Anyone with AA reading this: About 10 years ago I was diagnosed with alopecia areata which progressed into alopecia universalis and I had almost no hair anywhere on my body. My blood tests indicated extreme inflammation in my body. I had tried everything- JAK inhibitors weren't available to me back then. It was awful. Then I made lifestyle changes, worked on my mental health, worked on my gut health and eating nutrient dense unprocessed foods and I believe that all of that combined improved my chances of regrowing my hair. So if you want hope, I can say that doctors thought the likelihood of me regrowing my hair was slim to none. Been in remission for years thankfully. Hang in there! It is not hopeless.
Totally agree with you. Nutrition is everything. My brain cancer went because of lifestyle changes eg keto and I.F. its so sad we live in a world full of chemicals and money making businesses. Everyone needs to see this video for all health etc. th-cam.com/video/Aw16LPVnNco/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cCjuLF5bWiFgNDNj
@@faithphoenix3999what did he say to have you question him if he watched the video or not ? He’s sharing his experience in relation to the topic of the video
I had Alopecia Areata but I thought it was male pattern baldness at the time because it was localized at the crown. It became the size of a half dollar. It was super smooth and I found my self touching it often because it was so soft. It took about 9 months for my hair to grow back. My boyfriend was so sweet when he noticed it. He told me he’d still love me if I was bald 🥹
I've been dealing with alopecia areata for a few years but this year was the worst since the patches appearead in places harder to hide like in my bangs. I'm constantly terrified at the idea of suddenly losing them all and it's so hard emotionally. You gave me answers that doctors i've seen never took the time to give me and i thank you for that.
I did the injection back in 2014 my hair grew back. lastyear 2023 AA cameback. Stilll deciding what to do next. I have severe auto immune problems. I also get allergy injection weekly and diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Goodluck everyone and feel better
Good luck. There is hope. I lost almost all my hair on my entire body from alopecia areata and it regrew...a lot of people with autoimmune disease seem to have gut health issues for whatever reason. I highly recommend looking up ways to improve the gut microbiome if she experiences gut issues. For me I finally began to feel normal when my gut started healing...and my hair loss halted then began reversing.
How did you heal your gut though? It seems to me there is no gut doctor I can go to to help me. The nutritionists don't even care about my autoimmune diseases. They just give me Mediterranean diets so I can lose weight
I never realized that there were so many different types of alopecia. My heart goes out to anyone suffering with it. Thanks for always teaching me something new, Dr Dray. Happy Tuesday! I hope you have a peaceful evening. ❤
Love this and well said!! I got a spot of alopecia on my scalp and I’m an autoimmune patient with vitiligo and Hashimotos…. It grew back white and now regaining color after 2 years. I got it after a covid vaccine but at that time I also got pregnant so it’s hard to say which was the trigger for it. Thanks for shedding light that it’s not gluten or some sort of food intolerance, I dumped so much money into functional medicine for my vitiligo and it got me nowhere. I think my body was just going to regrow the hair and it had nothing to do with my super expensive supplements 😵💫:We need more physicians like you!
When my daughter was 7 years old, she developed alopecia areata. At first, I thought she was cutting her hair at school. She was treated by a dermatologist with diprosome lotion, and thankfully, her hair did regrow. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with PCOS and her hair got thinner. This was in 2002. Since then, under the treatment of an endocrinologist and a dermatologist who specialized in hair loss, she has been applying Rogaine 5% twice a day, along with taking other oral medications.
Dx with TE then AGA by GP, Trichologist then a Dermatologist. Lastly, a Dr with hair and vein specialty - he dx me w Query Chronic TE but I “might” be beginning of AGA. Lost 70percent hair in under a year. Utterly devastating. Long long hair too. Some growth w oral minox. I feel for all who suffer w hair loss of any type. ❤. Thanks Dr. Dray ❤ for these hair informative videos ❤
I was 25 when i was diagnosed with alopecia areata. I had one oval shaped bald spot on the back of my head. I was devastated and embarrassed. We did the wait and see method of hair regrowth. I also used rogaine on the bald patch to see if that would help regrowth happen faster. Luckily the hair did start growing back but i did experience another bald spot close to the original one within that same year. I was fortunate enough that my hair grew back and i havent experienced anymore bald patches. I am 37 now and was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and a vitamin b12 deficiency. Soooo this has definitely been a long health journey and theres still more i need to learn.
