What You Need to Know About Causes of Hair Loss in Women, and Treating Female Pattern Hair Loss

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New York hair restoration specialist Amiya Prasad, M.D. talks about the different causes of hair loss in women, the limited conventional treatments for female pattern hair loss, and a more convenient, effective, predictable, and longer-lasting treatment for female pattern hair loss:
0:29 - Introduction to female pattern hair loss
0:46 - How there are fewer options for hair loss treatment for women
1:47 - How regenerative medicine technology has helped with the treatment of female pattern hair loss
2:12 - Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience as a hair loss specialist and founder of TrichoStem™ Hair Regeneration Centers
3:06 - Factors that affect hair growth in women
3:54 - The cause of pattern hair loss in women
4:29 - Dr. Prasad discusses the use of spironolactone as a treatment for female pattern hair loss
5:14 - Minoxidil as the most popular treatment for pattern hair loss in women
5:47 - Minoxidil as a short-term and inconsistent treatment for pattern hair loss in women
6:20 - The limitations of hair transplants on female pattern hair loss
7:13 - PRP as a short-term treatment for hair growth
7:40 - How many doctors have little experience using PRP for hair loss, which leads to treatments going on indefinitely
8:19 - How PRP alone is a limited and unpredictable treatment for hair loss
8:56 - The development of the Hair Regeneration treatment
9:25 - Development of a system to enable proper delivery and dosage of treatment to patients
9:54 - The benefits of Hair Regeneration treatment
10:24 - Method and frequency by which Hair Regeneration treatment is delivered
10:38 - How genetic pattern hair loss cannot be cured, but only managed
10:59 - How Hair Regeneration treatment is customised for every individual
11:29 - How the actual process of injecting Hair Regeneration treatment is done
11:50 - Recovery after Hair Regeneration treatment
12:16 - Frequency of follow-up sessions after the initial Hair Regeneration injection
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[@uhmmmhuh5064]

I'm experiencing hair shedding all over my hair/head and it's happening during the day and during the night for 5 months now every single day my hair is shedding and falling out what is happening????

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi @uhmmmhuh5064, It is normal to shed 50-100 hairs a day, and they do grow back. Pattern hair loss happens when the shed hair grows back thinner, and there is a delay in regrowth. Hair shedding can increase due to severe stress, or hormonal changes. You can refer to these videos about it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3OUma1jormmaZo kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5_VqXWDq66maMk

[@yomnasalah1608]

Hi dr Prasad , which drug is more beneficial for female pattern hair loss(androgenic alopecia) Spironolactone or fenasteride ? And why?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Yomna Salah, I don't prescribe finasteride, or spironolactone to treat female pattern hair loss, and I actually made some videos about why, for your reference: kzbin.info/www/bejne/opPRmH1nlpp6f9k kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnfClmZsj5uEgsk kzbin.info/www/bejne/o3yVnWl5eNVgirc

[@yomnasalah1608]

Thank u dr prasad for your replay , But my dermatologist prescribed for me neither fenasteride nor spironolactone And said to me u can choose between both In your opinion which one is beneficial for me dr? I’m not aiming for fertility 🌚within next 3 years

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@yomnasalah1608, I don't find either to be effective, and finasteride is not safe for women to use, so I can't recommend either to be used for treating female pattern hair loss. You should consult with your doctor as they are the ones recommending these treatments, and my treatment recommendation would not involve either of them. I hope this helps you.

[@sagayarani9747]

Hi Dr, iam.suffering from hypothyroidism. Big loss of hair in forehead area. Any advice for me pls

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi sagaya rani, Sorry to hear about your problem. You do need to confirm the cause of your hair loss first if it's due to pattern hair loss or your thyroid issues. I suggest you see your endocrinologist to see if your thyroid and hair loss are related. I hope this helps you.

[@nayanikapramanik9537]

I have lost half of my hair. I was diagnosed with pcos almost 2years back. Will this hair Regeneration treatment work for me?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Nayanika Pramanik, Although the Hair Regeneration treatment is mainly to treat pattern hair loss, we have treated several PCOS patients successfully with it. We can't claim the same success rate with PCOS as we can with pattern hair loss, so effectiveness of PCOS treatment is taken on a case-to-case basis. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@saira9130]

Same here

[@faribachy]

do patients get regular period with female pattern baldness?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Fariba alam, Periods are not affected by female pattern hair loss, but PCOS which does affect periods can also cause hair thinning. I suggest you consult your gynecologist about PCOS. I hope this helps you.

