are on vacation, but I also won't be back at the office until after Labor Day. Things do get busier after Labor Day, so you will have to check with my patient coordinator about my schedule. Our offices are located in the US in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at (212) 265-8877; Garden City, Long Island at (516) 742-4636; or Vienna, Virginia at (703) 356-1336. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.nyhairloss.com, or www.trichostem.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.
Hi Annapoorni murugan, You can refer to these videos about how TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment works (under our old name Hair Regeneration): ruclips.net/video/Mx6uaxbAn9c/видео.html ruclips.net/video/1M6652gIvbE/видео.html
Hello, Dr. I am a female with PCOS. I have been diagnosed with Androgenic Alopecia, having high DHEA-S and high free and total Testosterone and low progesterone. I would like to know the best way to address it and regrow my hair.
Hi Salman Jan, I suggest you have your PCOS treated with your gynecologist as balancing your hormone levels can also improve your hair thickness. This video you are commenting on details how we diagnose, and treat androgenic alopecia by thickening thinning hair, and stimulating growth from viable hair follicles that are currently not growing hair. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi @singhatiit, We don't currently offer the treatment in Texas, but we do have many patients coming to New York or Virginia from around the country and around the world for the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment. Since it is a non-surgical treatment with little to no recovery time, and in many cases no additional treatment, you don't need an extended stay in New York or Virginia. Many patients actually get back on the plane or train, or drive back home the same day as treatment, but to be sure you could do this for a flight, I would assess your general health condition first. Some patients with advanced hair loss may get a second treatment 15-24 months after the first, which is done at no additional charge, and results for out of state patients are monitored through Skype, FaceTime, or email follow up. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi Maryamruun Maxamud, The TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment does have a side effect of darker hair in some patients, although I don't often feature it as the treatment is primarily for treating pattern hair loss. You can refer to this older video about it - ruclips.net/video/n-Edio9GLU4/видео.html
Hello doctor, I’m a female 26 from India. My hair started falling in chunks during 2020. I have been diagnosed with pcos, thyroid. My derm took biopsy of my scalp and diagonised me with androgenetic alopecia. I'm taking follihair, aldectone 25mg in morning and Wysolone 10mg, shelcal in afternoon along with some topical applications. For my PCOS, my gyn told me to lose weight and I've lost 5kgs. Currently I'm 64kgs and 159cms in height. My scalp became very visible at my crown area and it's degrading day by day. It's very stressful doctor. Do you have any further suggestions that can improve my condition or my PCOS? Thank you in advance.
Hi @octoberaurora9223, You can watch the video more closely to see how we treat female androgenetic alopecia, without needing the other treatments you mentioned. As for PCOS, I don't usually treat that, but you can consult your gynecologist about hormone therapy, which usually consists of oral contraception. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi @undiaconsilvia9579, I actually don't prescribe spironolactone, and it isn't needed at all after our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment featured in the video. You can also refer to this other video about why spironolactone, and minoxidil aren't needed by women after our treatment - ruclips.net/video/lbngJ1a5GIw/видео.html
Hi@@anum3702, Stress-related hair shedding is called telogen effluvium, and it does not cause pattern hair loss. Pattern hair loss is progressive hair thinning caused by genetics, not by stress. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi@@anum3702, As already explained, stress-related hair shedding is a separate issue. Pattern hair loss is genetic, and it does not get accelerated by other factors aside from genetics. I hope this clarifies things for you.
hi doctor im from sri lanka i cant come for tricostem in sri lanka im doing prp ( my hair was thining )and use multivitamins how to My problem is how to maintain prp Treatment and when i stop doing prp what happen
Hi Yesara Madubasini, Since PRP alone stimulates short-term hair growth, you will likely have to do continuous maintenance. It is difficult to say what will happen if you stop it as the extent of your hair loss, and the effectiveness of PRP in your case are unclear, but generally PRP alone requires continuous treatment. People see us for the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment because they are frustrated with the results, and continuous treatment of PRP alone. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I 20 years old female and diagnosed with androgenic alopecia... I just worked is it curable or reversible.. And can i have thick hair some day 😢 i have starts my medication recently
Hi @aditinadanupadhyay1643, Androgenic alopecia is a genetic condition that's hardwired into the DNA, so it can't be completely cured, but it can be managed to thicken thinning hair, and stimulate hair growth, as shown in the video. What medication are you using? Our treatment featured in the video does not require you to take spironolactone, or minoxidil. You can refer to these videos on why it can't be completely cured, and why our female patients don't need additional medication after our injection treatment: ruclips.net/video/B035EcHqllY/видео.html ruclips.net/video/lbngJ1a5GIw/видео.html
Hi doctor, I have nutritional deficiencies like iron, vitamin d, serum Ferritin And also have pcos and experiencing thinning of hair is this hair loss reversible?
Hi @NishaLohar-zj5zo, It is possible for an iron deficiency to affect hair health, and PCOS can lead to hair thinning. If you can get these issues treated, and there are no other causes of hair thinning, specifically genetic pattern hair loss it possible to reverse the hair thinning. You do need to be properly diagnosed to rule out genetic pattern hair loss/ androgenetic alopecia as a cause of your hair thinning. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD my doctor has prescribed me to use 2% minoxidil. Should I go for it? Means there will be situation in future where I need to stop using minoxidil like in pregnancy n all.
Hi@@NishaLohar-zj5zo, Minoxidil doesn't thicken thinning hair, but rather delays hair shedding so you have more hair on your head, so it appears fuller. Minoxidil treat the symptom, not the cause. I suggest you see your gynecologist about managing your PCOS with hormone therapy, and seeing if there is improvement with your hair thickness. And as stated earlier, you need to be properly diagnosed for genetic pattern hair loss/ androgenetic alopecia. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello doctor, i am 22yr old female suffering from alopecia for which i took some blood tests my thyroid and everything is normal but my testosterone levels are 10ng/ml and even gfc is not working for me
Hi @pavanipopuri9912, Sorry to hear about your problem. Androgenetic alopecia in women may need more than a blood test to properly diagnose, and confirm. You can watch the video more closely to see how it's diagnosed, and how we treat it. I hope the video clarifies things for you.
Hi again doctor Sorry one other question! My biopsy also said the sebaceous glands were “prominent” so how does one with aga decrease the oily scalp problem?? I hate it I don’t want to have to wash my hair every single day on top of having aga now. It’s already so distressing enough :(
Hi Sia W, Washing your hair every day is not something you should be averse to, and daily hair washing will not accelerate or worsen pattern hair loss. If you want other treatments for an oily scalp, you can consult a dermatologist as it's something beyond my practice focus. I hope this helps you.
Hi Jloud, Sorry to hear about your problem. Bald spots are not normally associated with female pattern hair loss, as thinning occurs throughout the scalp. I'm not sure what you mean by clinical trials as we are not undergoing clinical trials, as the treatment has been in use on patients since 2011. Our offices are located in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at (212) 265-8877; Garden City, Long Island at (516) 742-4636; or Vienna, Virginia at (703) 356-1336. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.nyhairloss.com, or www.trichostem.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.
