This video is pure gold, thank you so much. A problem is that some doctors shut down on the patient when we go in the office with some idea of what's the problem... They say we shouldn't use Dr. Google and quickly dismiss us, like they don't allow people to be educated about the body, conditions and treatment. I'm already dreading visiting a doctor and have to deal with that kind of pride when I mean no disrespect by being informed, all I really want is to be healthy =(
@lmzkot51757 ай бұрын
I’ve had this for over 20 years. It’s been a very slow progression until the last 5 years. I didn’t have a diagnoses until about 8 years ago and even today there are so many physicians who know nothing about this type of alopecia. Thank you for talking about it.
@Aussiepupadventures7 ай бұрын
I just saw a dermatologist for a neck rash and this type of hair loss. She did mention alopecia, but the information you have provided has been way more helpful . She did mention brow injections but did not explain what exactly it would be for.. ugh. We need more doctors like you! Thank you for sharing!! ❤
@Greeneggsandham1237 ай бұрын
You know you can ask questions until you understand? Open your mouth.
@Sidera177 ай бұрын
I'm glad I found this. I have been to 12 dermatologists and they keep dismissing my concerns for over 10 years and this sounds like what might be going on. 10 years ago, I caught a virus and, overnight, I developed seb derm, rosacea, an unspecified full-body inflammatory condition, and an immunodeficiency (non-HIV). Along with this, I lost a third of my hair and a third of my eyebrows. I kept getting told this was from stress and it would regrow back. There were these weird bumps in my eyebrows too and it my face was so itchy all the time. Most of the original hair loss was only in my hairline, which made my forehead look higher. Derms kept telling me to wait until it grew back. It never did. Then they said it was seb derm, and I treated it, but things still did not improve. It seemed like my hairline had permanently receded half an inch. I requested biopsies of anything-- face, scalp, and was refused because "i was overreacting and it would leave a scar.". My hair also turned two shades darker, which made no sense. A year into this odyssey, I had a medical emergency for my autoimmune disease and was hospitalized. As steroids are contraindicated for me, I was put on a permanent low dose of subcutaneous gamma globulin. After 3 doses, 75% of the problems began to stop. My hair grew back fuller and its original color, but the hairline never went as low as it had been (maybe some scarring). During the chaos of the pandemic, I lost access to my gammaglobulin. This has caused systemic inflammation throughout my body. Last year, the hair loss began MUCH worse than before in the same pattern as before, and it changed colors again to darken. Now I am in perimenopause as well, so I'm sure the hormones are accelerating everything. My scalp is so unbelievably tender I can't even sleep on parts of it or tie my hair up in any tight styles. I've been trying to get my treatment restored but many doctors are so burned out they don't want to take complicated cases. I never knew about this condition, so I am so glad I found out. This has really lit an extra fire under me to find someone who will diagnose it (or whatever the inflammation is) and treat it ASAP. In the span of 1 year my hairline has receded so far my widow's peak has almost disappeared and it's moving into my temples. Thank you for this info. ❤
@hiannahgus5747 ай бұрын
This sounds like what I went through when I had Lyme disease and co-infections, as well as EBV. I went to dermatologists and was told to use minoxidil. My scalp was so very tender and pruritic. I had co-morbid androgenetic alopecia, as well. I saw naturopathic and functional medicine doctors who helped me. I had by then lost too much of the frontal hairline to save it, so even wearing toppers wasn’t possible by that point.
@Sidera177 ай бұрын
@@hiannahgus574 Oh my god, I am so sorry to hear it. And I really appreciate the comment bc I have Lyme and the EBV comorbid stuff which all reactivated by the other virus too. It's terrible what we have gone through in the medical system with these systemic illnesses. There is no quality of care except if you have $$$. I hope you are doing better. Thank you for the suggestion about also talking to NDs/FMeds. I think that is part of the solution.
@sable71147 ай бұрын
Sounds like you live where I live and I'm so sorry this is happening to you. After having ignored your concerns for so long, they will eventually tell you that you waited too long to Halt the condition. In my case I did not, I had been seeing dermatologist from when I first noticed a problem but no one would do anything, there was no concern on the doctor's part.
@georgettethomas18857 ай бұрын
I have a similiar story. After years of doctors telling me I was overreacting, a scalp biopsy in 2002 confirmed lichen planopilaris and now the frontal hair loss. I’d likely be bald if I hadn’t found a couple of great dermatologists. It’s distressing as a female to have hair loss and know the scarring prevents regrowth. But I’m hanging in there as I hope you do too.
@nima_337 ай бұрын
I’m going through a similar situation. I have Hashimoto’s, PsA, and UCTD and an IgA deficiency.
@ninapelc-faszcza5377 ай бұрын
Very important video. I am 33 and was diagnosed with this condition 6 months ago. The first sign was hair loss on my arms, and my dermatologist didn’t think anything of it. I sought a second opinion (several months later because it’s so hard to get an appointment) and she noticed my scalp was red and did the biopsy. I’m on all of the treatments mentioned now after seeing a hair loss specialist last week. Fingers crossed for no further loss.
