2020-03-03 07:35:292020-03-03 07:36:13African American Female Hairline lowering transplant (photo)
Late 50s, Noticing Acceleration in Hair Loss
I am 57 years old and have maintained a good head of hair (albeit grey these days) throughout my adult life. I did notice in my late teens and early 20’s some recession at the temples, but overall I have what is considered to be good “coverage” when compared to others in my age group.
I have been on Flomax for a urinary flow issue (high bladder neck) and Androgel for hormone replacement for 5 years now. Recently, I added Plavix, Enalapril, 81mg aspirin and Vytorin to the regimen because of an angioplasty and to lower my lipids.
In addition, I take Fish Oil, Folic Acid (5mg) Saw Palmetto and CoQ10 (200mg) although these are not prescribed, only suggested.
Recently, I have noticed some acceleration in hair loss at the crown and frontal area, although it’s progressing slowly and mildly.
I am wondering if the new combination of drugs might be the reason, or if this is simply the natural progression of MBP. I imagine at this point a minaturization study would be a good idea instead of speculating on the impact of my drug cocktail.
Please advise, and thanks for your excellent site as well as your candid, well-researched and scientific approach to this problem.
Yes, I believe a miniaturization study may be of benefit. Genetic male pattern balding (MPB) may be a cause of your hair loss, but is rare (although not unheard of) to occur so late in life. Of note, taking Androgel may contribute to the MPB due to its androgenic properties. However, you should always consult with your physician before starting or stopping any medication. It is unusual that hair loss starts in a person of your age, so I would look to the medications that you use as a possible cause.
If your hair loss is related to MPB, there are medications (such a Propecia) that MAY offset it.
2007-08-03 13:35:062007-08-03 13:35:10Late 50s, Noticing Acceleration in Hair Loss
After Chemo, My Yearly Shedding Has Stopped
(female)
I have always had yearly autumn hair shedding but since I had chemo 2 years ago this has stopped, do you have any ideas why this might be? Thanks.
Sorry, I’m not familiar with a possible reason for what you’re experiencing.
Just so I’m clear, you’re saying that your hair grew back after chemotherapy, but the seasonal shedding you normally experienced in the past has stopped, right? Have you talked with your oncologist about this?
2010-11-04 08:46:382010-10-29 15:47:20After Chemo, My Yearly Shedding Has Stopped
Letting Propecia Dissolve Under the Tongue
Can I take finasteride sublingualy? because i heard that by taking it sublingually can bypass first pass effect and it can goes directly to your bloodstream.
You are supposed to take Propecia by swallowing the pill. Taking it sublingually (administered under the tongue) does not mean you will see better results. Similarly, taking double the dose (or even 10x the dose) does not mean you will have better results.
What I’m getting at is: Please take the medication as directed. Plus, I’m sure it would taste really bad.
2010-12-06 12:49:302010-12-02 12:23:45Letting Propecia Dissolve Under the Tongue
Is the Age-Old Quest for a Baldness Cure Reaching Its End? (From NEWYORKER Magazine)
Listing of African American Dermatologists?
Is there a way to find a national listing of African-American dermatologists? I am especially interested in those that deal with Seborrheic Dermatitis in African-Americans. I have had this condition since high school and I am now 27 years old. I am seeking an African-American simply because other dermatologist seem to have shampoos/treatments they want me to use on a daily basis. As an African-American woman, I cannot do that or my hair will be damaged. My hope is to find someone who has researched alternative treatments due our hair type.
Thank you.
The listing services do not go by race, so that would be a difficult distinction to make. You might see Dr. Pearl Grimes, an African American Dermatologist extraordinaire here in Los Angeles if you are on the West Coast or would be willing to make a trip to meet with her. Dr. Grimes is the Director of the Vitiligo and Pigmentation Institute of Southern California, and is also a Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UCLA.
I Had Almost 5000 Grafts and I Want to Know How Do I Fix My Donor Area (Photo)
The best and only way to repair this donor area is with Scalp Micropigmentation, which makes it look like you have hair where there is none. This technique does not add hair, but will accomplish the goal of scar coverage and camouflage. These photos suggest that you had too many grafts removed by the FUE based upon your donor density. The hair that was harvested exceeded the areas of “safe” donor hair that is considered permanent. Considering that you received 5,000 grafts, very few people can support this magnitude of harvesting without donor depletion. This problem was 100% predictable. Your surgeon should have known better and told you to expect this type of balding in the donor area, unless your surgeon was greedy about making money from you or just plain ignorant.
Long term finasteride reduces risk for prostate cancer (NEJM)
This is a great article which shows what an earlier study showed on the value of finasteride in reducing the risks of prostate cancer. See New England Journal of Medicine(www.nejm.org) article.
https://www.aafp.org/news/health-of-the-public/20130823finasteride.html
Am I a candidate for a hair transplant? (photo)
Do hairs like this stand a change with medication? Is a HT even a viable option to increase density?
Because of the possibility of diffuse unpatterned hair loss, I would want to look carefully at your donor area with a hand microscope to make sure you don’t have DUPA, which will rule out a hair transplant that probably would fail if you have DUPA. Medications may work well but have the medications managed by a good, caring, competent doctor
Should I Expect to Lose My Native Hair Immediately After a Hair Transplant?
Sometimes the native hair falls out, and other times it does not. If you take the drug Finasteride, the chance of keeping your active hair is much greater, and it acts as a prevention to surgical shock loss.