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Hair Loss InformationMy Hair Is Now Growing Slowly All Over My Head and Body (with Photos) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hello Dr.
I would like to know what class do I fall in the Norwood scale? My hair started growing slowly and thinning at 19 and not only on my head, but also my hair all over my body – arms, legs, eyebrows, etc. Is this normal? I am now 21.

please post your answer on your site or email thank you

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Thanks for allowing us to post your photos. Click them to enlarge.

 

Norwood 6You probably do not need a medical degree to look at the Norwood scale and see what your hairline looks like. You can see that your thinning seems to parallel the Norwood class 6 pattern. That suggests that if you continue to let it go, you could lose all of the hair in the thinning area… which would be a shame, as it may be treatable with medication. My opinion is just based on looking at a few photos (and not knowing anything about your medical history or family history), so you’ll want to have it double checked by a physician in person.

The analytical part comes from looking at your hair under a microscope to see if there are patterns of miniaturization or difference in bulk (which I cannot do with photos). At 21 years old, you should be concerned enough to see a good doctor and not look for a quick answer over the internet.

As for your body hair loss, this is not normally related to scalp hair loss, but it is something that you should have looked at if you’re concerned.

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Patient Results – 4149 Grafts Restored His Hairline (with Photos) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

This patient with straight, medium fine hair had presented a Norwood class 3A pattern when I first met with him years back. His first hair transplant surgery was 1927 grafts, and while it gave him a hairline that he had been missing for years, he decided to have another procedure (of 2222 grafts) a year later to fill it out a bit more. No further procedures are planned.

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After (4149 grafts total over 2 procedures):

 

Before:

 

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Results After 3365 Grafts Transplanted About 15 Years Ago (with Photos) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

This patient came back to see me some years after he had his last transplant with NHI. He had 3365 grafts transplanted over two procedures in 1995 and 1998 (grafts placed throughout the frontal hairline and top of the scalp).

This patient visited the office recently to ask about some thickening in the area behind the transplants where he believed he is thinning. He has been on Propecia since the transplants were done, and although most of the hair has been held, the genetics has been persistent at taking some of his hair away.

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2012 (after):

 

1998 (before *):

 

* Note that the “before” photos above were actually from just before his 2nd procedure in 1998. The photos from before his 1st surgery in 1995 are not available (they weren’t digital), and although the quality of these 1998 photos isn’t the best, I really just wanted to show how the transplant looks after a lot of time has passed.

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Another Hair Transplant Failure, This Time with Photos – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

We’ve written about hair transplant failures before (here and here), but this time we have some photos that we’ve been given permission to share.

This patient had 1000 grafts placed into the frontal area 10 years ago (not with us). Around 95% of the grafts have failed to grow either initially or since the surgery. In looking for a cause of the failure, I found that the donor area was taken from neck hair, not scalp hair. The incision high in the neck from a strip surgery healed better than most neck incisions, but below the incision the hair is significantly thinner than the area above it (see photos below).

The cause of the failure of the grafts could be from:

  1. The use of neck hair in the recipient area. It is well known that neck hair is not permanent and as this patient has thinning of the neck hair today (10 years after his transplant was done), it is possible that aptosis (cell death) was induced from the neck hair transplant.
  2. A failure of the quality control in the hair transplant process.
  3. A failure of the technique at the time of surgery.

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I’ve Always Had a Deep Hairline, But Am I Receding? – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hello Doctor,

I am 21 years old and I have a deep hairline. Ive always had a deep hairline. There are little blond hair in front of it, everywhere.

My question is, does it look like my hair is receding? My father is 53 and has a full head of hair. Both my grandfathers only started loosing their hair when they got “really” old.

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I cannot say if you are receding or if you are balding, but based on the photo you sent it looks like you have a Norwood 3 pattern. For certainty, send me a picture with your eyebrows lifted so that I can measure the distance from the highest crease. The V shape hairline that you do show, reflects the mature male hairline.

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SMP Result (with Photos) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

This patient did not like his hairline and keeping his hair very, very short was a reasonable option for him. He achieved these results with Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) when he walked out of the office the same day he came in. Many patients play with their hair length until they find the right length for their new look, and once he clips his hair a little shorter the effect will be more complete.

