Some points I have learned in my male pattern baldness life: Rogain is linked to heart palpitations. My cardiologist told me to stop using it. Laser therapy from hair max made my hair fall out way more. Finasteride and dht blockers make your sex drive lower. Studies on mice show penile shrinkage. Humans complain about permanent shrinkage. Higher dht in male mice caused female mice to be way more attracted to the male mice than low dht male mice. Hair transplants need to be very high end and expensive to work, and they often do not work even when expensive. And you have to get them done sometimes repeatedly and use dht inhibitors continually (which can cause problems as mentioned above). Trust me, I tried it all or got scared of the side effects. I really want to keep my hair bad but I am just letting it go. Focusing on fitness and keeping my skin young looking. My grandpa was a war veteran, depressed, smoking 2 packs a day maniac… and had full hair until he died from lung cancer at 75. There seems to just be no rules to it.
i ve been taking, fin for the past 8 months alongside minoxidil and i have 0 side effects. and fin doesnt shrink ur dick , thats absolutely wrong, and those rodent studies use far more finasteirde then the recommended doze, its the equivalent of a human taking from 300 mg to 1000 mg. the fin dosage use is just 1mg and often people use less then this.
Same ive been balding at the age of 16. Im now 20 and fighting it bur in still balding. It’s getting to the point where my confidence is dying and feel like suiciding because why am i having to suffer🙂↕️. But yeah hopefully my new DHT blockers help regrow my hair
The doctor I visited recently gave me less information about hair loss and same information as u gave about ways to fight it for $80. Thanks for the information.
Dr. Dray, Your "Hair Q&As" segment is one of the best places on the internet to get reliable, unbiased information about hair loss and hair loss treatment. As an 18 yr old male experiencing the onset of male pattern baldness, thank you. Sincerely, Simon M
Fellas in the comments, my dad went through Male Pattern Baldness, and always wore a cap. He found out that in Turkey (the country) they do hair transplants for roughly $2,000-$3,000. He did it and got 5,000 hairs on his head for $2000. His confidence went up and there’s a big difference. If you want to invest a maximum of $4,000 for your hair back, GO TO TURKEY.
Thank you so much for touching on this subject! I'm 29 and completed 9 rounds of doxil chemotherapy a little over a year ago. I don't think it has affected my hair but it has been thinning and receding prior to the chemotherapy. Definitely looking forward to your insight on treatments! I appreciate your videos so much! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this and my gosh doxil chemo if a very rough treatment to have to go through. Glad to hear my video was helpful and hope you are having a great day :)
My husband knows my love for you and your channel, excited to share this video, as well as next one regarding Rogaine and shampoos, etc., as hubby is currently seeking Any and All possibilities! 💕
MPB is terrible when it comes to dating. I used to have no problems with the opposite sex, but in just a couple of years I went bald, and now I rarely get noticed. And this has nothing to do with my confidence. When I'm wearing my cap I get looked at all the time. When I'm wearing no cap, there's no looks whatsoever. I never knew that being invisible could feel so horrific. But that's what MPB does. As if men didn't already have enough to deal with. Hopefully future medicine can kick this useless evolutionary trait in the arse.
Polpiv4tifish aww my husband is balding was when I met him. I never cared I don’t notice his looks- only his heart (which also makes him the most handsome man on the planet in my eyes) but we met online & had shared interests! The internet can be the best way to find a kindred spirit. Wishing you the best of luck!! There’s a wonderful person out there waiting for you!!
I’m exactly the same , 26 and balding in front hair line so I always shave , I’ve been use to it for years but only started wearing a cap , and it’s like I’m a different person...I’ve only recently started looking for remedies for hair growth as I saw a photo of me at friends wedding in December and wow...I look like an old man 👴
Marcus Ducker I’ve been researching it & hair loss is an autoimmune disease. Try going gluten free & sugar free! Fresh fruit veggies lean meat nuts beans potatoes carrots etc my hair stopped falling out! My whole body is regenerating! 💗
Tami O thanks , I’ve literally started juicing fruits and trying to stay away from dairy and gluten 🙈 I was looking at a lot of vegan type of diets and natural remedies for hair growth don’t really wanna go the chemical
Congratulations on 24k subs doc.. Huge thank you for touching upon this topic. Will share it with my male friends who waste tons of money on useless products!!
The best treatmentment for my hair loss is to just own it. I have my barber cut my hair short. Very short. I get it cut every two weeks. I cut my hair short so it does not emphasize what I do not have on top. Ever take art or photography? Composition is how it works.
Jeff Stone I completely agree. For so long (years in fact) I was hiding my hair loss by using that hair powder stuff, but very recently I just embraced the hair loss and buzzed it all off military style, and it’s so freeing!
It's a brush that emits a laser. I don't know much more than that. It's FDA cleared. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't work on certain pattern loss. I experienced growth, albeit somewhat finer hair, and combined with biotin chewables, my hair has definitely filled in and is thicker/fuller. I'm female, but it did work on a male in the family. I do believe the biotin really improved the quality of my hair though. I take the kind Dr. Dray uses, 2 tabs 10,000 or 5,000 mcg., I alternate.
thanks! no, as i said, low laser light therapy has not been demonstrated to be effective; biotin can help prolong the growing stage of the hair cycle but will not slow down or alter the course of male pattern baldness
Interesting! My inlaws had 8 sons. Only the 2 youngest (mirror-image twins) inherited this. Interesting that facial hair isn't affected; one twin keeps an impeccably trimmed short beard & it looks fabulous! Blessings! Jackie in NY state
Well i wouldnt mind that. For me my hair is more important then finding a partner. Females are way too needy anyways why would u care more bout them then about your hair?