@margieryne62207 ай бұрын
Very informative video. I went through surgical menopause at age 30 plus I don’t have a thyroid. My eyebrows don’t have an end , they go halfway & stop. I’ve noticed when I wash my hair quite a bit comes out. I see my Dermatologist next month for my yearly body exam & I think I will talk with her about this! Thank you & have a great week!🥰
@torigillispie98237 ай бұрын
Omg, I have this!!! I’ve been to a dermatologist, 2x and they never said anything…. I will go back with this new info…
@mtntm56287 ай бұрын
It’s like you’re in my home and listening to my conversations. I’m going through this exact scenario now. My doctor thinks the loss is because I’ve been in a long term lupus flare and I’m going to my dermatologist for a biopsy. Thank you for this great information, I hope it’s not too late.
@roszbud7 ай бұрын
So happy you discussed this topic. I was diagnosed with this condition since my mid-thirties- no risk factors present. I am now 49. I first lost all my brow hairs. I also have very little hair on my arms and legs. Have lost about an inch of my hairline. Treatment over the years has included hydroxychloriquine (which I still take), finasteride, and tacrolimus. My dermatologist uses steroid injections when there is a lot of inflammation but the injections have not led to regrowth. I am currently on Xeljanz which is actually a drug prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis. There has been some growth but patchy. One or two strands can be seen on the brow area🙂. I also take oral minoxidil. Fortunately I have not experienced any pain or discomfort with the condition. I hate having to pencil in my brows every morning though. Tried micro blading twice without success.
@mandygreer37327 ай бұрын
Hi, I have FFA and like you am REALLY sick of having to do my brows completely every day. Would you tell me the issues you had with microblading? I feel like that is my only option! Thank you :)
@aliciadelanodesigns7 ай бұрын
Have you tried temporary tattoos I just started using them so much Better then trying to do brows every morning I used baldie beanie She has alopecia
@roszbud7 ай бұрын
No I haven't. Will check it out. Thank you so much!@@aliciadelanodesigns
@susanwilson13707 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this! I feel I waited too long to see a dermatologist. Don't wait people!.
@mihaeladog71877 ай бұрын
Amazing how inflammation is the hidden cause of all problems. 🤔
@maggieblair28192 ай бұрын
It takes absolute minimum 4 months to get a 10 minute dermatologist appointments so “see your dermatologist right away” and “sooner is critical” which is everywhere, is just painful and frustrating to hear over and over. It’s not posible. Permanent damage is unavoidable. 😞
@Sky108112 ай бұрын
it depends on your country.
@maggieblair28192 ай бұрын
@@Sky10811 absolutely
@bellinhacompany6386Ай бұрын
And when you finally get there, they just dismiss you and say that you are depressed 😵💫
@thanosfield26427 ай бұрын
Nowadays depression and degradation of quality of life is a serious and continuous matter that concerns every state and country in general so the thing i want to say is whatever the problem may be (Health problem or whatever sort of problem that may be) you are not alone there are groups and your friends and family that are here to support. Talk talk talk dialogue is essential for most of the cases trust your doctor or doctors speak and together you will find a way to deal with what bothers you so much or if it's another type of problem not a health type one the speak dialogue is key 😊❤. Have a great week Doctor Andrea 😊❤🎉 and thanks for informing us on such a not so well discussed matter such as this 😊.
@GeorgianaMicu-c6x7 ай бұрын
We are all like that because of the overwork imposed by capitalism
@hdezines7 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I wish I had known that the hair loss & scarring could have been prevented & went to a dermatologist earlier. This is the type that I have been diagnosed with. It's very stressful. I lost all of my widows peak and lost most of my eyebrows & edges. Lots of fun 🙄 meds, potions & injections to use for it. I was told that I couldn't even transplant hair to those places which was disappointing.
@sunnybluebird63977 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this. So many people have never heard of it. I had not until I was diagnosed with it in 2024. I went in for a skin check and had noticed that I had redness and little bumps in my eyebrows and had lost alot of them. Lucky for me, I have always had over thick hair, but it was receeding some. The Dermatologist did a punch biopsy in my brow and it came back as Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia. I tried some different things but nothing seemed to work. I have now been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis which is another autoimmune disease. My brows have scarred and I have lost more of them but now I can really tell it in my scalp by the feel of it. It is getting more itchy and painful. Maybe it is time to go see another Dermatologist and see what is new now in the form of treatments.
@seabreeze45597 ай бұрын
latter can be helped with d3/k2 drops, look into it?