Hi apoorv singh chouhan, All men have a significant level of DHT in their system, so a blood test isn't a reliable indicator. Male pattern hair loss is caused by DHT-sensitivity, and not all men have a DHT-sensitive scalp. Level of DHT-sensitivity also varies among men, which is seen in the level of aggressiveness of hair loss. You can refer to this video about it - ruclips.net/video/r6A0KjRKHrI/видео.html
Hi Steffany Henderson, It is highly likely that it androgenetic/androgenic alopecia. Keep in mind that androgenetic alopecia does make up about 95 of hair loss cases. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi@@ashleyjudd1789, Androgenetic alopecia is the leading cause of hair thinning, but some hair thinning as we get older is normal, even if it progresses very slowly and is not noticeable hair loss. In some people, this type of slow, progressive hair thinning is a good thing because it makes thicker, coarser hair more manageable with time. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi sir, i am from India. I have started my treatment for PRP n microneedling from November-2021. I have visible patches of my scalp in the centre n few at right n left side in the front part. I'm 28 years old. I have done 2 prp n 1 microneedling session but after it I got COVID in January n after that facing severe hairfall. I didnt find much difference in hairfall after the prp treatment. Kindly suggest me should I still continue prp? After how many sessions of prp can I see visible results in the mirror. I'm still losing my hair.
Hi Ayesha Shaikh, Sorry to hear that, but the treatment I feature in my videos is not PRP alone, and I don't apply microneedling with this treatment. Also, the cause of your hair loss has not been confirmed since bald patches are not a sign of female pattern hair loss, while diffuse hair thinning, and a widening of the hair part are. You can refer to this video you are commenting on about how female pattern hair loss is diagnosed, and these other videos about the differences of our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration from PRP alone, and why I find scalp microneedling to be ineffective: ruclips.net/video/xSMTd9qVwNo/видео.html ruclips.net/video/mafvKijvn14/видео.html
Around 2 years ago I noticed a lot more hairfall in the shower with a white bulb on the end that has not stopped since then. I read online that the white bulb on all of my shedding hairs is indicative of telogen effluvium. But could it still be female pattern baldness?
Hi A XP, Telogen effluvium is stress-related hair shedding that happens suddenly, while female pattern baldness is progressive hair thinning that happens over a longer period. Female pattern hair loss doesn't stop suddenly as it's a genetic condition that isn't cured, but it can be managed to maximize hair thickness. You can refer to this video about the differences between telogen effluvium and pattern hair loss - ruclips.net/video/wuYmEGj_Wyg/видео.html
Hi Trendy Apsara, Yes, the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment can stimulate hair growth from dormant hair follicles currently not growing hair, but are still viable. However, it cannot revive hair follicles that are permanently miniaturized due to pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello Dr , Can you recommend a doctor that has similar treatment options like you in the UK, I have severe hair loss on my crown and a bit lower. Thank you Dianne
Hi Dianne, Sorry, but according to my patients from the UK, as well as my own research, there is no similar or comparable treatment to TrichoStem Hair Regeneration in the UK. Since only 1-2 treatment sessions are needed for 3-5 years of benefit, with the second treatment done 15-24 months after the first if it's needed at all, we do get a lot of patients from the UK, and from around the world for this treatment. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD Hello doctor, I am writing to you from the Netherlands. Recently, I was diagnosed with female pattern hair loss. Currently, I am in the early stages of the condition and using minoxidil 2% as prescribed by my dermatologist. I am wondering if it is possible for me to have a hair transplant in the future. Additionally, I would like to know if all women with female pattern hair loss experience diffuse hair loss. Thank you.
Hi@@YRSLM, Nearly all cases of female pattern hair loss follows a diffuse pattern, but there can be exceptions. Diffuse hair thinning means that thinning hair are close together, so a hair transplant with sharp implanters will likely damage adjacent hair follicles, causing more loss. You can refer to these videos about why I don't recommend hair transplants for women with diffuse hair thinning; and why our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment is more appropriate for thickening diffuse hair thinning: ruclips.net/video/-qqYdDT9jnI/видео.html ruclips.net/video/eIFL1-mrg0I/видео.html
Hi@@YRSLM, PRP is not the main ingredient of TrichoStem Hair Regeneration, so it's not the same. PRP alone requires regular treatment sessions, while TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients only require 1-2 treatment sessions with benefits lasting 3-5 years, with the second treatment, when needed, done 15-24 months after the first. We actually have many patients coming in for TrichoStem Hair Regeneration because they were frustrated with endless PRP treatments, with little benefit. You can refer to this video about the differences of TrichoStem Hair Regeneration from PRP alone - ruclips.net/video/vZAGaAssewY/видео.html
Hello sir, I am 24 year old, female. I had dengue 4 years ago, after 6 month I had severe hair fall which stopped after some time to re- continue again. Recently, my top portion of scalp is visible with diffuse hair loss all over my scalp. My father is semi-bald(he started losing hair in his late 30's), my mother and sister have good amount of hair. I have no medical condition. Does dengue trigger the female pattern baldness? Can it be transferred from my father to me?
Hi Ritu Soni, Dengue or other illnesses may cause severe stress on the body that causes temporary hair shedding known as telogen effluvium, but it won't trigger pattern hair loss or hair thinning as that is due to genetics. The genes for pattern hair loss can come from several generations of both sides of your family, so it is certainly possible that you have the genes from your father. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thank you so much sir for replying . Another q sir, in case of chronic telogen effluvium with female pattern hair loss. The hair follicles which have no longer hair, is there any way to regrow hair in it? (Apart from transplantation)
Hi@@ritu879, It does take awhile for hair follicles to completely stop growing hair, usually if hair has not grown out of a follicle for 5 years or more, the follicle is likely dead. Follicles that have not grown hair for less than 5 years are usually dormant, and we can stimulate hair growth from these follicles with the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment featured in the video. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi Aditya, While we can thicken thinning hair in people with pattern hair loss, there is no treatment that can make hair thicker than it ever was, aside from cosmetic products like hair fibers or sprays that make thin hair appear artificially thicker. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi @user-gw7kj6db6q, Sorry to hear about your problem. You can watch the video to see how we can treat androgenic alopecia in women by thickening thinning hair, and stimulate hair growth from dormant hair follicles, without the need for minoxidil. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hii Dr. Amiya prasad I want to know whether its true or not that the main reason of male pattern baldness is not DHT, its that androgen receptor are more sensetive to DHT. I get to know about this on the internet Just wanna know whether its true or not.
Hi Roman Reigns, A major cause of male pattern hair loss is DHT-sensitivity, as not all men have a DHT-sensitive scalp, but all men have a high level of DHT in their system. Level of DHT-sensitivity also varies among men, which is seen in the level of aggressiveness of hair loss. You can refer to this video about the different factors of pattern hair loss in men, and how they are treated - ruclips.net/video/d0tddJt6OME/видео.html
dr As it is said that sun damage is cumulative.....so if a person in teens get exposed to much sun many years without protection.. ...then that it will get accumulated and start to show after years ? Is it correct ? but I thought in teens skin repairs very well,..and sun damage doesn't occur
Hi Anju m, Sun damage is generally cumulative, and sun damage from a younger age can show more as a person gets older. As one gets older, it's important to have a healthy amount of sun exposure to get vitamin D, but not so much that more skin damage occurs. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello sir ..i am a 21 year old male from india..i had itching in my scalp..followed by hair loss..it was not .. aggressive in starting days..but after it progressed hair loss persisted..after i used anti itching shampoo.itching got away..but the newer problem came of androgentic alopecia...and it also aided hair loss..i recently conusulted a doctor he gave me topical minoxidil..and some multivitamins..and it showed its result..i a happy with the results..but after the usage of about 3 months now..i want to stop ..the use of minoxidil...sir how can i do that.. currently i use it once a day..Thank you..sir..