Great video Dr. Dray! I've used oral finasteride 1 mg (Propecia) and minoxidil 5% (Rogaine) for years with much success. They seem to have a synergistic effect when used together. I also want to mention PRP therapy as a potentially effective treatment that can achieve significant results. It tends to be quite pricey, but it can be a great alternative for those who cannot tolerate medication and/or are not ready to undergo a hair transplant procedure.
Thanks for sharing your experience with PRP...the data is a little dicey though, and I haven't seen enough cases of treatment with this to say confidently if it works or not...glad to hear your experience was good
Dr Dray I haven't actually gotten the PRP treatment myself. I find the results from medication to be sufficient. But Dr. Robert Bernstein (pioneer of the FUT and FUE procedures) who I originally saw now performs this at his clinic. I know it's still early days in terms of research but the photographic evidence looks promising. www.bernsteinmedical.com/medical-treatment/platelet-rich-plasma-prp/
Hello there, looking forward to the women's baldness next week. My mom is almost 80 so I don't know about hormones now. She's got very fine hair so last night, when I tried to get her to use a sheet maks for the first time, which was great! by the way, I told her about using a T-shirt for her hair towel just as she was holding one. This might help her frizzies with her fine, fine hair. I'm loving Hilary's tomato and Kalamata dressing. Thanks for suggesting it. Hope you had a nice day at the clinic. Just ordered a new sunscreen that is coral reef safe too! Looking forward to trying it. I mentioned the importance of sunscreen just this morning to a lady at the doctor's office. Spreading the word on the sunscreen!!
Wow! This was very educational. Thank you for your in-depth explanation of male hair loss. I would love for you to address acne (almost cystic) in menopausal women. Did your mom experience this at all?
Guarana caffeine hairmask, aspirin cream white willow hairmask. Aloe gel can be used as a carrier. Keep using the guarana aspirin white willow combo every day. Make sure you use aspirin cream without menthol.
The ArganRain Shampoo does most certainly work on the crown that is documented. What alot of men don't realize is ArganRain shampoo also works on the frontal hairline. I highly recommended highly. You will not regret it!
Hi Andrea, thank you for taking your time to make this informative video. My question is about Dutastride vs Finastride. Can you compare and contrast the two especially when it comes to prevention of hair loss and regrowth potential of the two meds. Is it true that Dutastride is A) Stronger and B) Does a better job in targeting and inhibiting 5a-Reductase in the scalp when compared to Finastride which more general and weaker?
I was hoping this video would also include information for women with male pattern baldness / androgenic alopecia. Please talk about it in your next video, and also how Minoxidil affects women specifically, also with fertility, pregnancy, general health, and in the long run. Great video, thank you :)
Oh, sorry, I misunderstood that you'd be talking about female pattern baldness next. I hope you will include male pattern baldness in women in that video (my understanding is that they are different).
One thing I've observed is that if you look at men's receding hairlines it always follows the physical features of your forehead, ridges etc, also none receding hairlines apply, this means there is a close relationshop with headshape and our hair, i personally believe MPB is at least partially due to cranial development, notice how many men with good heads of hair have more boxy heads, square foreheads, i wish there was done some clinical studies on this.
Hi Dr Dray! Late question on this… Is balding always progressive? Or does it ever stabilize on its own? If so what age would people know their “final hair pattern”? Thanks!
Hi, Dr. Dray! would you mind addressing products such as black castor oil and others that people claim helps them grow their brows? It would be interesting to hear your point of view and/or recommendations!
I'm a big fan of Edgar Casey "The Sleeping Prophet." I'm not sure if you've ever heard of him? He passed away in the 1940's I believe. In a trance state he also said that castor oil would help with hair loss. I've never tried it but wondering if a clinical trial was in fact ever done? Many of his cures were unconventional but effective. There is a center in Virginia beach named for him and I believe his work is archived there. Thanks for these video's. I have learned a lot!
:O i've got evidence of my own hair using black castor oil coconut oil and rosemerry. i'm not a youtuber but if you want before and after proof i can link you a few pics.
Great informative video! Looking forward to next Q&A regarding female hair loss pattern....I have an off topic question...is stearic acid and palmitic acid any good for skin? We have an old school face cream here that people claim helps with acne and skin tightening which contains these two along with alcohol and fragrance.
Thanks! They are moisturizers/waxes that largely play a role in creating the vehicle (cream/ointment etc). They are moisturizing, but no more magical than any other emollient
Dr Dray! It is great this topic is being covered by a physician rather than a myriad of anonymous internet experts and individuals purporting a certain agenda. I think for men affected by a androgenic alopecia, a significant cause for concern is the use of the medication finasteride, considering the possibility for systemic effect. It has been reported, often anecdotally, a number of side effects associated with finasteride usage; ie brainfog, loss of libido, hormons dysregulation..etc. I was wondering if you could address these issues as well as finasteride dosing?
If I go bald in the future I'm holding a funeral for all of the hair follicles that died and will always remember how ever single one of them kept my head warm in winter and made me look stylish.
Hi! Is it possible to take low dosage Dutasterid for hair loss? I used Propecia 2 years without results, tried Dutasterid for one-two months and it stopped my hair falling out but got a abit side effects.
I heard hair loss can be caused by stress as well. I suddenly started shedding more hair than usual a week after my parents went to Mexico. Can that be the cause or am I experiencing male pattern baldness? Most of my uncles and my dad typically experience it in their 40s. I did setup an appointment with a dermatologist to see what they say but I'm growing worried as the days go by.
Hi Doctor Dray thanks for the great channel and all the information you provide. I have a question. Does nizoral (ketoconazole) help with androgenetic alopecia as well?
Can women have male pattern baldness? I am a woman in my forties who was prescribed spironolactone for acne but have thinning of my hair especially at the temples which I started noticing about seven years ago. I have been on the spironolactone for almost three months. I’m wondering if the spironolactone will help or could potentially harm my hair growth?? Thanks!!! I absolutely love all your videos!!