@anitah.79067 ай бұрын
I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and I was wondering if that would be one of the autoimmune diseases that cause this. Obviously it's inflammatory. I stopped having to pluck my eyebrows, I just thought hair growth slows down as we age. I have an itchy scalp but I thought that's from my dandruff. I've noticed thinning of my hairline but I thought that's from wearing my hair up often and from age. Hard to know if it's these things or the alopecia she mentioned or all of the above 🤷♀️
@MamaBear-m7o6 ай бұрын
I have frontal fibrosing alopecia. The treatment that has the most effective has been taking hydroxychloroquine twice a day. It takes a bit to see results, but my hair loss has haulted.
@MamaBear-m7o3 ай бұрын
@Su-be5gg I take it orally
@jayscott56183 ай бұрын
How did it take for your hair to come back?
@shanstereo70227 ай бұрын
I don't think I had Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, but I was having hairline and eyebrow loss and scalp psoriasis in my mid forties. I stopped dyeing my hair and saw some immediate hair growth. I started treating my rosacea and even more hair grew with with regular use of shampoo with Zinc Pyrithione and/or sulfur. My scalp has always been tender so no tight hairstyles -ever in my life. I'm a Fitzpatrick 1 with extremely sensitive dry skin. I'm especially sun-sensitive. Such a great video I will share with friends and family - thanks Dr. Dray
@kellilofgren58457 ай бұрын
Could you share the shampoo you use?
@seabreeze45597 ай бұрын
d3/k2 drops, omega 3 ideally triple strength if you can get it, those two definitely, sea kelp for iodine possibly. All helped my psoriasis and rosacea.
@valerijohnson28397 ай бұрын
I a, so thankful I watched this video. I have Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia which my doctor and I thought had finally burned out but I have recently noticed dark hairs along my forehead in my otherwise white hair so I guess I had better start back with the Hydroxychloroquine and steroid lotions. Ugh. I quit minoxidil because of facial hair, especially around my eyes, like eyelashes growing everywhere. That disappeared within a week of quitting. So thank you Dr Dray for this timely video!
@denaisbell43482 ай бұрын
I stumbled on this video while desparately looking for answers for FFA. I think my hairline receded 1/100 of an inch while watching! Seriously, it's that bad. I am so thankful to finally find someone who knows exactly what to do and that there is hope to stop this craziness.
@katiekline1557 ай бұрын
I struggled with receding hairline - esp on the temples and side of head after being in surgical menopause for about 12 years, nothing helped - supplements (with way too much biotin that would trigger acne), topical minoxidil (which irritated my scalp like crazy), red light treatments and a variety of other scalp serums and shampoos. What finally helped was a very very low dose of oral minoxidil (2.5mg!) and after 3 months not only am I seeing a tremendous improvement in hair loss, my hair line is back and thriving!! My dr just forgot to mention the crazy amt of shedding the first few weeks which freaked me out. Now my brows are growing too! 🎉
@cherrycoke32547 ай бұрын
My primary is refusing to prescribe it! He keeps quoting the risk of affecting blood pressure. I was like NO that’s at normal doses, not the micro doses for hair growth. I have a derm now that will try it next month if the Spirno med I’m on doesn’t help. 🤞 It’s so depressing. My hair at the bottom is so thin because I waited way too long to get this dealt with professionally.
@marylawman86037 ай бұрын
I know this information will be helpful to so many. You are a wealth of knowledge and so generous to share it. Happy Monday, Dr Dray! I hope you have a tranquil evening. 💟
@jackiemarsh24707 ай бұрын
🙏❤️🩷🌷🐈🐈🫖☕️☕️🍰💕❤️🙏
@helenaxxxx50152 ай бұрын
I'm so glad wigs and amazing hair dressers are at our reach these days. I'm 28 4 kids and hate the thinning at the front of my hair. But I'm also relieved that it worst happens I can use a wig too! And wigs these days look so good and natural
@davidshabas38397 ай бұрын
Hi Dr Dray so excited to be here I live for this ❤️
@DrDrayzday7 ай бұрын
Morning!
@davidshabas92807 ай бұрын
@@DrDrayzday ❤
@whitneybrown40677 ай бұрын
Greetings David Shabas hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….
@davidshabas92807 ай бұрын
@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Monday Whitney😀👍
@juliascholl13697 ай бұрын
I'd love if you did a video on how to communicate with your dermatologist. We get so little time with them but as patients struggling we have so many concerns and questions. How do we make our appointments as productive as possible? And what do we do or how can we help get our doctors to listen?
@Nanny_7 ай бұрын
Dealing with this now postpartum and it's the worst. My derm told me to take Nutrafol and give it a year. Have also been doing scalp massages with a rosemary oil blend.
@breesechick7 ай бұрын
I've heard good things about nutrafol.
@kathystclair94857 ай бұрын
My granddaughter always had thin hair. When she got pregnant and was on prescription prenatal vitamins, her hair became thick and long. Now that her baby is almost a year old, I thought for sure she would go back to thin hair. She has been taking over the counter prenatal vitamins and her hair has not shed. It is as thick and long as it was when she was pregnant.
