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Hair Loss InformationHigh Hairline in Teenage Male – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi im 18 years old and i have had a high receded hairline all my life. Im thinking that a hair transplant might help lower it and fill in the gaps. Am i a good candidate?

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At 18 years old, that might be a problem because no one knows the status of your genetic balding. You would need to be evaluated by a hair loss specialist, to discuss your options. If you should bald as you age (a 50% chance in most men prior to the age of 45), then moving your hairline down today may be a problem for a long term normal look. Unless you make a living as a model or actor where a high hairline might compromise your earnings potential, I would suggest that you wait for 5-8 years before making a decision to have surgery.

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Hair Loss InformationHair Loss in Autistic Female – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have an autistic 17 year old female whose normally thick and healthy hair is now thinning. I know her diet is not the best secondary to autism but she gets ample amounts of protein and loves all vegetables. There are no medidcations involved and no diet changes or home stress issues that I can pinpoint. She is not verbal so questioning her is not an option. Could you lead me to a resource for information or suggestions. Thank you for your time.

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I have not read any research that indicates a higher instance of hair loss in autistic teens or adults. However, I would think that autistic people have a higher level of emotional stress, which is one of the ‘big four’ causes of hair loss. You should have a good doctor examine her and look for one of the many medical causes of hair loss. The following problems are among those that should be considered: anemia, thyroid disease, connective tissue disease, and various gynecological conditions. These laboratory tests may be useful if underlying medical problems are suspected: CBC, Chem Screen, ANA, T4, TSH, STS, Androstenedione, DHEA-Sulfate, Total and Free Testosterone. Many medications, including vitamins and over the counter drugs, can also contribute to hair loss.

Genetic causes of hair loss in a 17 year old female, is unusual. Look to the family and see if anyone had such a problem at that age or if there is female genetic hair loss in any of the women in your family. It is more likely that a medical condition, rather than genes, may be the cause of the hair loss.

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Hair Loss InformationRecent Plug Procedure – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I had my hair transplant done by a cosmetic surgeon in California. This was the punch method leaving me with a doll hair look receeding on both right and left and crown. I had the procedure done in around August 2004. Now would i be a candidate for repair or would i have to wait longer? I do know my procedure was $2 a graft and I got what I paid for. Now i want to fix it before it becomes too detectable. I’m 24 and started Propecia in January 2005. Have been doing research for months and keep getting positive responses regarding NHI.

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Thanks for the many points raised in your email. The plugs may have to be excised, particularly if they are large. There is an art in doing repair work – the critical decisions are how to manage the old plugs and how to use your present donor supply and not damage any future donor supply you may need. The decision to start Propecia was good as an add-on to what you are doing.

At NHI, we use a fine needle for preparing the recepient areas- we never use punches to place grafts! The needle makes a wound that is very, very small and by using the proper angles and density, I can give you a natural look and reasonable fullness in a single session if you are not too bald. The grafts are inserted into these needle sites using fine surgical forceps. These small wounds heal in a matter of a day or two, you can even wash your hair the next day.

You are now more than 8 months from the original surgery so it would be a good time to have an assessment done. You should call and make an appointment to see me at no charge. Our phone number is 800-639-4247 and we have an offices in Northern and Southern California. Examining you will make all of the difference in what you finally end up with.

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Early 20s with High Hairline – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi, My son, who is 23, has very thin hair on top of his head and a high forehead. He tried avacore and it’s hard to say if it helped or not. He has very thick hair on the sides-we are prone to high foreheads in our family but the thin hair on top of his head is distressing him (which I’m sure doesn’t help). Is there someone he can see to access his problem-we live in New Jersey and are a train ride from Manhattan. Thanks so much for your help.

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Is your son balding now? I would guess from what you are describing is most probably genetic hair loss. Avacor is overpriced and has minoxidil as its active component; I would have been surprised if it would have worked. The marketers of Avacor do a hell of a job promoting the ‘benefits’ of their product and as a result, they have one of the most popular sales efforts ever and it appears to be priced over 10 times that of minoxidil. Propecia, which is made by Merck (pharmaceutical company), is under FDA and FCC regulation so Merck can not promote claims that are ill defined or vague. In a 23 year old male, genetic hair loss comes from the ‘workings’ of DHT on the growth center of the hair follicle. Propecia is the only substance that has been clearly documented to block the effects of DHT on the hair follicle. It has documented benefits on retarding, stopping or reversing hair loss. A competent doctor would make the diagnosis and appropriately manage the problem for you. To answer your request for a doctor on the east coast, I would recommend Dr. Robert Bernstein at 201-585-1115, who has offices in Fort Lee NJ and Manhattan NY. He is as good as they come and I would not hesitate to have my son treated by him.