[@mariasabnam5628]

Hi doctor! If father has male pattern baldness can daughter inherit baldness? Mother and no other females of the family doesn't have any hair problem.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Maria Sabnam, Yes, it is possible for a daughter to have the genes for pattern hair loss from her father. The genes for pattern hair loss can come from several generations from both sides of the family, so it is possible they come from a family member that's never been met. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@jelizavetakogan3703]

Maybe you could comment something about trychodynia (type of pain during hairloss). How to manage it during fphl and does this pain get better across with the suggested treatment?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Jelizaveta Kogan, Scalp pain is not usually associated with female pattern hair loss, so I advise you have the cause diagnosed by neurologist. I hope this helps you.

[@jelizavetakogan3703]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD I would like to clarify a little bit from your permission. I had never experienced this pain before hairloss. Its comes across with burning, tingling and slightly numb sensation when I touch the scalp. My loss is totally diffuse (present on the occipital regio too) but sensations is mostly on the top. So far dermatoscopy shows no inflammation signs. Should I still refer to neurologist? Thank you for your replying once again!

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi @@jelizavetakogan3703, Diffuse hair thinning is usually associated with female pattern hair loss, but the pain is likely an unrelated issue. I can help you with diagnosis and possible treatment for female pattern hair loss, but the pain is something I haven't come across with other female pattern hair loss patients, and a bit outside of my focus in cosmetic medicine, although I have treated migraines with Botox for many patients. I still suggest a neurologist for a proper diagnosis of the pain. I hope this helps you.

[@daminisingh1825]

Did u find out was causing pain? As I m also experiencing same..

[@mssherry705]

I was having pain with hair lose too,as a women 71 it hurt so much to even comb my hair I had a Biopsy done on my scalp and found out it called Alopecia.

[@StephanieHallBurns]

Spironolactone is the devil. Sorry to be dramatic, but I was on this drug for several years for thinning hair and now I am dealing with severe dry eye disease. It began while I was taking the spiro, but it has become progressively worse even since going off of it (I believe Accutane may have some similar side effects in some patients). I also did not have a noticeable improvement in my hair, although occasional acne was nonexistent (the only positive, and not worth it!). Thanks for this educational video!

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi StephanieHallBurns, You're welcome! I don't prescribe spironolactone to my female patients as I don't find it works consistently. I hope the video gave you some hope that treatment is still available for female pattern hair loss, without spironolactone or minoxidil. Thank you for watching!

[@StephanieHallBurns]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thank you. Do you have any colleagues that offer your technique on the west coast?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@StephanieHallBurns, Sorry, I only practice in the East Coast, but we do have many patients coming to New York or Virginia from around the country and around the world for the Hair Regeneration treatment. Since it is a non-surgical treatment with little to no recovery time, and in many cases no additional treatment, you don't need an extended stay in the New York or Virginia. Many patients actually get back on the plane or train, or drive back home the same day as treatment, but to be sure you could do this for a flight, I would assess your general health condition first. There are other PRP+ACell treatments available, but we've been doing this treatment the longest and have the most experience, and actually customize it individually for patients. You can watch this video about why not all PRP+ACell treatments are the same - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gKPQhGWnpKmbj7s I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@ayah305]

Hello doctor, I’m 22 years old female and I have genetic pattern hair loss and it started showing since I was 12 years old. I don’t have enough money to do the procedures that can help so I was wondering if using minoxidil will help grow more hair cause I’m balding at this point and I’m very depressed by it. Waiting for your answer and thank you.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Ayah, Sorry to hear that. While I can't make specific treatment recommendations for you without diagnosing the cause of your hair loss myself, you can refer to this video about the limitations of minoxidil as a standalone treatment - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaebY4uJpbaZpKs

[@LalaLibre]

hi dr Prasad, thank you for this video. I was wondering if your treatment could still work when genetic hairloss occurred more than 25 years ago? I'm doing several treatments now as they were not available to women back then, but to be honest the results are disappointing up till now. Can you tell us when follicle death sets in? Thank you for your reply.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi LalaLibre, Sorry to hear about your problem. Generally, smooth bald areas where hair hasn't grown for more than 5 years likely have dead hair follicles, while areas where hair has not grown for less than 5 years are likely dormant. The TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment will only work on thickening existing thinning hair and stimulating growth from dormant follicles, but it cannot revive dead hair follicles. We would also perform a microscopic exam to identify where hair is thinning prior to treatment. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@Nixie_536]

Thank you ❤Doc :)

[@mansisinghal5723]