@Nanny_7 ай бұрын
@@kathystclair9485 I never stopped my prenatals since I’m nursing. What brand does she take? I’m glad it worked out for her!
@dermlover17 ай бұрын
Highly doubt it's FFA. You just have telogen effluvium. Completely different, unrelated issue that does not scar the hair follicle.
@Nanny_7 ай бұрын
@@dermlover1 ok thanks I was worried because my scalp was very tender and painful like described in the video! And it’s only at the hairline.
@jayg61387 ай бұрын
Love love love this. Even better that you’re a popular science commentator
@helenjoanna497 ай бұрын
Interesting. There are many types of Alopecia that only Trichologists know about. Minoxidil tablets and finesteride that I've just started are useful for Andro Alopecia.
@lseh472014 күн бұрын
Thanks. My eyebrows are thinning like crazy. My cousin was alarmed when she saw me in the morning, before I filled in my brows.
@seanstoutgamer7 ай бұрын
Morning Dr Dray! Great video as always!
@maricelg7777 ай бұрын
Happy Monday, Dr. Dray❤
@lkarcher55677 ай бұрын
Thank you! I’ve had this dx for about 2 years and it seems to be becoming more prevalent. Appreciate the evidence based recommendations!
@SimplyMimi9677 ай бұрын
What are your thoughts on use of hair fiber products along the hairline. Can it cause hair loss over time ?
@Nicole-gk3pv7 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. Dray for posting this video. I had been putting off going to a dermatologist because I was afraid they were just going to say they don’t know what’s wrong and why my hair was receding. I saw the images you posted and I knew that instant I have FFA. I made an appointment with a dermatologist right away. At my appointment I told him I think I have FFA. He looked at my scalp and agreed. I started treatment using a liquid steroid. He did make it clear that the medication is to treat the inflammation in the skin. I understand that. I do hope I get hair regrowth. I also have alopecia too and he recommended I use minoxidil as well. Thank you again. I wasn’t brave enough just to go in before this video.
@stephanieweisbart7777 ай бұрын
I have lost so much hair since I got Covid-19 (before the first vaccine roll-out!). I have researched that inflamation in the human body is one of the causes of illness. I am a huge sugar addict, and I know processed sugar is soooooooooooooooooo bad. I also have to stop wearing ponytails and buns in my hair. Thank-you for this. I have the traction type. It is very distressing.
@NadaAlawadhi7 ай бұрын
Hey Dr. Dray, can you talk about growing back fingernails after losing them? Should you keep it moisturized to help a new one grow or just leave it, there’s not much info and it’s not often talked about 😢
@Lassking107 ай бұрын
I was diagnosed 5 years ago… I lost my window. I wasn’t diagnosed for 2 years… by the time I found a derm who knew what it was. And, they had any idea what to do…. You can now see my crown
@claudiasmith91177 ай бұрын
Good morning Dr Dray ❤
@DrDrayzday7 ай бұрын
Morning!
@LauraGonzalez-wv6ht7 ай бұрын
Does the risk of developing frontal fibrosing alopecia increase (or change) when stopping birth control? And could the hairloss occur assimetrically? Like just the left side of the hairline, for example. Thank you! ❤
@PeachesCourage7 ай бұрын
I used Rosemary Shampoo and it worked for me anyway My hair was in back near the cap and it well was without a lot of hair which I managed to cover up However using the shampoo after I think it was 3 weeks I was noticing my hair coming back!
@kathyrobertson44935 ай бұрын
Putting rosemary essential oil in your shampoo definitely works.
@divakim2063 ай бұрын
Which shampoo did you use?
@jackiemarsh24707 ай бұрын
Hi Dr. Dray!! Thank You Always for this Video, Very Interesting!! Happy Monday!! Have a Wonderful Day and Weekend!!🙏💕🌷🙏
@DrDrayzday7 ай бұрын
Morning!
@whitneybrown40677 ай бұрын
Greetings Jackie Marsh hope u r well n Happy Monday😀👍💜….
@jackiemarsh24707 ай бұрын
@@DrDrayzday🙏❤️🌷❤️🙏
@jackiemarsh24707 ай бұрын
@@whitneybrown4067🙏🦋💜💜💜💜🦋🙏
@marylawman86037 ай бұрын
Hi Jackie! Happy Monday!! I hope you had a nice day and that you are continuing to feel better. You know I always worry about you. 💗 It was a chilly day here with light rain all day. A perfect evening for a hot cup of tea with my dear, sweet friend. Let's get cozy, gather the kitties and have a relaxing cup together. I hope you have a lovely evening and enjoy sweet dreams. Peace, joy and many blessings to you always. 💖🙏💖🕊💖☕☕🐈🐈💖❄☔
@paulahatch99557 ай бұрын
Happy Monday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩
@JosePamintuan7 ай бұрын
Hi Dr. Dray, thanks for this video! I had never heard of frontal fribrosing alopecia before this. So if I understand correctly, is this about inflammation and scarring causing hair loss? How is this different from the hair loss coming from seborrheic dermatitis? Thanks again for an interesting and informative video.