Thank you Dr. Dray for covering this topic. I have thick healthy lush hair; about 7 yrs ago started to have alopecia areata on both of my side burn hairlines (by my ears) awful! Dermatologist did SQ injections of steroids on the skull & actual area of hair loss; it helped regrowth of the hair; all the blood work were normal. Then 4 yrs ago I was diagnosed with papillary Thyroid cancer (1/2 thyroid lobe is removed) Drs told me I may have had the cancer for ~10 yrs at that time. So I'm thinking thyroid malfunction had something to do with AA. Currently hair on the sideburns are strings & patchy compared to the rest of my head, full healthy hair. I think time to visit derm again. ❤
Loosing ones hair must be traumatic for anyone. I remember when Princess Caroline of Monaco lost her hair due to alopecia back in 1996. It was reported as being caused by the stress of loosing her husband in a speedboat accident, and becoming a young widow left to raise three young children. The crash happened 6 years previously, but it was perhaps a delayed affect? Even though she was from a privileged background it would have been difficult being in the public eye going through shock & grief and also being contantly defined by the media for her physical beauty. She also lost her mother Princess Grace of Monaco (the former Hollywood actress Grace Kelly) in a car crash when she was a teenager. The media made it worse by their conspiracy theories and insinuating that the Grimaldi Royal family was cursed. I see that Princess Caroline is now embracing her grey hair. I am not a royalist at all, but Princess Caroline's (and her family) life makes for interesting reading, including her philanthropic endeavors... particularly children's charities (eg. UNICEF) and others less fortunate. 👱🏻♀️♥️
I have pernicious anemia, which caused alopecia areata. Definitely see your doctor to get your vitamin B12 checked, and if it’s low, get checked for pernicious anemia.
I love all your videos including your weekend vlogs that reveal your sparkling personality. But “lectures” like this one are my favorite. You provide an extraordinary public service to give us science-based objective information of conditions that affect so many of us. Thank you Dr. Dray.
My 4 yr old daughter completely lost all of her head hair over a 3 month period. It grew back over the course of a year only to recently start falling out again. It’s pretty devastating as a father and her mom is beside herself. We decided not to use any strong medicines and are currently focusing on gut health and reducing stress. Thanks for the video!
Omg I just asked you for this video the other day thank you SO MUCH just sitting down to watch it now, I have alopecia areata and so I bet this will be an invaluable video thank you xx
I've been trying for 9 months to get a consultation with a dermatologist for my hair loss and scalp redness/burning. I've lost so much hair in that time, probably permanently.
I’ve had alopecia areata for 55+ years, now have full growth on Jak inhibitors, thank you for this video. I also have multiple autoimmune conditions, including RA, so the Jak works for both RA and alopecia. So glad to have Jak inhibitors now!
That's crazy.. You must feel like reborn. I know what it's like to live with AA have it for 22 years now. Do you have any side effects? Thanks for sharing😊
@@Strontkipje - no side effects at all. The best part was getting eyebrows and eyelashes back again, they are so easily taken for granted, until you don’t have them!
7:29 I was diagnosed with Alopecia for 20+ years, and in talking to other people who have Alopecia, you shouldn’t have any burning or itching with it. For me, Alopecia was a misdiagnosis and I actually have Tinea Capitis, which comes with burning and itching. Nothing topical can reach in the shaft, so you have to take an antifungal to get rid of it. It started with dandruff (years before so I didn’t relate the hair loss) and then circle patches of hair loss that expanded into almost complete hair loss. I got it when I was 8, and I am only getting treatment now. I hear it’s rare, but seeing as dermatologists are confused about the symptoms of Alopecia, I wonder if it is just misdiagnosed..