Hi Aafaq rasool, It's not clear if you have androgenetic alopecia as it's a progressive condition of hair thinning, so it doesn't start suddenly. Minoxidil won't thicken your hair, or stop hair loss, but it appears to delay the hair shedding cycle, and extends the hair growth cycle so you appear to have more hair on your head. You will have to use it daily to sustain these effects, but these effects can also decrease with time even if you use it daily. Since minoxidil delays the hair shedding cycle, and prolongs the hair growth cycle, if you stop using it, you will likely have a significant hair shed. I suggest you consult your doctor about weaning yourself off minoxidil to prevent a sudden hair shed. As for androgenetic alopecia, these videos feature the factors for men, and how we diagnose and treat it in our male patients: ruclips.net/video/d0tddJt6OME/видео.html ruclips.net/video/BmwyXS0D5tg/видео.html
I am a 28 year old female from India. I have androgenic alopecia and i also use minoxidil 5% as per the doctor prescription. But sir my question is what about during pregnancy. I am scared of to conceive because during pregnancy minoxidil should not be used. So what should i do doctor. Please pity on me.
Hi @subhashreebiswal149, It is indicated in the minoxidil warning label to not use the drug during pregnancy because of risks to the fetus. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi @Calm0287, Androgenetic alopecia does not occur in children, and the early teens should be the peak of hair count and thickness. I suggest you see an experienced doctor to diagnose for a possible autoimmune condition that may be affecting hair follicles. I hope this helps you.
Hi Ashley Watson, The genes for androgenetic alopecia can come from several generations from both sides of your family, so it is even possible that you have them from a family member you’ve never even met. Androgenetic alopecia is not triggered by other health issues, or any hormonal imbalance, but other types of hair loss can be associated with hormonal changes, or illness. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I was diagnosed with TE Wh/ revealed AGA. But my T & DHT levels are low. A few questions: 1) will spironolactone help if androgen levels are low? I hear contradicting opinions fr Drs on this, some saying that blood levels don’t reflect what’s going on at the scalp. 2) although spiro shouldn’t increase hair shedding some swear it happens, would u discontinue? 3) how do you feel about the latest genetic testing that dermatologist are doing to help guide tx?
Hi Millburn Chiropractic, I generally don't prescribe spironolactone for female pattern hair loss treatment. You can watch the video more closely to see how we diagnose, and treat female pattern hair loss, and also to this video on how female pattern hair loss does not require spironolactone for treatment - ruclips.net/video/lbngJ1a5GIw/видео.html
Hi Ramdinthara Tlau, I prescribe finasteride to younger male pattern hair loss patients who undergo scalp injection treatment, because PRP, or ACell+PRP do not block DHT. The risk of side effects from finasteride is only about 2% of users, so they’re very rare, and the vast majority of men taking the drug do not have side effects. Increased temporary hair shedding happens in some finasteride users, and can last up to 6 months. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi@@sabaakram1426, Finasteride is a DHT-blocker, and women don't have a significant level of DHT in their system. Also, finasteride can be dangerous for pregnant women if the fetus is male. You can refer to this video on why I don't prescribe finasteride to women - ruclips.net/video/xF_e36Z6QLg/видео.html
I have hypothyroidism it is under control now my vitamin d is 16 and ferritin is 22 but I have hair thinning for 3 years my testosterone and androgens are normal . Is this androgenic alopecia??? I am 19 years old
Hi I hate snakeu, While hypothyroidism can affect hair growth, hair thinning is more likely associated with androgenetic alopecia. An examination is needed for a proper diagnosis, but a diagnosis can reveal more than one issue affecting your hair. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi Ki Yemaya, The TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment is for thickening thinning hair, and stimulating hair growth from dormant hair follicles due to genetic pattern hair loss. While we sometimes treat patients who have concurrent traction alopecia, it is not a treatment specifically for traction alopecia because this condition can permanently damage hair follicles due to the constant tension. If hair follicles are permanently damaged and cannot grow hair, the only option to grow hair in these areas is surgical hair transplantation. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi Haider Ali, Yes, it can be treated, as shown in the video because female pattern hair loss is a genetic condition, and is often inherited. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I started losing my hair in early 2021 after stressful exams! It used to shed in clumps and I noticed mainly from the nape from my hair. My hair part also widened from the hairloss. The hair shed continued for approx one year before it started to slow down. My hairfall is considerably less noww but the hair at the nape of my neck is SO sparse. Will I ever regrow the lost hair? Is it telogen effluvium or female pattern hairloss? (I also lost 10kgs in 2 months in late 2021 and was diagnosed with subclinical hyperthyroidism which the dr said was due to stress. My thyroid profile is normal now.)
Hi Amelia, Sorry to hear about your problem. Shed hair due to severe stress (telogen effluvium) does grow back without medical treatment. Pattern hair loss happens when shed hair grows back thinner with every growth cycle, until it grows back very thin, then stops growing altogether. It is possible to have both pattern hair loss, and telogen effluvium concurrently, so a proper examination is needed. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@Amelia-ys2qy Keep in mind, a few months 3- 6 to start regrowing after the shedding stops, if you have super short hair like a mens haircut it will take this long, if you have loong hair like me 17 inches long, it will take abut 3 years to loook normal. im praying my sheddding stops soon and then once it grows in to my shoulders im getting a short cut. been 4 months for me with TE
Hi sir, I am 17 years old and I am experiencing thinning of hair at the front of my hairline and when I touch my scalp it feels like it's burning a little...also I'm having itching at the nape of my neck... What could it be?
Hi mishal minal, Sorry to hear about your problem. If you have thinning hair, a burning sensation in your scalp, as well as itching at your nape, you should have it properly examined and diagnosed by a dermatologist. Female pattern hair loss usually leaves the frontal hairline intact. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello Sir, I am suffering from androgenic alopecia since 4-5 years , I'm 27 now there is visible thinning and hair loss my scalp(CHRISTMAS TREE PATTERN) I think I'm stage 2. I have PCOS but hair loss is the only problem. do you think controlling PCOS might help stop the pattern or there is no way?
Hi Shabnam Majnooni, Sorry to hear about your problem. While treating PCOS can treat related hair thinning, it is possible to have PCOS and female pattern hair loss concurrently, and in such cases additional treatment is needed like that featured in the video. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi, While your ear may be treated, keep in mind that facial asymmetry is natural and normal, and everyone has it, including actors and models. Natural facial asymmetry is most often caused by bone structure, since the two halves of the face are formed separately from each other. Natural facial asymmetry is usually unnoticeable by others. I only advise treatment for facial volume changes due to aging, or if there is a genetic volume deficiency. You can refer to this video about it - ruclips.net/video/DpTPMpi_t3s/видео.html
Hlo doctor, sir i am 20 yr old and am facing female pattern hair loss, my hair have faced a lot thinning since past 2 yrs, i lost almost 1/2 density of my hair, and i am very stressed about it, please tell me any remedy to this
Hi, This video you are commenting details how we diagnose, and treat female pattern hair loss. You can watch it more closely to see the best treatment available for female pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Sir I can't come to you because I can't get visa to come to USA,but I can go to India from Nepal to fix pixie ear deformity ,are there any hospital available to fix pixie ear in India ?
Hi, I'm not familiar with surgeons in India, and Nepal, so I suggest you research into it, and contact prospective doctors to see if they can help your case. I hope this helps you.
Hello sir I am from India My hair turned to redish colour on full head.. After some times the hair on the top part starts falling and thinned I am testing evary kind of tests . But no achivement The d3 and b12 are low.. so the supplements are also using... The hair on donor also thin but density is good compare with top.. it's that androgen alopecia or vitamin defficiency hairloss?