Hello Andrea! I’m enjoying all your videos! I am curious on your thoughts on the Surface Awaken products? They have been getting a lot of love for being a more natural line and I have seen some amazing before and after pictures!
I am 16 years old and I believe that I am starting to get male pattern baldness, the top/center of my head you can see my scalp through my head while the rest of my hair is fine, when my hair is wet it looks even worse, you can very visibly see my scalp all around my head. Is there any fix to this or anything to do because I am very worried that I have nothing to do about this and I wouldn't want to be bald by the age of 20 :((
Dr. Dray, I was wondering if a largely natural men’s facial cleanser like the Every Man Jack face wash you discussed in another video could be used on the scalp instead of shampoo. I take finasteride, still have a fair amount of hair, and would like to save money. I still condition with an OGX biotin and collagen conditioner.
I do agree that MPB can cause depression, Low self esteem etc. I have had Hair Transplants dating back to the 1980s and will say when done improperly and it happens even today the scalp can be disfigured. I have had to have 12 corrective surgeries and still do not have a full head of hair. I used Minoxidil dating back to the 1980s and truly it has been a disappointment to me. I do use the laser cap and can tell you it definitely makes my hair look fuller. I have also used Propecia and Avodart and in my case I did not see a difference after two years of being on it. I now use a Topical Finesteride ( Propecia) which I will try for 6 months to see its effectiveness. Truly there needs to be a cure for this . It disfigures a person and all the Banana oil of how it does not matter is just that. Banana oil!
Yh then that's sad dont be surprised when you do your dads sides doesnt Matter too much unless yours mums is also bald but if they both are then you will go bald
Hi Dr. Dray i hope you'll read this. I am 21 years old young man that has androgenic alopecia . I am into sport so i do 5 times per week weightlifting and i also go run or swimming. All these sport can accelerate the process of the alopecia ? The weightlifting causes increase of testosterone so this can be a problem? thank you for your attention
Hi Dr. dray, would you consider doing a video on cold sores (herpes). I live in Florida and like you, we had a few stressful hurricane days. Unfortunately, my lip erupted which had not happened in over 5 years. I immediately went to Walgreens and the pharmacist steered me towards a Walgreens brand product stating it was just like Abreva. When it wasn't getting better I did a little active ingredient research and they were not alike at all. I feel like I lost crucial time in the very beginning applying something useless. What do you recommend?
I don't understand the logic behind minoxidil, u said minoxidil is use to treat blood pressure, but why do others claim that in order to growth hair u need to do exercise for blood circulation in the head. Like head stand, oil massaging.
Does male pattern baldness cause pain and itching, I don’t see my hairline receding but the top and crown are almost completely gone and tingly/burning.
Dr. Dray, can you pleeeease do a video on fordyce spots on the lips? Are there any at home remedies or is there anything that helps to remove them? Tretinion cream? Thanks for all the informative content on your channel.😊
I have very fine thin hair I tried to take biotin and I lost a lot it fell out in clumps. Come to find out it was effecting my thyroid. So I quit taking the biotin and it is finally slowly growing back.
I hope your thyroid is okay! I recently learned that biotin supplements actually can cause the lab test for thyroid function to appear abnormal, when in fact the thryoid is fine, but the supplement screws up how the test works...if that makes sense. With thyroid, however, better to be safe and not keep taking it, as thyroid disease is no small potatoes.
Dr Dray¡ Hola, Dr Dray! This past weeks it’s been tough I’ve been loosing my hair a lot on the crown and sides. Went to a dermatologist and she suscribe me Ketoconazole Shampoo. I felt that she didn’t gave me more info. It was less then 10 minutes visit. Any advice on hair growth shampoos? Thank you so much!
Hi Dr Dray! Thank you for this informative video! I am looking forward to your video on Rogain and Finesteride. I am 27 year old male, and I have started to experience gradual thinning of my frontal hair. I have been using Rogain (applying every night in the affected areas) since last 5 months but have not seen any positive results yet. Am I doing anything wrong? Makes me question its efficacy! I have read extreme reviews of finasteride for hair fall control and regrowth. It's potential side-effects (physical, sexual, and psychological) scares me to death! I would love to know your take on the subject matter. I have also read a lot about laser treatments, but I am unsure how well they will work. Hair transplant seems too intrusive and expensive. Are their any other preventative measures to control male pattern hair loss. Thanks again for the awesome video!
So glad this was helpful!! Next week's Q&A (Friday September 29th, noon EST) will be on minoxidil, so stay tuned. Two weeks from that will be finasteride. Hope you are having a great day and thanks for the questions for my upcoming videos!
Doc, can you help me here? I dont have anyone in my family as far as my grandparents of both sides that have baldness. Yet im the only one with receeding hairline and thinning hair. Does that mean my hairloss is not genetic?? By the hairline i can see many tiny baby hairs which are likely my old hair that got shrinked. And if i stop using anti dandruff shampoo, my scalp got flaky and and itchy and spreads over time. If i continue using it. It’s fine. I once got a dermatologist telling me it’s fungal infection causing the hairloss. And another dermatologist was stubborn enough not to hear my sayings and just ruled that i got baldness in my genetics from family history before i really finish talking. Can you help me think of a possible cause?
Hi Dr.Dray I would love to see a video on your favorite supplements and any supplements you think skincare enthusiasts should have in their stash. Thanks!!
I think lsd makes this issue go away, even with chemical and sun damage. It could be more simply proven to do this in a clinical trial than some of the other wild claims people make. It would be pretty simple to measure if it works or not also, way less psychology... it does have side effects tho, which amalgamate to "I feel pretty good but cause my hair grew back"
How long after you stop minoxidil does it take for you to loose your hair again. If you miss it one weekend while camping well it fall out or will it take a full month ? longer?
