You have classic traction alopecia which resulted from the braids you had when you were a child. These pulled out your hair and only a hair transplant can fix this problem. A secondary diagnosis could be triangular alopecia, an inherited hair loss pattern in the location where you have lost your hair. A hair transplant is also the only solution for this.
2019-02-11 05:23:222019-02-20 08:28:49When I Was Young, I Used Braids on My Hair. What Is Wrong with Me (Photo)?
I have a few very unusual hair characteristics. The first is that all over my body (including head), i have a few random hairs that are literally a few times the thickness of a normal hair, like an eyelash, jet black, and they don’t stop growing at a certain length. Is this normal?
The second is that I have always had a norwood two-ish hairline on one side of my head, I guess that isn’t too unusual but the hair i have at the concave part of my hairline towards the middle don’t point down, it points straight to the side. Is this normal? I also have semi-curly hair, which I think may have developed during puberty? and I can’t find anyone in my family tree tree with any of these characteristics, which sucks because I have no idea what-so-ever who I may take after balding-wise. are any of these things normal or indicative of anything?
I am not sure what you are asking and I would have to see you, or at the very least I’d need some good photos to understand what you are referring to. We are different and at times one part of the scalp will be different from another. Sometimes unusual hair can grow from a nevus (birthmark/mole). Is that what you see? If what you are describing is more radical, then maybe your hair demonstrates a chimeric process. See a good doctor who can research your problem for you.
With regard to the hair direction, the frontal hairline often has hair that points to one side. When I transplant such individuals, I usually discuss hair direction choices with them.
So I have traction alopecia and I have for a while from wearing extensions for years. I have four big bald spots in the back of my head. I don’t have the confidence to not wear my extensions but i need help to grow my hair back if possible. I figured I can wear my hair in different styles to protect the bald spots then stop when it all grows back. I just ordered women’s rogaine and wondered if there were anything else I can do. I am white and use clip in extensions
Traction alopecia, if prolonged with the pulling, will produce permanent hair loss. See a doctor who specializes in both Hair Transplants and Scalp Micropigmentation to see if there is an easy solution for you.
2020-01-06 04:00:332019-11-05 09:07:12I Have Traction Alopecia and Need Help
I recently moved to US (bay area) and have been noticing a lot of hair fall. Slightly pulling my hair causes them to come out. I have no serious illness etc. What could be causing the increased hair loss?
Thanks!
It could be a variety of things. Perhaps it is your genetics and the timing was coincidental to the move… or it could be stress-induced (moving can do that)… or it could be allergy… etc, etc. I really have no way to know based on your email with limited information. You should see a doctor if you’re concerned.
I’ve been following my hairloss for over a year, I first though my hairline was receding. But my hairline itself has stayed in a similar position for over a year. But I’ve been shedding alot over the past few months. In August I hopped on fin. I didn’t know if it was MPB (Diffuse Thinning) or Telogen Effluvium, but I’ve been treating it as MPB incase it is. So I’ve been using fin (1.25mg) everyday and Nizoral weekly. No side effects btw.
I feel like my shedding has slowed, if it was TE, it would be slowing around this time too, but I don’t know if it placebo. But I’m losing hair on the side of my head too, if it was MPB I shouldn’t be losing hair here right?
When I got my prescription for fin, both my derma’s said I wasn’t losing hair (it looked decent then, now my hair loss is more visible). I will go back and ask them again, but wasn’t possibilities of what is causing this, since I had to suggest fin myself.
You should get miniaturization analysis of your donor area (see: https://baldingblog.com/do-i-have-dupa-diffuse-unpatterned-alopecia-photo/ ). You can get this by purchasing this instrument and sending me photos: https://www.amazon.com/Celestron-LCD-Handheld-Digital-Microscope/dp/B004IANQNQ/ref=sr_1_14?keywords=celestron+microscope+camera&qid=1570126460&s=gateway&sr=8-14
2020-11-03 03:48:502020-11-03 08:49:09I may have hair loss in my Donor Area? (photo)
2019-10-14 04:51:382019-05-10 11:52:59I pulled out my hair by using an extension 4 weeks ago. Will it grow back?