The photos below show the story. The following results are with only ONE (1) SMP session – For better even coverage he will follow up for the second or third sessions. Click to enlarge.

 

Here’s a close-up shot of the SMP:

 

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Transplanted Female Hairline (with Photos) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Some women develop changes in their hairlines as they age that make them look more masculine due to receding corners. These defects are very evident in women with very dark hair and light skin (like the Asian patient below), more so than in women with blonde hair and white skin or brown hair with olive skin tones.

These changes occur with many women who undergo plastic surgery, as their hairlines are often negatively impacted by face lifts and brow lifts. The changes tend to become noticeable rapidly after their plastic surgery is done, while others who did not have any such cosmetic procedure will barely notice the changes as they occur very slowly over the years. There are many women who show miniaturization in the corners of the hairline that may eventually lead to the type of changes shown here.

We love doing these surgeries as the patients are most grateful.

The before photo is below on the left, the after photo is on the right. This was done in a single procedure of 1800 grafts, mostly in the corners with some work in the frontal hairline. The after photo was taken about 18 months after her surgery. Click to enlarge.

 

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I Have a Lot of Scabbing a Week After My FUE Procedure (with Photo) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hi Doc,

I had a FUE done with 3000 grafts exactly 8 days ago (photo attached).

My concern is that there seems to have been a lot of scabbing or crusting (what is the difference between the two anyway?).

The scabbing/crusting started coming off in places near the restored hairline and it now looks like a river delta (i.e. lines where there is no hair/crusting/scabbing with pockets of crust/scab/hair).

Is this normal? Or is it due to trauma (e.g. scratching) or bad surgery? I know when I am awake, I do not touch the area (I have worn a bandana lightly from the day after the surgery, but only for a few days and first 2 nights). Sometimes at night, I inadvertently brush my hand against the recipient area and wake up.

My doctor advised me to start washing once a day from Day 2 onwards with a spray bottle with a mixture of baby shampoo and water (and rinsing with plain water from the spray bottle) which I have done.

Should I be trying to get rid of the scabs/crusts with light finger pressure when shampooing or should I wait for the 10th day before trying any of this? It is difficult to see the hair due to the black scabs/crusts, but the transplanted hair is there.

Thanks!

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The crusting is very bad, which means that your management of your scabs was not good. We rarely, if ever, see this degree of crusting. How is the scabbing in the donor area at the back of your scalp?

Be very careful not to rush to take these crusts off. Use a shampoo and leave it on for 10 minutes and then gently, very gently rub in the shampoo. The crusts will slowly loosen and eventually they will come off. Give it another 10 days and hopefully the problem will be gone.

The scabbing/crusting (interchangeable words) is pretty intense, but hopefully there is no problem with the grafts because of it. Of course, follow up with your surgeon if you are concerned.

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My Doctor Said My Hair is Fine, But I Want You to Judge It – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Hey Doc,

I’ve been concerned about my hair for nearly two years now. I’m 21, nearly 22.

I went to my GP who said there wasn’t a problem with my hair, and that I didn’t need to go to a dermatologist. However, I’m still a bit iffy about it. I (think) I have a natural parting down the middle of my head. You be the judge. But either way, am concerned about miniaturisation and recession.

Based on those pictures (taken a couple of months ago), can you see if there is anything I should be concerned about with my hair? Hairline and crown/top of hair.

Feel free to post pics if this gets posted. Thanks.

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I just chose a few photos to post out of the 35 or so you sent in the link, but I appreciate you allowing us to publish them.

I think you should listen to your doctor. Based on photos alone, your hair seems fine. I’m not seeing any cause for concern, and your hair looks great. We can let all the readers judge as well. Click the photos to enlarge.

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Patient Results – A New Hairline in 2926 Grafts (with Photos) – Hair Loss Information – Balding Blog

Here’s an awesome hair transplant result I want to share. This patient had one procedure of 2926 grafts, with the photos taken just under a year after his surgery.

He said that almost no one noticed the hair growth, but family members and friends that he hadn’t seen for a while did detect a change in appearance. Some people thought he lost weight, some thought he had a face lift, but a few did notice that he had hair that was not there the last time they saw him. He isn’t shy, so he’s allowed me to post his photos and I am appreciative that he agreed to share this remarkable change.

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After (1 procedure of 2926 grafts):

 

Before: