Miniaturization Study of Hair Before Starting Hair Loss Treatment
Friday, June 12th, 2009Q:
Hello,
Do you map hair for miniaturization, and are you able to tell which, if any, hairs are currently being attacked by dht, testosterone, or something else entirely such as a disease? Or should I be looking into a dermatologist?
Thinking about getting on Propecia, but I am not sure if my receding hairline is caused by dht (androgenic alopecia), or just naturally receding from testosterone. If it’s the latter then Propecia might affect my hairline negatively due to an increase in testosterone. Or perhaps something else entirely, deficiancy, or disease. Just a bit precautious and want to stay ahead of whatever is causing it.
Please advise,
thanks!
A:
Yes, as part of our hair loss evaluation, we do perform a miniaturization study on all of our hair loss patients before planning any medical or surgical hair restoration. This helps to determine the candidacy of each individual before starting them on medical treatment. A miniaturization study needs to be done before starting hair loss medical treatment so you have the mapping of the scalp before the treatment that could be used in the future to assess the effectiveness of the medication. Miniaturization study also can predict your destination when hair loss is concerned.
You can call our main office at 1 (888) 302-8747 and arrange a hair restoration consultation at one of the California offices of US Hair Restoration - Beverly Hills, Encino or Orange County. We look forward to assist you to come up with a master plan for the prevention or treatment of your hair loss condition.