@lifewillbebetter20277 ай бұрын
Excellent video - thank you.
@marcelabeltran62167 ай бұрын
very good video, many Thanks and have a good week
@DrDrayzday7 ай бұрын
thanks for watching!
@TheGalactica20012 ай бұрын
I had quite a bit of regrowth on doxycycline.
@pirithecute356225 күн бұрын
I am listening to this video and noticed I do have an itch and pain in my crown area.
@KDRBouvier7 ай бұрын
What about changing the diet to eating anti-inflammatory foods, would that be helpful? If it is a systemic inflammation I would think that it would.
@DrDrayzday7 ай бұрын
Diet will not change this. Once the immune system goes on a particular path, it does what it does. The amount of misinformation out there on “healing autoimmunity” with diet is absurd, and comes from people who couldn’t explain the difference between a T cell and a B cell, let alone clarify what autoimmune process they have “healed”
@Kathysvlogchannel3 ай бұрын
I was diagnosed with FFA last year and I was immediately freaked out about it, and then decided to dismiss it since the prescription side effects scared me. I decided not to treat it, but after watching this video - I am now reconsidering…I do hate to hear that I have to apply steroids and stay on the meds forever…THIS is why I decided to not treat…ugh -wigs are so much cheaper and so pretty now a days…I’m almost 60…does it really matter if I lose my hair?
@lilywalker75917 ай бұрын
Hello Dr. Dray! Thank you so much for covering this uncommon topic and bringing awareness to this specific type of alopecia. I will get straight to the point. I’ve been dealing with FFA for many years now, and my dermatologist has determined that my FFA has “burned out”. My hairline has remained more-or-less in the same state for a couple of years. Can a patient such as myself be a candidate for a hair transplant procedure and reintroduce hair into the hairline? Thank you so much for all that you do. I truly appreciate you.
@jh-hh6vs7 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr Dray. My Dermatologist is useless. I’ll check into this with my new Doctor.
@kathyburton31427 ай бұрын
I damaged my hairline in my early 20s with a 40 % bleach. My grew very thin after.
@aemilyb7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this information! Do those silk sleep bonnets everyone is wearing cause friction and traction at the hairline? Should we avoid??
@AllyKit7 ай бұрын
What do you think about constant scalp stinging with hair loss? I started using Nizoral to get rid of the stinging (thinking it's from buildup) but I don't know if the shampoo is making it worse. Would the T-Sal would be better? Or should those not be used when someone has hair loss? My biopsy was negative, bloodwork was normal except ANA which was on the low end of positive - not high enough to be lupus. Also menopausal with rosacea. Ticks AND fleas lol. I have no body hair due to IPL treatments 😊 Thank you so much for this video! You have cleared up a lot of my confusion behind all the treatment options my derm threw at me during the quickie exam that you mentioned. It left me feeling less than confident in her 35 second advice but I understand how medical professionals are pressured into seeing patients faster and faster.
@kw98596 ай бұрын
I was considering t/sal shampoo as well. Nizoral has a psoriasis shampoo that seems to be essentially the same thing with tea tree oil and salicylic acid. I read the Nizoral Ketoconazole shampoo for dandruff shouldn't be used on an inflamed scalp, so I stopped. I'm on many of the medications listed in this video but I still have inflammation even after 6 months.
@naightengale1017 ай бұрын
I have the issue of my hair regaining colour along with the painful, itchy, inflamed feeling scalp. Symptoms also tend to occur after a period of stress related hair loss. Definitely need to see my derm. Has red light therapy been studied for this condition?
@andromeda18_7 ай бұрын
Hi Dr. Dray. Thank you for another excellent video. Could you please tell me if it's okay to get your greying hair dyed if you have this condition and are already being treated for it?
@coraleigh96617 ай бұрын
My mom told me that hitting 60 body hair would become like a pre-puberty stage. Is this wrong?
@kph28587 ай бұрын
It’s wrong . I’m 60 . Everyone is different
@doowopshopgalАй бұрын
Excellent video
@roedtoggroent6 ай бұрын
I have FFA. Topical steroids, not particularly effective, if at all. All the treatments they are using today has a fairly low success rate for FFA and lots of side-effects. Two of my friends with FFA were just sent home from the dermatologist with the message, "nothing works against FFA, there's nothing to do, bye". Recent studies show malfunctioning lipid function and low DHEA-s in women with FFA. But trying to treat via that route hasn't been tried as far as I've been able to find. There's a high correlation with hypothyroidism, Sjögren's syndrome, Rosacea. My dermatologist at the hospital said they consider the condition a hormone dysregulation. The only, only thing I've tried that has been beneficial is Ashwagandha (that lowers cortisol) and also never be exposed to stress (almost impossible to do), but I meditate every day, do breathing exercises, Yoga Nidra, am really diligent with sleep etc. etc.
