May 9 2007, 10:31 am PT | Posted in: Hair Loss Causes
My hairline is VERY uneven and has always been much higher and thinner on the right side of my head. I would say around 1.5″ higher on the right.
About 2 years ago I had laser treatment that lasted for about a year and it worked for a while (Although it never evened out totally i did notice some new growth). However I was told once new growth started I could cease treatment. I did this and the new hair has died again. I dont think i am losing hair as i have quite thick growth all over, i think its just a birth defect in that area. I’m 25 and it is really affecting my confidence. Should the laser treatment have been permanent? Would it be cheaper for me to have a hair transplant in such a small section? Finally, would a hair transplant be self sustainable or are pills required permanently after the treatment?
Many thanks
If there is a benefit of the laser, it will not be permanent. Remember, hair loss is a progressive process and nothing stops the progressive nature of the process for any long time frame. Sorry to disappoint you.
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That can be said of every treatment. Whenever you stop it, or not use it on an ongoing and continual basis, you will slowly lose any gain you received.
I must however disagree with Dr. Rassman’s statement that:
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The drugs and treatments (not HT) available today can stop your hair fallout and help you to grow some back.
I have been fighting hairloss since I was 20. Ofcourse, those early years when there was just 2% minoxidil available, I was still losing it, but treatments have come a long way since then.
I’m 43 now. Still got a fair amount up there and in the last 10 years, I have noticed my hair getting better year after year.
I’m confident that I will have a full head of hair for the rest of my days so long as I continue fighting it, and I’m sure most others can too.
To the patient who wrote the question, I would try things like High concentration minoxidil, topical/ oral finisteride and or get back on the laser treatment. I would try all other options before getting a HT.
Good Luck!
Mike
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