Hello doc! I'm 25 y/o female and have pcos diagnosed in April this year. But I've been experiencing hair thinning since 2015 after my first chemical straightening in 2014. I've done it twice after that 2016 and 2019. My scalp is becoming more visible at the hairline and overall density is decreased. My ferritin is 27, vit d- 20 & vit b12 is 193. Is it because of these factors? Do I need to get scalp injections or topical and oral medications alone can help? I'm from India and can't fly to USA. Please help🙁

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Mansi Singhal, Sorry to hear about your problem. It's not clear if your hair loss is due to PCOS, chemical damage to your hair follicles, or because of nutrient deficiencies. I can't recommend specific treatments for you without properly diagnosing the cause or causes of your hair loss, so I suggest you see an experienced local doctor for a proper diagnosis. Your gynecologist can help with diagnosing and recommending hormone therapy for PCOS. I hope this helps you.

[@fahimaafrozerishfa1494]

Hi doctor. I have some questions and I want to show you my condition with pictures. Where should I give you my pictures? I mean is there any way to contact you or your team?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Rishfa Afroze, We do provide a preliminary review of your case through our Virtual Pre Consultation if you send your pictures through nyhairloss.com/virtual-consultation/ or www.trichostem.com/virtual-hair-loss-consultation/ but this is not a formal consultation. A formal, one-on-one Skype video consultation with me can arranged through here: nyhairloss.com/skype-virtual-consultations/ or here: prasadcosmeticsurgery.com/skype-virtual-consultations/ I hope to hear from you soon.

[@saira9130]

Hey Doctor. What treatment options are available for hair thinning due to PCOS?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Saira, You should see your gynecologist about PCOS as many women do benefit from hormone therapy like the contraceptive pill. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@saira9130]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thank you . My gyno is of no help in this regard.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome,@@saira9130. I usually help women with PCOS with the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment if stabilizing hormone levels with hormone therapy is not enough to improve hair growth and thickness.

[@faribachy]

if my hair is thinning, i have weight gain issues and also brain fog, can it be due to vitamin d???

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Fariba alam, Weight gain, along with hair thinning can be associated with PCOS. Brain fog is too general a condition to pinpoint a cause without further evaluation. PCOS is usually diagnosed, and treated by a gynecologist. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@faribachy]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD but if I don't have irregular period it's much unlikely to have pcos.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@faribachy, You asked about irregular periods in your previous comment, so I answered it. If you want a diagnosis, a proper evaluation is needed, which is done in a formal consultation in a doctor's office.

[@user-wt5if6rx8m]

Dr., say I treat with TrichoStem once now. Then have another treatment after the suggested months interval, how does it work after that? Is it like an annual frequency?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi midna, The TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment is expected to last 3-5 years, or even more after the first treatment. We have treated patients again after year 5 or 6, but their hair and scalp coverage still looked pretty good at the time. Longevity of treatment is more predictable for women, and men with less DHT-sensitivity, as many men refuse to take a DHT-blocker with the treatment, which can affect results, and shorten longevity. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@user-wt5if6rx8m]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thank you so much, hopefully I’ll pay your crew a visit, this is the most promising system I’ve come to know. Best regards

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome,@@user-wt5if6rx8m! Hope to see you sometime soon.

[@yumi06]

Frontoparietal recession, aug 2019 Used it for 8months Vitamin d3 and b deficiency- ~13.0 Prescribed with Minoxidil 2% and some vitamins supplements. But when I stop using Minoxidil Hairfall started. Till how much time I have to continue to using it?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Yasmin Khan, Since minoxidil delays the hair shedding cycle, and prolongs the hair growth cycle, if you stop using it, you will likely have a significant hair shed. You will have to use it daily to sustain having more hair on your head, but these effects can also decrease with time even if you use it daily. Our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients can stop using minoxidil completely, which you can refer to these videos about: kzbin.info/www/bejne/imbMgZd5m79lhMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/opPRmH1nlpp6f9k

[@shivanibalaji64]

Doctor can finasteride drug be taken in 2.5mg per day for androgenetic alopecia for female ?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi shivani balaji, I generally do not prescribe finasteride for androgenetic alopecia in women, and made a video about why, for your reference - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rnfClmZsj5uEgsk

[@chellesnail]