@@MilliPidi ah i see bro, that is much relieving bro because im having this issue right now execpt it its burning itching really badly all day erveryday, should i just see a doctor or is there anything i can order online for it, ty so much bro
@@Ninjukken Look up ringworm of the scalp (or Tinea Capitis) symptoms and tell your doctor. You have to have treatment with an oral antifungal because nothing topical will get rid of it. I think you can order oral Fluconazole online (look up dosage, I think it’s 6mg/kg once weekly), but if you have insurance it will be covered. Until you get on an antifungal, Selsun Blue is helpful (tho you will still feel itchiness, as nothing topical gets rid of it). Good luck xx
@@Ninjukken Look up ringworm of the scalp (or Tinea Capitis) symptoms and tell your doctor. You have to have treatment with an oral antifungal because nothing topical will get rid of it. I think you can order oral Fluconazole online (look up dosage, I think it’s 6mg/kg once weekly), but if you have insurance it will be covered. Until you get on an antifungal, Selsun Blue is helpful (tho you will still feel itchiness, as nothing topical gets rid of it). Good luck xx
Wow the earlier you get treated the better and faster the beneficial outcome will come 😊❤. Thanks for informing us about Alopecia areata Doctor Andrea take care and have a great day.
Can't stop staring at the white circles (contacts???) In your eyes. Very informative video!! Much better breakdown of everything than the PA and two MDs I've seen. 😅
"LabMuffin" has a new video with her thoughts about using rosemary oil for hair loss. "Lab Muffin" (Dr Michelle Wong) is an Australian, chemistry PhD, science educator and cosmetic chemist with "healthy scepticism". 👱🏻♀️♥️
Hi nadaB. I loved that video! She went deep into it, lol. I appreciated her also saying again how studies and how they are interpreted can lead to confusion or lack of the whole picture.
Hi Jackie! Happy Tuesday!! I hope all is well and and that you had a nice day. I was off today and spent time doing the usual household chores. I've been thinking about you and am praying you don't get bad storms. It was warm here but this afternoon it got very windy with rain off and on and the temperature has dropped. Supposed to rain all night. A perfect evening for getting cozy with the kitties and having tea with my dear, sweet friend. Hope you can join me. I will continue to pray for you and everyone that may be facing bad weather tat everyone remains safe. Have a lovely evening and have sweet dreams. Peace, joy and many blessings to you always. 💖🙏💖🕊💖☕☕🐈🐈💖🍰🌷
Thank you so much for this video, i'm 21 and the dermatologist i saw was not empathetic at all and hearing you recognise the emotional distress it causes really helps !
I am a female. My dermatologist said it's hereditary. I started doing a comb-over at 25. I have had unexplained (idiopathic) urticaria (hives) for 30 years and another dermatologist (retired) told me I had autoimmune and he wanted to lower my immune system........I said no. My hair is missing about 2 inches dead center. I'm so tired of trying to figure out ways to hide it. I hate wigs. The comb over is exhausting because it just wants to flip back to the other side even with a clip in it. It looks ridiculous when the wind blows because the middle blows back to the other side and I have this sad little clip in front. Then I get frustrated and tell my hairdresser to layer the top. My hair is curly so each layer curls up and it looks really sparse. I was once bending over and my new husband said "you're losing your hair." ( We're divorced.) I can understand why Jada Pinkett Smith just did a buzz cut. Unfortunately, I don't look like Jada Pinkett Smith, she would look beautiful in a burlap bag. There's a new drug approved by the FDA, LITFULO. But the side effects are scary. This has affected my life for years. I also had a beard ( I had electrolysis) but no blood work has ever found any elevated testosterone. I'm exhausted and depressed. It's unfair.
I had ophiasis pattern AA a few years ago. The bald area grew bigger and bigger for about 6 months then my hair spontaneously grew back without treatment and it hasn't happened again. My nails were also super brittle. I also have 2 other autoimmune diseases. This happened when I was in my mid 40s. I was just starting to think about getting a wig when it started growing back. I had a bald strip across the back of my head from ear to ear about 2 inches wide and I also had some round spots at the crown of my head.