Hi Sachin S, Sorry to hear about your problem, but there is generally no hair loss cause by vitamin deficiencies, although significant malnutrition may make hair brittle and prone to breakage at the shaft. You do need to have a proper scalp examination by an experienced doctor to diagnose for pattern hair loss/ androgenetic alopecia. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi StFrancis1982, As on oculoplastic surgeon, and as a cosmetic surgeon, I've been administering Botox to patients since before it became a popular cosmetic treatment, but I've administered Botox mostly for cosmetic treatments over the years. What are you looking to treat? You can refer to this video about what Botox can, and can't treat - ruclips.net/video/ay4Otw-RBCE/видео.html
I'm 30 year old female. Used to have extremely thick hair until puberty. Started facing hairloss after puberty but its now that i have started noticing my visible scalp on the back of my head. Almost 15 years since hairfall started. What could be the reason? Have used minoxidil on and off. Have been diagnosed with pcos but without any other symptoms except hairloss.
Hi Deepika Chaudhary,
Sorry to hear about your problem. An examination is needed for a proper diagnosis, but it could be PCOS, female pattern hair loss, or even both. For PCOS-related hair loss, hormone therapy prescribed by your gynecologist can help stabilize hormone levels, and promote hair growth, but it's unclear if you underwent this treatment. Minoxidil delays natural hair shedding so you have more hair on your scalp, but if you use it on and off, you can experience increased hair shedding. A proper diagnosis as featured in the video is needed for female pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
My story same as yours.. loosing back side of my hair since 2014
Thx you for explaining clearly. Starting my treatment post menopause
You're welcome, @Sandi533. This video about menopause affecting hair thickness should also help you - ruclips.net/video/7On7DE9QTvo/видео.html
I have hair thining diffuse from my parting hairline i have ferritin 8ng per ml vitamin d 17 and thyroid level is normal testosterone is normal too. No female in my family has fphl males are bald what is my diagnosis?
Hi @allaboutbds6037,
I hope you understand that I can't make a diagnosis without performing a physical examination. That said, diffuse hair thinning, and widening of the part are symptoms of female pattern hair loss. The genes for pattern hair loss can come from several generations from both sides of your family, so it is possible that you have them from a family member you’ve never even met. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I have low levels of dht, and it’s not in our family, so how could I be diagnosed with AGA recently? :( I just don’t get this!!! 🥺
Hi Sia W,
DHT is not a significant factor in female pattern hair loss, and women in general do not have a high level of DHT in their system. DHT-sensitivity is associated with male pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi doctor, i am 20 years old. suddern i noticed that my hairs start thinning mainly on the scalf person. And my scalf are little bit visible now.what have to do?
Hi @sunitapradhan-h9w,
Sorry to hear about your problem. It is important to have a proper diagnosis of the cause of the thinning before considering treatment, especially since women are more prone to other causes of hair thinning such as a symptom of PCOS/ PCOD. After diagnosis of the cause, treatment can be recommended. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Sir, I have no any health issue like PCOD/PCOS.
Hi@@sunitapradhan-h9w,
You still need to have a proper diagnosis, as shown in the video, before treatment can start. As explained in the video, there are few treatment options available for female pattern hair loss, but TrichoStem Hair Regeneration is the most effective, and convenient treatment option available. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hii .. i am 17 years old i am facing .. hair fall from past 3 years .with white or sometimes black bulb at the root of hair. i am facing the dandruff and itching in my scapl after 3 day of hair wash .. and .. i loss . 200. strands. In washing , and . 100-150 strand s while combing .. i use . Various remedies . To cure but it can't 🥲🥲plz help me
Hi @user-ue3tk8zv8g,
Sorry to hear about your problem. It's important to know that severe hair shedding is most often temporary, and shed hair grows back, so it's not lost. Genetic pattern hair loss is progressive hair thinning, not hair shedding. You still need to be properly diagnosed for the cause of hair shedding, but it is most often severe stress triggering a condition called telogen effluvium. Telogen effluvium usually does not require medical intervention for shed hair to grow back, You can refer to this video about the difference of telogen effluvium versus genetic pattern hair loss - ruclips.net/video/AnrxBMvIs2g/видео.html
I have w lot of kinky hair at the crown and they dont grow as fast, does someone know about this?
Hi @Coo-,
If you have hair thinning at the crown due to genetic pattern hair loss, it does also affect the rate of hair growth, no matter what the texture of your hair is. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Is there a way I can share my hairloss pictures with you via email to get your opinion if it's telogen effluvium or female pattern hairloss? It's affecting my mental health and the dermatologist I've visited couldn't satisfy mee.
Hi Amelia,
Sorry, a diagnosis cannot be made with pictures as there are more potential causes of hair loss in women than there are for men, and telogen effluvium can be concurrent with female pattern hair loss. A proper examination, with additional testing may be needed to diagnose female pattern hair loss, as explained in the video. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD what is the additional testing that needs to be done to diagnose female pattern hair loss? My derma didn't examine my whole scalp just saw my widened parting and just prescribed me spirinolactone 25 mg and procapil.
Hi@@Amelia-ys2qy,
I detail it in the video, such as scalp biopsies.
Hi doc, can we get pattern hair loss from stopping birth control pills? I'm a 24 year old female with a history of PCOS also, so I have a hormonal imbalance. Doctor prescribed me on birth control and months later I got off. Fast forward to another couple of months and my hair is 50 percent gone. I am freaking out & never seen it like this before. I've been on the pill as a teenager & this never happened. Does te normally happen to those in their mid-20s?
Hi Reanne Lopez,
First, pattern hair loss is a genetic condition, so it can't be triggered by drug.
Second, PCOS can cause hair thinning, and oral contraceptives are a common treatment to help balance hormone levels. Your hair thinning is likely due to your PCOS, and stopping the contraceptive pill. I suggest you consult with your gynecologist about resuming oral contraceptives to balance your hormone levels, of other hormone therapy they may prescribe for your PCOS. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Dr Prasad, you are incredible. Unfortunately I live in Australia, I hope to be able to come to the US someday just so I can be treated by you. I wish you could open a branch in Australia, regulated and coordinated by yourself, that would be a great business model if feasible 😄
Thank you for your kind words, Ash Lynx. Very much appreciated. For now, I can best help my patients if I don't spend so much time traveling. Since it is a non-surgical treatment with little to no recovery time, and in many cases no additional treatment, you don't need an extended stay in the US. Many patients actually get back on the plane home the same day as treatment, but I don't recommend this for everyone as it is dependent on general health condition and age. Some patients with advanced hair loss may get a second treatment 15-24 months after the first, and results for international patients are monitored through Skype, FaceTime, or email follow up.
I am 25 yr old and i have pcos since 6-7 years. I am facing FPHL, my dermat gave me finasteride 1mg to deal with it. I have hormonal imbalance. Probably estrogen is low. What should i do
Hi @meenakshinimbal211,
If you have PCOS which can be a cause of hair thinning, you should see your gynecologist first about stabilizing your hormone levels, usually with oral contraceptives. I generally don't recommend that women take finasteride. If your hair continues to thin after hormone levels are balanced by your gynecologist, then treatment for female pattern hair loss can be considered. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@AmiyaPrasadMD contraceptives are generally not good for pcos, i have taken then 2 times but after an year i face same problem. My periods are on time. But the flow is less. That is the Main concern
Hi@@meenakshinimbal211,
This should be taken up with your gynecologist as PCOS is not my area of focus.