@01jausten7 ай бұрын
I wonder if that is what Queen Elizabeth the 1st had, judging by her portraits.
@jojohn29507 ай бұрын
Thank you. 😊
@Ooooia7 ай бұрын
Could verteporfin reverse the scarring since its new treatment just was discovered
@Elcamina1457 ай бұрын
Is there any science behind hair pigment retention while on minoxidil?
@rtothe70687 ай бұрын
I believe the “scar” in scarring alopecia can be mitigated with microneedling.
@kw98596 ай бұрын
I asked my derm about this just this week and she said microneedling is actually not recommended for scarring alopecias. The concern is that it could actually exacerbate the condition. She used the example of how someone who has psoriasis may get a mild cut on their arm, and then they will experience a psoriasis flare right in that area.
@tabassumuttasfia24057 ай бұрын
Hey Dr Dray, I've been having problems for the past few months. I am having too much acne and I never had this problem before. My dermatologist told me to use facewash only and said I should stop using other products, even moisturiser and sunscreen. I am confused. What should I do?
@universe25.x7 ай бұрын
Omg I’m experiencing hair loss rn and my scalp hurts 😭😭😭
@mtntm56287 ай бұрын
So, Nizoral is not good in this situation?
@AutumnElaine7 ай бұрын
Are there other causes to sore hair follicles? I have definitely had this for years, but thought it was due to me only washing my hair once every 7 to 14 days due to limitations resulting from autoimmune disease. After hearing everything you have to say, given my health/health history, and that I'm recently losing hair, I'm concerned. But sore hair follicles have been a part of my life for awhile.
@rnoor90787 ай бұрын
I've had this since 2012 😢. Its never grew back on my eyebrows or hairline. I had steroid injections & it left me with dented hairline right at the front which made things look way worse. I think i have scaring because its never grew back
@mfenn73257 ай бұрын
Now I'm paranoid of my little patches of baby hair on my hairline
@Susan-z3w3 күн бұрын
I mean here I have no transportation to out of town
@VeganChiefWarrior7 ай бұрын
Have you done alopecia barbae/ alopecia areata of the beard, i have that and im not sure if its been caused by stress, sunscreen or cologne or maybe all 3 effecting hormones
@db-gb5xi7 ай бұрын
She does have a video, why I don't recommend minoxidil for brow & beard growth.
@bernadettedeady49097 ай бұрын
Will eyelash serums with prostaglandins grow the hair on your head/around your hairline?
@db-gb5xi7 ай бұрын
Revitalash supposedly has a product for thinning hair (and I seem to remember a channel talking about using a lash serum for her hair loss but I can't remember the channel).
@Ooooia7 ай бұрын
I had those i took finasterise 5mg dutasteride i was complaining for years to dermatologists i had seborrhic dermatitis and every ketokonzone selenium solphide coal tar salisalic acid cortisone whatever anti fungal oral or topical I tried everything it get resistant to all treatments and i still 😢 no success 4 years later I need your help doctor please 🙏🏻
@HansensUniverseT-A7 ай бұрын
I would do a full hormone panel and addition to that checking cardiovascular and metabolic health. Metabolic syndrome in particular is strongly associated with early hairloss. I managed to get my hair situation under control by improving my diet, drastic cuts in seed oils and sugar, they sneak it into so many products nowadays so pay attention.
@MySkinnydip7 ай бұрын
After Covid hair loss I gave up!
@zerotoleranceforsataniceli47946 ай бұрын
Is it not normal to have reduced hair all over the body due to menopause ?? Esp. eyebrow & pubic area ?
@NK-vc9xc7 ай бұрын
Is there any way way to cure chilblains
@kw98596 ай бұрын
I wish!! I have chilblains too and have been trying to treat it for 15 years. It seems hopeless and my dermatologist has no more suggestions.
@chrisvilayke7 ай бұрын
Literally just reminded me to use my minoxidil, haha. I did get a biopsy to find that I had alopecia and right now dealing with the receding hairline, but never consistently used rogaine. I had a bit of a panic attack the other day and called my dermatologist to harass haha, I thought I was losing my hair faster than normal esp on my eyebrows and now I know … although she just told me I’m losing hair bc of stress 😂
@dermlover17 ай бұрын
Alopecia just means hair loss. What TYPE of alopecia do you have?
@naveen12247 ай бұрын
How to treat brown spots in deep my face ,rational cream used brest feeding mom . Pls reply I am very stressed losses my confidence.pls reply mam
@AllyKit7 ай бұрын
Steroid injections worked, but caused my forehead skin to thin so badly that I had a large vein popping out which made me look like Frankenstein lol. Is this normal? They were expensive and didn't seem very maintainable long term but when I stopped, all the new hair fell out and I don't want the scarring. Maybe I could do the steroid cream but then there is also topical Minoxidil and that's a lot on the scalp together. The Finasteride sounds promising since I'm menopausal. Is it stronger than Spirolactone? It is hard to know where to begin. Hair loss can be so scary and overwhelming.