Hi Dr.Dray, could you please let me know that, if my mother's side or father's side men has male pattern baldness, is it definite that i will go bald? I would really appreciate your reply on this. thanks
Is baldness always due to sensitivity to dht or can it be due to increased serum dht? I have reason to believe I have excessive serum testosterone and dht
There is hair club for men and women here in Canada and the US. Call the centre closest to your area to get a free consultation and they can give you your best options. They do hair systems on various program levels also.
Well unsurprisingly, it doesn't exactly convey health to see your scalp hair falling apart, after all there are health issues related to hairloss, I've been researching this for a whole but pattern baldness is very strange considering it's an unwanted trait that survived for thousands of years but for what, why does this let's just say trash sets of genetic attributes even exist in the first place?
This is really helpful, thanks! It's happening to me slowly but have been trying to slow things down lately with Minoxidil and ketoconazole... Fingers crossed. But I guess one day you just have to embrace it hey :)
Adam McMillan I was also recommended Ketoconazole. I have really bad hair thinning. Did it work out for you? Any advice on other hair growing shampoos? Thank you !
Hi I am a female but I got diagnosed with with Male Pattern and and I have a very thick hair but not my forehead. My forehead use to be very small maybe like 3 fingers and now is like 5 so any suggestions please.
I would look into platelet rich plasma therapy. It hardly worked for me because I'm a guy, but it appears to be more effective for females. And naturally, see your dermatologist, as they may have more practical advice. If that isn't an option, consider dermarolling and low level laser therapy.
Dr. Dray I’m 22. I use Softee coconut oil for my thinning hair. I have like 70% wavy and say 30% curly hair. What product should I use that has good hold and makes hair look shiny..AND DOESN’T SMELL BAD!
I hate that i was lied at the start(back in the past), some people were implying that high testosterone will lead to pattern baldness, meanwhile mostly older guys who are on the downside with their testosterone get it... I think i managed to do it, i don't have the same feeling in my scalp as i used in the past, i still have to see if it does regrow, because hair follicles are still alive just miniaturized. Personally i use tea tree oil, lavender oil and ketoconazole shampoo, but i don't think they were helping much.
I am confused. I started losing my hair at the age of 16 which was odd because the men in both my mom's and dad's side are not bald! So why is it that I have it?
Some points I have learned in my male pattern baldness life:
Rogain is linked to heart palpitations. My cardiologist told me to stop using it.
Laser therapy from hair max made my hair fall out way more.
Finasteride and dht blockers make your sex drive lower. Studies on mice show penile shrinkage. Humans complain about permanent shrinkage. Higher dht in male mice caused female mice to be way more attracted to the male mice than low dht male mice.
Hair transplants need to be very high end and expensive to work, and they often do not work even when expensive. And you have to get them done sometimes repeatedly and use dht inhibitors continually (which can cause problems as mentioned above).
Trust me, I tried it all or got scared of the side effects. I really want to keep my hair bad but I am just letting it go. Focusing on fitness and keeping my skin young looking. My grandpa was a war veteran, depressed, smoking 2 packs a day maniac… and had full hair until he died from lung cancer at 75. There seems to just be no rules to it.
Perhaps the overthinking may be the only one ever factor
i ve been taking, fin for the past 8 months alongside minoxidil and i have 0 side effects. and fin doesnt shrink ur dick , thats absolutely wrong, and those rodent studies use far more finasteirde then the recommended doze, its the equivalent of a human taking from 300 mg to 1000 mg. the fin dosage use is just 1mg and often people use less then this.
Bro just get a dermapen, Minoxidil and nizoral. The golden trifecta
Same ive been balding at the age of 16. Im now 20 and fighting it bur in still balding. It’s getting to the point where my confidence is dying and feel like suiciding because why am i having to suffer🙂↕️. But yeah hopefully my new DHT blockers help regrow my hair
The doctor I visited recently gave me less information about hair loss and same information as u gave about ways to fight it for $80. Thanks for the information.
Dr. Dray,
Your "Hair Q&As" segment is one of the best places on the internet to get reliable, unbiased information about hair loss and hair loss treatment. As an 18 yr old male experiencing the onset of male pattern baldness, thank you.
Sincerely,
Simon M
Thank you so much! I am glad to hear this information was helpful to you :)
How is your hair now ?
@@l3goo00s4 Yeah?
update on your hair?
Fellas in the comments, my dad went through Male Pattern Baldness, and always wore a cap. He found out that in Turkey (the country) they do hair transplants for roughly $2,000-$3,000. He did it and got 5,000 hairs on his head for $2000. His confidence went up and there’s a big difference. If you want to invest a maximum of $4,000 for your hair back, GO TO TURKEY.
Turkey here I come
Thank you so much for touching on this subject! I'm 29 and completed 9 rounds of doxil chemotherapy a little over a year ago. I don't think it has affected my hair but it has been thinning and receding prior to the chemotherapy. Definitely looking forward to your insight on treatments! I appreciate your videos so much! ❤️
Thank you so much for sharing this and my gosh doxil chemo if a very rough treatment to have to go through. Glad to hear my video was helpful and hope you are having a great day :)
jason whitton - I hope you're better. God bless you.
Dr Dray I'm 16, it started at 14 should I be worried?
My husband knows my love for you and your channel, excited to share this video, as well as next one regarding Rogaine and shampoos, etc., as hubby is currently seeking Any and All possibilities! 💕
Thanks! Glad to hear this was helpful :)
i like how she smiles at the end of a sentence and then it plays another one lol
I know right! While talking about a male horror story, really creepy for someone who is in real fear of losing hair!