This is so timely, thank you! I have researched your older videos on this but appreciate the update on treatment options. I trust you more than my own derm bc she doesn't have time to explain in such detail. 🙏 I was recently diagnosed with this, biopsy negative but tested low-med positive ANA. My follow up ANA was very low. However my hair loss is not in patches, it's in a frontal V-pattern and so I'm wondering if AA is an accurate Dx especially after watching your frontal fibrosing video last week. I am pretty hairless thanks to IPL, I don't know if losing my lashes/brows bc I use Latisse and I over plucked in the 90s. So it's hard to tell what exactly is going on or if it's going to be scarring, which is definitely distressing. Steroid injections did help but I don't know about keeping this up long term. My derm has given me topical steroid, oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil etc. She said to throw everything at it but how do you know what's working and what isn't if you do that? I thought about PRP and LLT iRestore but in an another video you did say those won't help AA. But I don't know if it really is AA. I'm still lost. This is a lot of take in. Anyway thank you again, I appreciate the genuine compassion you have for suffering people.
I also heard it's low d3 levels...my mom had and they gave her medicine when they tried to take her off. She had panic attacks and took a pill and died in 1989....
Im dealing with alopecia areata right now which i noticed after a major life event few months back. Definitely from inflammation and stress for me. I had one episode of bald spot about 10 years ago on the same spot i have now but this time the size doubled up. I get few small spots here and there but it grows back quickly. Never thought it was from stress the first time since i also have thyroid disease. But now that i know my t4 and tsh has been normal i ruled out this time it came from major stress for sure. I used nioxin system 3 twice a day faithfully and seemed to be helping i see my hair growing now after just finished just one bottle. I used the same method before same thing my hair grew back.
I had my first bout with this in 2008 on the back of my head & didn’t know until I randomly scratched back there. Steroid injections for two rounds and hair grew back. No issues until I started losing eyebrows so maybe related? Time to see a dermatologist!
This happened to me during lockdown. I was in the shower and a chunk of my hair came out in my hand. I have dark brown hair and it grew back a light brown/dark blonde. I guess this is what it was. I forgot to tell doctors when we could see them again in person. It was terrifying when it happened.
Greetings Dr Dray hope u r well n 🖐Hello Every1 n Happy Tuesday😀n what a Wonderful Vid…. thanks n This is Gonna b so Important🎯🔥👍n Continued Blessings to All💜….
You should have titled this video “ Hair loss from alopecia areata?” Because at first look I didn’t realize this video was about hair loss. Anyway, I wonder if I have this because I am under a lot of stress and notice hair thinning and small areas of bald spots. I guess I have to look for a dermatologist. I hope my medical coverage covers most of the expenses!
Hi Dray, thank you for such an informative video. Do you mind doing a video on Pro-Xylane? It’s been heavily marketed by L’Oréal in China for the past few years, claiming great anti-aging effects. The brands that claim to contain Pro-Xylane are Skinceutical (specifically the AGE cream), helena rubinstein, and L’Oréal’s RevitaLift line. On the other hand, Pro-Xylane seems to be rarely talked about in North America. Do you mind sharing some background on this ingredient and your thoughts its anti-aging effect? Thank you!
Good morning! Thank you for this video💕 I was diagnosed with this two years ago so this information is great. I was wondering if you had done any type of content addressing the formation of small pin sized white heads through the day/ during the night on the face? I’ve tried so many moisturizers and washes and have a simple routine just using vani cream brand. Thanks 🙏🏼🥰
I might have missed it but what would be the treatment for a bald patch in eyelashes ? I had steroid injections in my scalp and had great success with regrowth but now im seeing some loss of eyelashes 😓
Could you please make a video talking about opzelura specifically regarding eczema. I recently got it prescribed for the eczema I have on my hands but I'm a bit skeptical to use it as the side effects have made me hesitant. I also am worried about it weakening my immune system and causing more issues. Thank you, much love 🫶
I'm currently using Opzelura cream and so far don't have any side effects from it and I've been using it for over a month at this point. I wouldn't worry about it lowering your entire immune function because it's just a topical cream, not a systemic medication and should only target the area that you apply it. I know the side effect list is long and scary but my dermatologist reassured me that I was unlikely to experience any of that so I'm not too worried about it anymore. Definitely discuss any concerns you may have about it with your doctor though.