Can temporary hair straightening on a regular basis (once a month) for many years kill hair follicles or damage them? Is there a way to restore the follicles if they are dead? If they are just damaged, do I just need to let the hair regrow without doing any more hair straightening?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi chelle snail, Yes, it is possible that constant use of chemical straighteners can damage or kill hair follicles. There is no way of reviving dead hair follicles due to chemical damage or pattern hair loss. However, our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration consistently stimulates growth from dormant hair follicles that are still viable, but not currently growing hair due to pattern hair loss. Treating chemically damaged hair is done on a case-by-case basis as it is possible to have chemically damaged hair concurrently with pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@chellesnail]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD thanks. I didn't use chemicals though, always natural and just used hair straightner to directly straighten my hair. I didn't get too close to the roots though so maybe I have a chance. I was recently shedding a bit of hair, about 100 strands a day but now it's stopped shedding. My hair feels dry and thinner, hence I'm worried about my hair follicles. Also I'm in Australa, Melbourne. Do you have any contacts here for hair like this?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@chellesnail, Shedding 50-100 hairs a day is normal. I don't know doctors in Australia, but you can have your scalp examined by a dermatologist or a trichologist. I hope this helps you.

[@ShahulHameed-lv4gy]

@@chellesnail now hair thick?

[@Ash-wu3xm]

How much does it cost for hair regeneration in India? Is is a long lasting treatment? How many times we have to do this? I mean how many visits. Side effects?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Aswathi Krishna, We don't currently offer the treatment in India, but we do have many Indian patients coming to the US for treatment. Since it is a non-surgical treatment with little to no recovery time, and in many cases no additional treatment, you don't need an extended stay in the US. Many patients actually get back on the plane home the same day as treatment, but I don't recommend this for everyone as it is dependent on general health condition and age. The TrichoStem Hair Regeneration can last 3-5 years, and in most patients only one treatment is needed. Some patients with advanced hair loss may get a second treatment 15-24 months after the first, and results for international patients are monitored through Skype, Facetime, or email follow up.

[@Ash-wu3xm]

@@AmiyaPrasadMDwill it last only for 3_5 years ? After that again should do treatment?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@Ash-wu3xm, We have treated patients again 4, 5, 6 years after their first treatment, and their hair still looked pretty good when they got their next treatment. No other ACell+PRP treatment for hair loss last as long, and with as few treatment sessions needed as TrichoStem Hair Regeneration. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@Ash-wu3xm]

Can I get your mail Id?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@Ash-wu3xm, You can contact us for an appointment for consultation, which does involve a consultation fee, which can be applied to the cost of treatment. Our offices are located in the USA in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at [phone], Garden City, Long Island at [phone], or Vienna, Virginia at [phone]. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.nyhairloss.com, or www.trichostem.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.

[@tarunaa227]

Hello Dr. I am suffering from serious hair problem. I have lost lot of hair on my forehead. Do these home made remedies really work? My mom is telling me to do hair transplant. Could you please suggest that I should go for hair transplant or stick to these home remedies? Please reply Dr.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Taruna A, Other than minoxidil which is not completely reliable, there are no home remedies that can effectively treat female pattern hair loss. Hair transplants are generally not advisable for diffuse female pattern hair loss, but they can be done to lower the frontal hairline. A physical exam is needed to see if hairline lowering surgery will help you, and to confirm if you have female pattern hair loss through scalp biopsy. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@tarunaa227]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thanks for your reply Dr. I have problem of over thinking and sometimes anxiety. Due to this I lost lot of hair on top of my head and most of hair are white now. Could you suggest what should I do stop this?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

​Hi@@tarunaa227, Severe stress, or constant stress can cause temporary hair shedding, known as telogen effluvium, or chronic telogen effluvium. There is no treatment for these, and hair grows back after stressors are reduced or gone. Since there are several potential factors at play, you really need to see a doctor to diagnose the cause or causes of your hair loss, then treatment, if any, can be recommended. I hope this helps you.

[@antaradas404]

Hello Sir, I was diagnosed with PCOS and hypothyroidism 2 years back and I have been consumng oral medicines since then.Howevr my hair on top and side portion of the scalp kept falling n thinning. 2 months back I consulted a dermatologist and he prescribed me a hair serum containing capixyl.My hair loss has reduced to great extent. Does that guarantee new/thicker hair growth? How long does it generally take for noticeable hair regrowth?? My age is 26. Thanks in advance :)

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Antara Das, Although the Hair Regeneration treatment has been successful in some PCOS cases, effectiveness is measured on case-by-case basis, and results are not guaranteed. For female pattern hair loss patients, visible results can be seen anywhere from about 3 months to 1 year, depending on the case and where they are in their hair growth cycle. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@antaradas404]

Yes it does..thanks alot :)

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome, Antara!