MPB is terrible when it comes to dating. I used to have no problems with the opposite sex, but in just a couple of years I went bald, and now I rarely get noticed. And this has nothing to do with my confidence. When I'm wearing my cap I get looked at all the time. When I'm wearing no cap, there's no looks whatsoever. I never knew that being invisible could feel so horrific. But that's what MPB does. As if men didn't already have enough to deal with. Hopefully future medicine can kick this useless evolutionary trait in the arse.
thank you for sharing this here in the comments
Polpiv4tifish aww my husband is balding was when I met him. I never cared I don’t notice his looks- only his heart (which also makes him the most handsome man on the planet in my eyes) but we met online & had shared interests! The internet can be the best way to find a kindred spirit. Wishing you the best of luck!! There’s a wonderful person out there waiting for you!!
I’m exactly the same , 26 and balding in front hair line so I always shave , I’ve been use to it for years but only started wearing a cap , and it’s like I’m a different person...I’ve only recently started looking for remedies for hair growth as I saw a photo of me at friends wedding in December and wow...I look like an old man 👴
Marcus Ducker I’ve been researching it & hair loss is an autoimmune disease. Try going gluten free & sugar free! Fresh fruit veggies lean meat nuts beans potatoes carrots etc my hair stopped falling out! My whole body is regenerating! 💗
Tami O thanks , I’ve literally started juicing fruits and trying to stay away from dairy and gluten 🙈 I was looking at a lot of vegan type of diets and natural remedies for hair growth don’t really wanna go the chemical
Congratulations on 24k subs doc.. Huge thank you for touching upon this topic. Will share it with my male friends who waste tons of money on useless products!!
Thanks!!
The best treatmentment for my hair loss is to just own it. I have my barber cut my hair short. Very short. I get it cut every two weeks. I cut my hair short so it does not emphasize what I do not have on top. Ever take art or photography? Composition is how it works.
Jeff Stone I completely agree. For so long (years in fact) I was hiding my hair loss by using that hair powder stuff, but very recently I just embraced the hair loss and buzzed it all off military style, and it’s so freeing!
that's not a treatment
Happy Friday, Dr. Dray! This video is so so helpful. Can't wait for the female one! Biotin and laser brush works great, btw.
It's a brush that emits a laser. I don't know much more than that. It's FDA cleared. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't work on certain pattern loss. I experienced growth, albeit somewhat finer hair, and combined with biotin chewables, my hair has definitely filled in and is thicker/fuller. I'm female, but it did work on a male in the family. I do believe the biotin really improved the quality of my hair though. I take the kind Dr. Dray uses, 2 tabs 10,000 or 5,000 mcg., I alternate.
thanks! no, as i said, low laser light therapy has not been demonstrated to be effective; biotin can help prolong the growing stage of the hair cycle but will not slow down or alter the course of male pattern baldness
Interesting! My inlaws had 8 sons. Only the 2 youngest (mirror-image twins) inherited this. Interesting that facial hair isn't affected; one twin keeps an impeccably trimmed short beard & it looks fabulous! Blessings! Jackie in NY state
Yeah the hair follicles on different body areas differ in terms of the type of hormone receptors that are associated with them
I have been taking Propecia for 20 years... works great!
Thanks for sharing this and glad to hear it is working out well for you :)
Well i wouldnt mind that. For me my hair is more important then finding a partner. Females are way too needy anyways why would u care more bout them then about your hair?
Dave Dom wtf?! Man up
Does it affect your fertility
Have you lost any hair? What Norwood were u when u started?
Great video Dr. Dray! I've used oral finasteride 1 mg (Propecia) and minoxidil 5% (Rogaine) for years with much success. They seem to have a synergistic effect when used together. I also want to mention PRP therapy as a potentially effective treatment that can achieve significant results. It tends to be quite pricey, but it can be a great alternative for those who cannot tolerate medication and/or are not ready to undergo a hair transplant procedure.
Thanks for sharing your experience with PRP...the data is a little dicey though, and I haven't seen enough cases of treatment with this to say confidently if it works or not...glad to hear your experience was good
Dr Dray I haven't actually gotten the PRP treatment myself. I find the results from medication to be sufficient. But Dr. Robert Bernstein (pioneer of the FUT and FUE procedures) who I originally saw now performs this at his clinic. I know it's still early days in terms of research but the photographic evidence looks promising. www.bernsteinmedical.com/medical-treatment/platelet-rich-plasma-prp/
Hello there, looking forward to the women's baldness next week. My mom is almost 80 so I don't know about hormones now. She's got very fine hair so last night, when I tried to get her to use a sheet maks for the first time, which was great! by the way, I told her about using a T-shirt for her hair towel just as she was holding one. This might help her frizzies with her fine, fine hair. I'm loving Hilary's tomato and Kalamata dressing. Thanks for suggesting it. Hope you had a nice day at the clinic. Just ordered a new sunscreen that is coral reef safe too! Looking forward to trying it. I mentioned the importance of sunscreen just this morning to a lady at the doctor's office. Spreading the word on the sunscreen!!
Thanks!! Glad to hear this Ms Amy :) Hilary's are so good!!
Wow! This was very educational. Thank you for your in-depth explanation of male hair loss. I would love for you to address acne (almost cystic) in menopausal women. Did your mom experience this at all?
Thanks! No she did not
Guarana caffeine hairmask, aspirin cream white willow hairmask. Aloe gel can be used as a carrier. Keep using the guarana aspirin white willow combo every day. Make sure you use aspirin cream without menthol.
Penelope M. Ohj
Very informative video doctor, thanks! I would really appreciate if you also talk about biotin, and other "hair & nails" vitamins
Thanks! I have a video on biotin: ruclips.net/video/TCyTDKSPZC0/видео.html
I went bald at 19 and I’ve been suicidal ever since
None of my friends want to be seen with me and I’m invisible to women.