I’m going to the dermatologist tomorrow. I noticed a bald patch in the back of my head and it’s affecting me emotionally since I love my hair 😔😔😔😔😔 I’m so scared
This is me, I have 2 big circle ⭕️ on top of my scalp, is very hard, 3 years suffering nothing helps. People start avoiding, husbands leaves you, only those suffering understand the pain!😢
Has Dr Dray ever reviewed Humbly Organics shampoo and conditioner bars? I’m looking for alternative to harsh shampoo’s and “greener” option, especially for fragile silver hair
Dr Dray has said the problem you can run into with using bar soap to the hair is that it lacks the sequestering agents found in shampoo that prevent soap scum from forming, so it can lead to dry, dull hair, itchy scalp, & dandruff. There are channels that focus on silver hair like Nikol Johnson, Glam Girl Gabi. I don't know if Erica Henry Johnston is still updating her channel.
I'm currently doing the sit and wait approach but it's been suggested that I could try applying betnovate cream to the patches - is that one of the steroid creams you mentioned that generally work better for children than for adults?
I had AA for around 3 years from ages 8-11. Recently I’ve noticed more hair loss when showering and brushing. I’m worried this is a sign of it returning, does anyone know if it is?
Is there a window of opportunity to fix this or it becomes permanent? I have heard it grows back in time. Mine happens after any type of anesthesia it seems. Debating doing Kenalog injections.
Is this why I'm waking up with some of my eyebrow missing? Like someone took a razor to the middle of my eye brows? And a now have almost no arm and leg hair? And rosemary oil helps a little. Welp, I guess to the doctor I go.
Hi, Dr. Dray I lovee your videos, i eanted to know how you would fade a farmers tan or hyperpigmentation in other areas of the body like elbows, knees and hands and arms
Dr Dray has videos on dark knees and elbows and there are her hyperpigmentation videos including body hyperpigmentation. She also has a video on how to fade a tan.
My 11 year old was recently diagnosed with alopecia and was prescribed drops for the area. I have low thyroid, should i test him for thyroid issues or is he too young.
Hey dr dray ,I was wondering if driving a lot on bikes would cause hairloss ? Cause quite literally , I only lost hair in the area which gets hit by the wind directly
@@nadab4750 no the helmet doesn’t really touch those areas , I was thinking it might be traction alopeica but because of air ( I mostly don’t wear a helmet 💀 😭)
I've been dealing with it for 8 years now I'm only 25 and I just realised I have a new big spot over my ear I wanna die 😶 I can't do this anymore. I'm a woman and doctors never cared not even my female gyno or the one diagnosed it
I have the widened hair part and thinning hair at the crown due to broken hairs that never grow back to normal. Mine started at age 40 and I will be 47 very soon. Nowadays all the young kids are thinning and balding at such an early age due to their environment, health, nutrition, inflammation, mental health, vaccines and who knows what else. 🤷🏻♀️
I have been reading that heavy metals might be a cause. I'm more into conventional versus interventional medicine but it makes me wonder. Of course this doctors offices charges big bucks for IV meds that bind with any heavy metals. I wonder what Dr. Dray thinks about this?
Anyone with AA reading this: About 10 years ago I was diagnosed with alopecia areata which progressed into alopecia universalis and I had almost no hair anywhere on my body. My blood tests indicated extreme inflammation in my body. I had tried everything- JAK inhibitors weren't available to me back then. It was awful. Then I made lifestyle changes, worked on my mental health, worked on my gut health and eating nutrient dense unprocessed foods and I believe that all of that combined improved my chances of regrowing my hair. So if you want hope, I can say that doctors thought the likelihood of me regrowing my hair was slim to none. Been in remission for years thankfully. Hang in there! It is not hopeless.
Thank You So Much for Sharing!! Please Have a Great Day and Week!!😊
Totally agree with you. Nutrition is everything. My brain cancer went because of lifestyle changes eg keto and I.F. its so sad we live in a world full of chemicals and money making businesses.
Everyone needs to see this video for all health etc.
th-cam.com/video/Aw16LPVnNco/w-d-xo.htmlsi=cCjuLF5bWiFgNDNj
Did you even watch the video? 🤦♀️
@@faithphoenix3999what did he say to have you question him if he watched the video or not ? He’s sharing his experience in relation to the topic of the video
@@faithphoenix3999 Did you???
