Q: If I’m 20 years old and haven’t lost any hair yet, should I start using a laser comb now? A: One should not treat hair loss until it actually occurs. That said, once there is clear evidence that if a person is thinning, non-surgical treatments are best started early to prevent further hair loss. [...]
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Topic: Age
Tags: Early Hair Loss, Hair Thinning, Laser Comb, Laser Therapy, Propecia/Finasteride
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 7:17 am
Can Hair Transplant Restore Hairline in 21 Year Old With Early Hair Loss?
February 16th, 2007Q: Hi, I am a 21 year old male experiencing the first signs of hair loss as of late. I looked at your before and after pictures of hair transplant patients and honestly right now I have a lot more hair than the patients, even in the after photos. By no means do I intend [...]
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Topic: Age
Tags: Early Hair Loss, Hair Transplant Age, Hairline, Mature Adult Hairline, Surgical Hair Restoration
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 9:39 am
Can One be Too Old for Hair Transplant Surgery?
July 6th, 2006Q: Is there ever an age where you are too old for a hair transplant? A: One can be too young for surgical hair restoration, but not too old (as long as one is in good health medically). Older people generally make excellent candidates for hair transplantation since their expectations are generally more realistic and [...]
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Topic: Age
Tags: Hair Transplant Age, Hair Transplant Results, Surgical Hair Restoration
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 7:12 am
What is Recommended Treatment of Early Hair Loss?
July 1st, 2005Q: I am 27 years old and have a Class 3 degree of hair loss. Should I should do a hair transplant or consider non-surgical methods of hair restoration? A: At age 27 with early hair loss, you should consider non-surgical options first. Propecia is the most important medication, but you need to be on [...]
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Topic: Age
Tags: Donor Hair Density, Early Hair Loss, Extensive Baldness, Family History, Hair Loss Medication, Miniaturization, Non-surgical Options, Norwood Class 3 Hair Loss, Norwood Hair Loss Classification, Propecia/Finasteride, Scalp Laxity
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 12:17 pm
What Age is Best for a Hair Transplant?
April 21st, 2005Q: If my hair is just starting to thin, when should l have my first hair transplant? A: It is best to wait until at least 25 before considering hair restoration surgery, although there are exceptions. The most important thing is to wait until you have hair loss that is a cosmetic problem. A hair [...]
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Topic: Age
Tags: Early Hair Loss, Follicular Transplantation: Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning, Hair Loss in the Temples, Hair Loss Medication, Mature Adult Hairline
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 9:25 am
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