[@Mel-wl8nn]

Hello dr my name is melissa i have a question regarding the hair regeneration treatment. I just turned 21 and i had hair pattern baldness ever since i was 15 is it too late to start treatment? Will i see any difference if i start now or its late for any treatment ? My dad's side has very thin hair so i think its genetic cause i did blood test and everything is okay. I just want to know if i will keep losing hair more during my 20's. Thank u

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Melissa, Sorry to hear about your problem. If you have thinning hair present now, the treatment can thicken it, as well as stimulate growth from hair follicles that are still viable, but not currently growing hair. Genetic pattern hair loss may not show in a blood test. You can refer to this more recent video about how female pattern hair loss is diagnosed. and treated - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aIjLdn-vmtB6aqM

[@gv6019]

Hi Doc,does minoxidil causes wrinkles?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi GTV 28, No, minoxidil does not cause wrinkles. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@N00pe731]

Hello Dr. Prasad, I have been suffering from hair loss for the past 7 months. I am unable to determine whether or not it is TE or AGA. I have had 4 dermatologists' opinions, 3 said TE and 1 said TE/AGA. Is there any specific approach I can take to know which I am experiencing? I have had a DHT test which resulted in normal levels (on the lower end of the reference range.) Thank you.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Alexandra Theis, Sorry to hear about your problem. It is possible to have both telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia at the same time. The way we diagnose for female pattern hair loss is by taking scalp biopsies in different areas of the scalp. Was that done by any of your doctors? Keep in mind that telogen effluvium is excessive hair shedding, or 200 or more hair strands shed a day, which requires no treatment; and female pattern hair loss is diffuse thinning of hair throughout the scalp. I hope this helps you.

[@N00pe731]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD thank you. no one has suggest a biopsy. I have had to request one but it has not been done yet.I have had days of 150-200 hair shed that was diffuse but lately its been 100-150.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@N00pe731, Pattern hair loss is progressive hair thinning, not hair shedding. Normal hair shedding is about 50-100 hairs a day, so yours is a little above normal. Treatment will focus on hair thinning, if needed, as excessive hair shedding usually doesn't require medical intervention, and can return to normal range with time. I hope this helps you.

[@N00pe731]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD thank you Dr. Prasad. I have scheduled to have a phone consult with you via Skype. I am looking forward to speaking with you.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

I look forward to meeting you,@@N00pe731!

[@mdmahbub4758]

Nice video sir

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you, Md Mahbub! Glad you liked the video!

[@nivedha8998]

Hi doctor! Had severe hairfall just 1 year after puberty & lost nearly 70℅ of my hair.. This hair shedding occurred within 2 years of time period.. I thought it may grow back. But it didn't.. Since then, I'm having normal hair fall (less than 100 hairs) whenever I wash my hair. I also have dandruff & my hair mineral analysis test shows I'm low in all minerals & vits.. I have fine & straight hair from birth, so I cannot exactly say if my hair is thinning.. But my scalp isn't visible & no widening of part in the middle of the scalp. My doubt is that, will androgenetic alopecia begin with a severe telogen effluvium? It's been 15 years since massiave hair shedding happened. Yet I don't find my old thick hair growing. Is it cos of my low nutrient deficiency that it's struggling to grow?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Nivedha Eee, I answered your question on a different video earlier. Your hair loss may be a symptom of a systemic issue, as you don't sound like you have female pattern hair loss (hair thinning) and telogen effluvium is a temporary hair shedding condition, not one that lasts constantly over years. You need a full medical workup from a medical doctor (trichologists are not medical doctors) to properly diagnose the issue that may be causing hair loss. I hope this helps you.

[@nivedha8998]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thank u so much doctor.. I couldn't find ur comment again on the video.. So I had to comment again.. Thanks much for educating us. 😇

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome,@@nivedha8998!

[@parameswaravarma1253]

Dear Doctor, free hair fall of less than half centimeter in white colour.is it because of female pattern alopecia? What Test needed to do to diagnose?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Parameswara Varma, Hair shedding is not a sign of female pattern hair loss, but diffuse thinning of hair all over the scalp is. A biopsy is needed to diagnose female pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@parameswaravarma1253]

Thanks for your immediate reply

[@parameswaravarma1253]

Would you please also tell me hair fall due to stress will also have the same symptom ?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@parameswaravarma1253, Hair shedding, which it sounds like you have, is more commonly associated with severe stress, which is called telogen effluvium. There is no treatment for it but to wait for the shed hair to grow back. You still need a proper diagnosis to confirm if this is what you have. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@parameswaravarma1253]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thanks sir for this information