I had Alopecia Areata but I thought it was male pattern baldness at the time because it was localized at the crown. It became the size of a half dollar. It was super smooth and I found my self touching it often because it was so soft. It took about 9 months for my hair to grow back. My boyfriend was so sweet when he noticed it. He told me he’d still love me if I was bald 🥹
Why
@ because I’m a man
I've been dealing with alopecia areata for a few years but this year was the worst since the patches appearead in places harder to hide like in my bangs. I'm constantly terrified at the idea of suddenly losing them all and it's so hard emotionally. You gave me answers that doctors i've seen never took the time to give me and i thank you for that.
I did the injection back in 2014 my hair grew back. lastyear 2023 AA cameback. Stilll deciding what to do next. I have severe auto immune problems. I also get allergy injection weekly and diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Goodluck everyone and feel better
My special needs daughter has this diagnosis. Her long, thick, lovely hair all fell out, I’m still devastated. Thank you for this video.
it is stressful to go through
it is stressful to go through
Good luck. There is hope. I lost almost all my hair on my entire body from alopecia areata and it regrew...a lot of people with autoimmune disease seem to have gut health issues for whatever reason. I highly recommend looking up ways to improve the gut microbiome if she experiences gut issues. For me I finally began to feel normal when my gut started healing...and my hair loss halted then began reversing.
How did you heal your gut though? It seems to me there is no gut doctor I can go to to help me. The nutritionists don't even care about my autoimmune diseases. They just give me Mediterranean diets so I can lose weight
Yes how do you heal the gut?
I never realized that there were so many different types of alopecia. My heart goes out to anyone suffering with it. Thanks for always teaching me something new, Dr Dray. Happy Tuesday! I hope you have a peaceful evening. ❤
Love this and well said!! I got a spot of alopecia on my scalp and I’m an autoimmune patient with vitiligo and Hashimotos…. It grew back white and now regaining color after 2 years. I got it after a covid vaccine but at that time I also got pregnant so it’s hard to say which was the trigger for it. Thanks for shedding light that it’s not gluten or some sort of food intolerance, I dumped so much money into functional medicine for my vitiligo and it got me nowhere. I think my body was just going to regrow the hair and it had nothing to do with my super expensive supplements 😵💫:We need more physicians like you!
When my daughter was 7 years old, she developed alopecia areata. At first, I thought she was cutting her hair at school. She was treated by a dermatologist with diprosome lotion, and thankfully, her hair did regrow. As a teenager, she was diagnosed with PCOS and her hair got thinner. This was in 2002. Since then, under the treatment of an endocrinologist and a dermatologist who specialized in hair loss, she has been applying Rogaine 5% twice a day, along with taking other oral medications.
Thanks for sharing. How is she doing now?
show me another dermatologist on yt making these informative and useful videos
Dx with TE then AGA by GP, Trichologist then a Dermatologist. Lastly, a Dr with hair and vein specialty - he dx me w Query Chronic TE but I “might” be beginning of AGA. Lost 70percent hair in under a year. Utterly devastating. Long long hair too. Some growth w oral minox. I feel for all who suffer w hair loss of any type. ❤. Thanks Dr. Dray ❤ for these hair informative videos ❤
Thank you for bringing awareness to alopecia areata! It's nice to feel seen ❤
I was 25 when i was diagnosed with alopecia areata. I had one oval shaped bald spot on the back of my head. I was devastated and embarrassed. We did the wait and see method of hair regrowth. I also used rogaine on the bald patch to see if that would help regrowth happen faster. Luckily the hair did start growing back but i did experience another bald spot close to the original one within that same year. I was fortunate enough that my hair grew back and i havent experienced anymore bald patches. I am 37 now and was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism and a vitamin b12 deficiency. Soooo this has definitely been a long health journey and theres still more i need to learn.