Just shave rest off and hit gym, most women dont care about baldness ffs. Wallet and muscles trump hair all day long.
Dr. dray could you do a video about how to avoid/get rid of dark pigmentation in armpits.
good idea!
Hey Dr. Dray can you please make a video commenting on how smoking/vaping/nicotine and other "bad habits" affect or exacerbate hair loss?
The ArganRain Shampoo does most certainly work on the crown that is documented. What alot of men don't realize is ArganRain shampoo also works on the frontal hairline. I highly recommended highly. You will not regret it!
thanks for sharing
Hi Andrea, thank you for taking your time to make this informative video.
My question is about Dutastride vs Finastride. Can you compare and contrast the two especially when it comes to prevention of hair loss and regrowth potential of the two meds.
Is it true that Dutastride is A) Stronger and B) Does a better job in targeting and inhibiting 5a-Reductase in the scalp when compared to Finastride which more general and weaker?
I was hoping this video would also include information for women with male pattern baldness / androgenic alopecia. Please talk about it in your next video, and also how Minoxidil affects women specifically, also with fertility, pregnancy, general health, and in the long run. Great video, thank you :)
That is exactly would I said i would do in the next series of videos
Oh, sorry, I misunderstood that you'd be talking about female pattern baldness next. I hope you will include male pattern baldness in women in that video (my understanding is that they are different).
One thing I've observed is that if you look at men's receding hairlines it always follows the physical features of your forehead, ridges etc, also none receding hairlines apply, this means there is a close relationshop with headshape and our hair, i personally believe MPB is at least partially due to cranial development, notice how many men with good heads of hair have more boxy heads, square foreheads, i wish there was done some clinical studies on this.
Hi Dr Dray! Late question on this… Is balding always progressive? Or does it ever stabilize on its own? If so what age would people know their “final hair pattern”?
Thanks!
Hi, Dr. Dray! would you mind addressing products such as black castor oil and others that people claim helps them grow their brows? It would be interesting to hear your point of view and/or recommendations!
there is zero evidence for that hype
I'm a big fan of Edgar Casey "The Sleeping Prophet." I'm not sure if you've ever heard of him? He passed away in the 1940's I believe. In a trance state he also said that castor oil would help with hair loss. I've never tried it but wondering if a clinical trial was in fact ever done? Many of his cures were unconventional but effective. There is a center in Virginia beach named for him and I believe his work is archived there. Thanks for these video's. I have learned a lot!
thank you for your reply!
:O i've got evidence of my own hair using black castor oil coconut oil and rosemerry. i'm not a youtuber but if you want before and after proof i can link you a few pics.
Yeah, I'd appreciate that.
Great informative video! Looking forward to next Q&A regarding female hair loss pattern....I have an off topic question...is stearic acid and palmitic acid any good for skin? We have an old school face cream here that people claim helps with acne and skin tightening which contains these two along with alcohol and fragrance.
Thanks! They are moisturizers/waxes that largely play a role in creating the vehicle (cream/ointment etc). They are moisturizing, but no more magical than any other emollient
Dr Dray thanks a lot. You are such a great person, always take out time to give a detailed answer. Love you and may God bless you always😊
Is Dutasteride (Avodart) better then finasteride and how much mg do you recommend?
no.
Dr Dray! It is great this topic is being covered by a physician rather than a myriad of anonymous internet experts and individuals purporting a certain agenda. I think for men affected by a androgenic alopecia, a significant cause for concern is the use of the medication finasteride, considering the possibility for systemic effect. It has been reported, often anecdotally, a number of side effects associated with finasteride usage; ie brainfog, loss of libido, hormons dysregulation..etc. I was wondering if you could address these issues as well as finasteride dosing?
thanks! I plan to do a finasteride video in the future so stay tuned
If I go bald in the future I'm holding a funeral for all of the hair follicles that died and will always remember how ever single one of them kept my head warm in winter and made me look stylish.
I have learned a lot from you Dr. In a very short period of time. Thank you so much.
So happy to hear and thank you :)
Hi! Is it possible to take low dosage Dutasterid for hair loss? I used Propecia 2 years without results, tried Dutasterid for one-two months and it stopped my hair falling out but got a abit side effects.
yes
I heard hair loss can be caused by stress as well. I suddenly started shedding more hair than usual a week after my parents went to Mexico. Can that be the cause or am I experiencing male pattern baldness? Most of my uncles and my dad typically experience it in their 40s. I did setup an appointment with a dermatologist to see what they say but I'm growing worried as the days go by.
Dr: I started losing my hair in my teens. At the same time my chest & beard began growing in heavily. What's that about?
Joseph B Testosterone converting to DHT.
Hi Doctor Dray thanks for the great channel and all the information you provide. I have a question. Does nizoral (ketoconazole) help with androgenetic alopecia as well?
it can yes
ive been on finasteride for 15 years. its been probably 80% effective. Any reason to try dutesteride hoping for even better results?
no better than finasteride i think
Have you experienced any side effects?
Can women have male pattern baldness? I am a woman in my forties who was prescribed spironolactone for acne but have thinning of my hair especially at the temples which I started noticing about seven years ago. I have been on the spironolactone for almost three months. I’m wondering if the spironolactone will help or could potentially harm my hair growth?? Thanks!!! I absolutely love all your videos!!
yes...see my video on hormones for hair loss ...discuss there
I think she’s gorgeous
Hello Andrea! I’m enjoying all your videos! I am curious on your thoughts on the Surface Awaken products? They have been getting a lot of love for being a more natural line and I have seen some amazing before and after pictures!
i'm 16 and my hairline is receding like crazy. please help me i don't want to lose my hair too early
Man same here.