[@littlelaughs9685]

Hii Doctor i used to have pretty good hair which gradually became bald..is PRP helpful for me? I dont have thyroid or pcos problem

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Bipasa Sarkar, Female pattern hair loss is a genetic issue, and not related to the thyroid or PCOS. I don’t administer PRP alone for hair loss because it has a limited effect on hair, usually just short-term hair growth. Also, the number of sessions needed does vary, and the longevity of results is unpredictable. Hair Regeneration is a PRP combination treatment where PRP is the activator of the main ingredient extracellular matrix by ACell. Hair Regeneration is a one-time treatment for most patients, and can last up to 5 years and beyond, depending on the aggressiveness of the hair loss pattern. Our Hair Regeneration patients can also stop minoxidil, or be weaned off minoxidil to prevent a sudden hair shed. PRP injections for hair loss are needed indefinitely.

[@faizurrehman5985]

Plz apna contact no do mijhe bhi prp karwana hai

[@parameswaravarma1253]

Dear doctor, the above message is regarding my daughter. She is 26years old preparing for medical PG entrance examination scheduled in january. Kindly advise

[@milalee3190]

Sir，I wanna ask if the hair follics are already dead like 20%,is it possible for these follicls to regenerate hair?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi May Lee, Dead hair follicles cannot be revived, but follicles that are dormant but currently not growing hair can be stimulated to grow. The problem is that dead and dormant hair follicles cannot be identified unless they are treated. Generally, hair follicles that have not grown hair for 5 years or more likely dead, while under 5 years they may still be dormant. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@milalee3190]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD I have been once tested by the hair folllicles machine, it showed that 20%of my hair is already dead,so that means my hair wont grow up again,is that right Sir?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@milalee3190, I'm not sure what you mean by a hair follicles machine, but dead and dormant hair follicles cannot be differentiated by a microscopic exam as they are underneath the scalp skin, so it can't be confirmed if your follicles are dead are not. Please see the timeline in my previous reply about dead hair follicles.

[@jasmenw5561]

Hi Dr. Prasad, I had some genetic testing done couple years ago and I came up as a carrier of non classic 21 hydroxylase deficient congenital adrenal hyperplasia.. Going to see and endocrinologist soon just to reconfirm.. Because as a carrier you wouldn’t experience any symptoms but I am experiencing experiencing them all including the hair loss little bit of recession and then thinning through out. My question is that if it comes to my hormones and they do put me on a medication would getting the injection in conjunction with my medication and taking supplements would that better my chances of overall growth. Thank you so much.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Jasmen M, Sorry to hear about your problems. If your hair loss is caused by hormones, you need to treat the hormonal causes. The Hair Regeneration treatment is primarily for genetic pattern hair loss. While genetic pattern hair loss does have a hormonal component, it is not due hormone deficiencies. I advise that you continue with your hormone treatment before considering a treatment like this. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@jasmenw5561]

Amiya Prasad, M.D. Thank you for your response this does help clarify things for me. I will see my Endocronolgist soon. I love watching your videos thank you for educating us on what great things you and your practice does! Wish you more and more success and advancement in your line of work!!!

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Thank you for your kind words, Jasmen! I'm happy you like the videos!

[@jihanedeni4408]

hey doc i m in morocco and i really want to come to treat my hair i have a genetic problem and i'm really depressed about that what i should do exactly to Come the seance is every month or what ?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Jihane Deni, Sorry to hear about your problem. The patients shown in my videos and websites only had one treatment session which can last 3-5 years, or even more, so it is ideal for patients who are coming in from other countries. We do regular follow-ups as part of your treatment, which we can do through Skype if you are from another country. Some patients with advanced hair loss may get a second treatment, but this is done 15-24 months after the first. Most patients only need one treatment session to get years of benefit. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@zaryabkhan2793]

Helo sir I am confused because I have transplant my hair about 40 days ago can I wear cap for 5 to 7 hour a days because of my job and public gathering can wearing a cap have bad effect on coming new hair kindly reply

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Zaryab Khan, It should be fine, but it's best to check with your transplant surgeon as they know the details of your transplant surgery, and can monitor your growth progress. I hope this helps you.

[@zaryabkhan2793]

Thanks sir but wearing a cap after 40 days of hair transplant daily 5 to 7 hour can harmful for coming new hair or not

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

After 40 days, a cap should not affect the growth of your grafts, but you should still follow up with your surgeon to monitor growth and other issues.