Bro I'm using minoxidil from last 5 months..but it's patch size raise inches instead of reduction..give suggestions to how to cure
Thank you Dr. Dray for covering this topic. I have thick healthy lush hair; about 7 yrs ago started to have alopecia areata on both of my side burn hairlines (by my ears) awful! Dermatologist did SQ injections of steroids on the skull & actual area of hair loss; it helped regrowth of the hair;
all the blood work were normal. Then 4 yrs ago I was diagnosed with papillary Thyroid cancer (1/2 thyroid lobe is removed) Drs told me I may have had the cancer for ~10 yrs at that time.
So I'm thinking thyroid malfunction had something to do with AA. Currently hair on the sideburns are strings & patchy compared to the rest of my head, full healthy hair. I think time to visit derm again. ❤
Loosing ones hair must be traumatic for anyone. I remember when Princess Caroline of Monaco lost her hair due to alopecia back in 1996. It was reported as being caused by the stress of loosing her husband in a speedboat accident, and becoming a young widow left to raise three young children. The crash happened 6 years previously, but it was perhaps a delayed affect? Even though she was from a privileged background it would have been difficult being in the public eye going through shock & grief and also being contantly defined by the media for her physical beauty. She also lost her mother Princess Grace of Monaco (the former Hollywood actress Grace Kelly) in a car crash when she was a teenager. The media made it worse by their conspiracy theories and insinuating that the Grimaldi Royal family was cursed.
I see that Princess Caroline is now embracing her grey hair.
I am not a royalist at all, but Princess Caroline's (and her family) life makes for interesting reading, including her philanthropic endeavors... particularly children's charities (eg. UNICEF) and others less fortunate.
👱🏻♀️♥️
Thanks for the info. It makes me feel better because she grew her hair back. I have also been battling grief.
I have pernicious anemia, which caused alopecia areata. Definitely see your doctor to get your vitamin B12 checked, and if it’s low, get checked for pernicious anemia.
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray so excited to be here I live for this ❤️
Morning!
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Greetings David Shabas hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….
@@whitneybrown4067 Happy Tuesday Whitney😀👍
I love all your videos including your weekend vlogs that reveal your sparkling personality. But “lectures” like this one are my favorite. You provide an extraordinary public service to give us science-based objective information of conditions that affect so many of us. Thank you Dr. Dray.
My 4 yr old daughter completely lost all of her head hair over a 3 month period. It grew back over the course of a year only to recently start falling out again. It’s pretty devastating as a father and her mom is beside herself. We decided not to use any strong medicines and are currently focusing on gut health and reducing stress. Thanks for the video!
Omg I just asked you for this video the other day thank you SO MUCH just sitting down to watch it now, I have alopecia areata and so I bet this will be an invaluable video thank you xx
thanks for watching
I've been trying for 9 months to get a consultation with a dermatologist for my hair loss and scalp redness/burning. I've lost so much hair in that time, probably permanently.
I’ve had alopecia areata for 55+ years, now have full growth on Jak inhibitors, thank you for this video.
I also have multiple autoimmune conditions, including RA, so the Jak works for both RA and alopecia.
So glad to have Jak inhibitors now!
That's crazy.. You must feel like reborn. I know what it's like to live with AA have it for 22 years now. Do you have any side effects? Thanks for sharing😊
@@Strontkipje - no side effects at all. The best part was getting eyebrows and eyelashes back again, they are so easily taken for granted, until you don’t have them!
Did your insurance cover it?
@@hamptidampti9410 - no insurance coverage. Using the olumiant together program, so paying $25/month with insurance denial.
Hi Dr Dray! Thanks for being here every day.
Morning!
7:29 I was diagnosed with Alopecia for 20+ years, and in talking to other people who have Alopecia, you shouldn’t have any burning or itching with it. For me, Alopecia was a misdiagnosis and I actually have Tinea Capitis, which comes with burning and itching. Nothing topical can reach in the shaft, so you have to take an antifungal to get rid of it.
It started with dandruff (years before so I didn’t relate the hair loss) and then circle patches of hair loss that expanded into almost complete hair loss.
I got it when I was 8, and I am only getting treatment now.
I hear it’s rare, but seeing as dermatologists are confused about the symptoms of Alopecia, I wonder if it is just misdiagnosed..
yo brother, so alopecia areata should not be itching / burning right? it should only cause just hair less in coin sizes ?