Dear doc,
I am a male, and a shaved my pubic hair. The hair has now regrown with multiple hairs in each follicle. it looks very strange. What is happening? also… can sleep depravation speed up mpb?
Let a professional evaluate your pubic hair. I don’t quite understand what you’re describing. Yes, sleep deprivation can promote hair loss in genetically prone men.
2007-10-09 08:33:112007-10-09 08:33:20I Shaved My Pubic Hair — Now It Is Growing Back Weird
I’ve been using MiN New York’s shampoo for more than a year now and I swear it has worked wonders for my hair. The ingredients are all high-quality (no sulfates, etc.) and it contains all sorts of DHT blocking compounds. It’s the best shampoo I’ve ever used, and I’ve used a lot.
I know you are skeptical of a shampoo’s ability to re-grow hair, and rightfully so. I don’t think MiN re-grows anything; what it does is create a healthier scalp environment. You can’t grow good crops in poor soil, and the same goes for hair. I use 1mg finasteride in the morning, minoxodil at night and MiN products throughout the day. My hair looks better now than it has at any time over the last few years.
Well, I like that you are using standard medications (finasteride and minoxidil) with your MiN products. Without good controlled studies though, nobody can tell which drug or product is giving you the benefits you’re seeing.
The claim that this shampoo is a DHT blocker flunks FDA regulations by making a medical claim that can not be backed up by the type of scientific research that the FDA supervises in their approval process. Don’t believe everything you read.
I’m concerned that one of my donor scars is too high and that eventually it would show as well as the grafts taken from the area will die. I’ve had three procedures. The first was in 1997. I had 800 micro/mini grafts. Then in 1998, I had another 1000. This time the doctor seemed to place the incision in the donor area high. My third procedure was in 2007. I had 2000 FU’s placed. I think I’m a class 5 or 6 (not completely sure). During my last consultation before my procedure, the doctor told me that the scar from the previous procedure looked high.
It is 2″ above the bump at the base of my skull – about the height of my eyes and the top of my ears. I’m not sure if it was higher before my last procedure. Is it possible that it now appears a little lower given that 2000 FU’s were taken below it? Does this sound too high? Would hair mapping help me to know with greater certainty? If so, where can I go to have my hair mapped?
I appreciate your time in reading and responding to my question. I’ve read several of your blog comments, etc. and I’m considering using your services in the future.
Thanks again
Perhaps your donor scar is higher than normal, but this can be a normal thing as the doctor will make subtle judgment calls during the procedure. It may bother you cosmetically, but there is not much you can do other than to grow your hair long enough to cover the scar. From a long term point of view, if the donor hair was taken too high, it may not be in the area of permanent hair, in which case you risk losing the hair that was transplanted from that area.
You should start off with a good examination and consultation for a second opinion. That will address your concerns above. You must have a worst case scenario managed with a Master Plan for future hair loss, as you are suggesting in your questions. I don’t have a list of every doctor that will map your scalp, but you can find a transplant doctor in your area by using the physician search at ISHRS.org.
I have just turned 27 and I am concerned about my hairline . I have never really given it much thought but then someone commented on it and I noticed it is a triangle shape. I am concerned that I am going bald but have heard of the term mature hairline. I have drawn in a line to show my highest wrinkle. I am thinking about getting a hair transplant as the hairline looks rather odd. My crown is fine I think ! I have attached photos which may be of use. There are no bald people on either side of my family which is why I find it strange that I could be.
Any help or guidance would be much appreciated.
If you are concerned about your hair line and considering a hair transplant, you should see a hair transplant surgeon. I don’t mean to sound obvious but there is not much I can say here. Balding occurs in the 20s for most men. From your picture there are two things happening: (1) your forelock comes down to the highest crease which indicates it is located where it was when you were 5 years old, and (2) you hairline on the corners is certainly receding upwards giving you a bizarre shape to the hairline that that makes it look pointed. If you transplant the frontal corners, you can move to a different hairline that better fits with your look. You are in your 20’s and that is when such frontal recession appears.