If you want to be treated for female pattern hair loss by us, we would perform scalp biopsies to determine if you have female pattern hair loss before we recommend the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD thankyou
You're welcome, @@meenakshinimbal211
Hi there, I was diagnosed with MS in March at 25. Not long after my hair started falling out so I thought I had Telogen Effluvium but I went to see the dermatologist just in case. She has told me she thinks my hair loss started telogen effluvium but then triggered androgentic alopecia but we're awaiting scalp biopsy results. I have been using Minoxodil for a few months and it's stopped falling out as much, although I have lost a lot of my hair. Does this sound possible? There is so much conflicting information out there and hardly anything on how one can trigger the other. Most of my symptoms align with telogen effluvium - I don't understand how I've lost so much hair so quickly. When I research
Hi @FallenRainbow03,
Sorry to hear about your problems. It is possible to have telogen effluvium, and pattern hair loss at the same time, but telogen effluvium can't trigger pattern hair loss as it's caused by genetics. Pattern hair loss progressive hair thinning, not higher than normal hair shedding. Shed hair does grow back, Pattern hair loss happens when the shed hair grows back thinner, and there is a delay in regrowth. I suggest you wait for biopsies to confirm if you have genetic pattern hair loss before starting on treatment for it. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD oh that makes sense. Thank you!!
You're welcome,@@FallenRainbow03
Hi doctor, I am 31 year old female. I have always had thin hair and normally i would shed around 40-50 strands on regular basis and there were days and i did not even shed more than 4-5 strands of hair. Last year i had an episode of excessive shedding of 4-5 months in which i shedding 300-400 strands of hair. Hair fall stopped on its own and again this year from july i started loosing 100 starns everyday which increased to 600-700 strands daily. I am getting mini heart attack every time i touch, wash and comb hair. They are falling out in clumps. I dont have any hair left on my head. My first demat said its female pattern hairloss and second said its telogen effluvium. Hairfall just does not stop. Nothing is working whether it is minoxidil, prp, redensyl. Everything seems useless in my case. And i dont even know my exact diagnosis
Hi @jagdeepkaur8798,
Sorry to hear about your problem. It is possible to have hair shedding due to telogen effluvium, and hair thinning due to genetic pattern hair loss concurrently. Minoxidil can delay natural hair shedding, so when stopping it, hair shedding can get worse. It is also possible for PRP to trigger hair shedding, as it's primarily a treatment to treat hair thinning. I would also have to examine your scalp to determine your exact diagnosis. I hope this helps you.
Hello Sir,
i am suffering from androgenic alopecia from past 8 years , there is visible difference now. i tried minoxidil and PRP both. but in both treatment first 3 months I see positive difference in my hairloss but after hairloss get worse. i feel for every treatment in start i see a significant change but it stop working for 3 or 2 month. i tried everything but still its getting worse everyday. please suggest
Hi shital malviya,
Sorry to hear about your problem. The TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment featured in the video is not PRP alone, as only 1-2 treatment sessions yield benefits for 3-5 years, and you can stop using minoxidil after our treatment. You can watch the video more closely to see the difference it can make for you.
Can a hair transplant progresses until 18 month?
Hi Alexander Valdez,
If you're asking if hair transplant results may take up to 18 months to fully appear, then yes it can take that long, especially if you have a longer hairstyle. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi Dr. Amiya Prasad, when booking appointments to be seen and possibly continuing with a medical procedure, does it take months before being able to be examined by you?
Hi @kaylag9272,
Thanks for your interest. Summer is actually the easiest time to get an appointment as many people are on vacation, but I also won't be back at the office until after Labor Day. Things do get busier after Labor Day, so you will have to check with my patient coordinator about my schedule.
Our offices are located in the US in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at (212) 265-8877; Garden City, Long Island at (516) 742-4636; or Vienna, Virginia at (703) 356-1336. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.nyhairloss.com, or www.trichostem.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.
Sir could u pls explain abt this trichostem treatment
Hi Annapoorni murugan,
You can refer to these videos about how TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment works (under our old name Hair Regeneration):
ruclips.net/video/Mx6uaxbAn9c/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/1M6652gIvbE/видео.html
Hello, Dr. I am a female with PCOS. I have been diagnosed with Androgenic Alopecia, having high DHEA-S and high free and total Testosterone and low progesterone. I would like to know the best way to address it and regrow my hair.
Hi Salman Jan,
I suggest you have your PCOS treated with your gynecologist as balancing your hormone levels can also improve your hair thickness. This video you are commenting on details how we diagnose, and treat androgenic alopecia by thickening thinning hair, and stimulating growth from viable hair follicles that are currently not growing hair. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi am based in Dallas. By any chance you visit/conduct hair regrowth procedure for females here?
Hi @singhatiit,
We don't currently offer the treatment in Texas, but we do have many patients coming to New York or Virginia from around the country and around the world for the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment. Since it is a non-surgical treatment with little to no recovery time, and in many cases no additional treatment, you don't need an extended stay in New York or Virginia. Many patients actually get back on the plane or train, or drive back home the same day as treatment, but to be sure you could do this for a flight, I would assess your general health condition first. Some patients with advanced hair loss may get a second treatment 15-24 months after the first, which is done at no additional charge, and results for out of state patients are monitored through Skype, FaceTime, or email follow up. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi doctor amiya have any treatment for grey hairs reverse or ever do that
Hi Maryamruun Maxamud,
The TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment does have a side effect of darker hair in some patients, although I don't often feature it as the treatment is primarily for treating pattern hair loss. You can refer to this older video about it - ruclips.net/video/n-Edio9GLU4/видео.html
Hello doctor, I’m a female 26 from India. My hair started falling in chunks during 2020. I have been diagnosed with pcos, thyroid. My derm took biopsy of my scalp and diagonised me with androgenetic alopecia. I'm taking follihair, aldectone 25mg in morning and Wysolone 10mg, shelcal in afternoon along with some topical applications. For my PCOS, my gyn told me to lose weight and I've lost 5kgs. Currently I'm 64kgs and 159cms in height. My scalp became very visible at my crown area and it's degrading day by day. It's very stressful doctor. Do you have any further suggestions that can improve my condition or my PCOS? Thank you in advance.
Hi @octoberaurora9223,
You can watch the video more closely to see how we treat female androgenetic alopecia, without needing the other treatments you mentioned. As for PCOS, I don't usually treat that, but you can consult your gynecologist about hormone therapy, which usually consists of oral contraception. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I am concern to take medication sprironactine for second effects.
Hi @undiaconsilvia9579,
I actually don't prescribe spironolactone, and it isn't needed at all after our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment featured in the video. You can also refer to this other video about why spironolactone, and minoxidil aren't needed by women after our treatment - ruclips.net/video/lbngJ1a5GIw/видео.html
dr since FPHL can start from teens ......is it possible to slow down the start of FPHL by following a very healthy Lifestyle ?
Hi Anju m,,
Female pattern hair loss is caused by genetics, not by nutrition, as detailed in the video. I hope this clarifies things for you
@@AmiyaPrasadMD dr what about stress ....can it increase the chance of getting FPHL earlier ?
Hi@@anum3702,
Stress-related hair shedding is called telogen effluvium, and it does not cause pattern hair loss. Pattern hair loss is progressive hair thinning caused by genetics, not by stress. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD ok doc...but can stress cause aging of hair follicles earlier little bit ?