[@zaryabkhan2793]

Thanks sir for the information kindly make a Vedio on using a cap.....thanks 🙂🙂

[@elizabethromero5586]

Can chronic telegen effluvium can cause hair miniaturization?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Elizabeth Romero, No, chronic telogen effluvium does not cause hair thinning, but it is possible to have telogen effluvium and pattern hair loss concurrently. Pattern hair loss is progressive hair thinning/ miniaturization. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@Mina28000]

Do you come to india sir?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Shubhangi Bharadwaj, We don't currently offer the treatment in India, but we do have many Indian patients coming to the US for treatment. Since it is a non-surgical treatment with little to no recovery time, and in many cases no additional treatment, you don't need an extended stay in the US. Many patients actually get back on the plane home the same day as treatment, but I don't recommend this for everyone as it is dependent on general health condition and age.

[@akanksha4047]

Hello sir, i am also having a female pattern hairloss.. and it is very depresding for me socially.. i want my hsirs bsck sir.. apki india me kahi branch hai kya jaha me apna treatmnt kra sku

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi akanksha narela, Sorry to hear about your problem. I think you are asking if we have a branch in India. We don't currently offer the treatment in India, but we do have many Indian patients coming to the US for treatment. Since it is a non-surgical treatment with little to no recovery time, and in many cases no additional treatment, you don't need an extended stay in the US. Many patients actually get back on the plane home the same day as treatment, but I don't recommend this for everyone as it is dependent on general health condition and age.Some patients with advanced hair loss may get a second treatment 15-24 months after the first, and results for international patients are monitored through Skype, Facetime, or email follow up. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@Kezinch99]

Hi doctor I had a baby 9 months ago and 3 months after giving birth my hair started falling and hasn’t stopped. I have noticed significant thinning on top of my head. What scares me is that I’m not sure if this is due to hormonal changes due to childbirth or genetics since both my mother and my father have hair loss. Should my hair loss have returned to normal by now since giving birth? I want to rule out childbirth and want to know wether this is due to genetics or having a baby. Thanks

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Kez Kapchuni, Sorry to hear about your problem. Postpartum hair shedding isn't the same as genetic pattern hair loss, as genetic pattern hair loss is hair growing back progressively thinner after it sheds. It is possible to have both conditions concurrently. Postpartum hair shedding is temporary condition until hormone levels normalize. The best way to confirm female pattern hair loss is through scalp biopsies, and it is more difficult to diagnose than male pattern hair loss. I hope this helps you.

[@Kezinch99]

Amiya Prasad, M.D. yes that helps explain a lot. Thank you.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome, @@Kezinch99!

[@MdMiftahulIslamRafi-]

Assalamualaikum sir....I'm Aniqa Tasnim..I'm 16 years old...... from Bangladesh ....sir my hair follicle have become weak for using hot water during bath....& I'm now facing excessive hairfall for long time. ..so what kind of treatment should I take to stop my excessive hairfall....????????......please help me..........

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi MD. MIFTAHUL ISLAM RAFI, It is normal to shed 50-100 hairs a day, and they do grow back. Pattern hair loss happens when the shed hair grows back thinner, and/or there is a delay in regrowth. You are likely too young to have pattern hair loss, but if you are worried about it, you need to see a doctor for a proper diagnosis. Female pattern hair loss requires scalp biopsies to confirm. I hope this clarifies things you.

[@octoberaurora9223]

Hello doctor, I'm 22 year female doing my college now. My hair has been continuously shedding off from my senior year of high school and now I lost nearly 3/4 of my hair. I have tried various medicines and doctors but in vain. I have been overweight genetically from my childhood because my father and grandmother​ used to. My father has been balding from his 30s. I'm around 159cms and 67 kg of weight. I don't have thyroid or any harmonal imbalance problems. But I have mild Ulcer issues. Doctor, I'm so concerned and depressed about my hair shedding daily. Can you please help me with a solution?

[@evamoni4834]

Does it work for FPHL? I have almost all of my hair.

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Eva Moni, Over 99% of our female pattern hair loss patients are seeing visible improvement in scalp coverage with the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment featured in the video, and without using minoxidil or spironolactone. You can also refer to this video for additional information about how we treat female pattern hair loss: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3qpfWRjoteaZqs

[@ToothtimedentalStudio]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD Hi, can I know how much does this triostem treatment cost

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@ToothtimedentalStudio, The cost of the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment varies with the extent of treatment needed. Cost of the treatment plan also includes the second booster treatment, if needed in advanced hair loss cases, as well regular follow ups to monitor your progress, either in our offices or through Skype, Facetime or email. At its full cost, TrichoStem Hair Regeneration is priced at about half of a single FUT hair transplant, or about a third of an FUE transplant performed in the US. You can contact our offices or our websites for a price range. Our offices are located in the USA in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at [phone]; Garden City, Long Island at [phone]; or Vienna, Virginia at [phone]. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.nyhairloss.com, or www.trichostem.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.