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Hair Loss InformationBalding on Mother’s Family Side – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Dr I am 26, My father is 64 with a full set of hair, how ever on my mums side they are all totaly bald (males only) im just strating to lose my hair were my crown is. I dont have alot of faith with all these product as i have tried plenty in the past. Im hoping you can regain my faith to my hair loss problem. My hair is thin and very curly i do have alot of hair exept were for the top of my crown.

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At 26, you should go on the drug Propecia as it should slow down, arrest or reverse the hair loss you are experiencing. You should be evaluated by a good doctor. Sounds like you will follow your mother’s family line, but the drug may forestall the balding or stop it from happening. After 8 months on the drug, you should be re-evaluated.

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Hair Loss InformationYoung Man Wants Transplant – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Dr.Rassman,
I’m 22 and have been taking propecia since I’ve been about 19. It has definately slowed or stopped my hair loss, but I am still pretty unhappy with my hairline. I don’t think I would need a very large scale hair transplant at this point, my hair is only thin in the front, and I was wondering whether you thought it would be a very bad idea to get a transplant at my age and given the circumstances.

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For starters, please see Hair Transplants in Young Men.

As you see from this previous response, I do not have a problem transplanting a man of your age. It is important to read and understand the above link and we would have to develop a relationship. When both of us are comfortable with the analysis and the depth of understanding I require, then we can consider a hair transplant, provided it is indicated and not harmful to you.

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Hair Loss Information17 Year Old with Hair Loss – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

My 17 year old son has premature balding. He already has a very predominant receding hairline. He is very self-conscious of it. My dad and my dad’s half-brother both had hair loss at an early age but I’m not sure that it was as young as my son. We ran some bloodwork to rule out any physical problems and all were negative. Is there anything that we can do to slow down or improve his hair loss? I was told that he is too young for Rogaine but are there any other options?

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Sometimes, hair loss occurs in very young people. As a male, he can take the drug Propecia which hopefully will stop the hair loss. First, get him examined by a competent doctor who will quantify the rate of miniaturization in his balding area. This is important, because when he starts on the drug Propecia we will want a starting point to determine if it is working and by how much. I would hold off on Rogaine until a good baseline is in hand and the rate of hair loss is documented. Please see my similar postings on age-related topics here: BaldingBlog – Age.

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Hair Loss InformationMature Female Hair Loss – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I am a mature woman living in Florida. I have noticed that many of the ladies in the salons who are my age (over mmm.. let’s say 49), have thinning hair. Is there a bug going around that is causing women to lose hair? What can I do about it?

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Female genetic balding affects possibly half of post menopausel women. All you have to do is go to the salons in retirement communities and look at what is going on. The hair stylists have learned that the best way to treat female genetic balding is to lighten the color of the hair (have you noticed how many women over 50 are blonde?) and to style it ‘puffed up’ (this is a man’s description of the process, sorry for my myopic male view). For most women, there are few options. A word of caution may be worthwhile here. Take anything that is offered to you in the solutions arena with a grain of salt. Believe less that what you hear and be skeptical of fixes, particularly those without first hand experience by people you know.

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Hair Loss InformationYouthful Hairlines – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I am 34 and in the music business. Like the email from your model, I am in a position where I wish to look like I’m in my late 20 for a few more years-Its more business then vanity. My hair looks how it should for 34 (I am a type two), never the less, I wish to have the sides of the front filled in a bit (as well as the hariline reconstructed).

Everything I read implies that this is a bad idea, because my hairline will look too low when I am 45. If I brought my hairline back down to where it was 5 years ago, would it look stupid in 15 years?

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Clearly, you understand this subject, so I will not repeat much of what I have said in previous blog entries. First, Bill Clinton has the same hairline today that he had when he was 12 years old. His hairline does not look weird to me. It just reflects a small number of Caucasians who keep their juvenile hairlines into adulthood. IF you are not balding and you’re examined throughout each area of your scalp, looking for miniaturization and none is found, then it is not unreasonable to assume that you would be in the 55% of the population that does not bald at all. Putting back the frontal hairline will just make you look like Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, actor Andy Garcia, and many others like them. They looked good with their low hairlines. On the other hand, if you should start to bald, a discussion with your doctor needs to lay out a worst case scenario for you to consider along with the statistical possibility that this might happen.

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Hair Loss InformationVery Early Balding – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

I have a doubt. I am 20 and my hair was fine until now,but I feel that my hair is not that dense as it was when I was 10 or 12. Although my hairline is not receded, my dad is bald. Is this a sign of balding or it is natural for eveyone. Also I shampoo my hair once every 3 days with a mild shampoo. Does this have any effect?

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A good thorough examination of your scalp with high magnification may show if the early signs of balding have begun. If they have, preventative treatment with Propecia may be indicated. There is no certainty that you will follow your father’s hair loss pattern, but it is a good idea to keep a close eye on it with a good doctor advising you. Shampooing once every three days, once a day, several times per day, or once a year will probably not impact your balding pattern.