Hi@@anum3702,
As already explained, stress-related hair shedding is a separate issue. Pattern hair loss is genetic, and it does not get accelerated by other factors aside from genetics. I hope this clarifies things for you.
hi doctor im from sri lanka i cant come for tricostem in sri lanka im doing prp ( my hair was thining )and use multivitamins how to
My problem is how to maintain prp
Treatment and when i stop doing prp what happen
Hi Yesara Madubasini,
Since PRP alone stimulates short-term hair growth, you will likely have to do continuous maintenance. It is difficult to say what will happen if you stop it as the extent of your hair loss, and the effectiveness of PRP in your case are unclear, but generally PRP alone requires continuous treatment. People see us for the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment because they are frustrated with the results, and continuous treatment of PRP alone. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I 20 years old female and diagnosed with androgenic alopecia... I just worked is it curable or reversible.. And can i have thick hair some day 😢 i have starts my medication recently
Hi @aditinadanupadhyay1643,
Androgenic alopecia is a genetic condition that's hardwired into the DNA, so it can't be completely cured, but it can be managed to thicken thinning hair, and stimulate hair growth, as shown in the video. What medication are you using? Our treatment featured in the video does not require you to take spironolactone, or minoxidil. You can refer to these videos on why it can't be completely cured, and why our female patients don't need additional medication after our injection treatment:
ruclips.net/video/B035EcHqllY/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/lbngJ1a5GIw/видео.html
Hi doctor, I have nutritional deficiencies like iron, vitamin d, serum Ferritin
And also have pcos and experiencing thinning of hair is this hair loss reversible?
Hi @NishaLohar-zj5zo,
It is possible for an iron deficiency to affect hair health, and PCOS can lead to hair thinning. If you can get these issues treated, and there are no other causes of hair thinning, specifically genetic pattern hair loss it possible to reverse the hair thinning. You do need to be properly diagnosed to rule out genetic pattern hair loss/ androgenetic alopecia as a cause of your hair thinning. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD my doctor has prescribed me to use 2% minoxidil. Should I go for it?
Means there will be situation in future where I need to stop using minoxidil like in pregnancy n all.
Hi@@NishaLohar-zj5zo,
Minoxidil doesn't thicken thinning hair, but rather delays hair shedding so you have more hair on your head, so it appears fuller. Minoxidil treat the symptom, not the cause.
I suggest you see your gynecologist about managing your PCOS with hormone therapy, and seeing if there is improvement with your hair thickness. And as stated earlier, you need to be properly diagnosed for genetic pattern hair loss/ androgenetic alopecia. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thank you so much doctor
for your reply...
You're welcome, @@NishaLohar-zj5zo
Hello doctor, i am 22yr old female suffering from alopecia for which i took some blood tests my thyroid and everything is normal but my testosterone levels are 10ng/ml and even gfc is not working for me
Hi @pavanipopuri9912,
Sorry to hear about your problem. Androgenetic alopecia in women may need more than a blood test to properly diagnose, and confirm. You can watch the video more closely to see how it's diagnosed, and how we treat it. I hope the video clarifies things for you.
Hi again doctor
Sorry one other question! My biopsy also said the sebaceous glands were “prominent” so how does one with aga decrease the oily scalp problem?? I hate it I don’t want to have to wash my hair every single day on top of having aga now. It’s already so distressing enough :(
Hi Sia W,
Washing your hair every day is not something you should be averse to, and daily hair washing will not accelerate or worsen pattern hair loss. If you want other treatments for an oily scalp, you can consult a dermatologist as it's something beyond my practice focus. I hope this helps you.
I have genetic alopecia and I’m 21 I have 2 big bald spots on the side of my head . Do you know any clinical trials open in Ohio ?
Hi Jloud,
Sorry to hear about your problem. Bald spots are not normally associated with female pattern hair loss, as thinning occurs throughout the scalp. I'm not sure what you mean by clinical trials as we are not undergoing clinical trials, as the treatment has been in use on patients since 2011.
Our offices are located in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at (212) 265-8877; Garden City, Long Island at (516) 742-4636; or Vienna, Virginia at (703) 356-1336. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.nyhairloss.com, or www.trichostem.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.
What should be the normal dht level in men ? Please reply.
Thank you.
Hi apoorv singh chouhan,
All men have a significant level of DHT in their system, so a blood test isn't a reliable indicator. Male pattern hair loss is caused by DHT-sensitivity, and not all men have a DHT-sensitive scalp. Level of DHT-sensitivity also varies among men, which is seen in the level of aggressiveness of hair loss. You can refer to this video about it - ruclips.net/video/r6A0KjRKHrI/видео.html
If you’ve had a biopsy and it shows some miniaturization of the hair follicles, does that always indicate androgenic alopecia?
Hi Steffany Henderson,
It is highly likely that it androgenetic/androgenic alopecia. Keep in mind that androgenetic alopecia does make up about 95 of hair loss cases. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I was told by 4 derms that it’s not always AGA. Some miniaturization is normal.
Hi@@ashleyjudd1789,
Androgenetic alopecia is the leading cause of hair thinning, but some hair thinning as we get older is normal, even if it progresses very slowly and is not noticeable hair loss. In some people, this type of slow, progressive hair thinning is a good thing because it makes thicker, coarser hair more manageable with time. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi sir, i am from India. I have started my treatment for PRP n microneedling from November-2021. I have visible patches of my scalp in the centre n few at right n left side in the front part. I'm 28 years old. I have done 2 prp n 1 microneedling session but after it I got COVID in January n after that facing severe hairfall. I didnt find much difference in hairfall after the prp treatment. Kindly suggest me should I still continue prp? After how many sessions of prp can I see visible results in the mirror. I'm still losing my hair.
Hi Ayesha Shaikh,
Sorry to hear that, but the treatment I feature in my videos is not PRP alone, and I don't apply microneedling with this treatment. Also, the cause of your hair loss has not been confirmed since bald patches are not a sign of female pattern hair loss, while diffuse hair thinning, and a widening of the hair part are. You can refer to this video you are commenting on about how female pattern hair loss is diagnosed, and these other videos about the differences of our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration from PRP alone, and why I find scalp microneedling to be ineffective: ruclips.net/video/xSMTd9qVwNo/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/mafvKijvn14/видео.html
Around 2 years ago I noticed a lot more hairfall in the shower with a white bulb on the end that has not stopped since then. I read online that the white bulb on all of my shedding hairs is indicative of telogen effluvium. But could it still be female pattern baldness?
Hi A XP,
Telogen effluvium is stress-related hair shedding that happens suddenly, while female pattern baldness is progressive hair thinning that happens over a longer period. Female pattern hair loss doesn't stop suddenly as it's a genetic condition that isn't cured, but it can be managed to maximize hair thickness. You can refer to this video about the differences between telogen effluvium and pattern hair loss - ruclips.net/video/wuYmEGj_Wyg/видео.html
Thanks for replying sir. But is there any chances of hair regrowth after having female pattern hairloss
Hi Trendy Apsara,
Yes, the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment can stimulate hair growth from dormant hair follicles currently not growing hair, but are still viable. However, it cannot revive hair follicles that are permanently miniaturized due to pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello Dr ,
Can you recommend a doctor that has similar treatment options like you in the UK,
I have severe hair loss on my crown and a bit lower.
Thank you
Dianne
Hi Dianne,
Sorry, but according to my patients from the UK, as well as my own research, there is no similar or comparable treatment to TrichoStem Hair Regeneration in the UK. Since only 1-2 treatment sessions are needed for 3-5 years of benefit, with the second treatment done 15-24 months after the first if it's needed at all, we do get a lot of patients from the UK, and from around the world for this treatment. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD Hello doctor, I am writing to you from the Netherlands. Recently, I was diagnosed with female pattern hair loss. Currently, I am in the early stages of the condition and using minoxidil 2% as prescribed by my dermatologist. I am wondering if it is possible for me to have a hair transplant in the future. Additionally, I would like to know if all women with female pattern hair loss experience diffuse hair loss. Thank you.