[@murshidraza4650]

Sir i want to ask about my eyes how will i summit the question with images my eyes becoming asymmetrical plzz help me dir i m from INDIA

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Murshid Raza, You can send your pictures through prasadcosmeticsurgery.com/virtual-consultation/ but this is not a formal consultation. A formal, one-on-one Skype video consultation with me can arranged through prasadcosmeticsurgery.com/skype-virtual-consultations/ I hope to hear from you soon.

[@kauserkhan2321]

Sir . I m 23 year old female (unmarried) my dr. Prescribed biotin 10000 mcg twice daily n Finasteride 2.5 mg once at night . Is Finasteride ok to taken by young women?? Please reply sir

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Kauser Khan, No, finasteride is not usually prescribed to women as it is a DHT-blocker, and women don't have significant level of DHT in their system. Also, 2.5mg is a very strong dose. I suggest you see another doctor for a proper diagnosis and an alternative treatment. You can see how we diagnose and treat female pattern hair loss in the video. I hope this helps you.

[@kauserkhan2321]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD sir then doctor suggest me prp treatment, I have diffuse hair fall/loss . I don't have thyroid issues n another vitamin deficiencies but vitamin D is low. Prp is good for diffuse hair loss? N after use of minoxidil shedding? It will work? N which session required?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi@@kauserkhan2321, I don’t administer PRP alone for hair loss because it has a limited effect on hair, usually just short-term hair growth. Also, the number of sessions needed does vary, and the longevity of results is unpredictable. TrichoStem™ Hair Regeneration is a PRP combination treatment where PRP is the activator of the main ingredient extracellular matrix by ACell. TrichoStem™ Hair Regeneration is a one-time treatment for most patients, and can last up to 5 years and beyond, depending on the aggressiveness of the hair loss pattern. You don't need repeat injections periodically. Some TrichoStem™ Hair Regeneration patients with advanced hair loss get a second treatment 15-24 months after the first which we call the booster, but this is already included in the cost of the treatment plan, so you don’t pay extra for it. TrichoStem™ Hair Regeneration patients can stop using minoxidil completely, or be weaned off it to prevent a sudden hair shed. You can refer to these videos about the differences between TrichoStem™ Hair Regeneration from PRP alone: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIukeJR3qNiYrbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/roSwhZdvpruqhNE

[@hammypie]

Re: females only, re: trichostem how often do you need to do these treatments? And if done at the recommended intervals can you maintain the results indefinitely?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi hammypie, Most patients only need one treatment session, and all patients shown in my videos and websites only had one treatment session with the Hair Regeneration treatment, which can last 3-5 years, or even more. Some patients get a second treatment at 15-24 months after the first treatment. It's important to note that pattern hair loss is hardwired into your genetics, so it's managed, can it can't be cured. We can do everything we can to keep as much hair as possible, for as long as possible. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@hammypie]

Amiya Prasad, M.D. can it be used in conjunction with minox if minox is currently effective for the patient? (Don’t want to stop minox)

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi hammypie , Hair Regeneration can stop minoxidil, or are weaned off it to prevent a lot of hair shedding. You can choose to continue with minoxidil after the Hair Regeneration treatment, but it isn't necessary. I hope this clarifies things for you.

[@jahairaroman3251]

Where are you located?

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi Jahaira Torres, Our offices are located in the USA in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at [phone]; Garden City, Long Island at [phone]; or Vienna, Virginia at [phone]. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.nyhairloss.com, or www.trichostem.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.

[@gracerai6733]

Looks like docs in my place are not qualified enough in their field.. I showed my prib to docs n had mesicines n liquids and serum to apply on my scalp but it was doing those treatments in vain.. Left with no option ..

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

Hi grace rai, Sorry to hear that. As explained in the video, female pattern hair loss is difficult to diagnose, which is why scalp biopsies are needed to confirm it. Please feel free to contact us if you would like our help with diagnosis and treatment. I hope this helps you.

[@gracerai6733]

@@AmiyaPrasadMD very kind of u Dr unfortunately its not possible for me im from a very small state of India called sikkim.. Its not possible to get treatment from u.. Thank u though!!

[@AmiyaPrasadMD]

You're welcome, @@gracerai6733!