I am 16 years old and I believe that I am starting to get male pattern baldness, the top/center of my head you can see my scalp through my head while the rest of my hair is fine, when my hair is wet it looks even worse, you can very visibly see my scalp all around my head. Is there any fix to this or anything to do because I am very worried that I have nothing to do about this and I wouldn't want to be bald by the age of 20 :((
I can't wait until next week to hear about female pattern baldness and how to treat it.
Thanks!
Dr. Dray, I was wondering if a largely natural men’s facial cleanser like the Every Man Jack face wash you discussed in another video could be used on the scalp instead of shampoo. I take finasteride, still have a fair amount of hair, and would like to save money. I still condition with an OGX biotin and collagen conditioner.
And then this one time, at band camp
I do agree that MPB can cause depression, Low self esteem etc. I have had Hair Transplants dating back to the 1980s and will say when done improperly and it happens even today the scalp can be disfigured. I have had to have 12 corrective surgeries and still do not have a full head of hair. I used Minoxidil dating back to the 1980s and truly it has been a disappointment to me. I do use the laser cap and can tell you it definitely makes my hair look fuller. I have also used Propecia and Avodart and in my case I did not see a difference after two years of being on it. I now use a Topical Finesteride ( Propecia) which I will try for 6 months to see its effectiveness. Truly there needs to be a cure for this . It disfigures a person and all the Banana oil of how it does not matter is just that. Banana oil!
David B. We are about 5 years away from a cure
Hi Dr Dray, what are your thoughts on prp treatments for hair loss? Thanks!
I’m terrified to loose my hair. Even though I’m still too young to have hair loss . But I know men in my moms side suffer from it
Yh then that's sad dont be surprised when you do your dads sides doesnt Matter too much unless yours mums is also bald but if they both are then you will go bald
Hi Dr. Dray i hope you'll read this. I am 21 years old young man that has androgenic alopecia . I am into sport so i do 5 times per week weightlifting and i also go run or swimming. All these sport can accelerate the process of the alopecia ? The weightlifting causes increase of testosterone so this can be a problem? thank you for your attention
Hi Dr. dray, would you consider doing a video on cold sores (herpes). I live in Florida and like you, we had a few stressful hurricane days. Unfortunately, my lip erupted which had not happened in over 5 years. I immediately went to Walgreens and the pharmacist steered me towards a Walgreens brand product stating it was just like Abreva. When it wasn't getting better I did a little active ingredient research and they were not alike at all. I feel like I lost crucial time in the very beginning applying something useless. What do you recommend?
great idea! always would recommend seeing your healthcare provider for evaluation and management
Cristina Gardner you can ask your Dr for prescription acyclovir when you get the first symptoms it may help lessen the duration & severity
I don't understand the logic behind minoxidil, u said minoxidil is use to treat blood pressure, but why do others claim that in order to growth hair u need to do exercise for blood circulation in the head. Like head stand, oil massaging.
Finally understand the logic of minoxidil now!
yeah i like her she looks like a nice person inside and outside
Thank you Dr, i am slowly learning about my scalp. Your good 😊
Does male pattern baldness cause pain and itching, I don’t see my hairline receding but the top and crown are almost completely gone and tingly/burning.
Check for inflammation
Dimitoriasu same boat for me except I’m receding
Hello i know this is years late, bur do you recommend me any shampoo to stop excessive sweat on my scalp?
Dr. Dray, can you pleeeease do a video on fordyce spots on the lips? Are there any at home remedies or is there anything that helps to remove them? Tretinion cream? Thanks for all the informative content on your channel.😊
thanks for the idea; no don't fall for any "diy remedies"....a dermatologist can remove them
When Dr. Dray said "hair piece" and then smile. 😆😆
I have very fine thin hair I tried to take biotin and I lost a lot it fell out in clumps. Come to find out it was effecting my thyroid. So I quit taking the biotin and it is finally slowly growing back.
I hope your thyroid is okay! I recently learned that biotin supplements actually can cause the lab test for thyroid function to appear abnormal, when in fact the thryoid is fine, but the supplement screws up how the test works...if that makes sense. With thyroid, however, better to be safe and not keep taking it, as thyroid disease is no small potatoes.
Dr Dray¡ Hola, Dr Dray! This past weeks it’s been tough I’ve been loosing my hair a lot on the crown and sides. Went to a dermatologist and she suscribe me Ketoconazole Shampoo. I felt that she didn’t gave me more info. It was less then 10 minutes visit. Any advice on hair growth shampoos? Thank you so much!
Hi Dr Dray! Thank you for this informative video! I am looking forward to your video on Rogain and Finesteride. I am 27 year old male, and I have started to experience gradual thinning of my frontal hair. I have been using Rogain (applying every night in the affected areas) since last 5 months but have not seen any positive results yet. Am I doing anything wrong? Makes me question its efficacy! I have read extreme reviews of finasteride for hair fall control and regrowth. It's potential side-effects (physical, sexual, and psychological) scares me to death! I would love to know your take on the subject matter. I have also read a lot about laser treatments, but I am unsure how well they will work. Hair transplant seems too intrusive and expensive. Are their any other preventative measures to control male pattern hair loss. Thanks again for the awesome video!
So glad this was helpful!! Next week's Q&A (Friday September 29th, noon EST) will be on minoxidil, so stay tuned. Two weeks from that will be finasteride. Hope you are having a great day and thanks for the questions for my upcoming videos!
Thank you for your reply! Looking forward to upcoming videos on minoxidil and finasteride.
Himanshu Jha - try liopogaine shampoo and their minoxidil to your mix. I use that along with Finasteride.
Bro u should look up prp for hair too. It looks like a promising treatment thats may worth the shot.
Doc, can you help me here?
I dont have anyone in my family as far as my grandparents of both sides that have baldness. Yet im the only one with receeding hairline and thinning hair. Does that mean my hairloss is not genetic??