Hi@@YRSLM,
Nearly all cases of female pattern hair loss follows a diffuse pattern, but there can be exceptions. Diffuse hair thinning means that thinning hair are close together, so a hair transplant with sharp implanters will likely damage adjacent hair follicles, causing more loss. You can refer to these videos about why I don't recommend hair transplants for women with diffuse hair thinning; and why our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment is more appropriate for thickening diffuse hair thinning:
ruclips.net/video/-qqYdDT9jnI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/eIFL1-mrg0I/видео.html
@@AmiyaPrasadMD but trichostem is actually the same as PRP, and way too expensive. Tried it before PRP didn't work!
Hi@@YRSLM,
PRP is not the main ingredient of TrichoStem Hair Regeneration, so it's not the same. PRP alone requires regular treatment sessions, while TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients only require 1-2 treatment sessions with benefits lasting 3-5 years, with the second treatment, when needed, done 15-24 months after the first. We actually have many patients coming in for TrichoStem Hair Regeneration because they were frustrated with endless PRP treatments, with little benefit. You can refer to this video about the differences of TrichoStem Hair Regeneration from PRP alone - ruclips.net/video/vZAGaAssewY/видео.html
Hello sir, I am 24 year old, female. I had dengue 4 years ago, after 6 month I had severe hair fall which stopped after some time to re- continue again. Recently, my top portion of scalp is visible with diffuse hair loss all over my scalp.
My father is semi-bald(he started losing hair in his late 30's), my mother and sister have good amount of hair. I have no medical condition. Does dengue trigger the female pattern baldness? Can it be transferred from my father to me?
Hi Ritu Soni,
Dengue or other illnesses may cause severe stress on the body that causes temporary hair shedding known as telogen effluvium, but it won't trigger pattern hair loss or hair thinning as that is due to genetics.
The genes for pattern hair loss can come from several generations of both sides of your family, so it is certainly possible that you have the genes from your father. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thank you so much sir for replying .
Another q sir, in case of chronic telogen effluvium with female pattern hair loss.
The hair follicles which have no longer hair, is there any way to regrow hair in it? (Apart from transplantation)
Hi@@ritu879,
It does take awhile for hair follicles to completely stop growing hair, usually if hair has not grown out of a follicle for 5 years or more, the follicle is likely dead. Follicles that have not grown hair for less than 5 years are usually dormant, and we can stimulate hair growth from these follicles with the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment featured in the video. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi same situation as yours, 2.5 years after TE, again hair started falling. Did you see any dermatologist?
@@ritu879 hi Ritu can you update about your hair? Because I’m suffering the same thing
Sir I'm 20 had thin hair since birth..is there any chance that by using some medications I can get thick hair?
Hi Aditya,
While we can thicken thinning hair in people with pattern hair loss, there is no treatment that can make hair thicker than it ever was, aside from cosmetic products like hair fibers or sprays that make thin hair appear artificially thicker. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I am 20 i have androgenic alopecia baldness i used morr f3 but hairfall is increasing plz suggest
Hi @user-gw7kj6db6q,
Sorry to hear about your problem. You can watch the video to see how we can treat androgenic alopecia in women by thickening thinning hair, and stimulate hair growth from dormant hair follicles, without the need for minoxidil. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I have receding hairline like men and I m a 30yr old woman
Will any treatment help
Hi Happy Me,
Yes, treatment is possible. You can watch the video to see details of how female pattern hair loss is diagnosed, and treated.
Hii Dr. Amiya prasad
I want to know whether its true or not that the main reason of male pattern baldness is not DHT, its that androgen receptor are more sensetive to DHT. I get to know about this on the internet
Just wanna know whether its true or not.
Hi Roman Reigns,
A major cause of male pattern hair loss is DHT-sensitivity, as not all men have a DHT-sensitive scalp, but all men have a high level of DHT in their system. Level of DHT-sensitivity also varies among men, which is seen in the level of aggressiveness of hair loss. You can refer to this video about the different factors of pattern hair loss in men, and how they are treated - ruclips.net/video/d0tddJt6OME/видео.html
dr As it is said that sun damage is cumulative.....so if a person in teens get exposed to much sun many years without protection.. ...then that it will get accumulated and start to show after years ? Is it correct ? but I thought in teens skin repairs very well,..and sun damage doesn't occur
Hi Anju m,
Sun damage is generally cumulative, and sun damage from a younger age can show more as a person gets older. As one gets older, it's important to have a healthy amount of sun exposure to get vitamin D, but not so much that more skin damage occurs. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello sir ..i am a 21 year old male from india..i had itching in my scalp..followed by hair loss..it was not .. aggressive in starting days..but after it progressed hair loss persisted..after i used anti itching shampoo.itching got away..but the newer problem came of androgentic alopecia...and it also aided hair loss..i recently conusulted a doctor he gave me topical minoxidil..and some multivitamins..and it showed its result..i a happy with the results..but after the usage of about 3 months now..i want to stop ..the use of minoxidil...sir how can i do that.. currently i use it once a day..Thank you..sir..
Hi Aafaq rasool,
It's not clear if you have androgenetic alopecia as it's a progressive condition of hair thinning, so it doesn't start suddenly.
Minoxidil won't thicken your hair, or stop hair loss, but it appears to delay the hair shedding cycle, and extends the hair growth cycle so you appear to have more hair on your head. You will have to use it daily to sustain these effects, but these effects can also decrease with time even if you use it daily. Since minoxidil delays the hair shedding cycle, and prolongs the hair growth cycle, if you stop using it, you will likely have a significant hair shed. I suggest you consult your doctor about weaning yourself off minoxidil to prevent a sudden hair shed.
As for androgenetic alopecia, these videos feature the factors for men, and how we diagnose and treat it in our male patients:
ruclips.net/video/d0tddJt6OME/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/BmwyXS0D5tg/видео.html
I am a 28 year old female from India. I have androgenic alopecia and i also use minoxidil 5% as per the doctor prescription. But sir my question is what about during pregnancy. I am scared of to conceive because during pregnancy minoxidil should not be used. So what should i do doctor. Please pity on me.
Hi @subhashreebiswal149,
It is indicated in the minoxidil warning label to not use the drug during pregnancy because of risks to the fetus. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Can children below 12 years, have androgenic alopecia? Or what kind of alopecia they can have? Thin and sparse hair all over head
Hi @Calm0287,
Androgenetic alopecia does not occur in children, and the early teens should be the peak of hair count and thickness. I suggest you see an experienced doctor to diagnose for a possible autoimmune condition that may be affecting hair follicles. I hope this helps you.
How can a woman get it if it’s not in the family and they don’t have any health or hormonal issues?
Hi Ashley Watson,
The genes for androgenetic alopecia can come from several generations from both sides of your family, so it is even possible that you have them from a family member you’ve never even met. Androgenetic alopecia is not triggered by other health issues, or any hormonal imbalance, but other types of hair loss can be associated with hormonal changes, or illness. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I was diagnosed with TE Wh/ revealed AGA. But my T & DHT levels are low. A few questions:
1) will spironolactone help if androgen levels are low? I hear contradicting opinions fr Drs on this, some saying that blood levels don’t reflect what’s going on at the scalp.
2) although spiro shouldn’t increase hair shedding some swear it happens, would u discontinue?