@Fays-d4h7 ай бұрын
Can you review the isdin acniben line?
@maryoneil14687 ай бұрын
What about a supplement (med) to reduce testosterone for women?
@zerotoleranceforsataniceli47946 ай бұрын
Ps if it is inflammatory based, then anti inflammatories will help ? Eg Nizoral shampoo Massage and oils that calm inflammation.
@dabbsie1007 ай бұрын
I do not manufacture any testosterone. I’m post -surgical menopause. I’m on a compounding testosterone cream. My hair originally fell out because I had sepsis, with a long hospital stay. But now it’s due to no testosterone.
@Momofukudoodoowindu7 ай бұрын
Wow that is interesting. It seems counter intuitive. How does that work? I'm losing hair because of too much testosterone.
@leeluvslife7 ай бұрын
I also have undetectable levels of testosterone. I can't help but wonder which of my laundry list of health issues is caused by a complete lack of testosterone.
@Mspla97 ай бұрын
What’s your opinion about Henry cavills new face ? Did he got injections / surgery or mewing ?
@db-gb5xi7 ай бұрын
Dr Gary Linkov does those types of videos.
@kateasheley74046 ай бұрын
Can a hair transplant be done after scarring?
@andrea67107 ай бұрын
Would Act+Acre help?
@chiara34807 ай бұрын
Have you ever prescribed topical tacrolimus after steroids for this condition?
@georgettethomas18857 ай бұрын
I have FFA and lichen planopilaris. My derm has me using both. Topical tacrolimus, mometesone, monthly scalp shots, dusteride and nutrafol.
@Ooooia7 ай бұрын
I have a microscope could I share my scalp condition with you I been suffering for many years now
@yardi097 ай бұрын
I didn’t catch my side earlier
@Labrexa7 ай бұрын
🌹
@meggieprice7 ай бұрын
Guacamole was good...game not so great for this Bay Area girl. 💜💜💜
@DrDrayzday7 ай бұрын
Guac is always a good choice! Happy Monday
@michaela27763 ай бұрын
Women losing hair around the brows should be good news, they don’t need to twize. Women losing hair in the pubic area is more good news.
@jamiewittmeyer7574 ай бұрын
Nothing has helped. Devastating!
@Susan-z3w3 күн бұрын
I live in Canada and no one wants to help you hrr
@gimmeproof7 ай бұрын
sorry - can't focus hearing so many 'impor-ant's . sad coming from an educated person.
@PageantQueenChild7 ай бұрын
Okay so I’ve been watching your videos for a long time, & been wanting to share this. If you walked in as my dermatologist, I’d probably ask for someone else. I’m really not meaning this to hurt you, but you have been so disheveled looking this entire time! You would think that you had a thought to maybe run a brush through your hair or putting a bit of makeup on before you film. It really bothers me that you are supposed to help people with their hair/skin/appearance ect.. but it appears like you don’t give a $hit to take better care of your appearance. You do not look like a professional. I think: if she doesn’t give a $hit about her appearance, is she going to have the desire to help fix what I can’t stand about my hair?? I hope I’m making sense. I am a retired licensed Cosmetologist, separately licensed Aesthetician & Makeup Artist so I felt like I was my best client in self-promoting my business, by trying my best to always have skincare, makeup, hair, nails in point because of this reason. I know are jobs are vastly different & you of course know SO much more than me. But, I just can’t help but wonder why you don’t look more presentable & professional. I know, I know-Dr.’s & Cosmetologists are vastly different careers but we are both supposed to be helping others change their appearance & feel better about themselves, so we’re alike in that sense. I would’t be able to trust that you’re keeping my appearance in your best interest. Maybe you do take the time to get your appearance ready before work, but don’t on camera. Do you??
@vida31237 ай бұрын
What a nasty and ridiculous comment! Dr Dray always looks great and professional! She is always beautifully groomed and presented. Her hair is glossy and healthy, her skin is flawless! She has an extremely healthy lifestyle, eats well and exercises to maintain an enviable figure and weight. Your comments and observations are nasty and flawed. Clearly you are jealous and bitter and projecting that to attack a beautiful and intelligent professional. Perhaps you need to get your eyesight checked and also definitely seek help for your anger and aggression issues! Not everyone needs to hide behind caked on makeup. If you needed to spend hours plastering on makeup etc. then it's obvious you are not a natural beauty! Dr Dray IS naturally beautiful, is highly informed, educated and always looks professional. Take your negativity and unwarranted criticisms and have good look at yourself. Your nastiness is truly ugly and no doubt impacts to also make your external appearance ugly. Changing your attitude should be your priority. I can't help but wonder what or who has hurt you to make you want to lash out with such nastiness and venom. You come across as a very bitter, older person envious of someone young, professional and beautiful so you get your kicks out of writing nasty, attacking comments. It's time for you to grow up and find some decency. Ugly is as ugly does!