By the hairline i can see many tiny baby hairs which are likely my old hair that got shrinked. And if i stop using anti dandruff shampoo, my scalp got flaky and and itchy and spreads over time. If i continue using it. It’s fine. I once got a dermatologist telling me it’s fungal infection causing the hairloss. And another dermatologist was stubborn enough not to hear my sayings and just ruled that i got baldness in my genetics from family history before i really finish talking.
Can you help me think of a possible cause?
there are many types of hair loss...worth going to another derm for eval
Hi, I understand that Finestaride is only available through subscription. Is it possible to stop male pattern baldness by using just Rogaine?
Short answer, no. Check out More Plates More Dates channel for more detailed info on male hair loss.
@@crockettstheme7560 ok thanks
Hi Dr.Dray I would love to see a video on your favorite supplements and any supplements you think skincare enthusiasts should have in their stash. Thanks!!
lol! Skip all of that nonsense. The supplement industry is nothing but a business
Dr Dray thanks you're a lifesaver, literally!
I think lsd makes this issue go away, even with chemical and sun damage. It could be more simply proven to do this in a clinical trial than some of the other wild claims people make. It would be pretty simple to measure if it works or not also, way less psychology... it does have side effects tho, which amalgamate to "I feel pretty good but cause my hair grew back"
I like Hairboss because it's a styling clay and balding concealer in on
Hi Dr Dray , i have a bald hair and am not happy with it, i have used a medicine called Andrea but i see no changes
How long after you stop minoxidil does it take for you to loose your hair again. If you miss it one weekend while camping well it fall out or will it take a full month ? longer?
Hi Dr.Dray, could you please let me know that, if my mother's side or father's side men has male pattern baldness, is it definite that i will go bald? I would really appreciate your reply on this. thanks
Are you bald now ?
Wow, this bums me out. Thank you for the info
Why does she smile at the end of every thought, even if the thing she is saying is depressing?
Can you recommend sunscreen for men who are losing their hair. Thanks!
Is baldness always due to sensitivity to dht or can it be due to increased serum dht? I have reason to believe I have excessive serum testosterone and dht
yes
There is hair club for men and women here in Canada and the US. Call the centre closest to your area to get a free consultation and they can give you your best options. They do hair systems on various program levels also.
Eastern societies have negative attitudes toward baldness as well. I read that many Asian societies equate baldness with being unhealthy..
Well unsurprisingly, it doesn't exactly convey health to see your scalp hair falling apart, after all there are health issues related to hairloss, I've been researching this for a whole but pattern baldness is very strange considering it's an unwanted trait that survived for thousands of years but for what, why does this let's just say trash sets of genetic attributes even exist in the first place?
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Hi, Can I use rogaine without consulting a dermatologist?
This is really helpful, thanks! It's happening to me slowly but have been trying to slow things down lately with Minoxidil and ketoconazole... Fingers crossed. But I guess one day you just have to embrace it hey :)
:)
Adam McMillan I was also recommended Ketoconazole. I have really bad hair thinning. Did it work out for you? Any advice on other hair growing shampoos? Thank you !
Hi
I am a female but I got diagnosed with with Male Pattern and and I have a very thick hair but not my forehead. My forehead use to be very small maybe like 3 fingers and now is like 5 so any suggestions please.
I would look into platelet rich plasma therapy. It hardly worked for me because I'm a guy, but it appears to be more effective for females. And naturally, see your dermatologist, as they may have more practical advice. If that isn't an option, consider dermarolling and low level laser therapy.
Does bleach or hair dye cause or trigger MPB also wearing alot of hats?
Can a woman experience male pattern hair loss specifically a receding hairline if the men in her family have it?
yes
Does stress have anything do with it? Or lifestyle
Piyush Arora yes it’s mostly atreas
Dr. Dray I’m 22. I use Softee coconut oil for my thinning hair. I have like 70% wavy and say 30% curly hair. What product should I use that has good hold and makes hair look shiny..AND DOESN’T SMELL BAD!
And what should the first ingredient be ..aloe Vera, coconut oil,etc
Dr dray how many hairs a day is it normal to shed on a daily basis?
100-200
How about taking supplements like saw palmetto and beta-sitosterol together?
not likely to do add anyting
I get dry hair on top of my hair what product can I use
Does any of this apply to hair loss caused by lupus?
My husband was completely bald on top by 30
Yeah it can happen earlier too
are you gay?
oh sorry i thought you were a man by your profile pic
Negan 😂😂
I hate that i was lied at the start(back in the past), some people were implying that high testosterone will lead to pattern baldness, meanwhile mostly older guys who are on the downside with their testosterone get it... I think i managed to do it, i don't have the same feeling in my scalp as i used in the past, i still have to see if it does regrow, because hair follicles are still alive just miniaturized. Personally i use tea tree oil, lavender oil and ketoconazole shampoo, but i don't think they were helping much.
It is very frustrating to deal with
I am confused. I started losing my hair at the age of 16 which was odd because the men in both my mom's and dad's side are not bald! So why is it that I have it?
can still be genetic even though others close to you do not have it
You picked it up from a very distant relative or something
How to stop DHT or minimize it
finasteride
I need your advice on how to grow back my hair
Prp injection or may be TRP
Some thing like that
It’s all genetics, some people are lucky, some aren’t
Does working out help hair growth?
no
So basically It’s over …If you don’t have money for surgery?
What is most effective shampoo for MPB?
A dht blocker
They never explain why some hairs are sensitive to dht
Because that’s just the way they are. There’s no real reason for it.
What about microneedling?
You still need medication.
If only Jeff Bezos would dedicate his life to really finding a real solution to hair loss. :D
Propecia and Minoxidil did not work on my baldness ☹️
try dutasteride