3) how do you feel about the latest genetic testing that dermatologist are doing to help guide tx?
Hi Millburn Chiropractic,
I generally don't prescribe spironolactone for female pattern hair loss treatment. You can watch the video more closely to see how we diagnose, and treat female pattern hair loss, and also to this video on how female pattern hair loss does not require spironolactone for treatment - ruclips.net/video/lbngJ1a5GIw/видео.html
Hello sir.. Is it alright to take finasteride after prp treatment? Is there any side effects? Will there be any shedding?
Hi Ramdinthara Tlau,
I prescribe finasteride to younger male pattern hair loss patients who undergo scalp injection treatment, because PRP, or ACell+PRP do not block DHT. The risk of side effects from finasteride is only about 2% of users, so they’re very rare, and the vast majority of men taking the drug do not have side effects. Increased temporary hair shedding happens in some finasteride users, and can last up to 6 months. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD can a women take finistorid
@@AmiyaPrasadMD can a women take finistorid
Hi@@sabaakram1426,
Finasteride is a DHT-blocker, and women don't have a significant level of DHT in their system. Also, finasteride can be dangerous for pregnant women if the fetus is male. You can refer to this video on why I don't prescribe finasteride to women - ruclips.net/video/xF_e36Z6QLg/видео.html
@@AmiyaPrasadMD sir i think i have DHT bcz androgentic alopecia and beared mustshes growth unwanted body hair
I have hypothyroidism it is under control now my vitamin d is 16 and ferritin is 22 but I have hair thinning for 3 years my testosterone and androgens are normal . Is this androgenic alopecia??? I am 19 years old
Hi I hate snakeu,
While hypothyroidism can affect hair growth, hair thinning is more likely associated with androgenetic alopecia. An examination is needed for a proper diagnosis, but a diagnosis can reveal more than one issue affecting your hair. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Would this treatment work for traction alopecia? I was looking for a solution for traction alopecia and also eyebrow transplant.
Hi Ki Yemaya,
The TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment is for thickening thinning hair, and stimulating hair growth from dormant hair follicles due to genetic pattern hair loss. While we sometimes treat patients who have concurrent traction alopecia, it is not a treatment specifically for traction alopecia because this condition can permanently damage hair follicles due to the constant tension. If hair follicles are permanently damaged and cannot grow hair, the only option to grow hair in these areas is surgical hair transplantation. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi doctor I'm eighteen years old female from pakistan (female genetically baldness) Can familial baldness be treated in women?
Hi Haider Ali,
Yes, it can be treated, as shown in the video because female pattern hair loss is a genetic condition, and is often inherited. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hi doctor, How to start treatment for familial baldness and how long it lasts. And what is the treatment for it, surgery or medicine
Hi@@HaiderAli-yl6zb,
Have you watched the video yet? It answers the questions you have, and shows the results of the treatment.
I started losing my hair in early 2021 after stressful exams! It used to shed in clumps and I noticed mainly from the nape from my hair. My hair part also widened from the hairloss. The hair shed continued for approx one year before it started to slow down. My hairfall is considerably less noww but the hair at the nape of my neck is SO sparse. Will I ever regrow the lost hair? Is it telogen effluvium or female pattern hairloss?
(I also lost 10kgs in 2 months in late 2021 and was diagnosed with subclinical hyperthyroidism which the dr said was due to stress. My thyroid profile is normal now.)
Hi Amelia,
Sorry to hear about your problem. Shed hair due to severe stress (telogen effluvium) does grow back without medical treatment. Pattern hair loss happens when shed hair grows back thinner with every growth cycle, until it grows back very thin, then stops growing altogether. It is possible to have both pattern hair loss, and telogen effluvium concurrently, so a proper examination is needed. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD how long does the hair take to grow back from telogen effluvium?
Hi@@Amelia-ys2qy,
Usually a few months after the severe stress event has passed.
@@Amelia-ys2qy Keep in mind, a few months 3- 6 to start regrowing after the shedding stops, if you have super short hair like a mens haircut it will take this long, if you have loong hair like me 17 inches long, it will take abut 3 years to loook normal. im praying my sheddding stops soon and then once it grows in to my shoulders im getting a short cut. been 4 months for me with TE
Hi sir, I am 17 years old and I am experiencing thinning of hair at the front of my hairline and when I touch my scalp it feels like it's burning a little...also I'm having itching at the nape of my neck... What could it be?
Hi mishal minal,
Sorry to hear about your problem. If you have thinning hair, a burning sensation in your scalp, as well as itching at your nape, you should have it properly examined and diagnosed by a dermatologist. Female pattern hair loss usually leaves the frontal hairline intact. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD also sir I wanted to ask that is 5.5cm long and 12cm wide forehead ok at this age
Hi@@mishalminal6963,
Yes, but the size is only important if it has changed recently. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello Sir,
I am suffering from androgenic alopecia since 4-5 years , I'm 27 now there is visible thinning and hair loss my scalp(CHRISTMAS TREE PATTERN) I think I'm stage 2. I have PCOS but hair loss is the only problem. do you think controlling PCOS might help stop the pattern or there is no way?
Hi Shabnam Majnooni,
Sorry to hear about your problem. While treating PCOS can treat related hair thinning, it is possible to have PCOS and female pattern hair loss concurrently, and in such cases additional treatment is needed like that featured in the video. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thank you for your response
You're welcome,@@shabnammajnooni7490
I have one pixie ear and one detached earlobe genetically asymmetrical face
Hi,
While your ear may be treated, keep in mind that facial asymmetry is natural and normal, and everyone has it, including actors and models. Natural facial asymmetry is most often caused by bone structure, since the two halves of the face are formed separately from each other. Natural facial asymmetry is usually unnoticeable by others. I only advise treatment for facial volume changes due to aging, or if there is a genetic volume deficiency. You can refer to this video about it - ruclips.net/video/DpTPMpi_t3s/видео.html
Hlo doctor, sir i am 20 yr old and am facing female pattern hair loss, my hair have faced a lot thinning since past 2 yrs, i lost almost 1/2 density of my hair, and i am very stressed about it, please tell me any remedy to this
Hi,
This video you are commenting details how we diagnose, and treat female pattern hair loss. You can watch it more closely to see the best treatment available for female pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Sir I can't come to you because I can't get visa to come to USA,but I can go to India from Nepal to fix pixie ear deformity ,are there any hospital available to fix pixie ear in India ?
Hi,
I'm not familiar with surgeons in India, and Nepal, so I suggest you research into it, and contact prospective doctors to see if they can help your case. I hope this helps you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD ok sir
Hello sir I am from India
My hair turned to redish colour on full head..
After some times the hair on the top part starts falling and thinned
I am testing evary kind of tests . But no achivement
The d3 and b12 are low.. so the supplements are also using...
The hair on donor also thin but density is good compare with top.. it's that androgen alopecia or vitamin defficiency hairloss?
Hi Sachin S,
Sorry to hear about your problem, but there is generally no hair loss cause by vitamin deficiencies, although significant malnutrition may make hair brittle and prone to breakage at the shaft. You do need to have a proper scalp examination by an experienced doctor to diagnose for pattern hair loss/ androgenetic alopecia. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Do you do Botox?
Hi StFrancis1982,
As on oculoplastic surgeon, and as a cosmetic surgeon, I've been administering Botox to patients since before it became a popular cosmetic treatment, but I've administered Botox mostly for cosmetic treatments over the years. What are you looking to treat? You can refer to this video about what Botox can, and can't treat - ruclips.net/video/ay4Otw-RBCE/видео.html