Question 1

im 17 years old and am losing hair in the temples of my head. its getting pretty far back on the right side. i work out heavily and eat very well. other than genetics i cant think of any reason id have this issue. how can i regrow or prevent loss?

Accepted Answer

See dermatologist: You need to properly diagnose  this hair loss. Should it be the very common androgenetic alopecia, known as male pattern baldness, he will provide you with possibly an oral med along with a topical otc med to help you. However, it just might be something different, and that is why you should be evaluated.

Question 2

what to do if i'm 24 years & suffering from genetic hair loss. i'm almost half balded.?

Accepted Answer

Medications: Check with dermatologist and/or endocrinologist who deals with alopecia.
Usually a combination of birth control pills, spironolactone and Finasteride.

Question 3

hi. i am a male suffering from hair loss. apperantly it is genetic and i am at the beginning of male pattern boldness. what can i do about it?

Accepted Answer

Androgenic alopecia: See your dermatologist for evaluation and discussion of your therapeutic options.  Finasteride (propecia) is the best hair growth product for balding men with androgeneic alopecia   topical Minoxidil solution is helpful for some people.   Hair transplantation is available for appropriate candidates.

Question 4

can you tell me about genetic hair loss, stress, or alopecia?

Accepted Answer

Different types: 1) STRESS
2) male hormones as in polycystic ovarian syndrome (androgenic alopecia)
3) Telogen effluvium- stress, poor eating of iron (red meat0
      Menopause

Question 5

i have genetic hair loss .could you please suggest any cure for it?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss: No cure. Rogaine (minoxidil) or spironolactone might help if female. Propecia if male.

Question 6

i am loosing my head hair.however, my family has normal hair. is hair loss genetic? how can i imrove the density of the hair??

Accepted Answer

Alopecia or genes: There is a condition called alopecia which causes the hair to fall out.  This is different from male pattern baldness which is genetic and not a disorder.  A dermatologist can tell you if you have Propecia (finasteride) (an autoimmune disorder) and treat it.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

how to differentiate between hair loss caused by stress or hair loss caused by genetics? any specific hair loss patterns specific to different causes?

Accepted Answer

The amount of loss: Stress induced hair loss occur in clumps and diffuse--ie. many hairs fall out at once on your comb, in the shower, on your pillow, etc. When your body is under stress, it signals your hairs to fall out. That transition takes around 3-4 months.  Stress induced hair loss today is in response to an event that occurred 3-4mos ago. Androgentic hair loss is gradual usually start on vertex and temples

Question 8

will not washing my hair every day or touching my hair as sparingly as possible help slow down hair loss that may be happening due to genetic balding?

Accepted Answer

Washing hair: Washing your hair does not affect how many hairs fall out on average.  It will just seem like more falls out on days you wash your hair and less on days you don't, but the average number will stay the same. Washing dislodges hairs that are already on their way out and will go with the next washing. If hair is not washed and the scalp becomes irritated, more hairs may shed.

Question 9

if genetic hair loss can't be stopped and regrowth hair not possible in medical science. why we use such medical treatment for hair?

Accepted Answer

Slows down loss: Rogaine (minoxidil) and Propecia have both been shown to slow down the rate of hair loss in androgenetic alopecia. The benefits, however, only last as long as you are using them.

Question 10

i am experiencing  hair loss, not genetic, but from when i have used so much chemicals (creams) on my hair, it lost his strenght and began to fall, i had dandruff in past even before hair falling and didnt cause it, what best solution and cream 4 me?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss: If your PCP has ruled out secondary causes of hair loss, the options for you are biotin, topical minoxidil, and finestride. Hair transplant is a viable ultimate option.

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Im 17 years old and am losing hair in the temples of my head. its getting pretty far back on the right side. i work out heavily and eat very well. other than genetics i cant think of any reason id have this issue. how can i regrow or prevent loss?

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What to do if i'm 24 years & suffering from genetic hair loss. i'm almost half balded.?

A member asked:

Hi. i am a male suffering from hair loss. apperantly it is genetic and i am at the beginning of male pattern boldness. what can i do about it?

A member asked:

Can you tell me about genetic hair loss, stress, or alopecia?

A member asked:

I have genetic hair loss .could you please suggest any cure for it?

A member asked:

I am loosing my head hair.however, my family has normal hair. is hair loss genetic? how can i imrove the density of the hair??

A member asked:

How to differentiate between hair loss caused by stress or hair loss caused by genetics? any specific hair loss patterns specific to different causes?

A member asked:

Will not washing my hair every day or touching my hair as sparingly as possible help slow down hair loss that may be happening due to genetic balding?

A member asked:

If genetic hair loss can't be stopped and regrowth hair not possible in medical science. why we use such medical treatment for hair?

A member asked:

I am experiencing hair loss, not genetic, but from when i have used so much chemicals (creams) on my hair, it lost his strenght and began to fall, i had dandruff in past even before hair falling and didnt cause it, what best solution and cream 4 me?

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