@GeorgianaMicu-c6x7 ай бұрын
W.t.f. r u talking abt?! Stop policing a professional (of any kind), they have a lot of work to do already Your comment is just mean
@HollyBeth.Beauty7 ай бұрын
I can’t believe you took the time to write all that. She’s a medical doctor not a beautician. Get a grip!
@oceans.and.deserts7 ай бұрын
Would you make that comment to a male dermatologist? I prefer to see a physician who is knowledgeable and smart, regardless of their gender. If a dermatologist looks like most aestheticians with a face full of filler and Botox, I don't trust their judgement as much as I see dermatologists for medical conditions of the skin and hair, not aesthetics, which is what their specialty is about--not "helping others change their appearance." You can see a doctor who specializes in cosmetic dermatology if that is your end goal.
@avapilsen2 ай бұрын
Makeup is a waste of time and money. People don't need it. Wtf?
@MrsMcFeely7 ай бұрын
Dr. Dray, I can't thank you enough for this video. It showed up in my feed the evening of my diagnosis (& I didn't Google anything). I will rewatch it because I spent most of the time saying out loud, "oh my God! That's me!" I am also sharing this video with my family, friends, & long-time hair stylist. My FFA started in 2021 with me awaking one morning to most of my left eyebrow being gone. I had NO visible irritation: no rash; no itchiness; no redness. I chalked it up to my hypothyroidism (controlled with daily meds), & asked my PCP about it. He had me go for a blood draw to check my thyroid levels. They were well within range. He suggested I try a brow serum. I tried 2 different drugstore brow serums. They did nothing. I bought some brow makeup & continued on. I'm of the menopausal age now, & have been prematurely gray since 18YO. After tinting my hair recently, I noticed that my left hairline on the side of my face seemed not as colored as my right. I chalked that up to not properly applying the tint. The next time I tinted my hair, I had the same result. I then noticed a horizontal "line" of scalp above my left ear. I chalked that up to my need to wear glasses. I also noticed the scalp of my bangs being a more pinky-red color than the rest of my scalp, & the bangs hair near my scalp feeling almost like hair plugs. I noticed no other visible irritation (flakes, scabs, bumps). I just figured it was drier & I should use conditioner there. About 3 weeks ago, I went for a consultation with an electrologist for my unwanted facial hair (hello menopause). During her consultation with her highly-magnified specialty glasses, she said, "it looks like you have some hair loss here." Now, I have very thick hair that has always been in great shape. I thought she was nuts. I couldn't possibly have hair loss. Nonetheless, I had an appointment with a dermatologist the next day for something unrelated. After the dermatologist finished her exam for which I made the appointment, she asked if I had any other concerns. I told her about the hair loss (that I couldn't possibly have). She checked it out, confirmed the hair loss, told me a couple of words (started with "lichen"), & asked me to come back for a biopsy of the area. She also explained that it's not anything life threatening, so that put me at ease. I just received the biopsy results earlier in the day that I saw this video in my feed. I ordered my compounded topical solution today, & I'm hopeful that it will work. I hope my story helps others. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU.
@BadIzzie7 ай бұрын
You forgot the biggest reason for having no eye brows… growing up in the 90s and early 2000s and deciding it was a good idea to try to have brows like Gwen Stefani.
@cheekycraftylady76927 ай бұрын
For me it was Drew Barrymore 😅
@seitanbeatsyourmeat6667 ай бұрын
I’m not a huge follower of trends, thankfully because for this I was way too lazy to pluck much (if at all!) I still have all of my brows, even with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis 🎉
@jmcats096 ай бұрын
We've all been there. Why did no one tell us that the "pencil eyebrow" trend would come back to haunt us forever 😂
@christapovec5 ай бұрын
😅
@D4rthV7 ай бұрын
I recently stopped taking topical minoxidil because I believe that it was promoting scalp psoriasis, it’s been a week without it and using medicated shampoos and the problem seems to have greatly reduced but it still exists. Are there additional things I can do to help the condition? (Ketoconazole shampoo, salicylic acid shampoo, hyaluronic acid shampoo/conditioner)
@Siberius-7 ай бұрын
Interesting stuff. I had a receding hairline at the corners of my hairline; went back quite a bit. Then it all grew back to where it originally was! it was due to severe stress due to a shitty life event at the time. My bloodwork was also a little off, with my thyroid and other stuff, and then months later with the follow-up, all the bloodwork was completely back to the normal ranges. Doctor was very confused with that one, especially since the stress didn't even come to mind at the time, because that was a while ago (takes a while for these things to happen as far as symptoms, and then also for it to revert back to normal).