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@@MilliPidi ah i see bro, that is much relieving bro because im having this issue right now execpt it its burning itching really badly all day erveryday, should i just see a doctor or is there anything i can order online for it, ty so much bro
@@Ninjukken Look up ringworm of the scalp (or Tinea Capitis) symptoms and tell your doctor.
You have to have treatment with an oral antifungal because nothing topical will get rid of it.
I think you can order oral Fluconazole online (look up dosage, I think it’s 6mg/kg once weekly), but if you have insurance it will be covered.
Until you get on an antifungal, Selsun Blue is helpful (tho you will still feel itchiness, as nothing topical gets rid of it).
Good luck xx
@@Ninjukken Look up ringworm of the scalp (or Tinea Capitis) symptoms and tell your doctor.
You have to have treatment with an oral antifungal because nothing topical will get rid of it.
I think you can order oral Fluconazole online (look up dosage, I think it’s 6mg/kg once weekly), but if you have insurance it will be covered.
Until you get on an antifungal, Selsun Blue is helpful (tho you will still feel itchiness, as nothing topical gets rid of it).
Good luck xx
Wow the earlier you get treated the better and faster the beneficial outcome will come 😊❤. Thanks for informing us about Alopecia areata Doctor Andrea take care and have a great day.
I just googled it today and here it comes your video ❤
Can't stop staring at the white circles (contacts???) In your eyes.
Very informative video!! Much better breakdown of everything than the PA and two MDs I've seen. 😅
Hello Dr. Dray . Happy Tuesday ❤❤
Happy Tuesday!! Have a Pleasant Day, and Week!!🌷
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"LabMuffin" has a new video with her thoughts about using rosemary oil for hair loss. "Lab Muffin" (Dr Michelle Wong) is an Australian, chemistry PhD, science educator and cosmetic chemist with "healthy scepticism".
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Hi nadaB. I loved that video! She went deep into it, lol. I appreciated her also saying again how studies and how they are interpreted can lead to confusion or lack of the whole picture.
Yes, it was a great video. I'm glad that you enjoyed it too.
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Thank you for always providing us with great information!❤️
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Happy Tuesday Dr. Dray!! Have a Beautiful Day, Interesting Video Thank You as Always!!💕
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Hi Jackie! Happy Tuesday!! I hope all is well and and that you had a nice day. I was off today and spent time doing the usual household chores. I've been thinking about you and am praying you don't get bad storms. It was warm here but this afternoon it got very windy with rain off and on and the temperature has dropped. Supposed to rain all night. A perfect evening for getting cozy with the kitties and having tea with my dear, sweet friend. Hope you can join me. I will continue to pray for you and everyone that may be facing bad weather tat everyone remains safe. Have a lovely evening and have sweet dreams. Peace, joy and many blessings to you always. 💖🙏💖🕊💖☕☕🐈🐈💖🍰🌷
Thank you so much for this video, i'm 21 and the dermatologist i saw was not empathetic at all and hearing you recognise the emotional distress it causes really helps !
I am a female. My dermatologist said it's hereditary. I started doing a comb-over at 25. I have had unexplained (idiopathic) urticaria (hives) for 30 years and another dermatologist (retired) told me I had autoimmune and he wanted to lower my immune system........I said no. My hair is missing about 2 inches dead center. I'm so tired of trying to figure out ways to hide it. I hate wigs. The comb over is exhausting because it just wants to flip back to the other side even with a clip in it. It looks ridiculous when the wind blows because the middle blows back to the other side and I have this sad little clip in front. Then I get frustrated and tell my hairdresser to layer the top. My hair is curly so each layer curls up and it looks really sparse. I was once bending over and my new husband said "you're losing your hair." ( We're divorced.) I can understand why Jada Pinkett Smith just did a buzz cut. Unfortunately, I don't look like Jada Pinkett Smith, she would look beautiful in a burlap bag. There's a new drug approved by the FDA, LITFULO. But the side effects are scary. This has affected my life for years. I also had a beard ( I had electrolysis) but no blood work has ever found any elevated testosterone. I'm exhausted and depressed. It's unfair.
I had ophiasis pattern AA a few years ago. The bald area grew bigger and bigger for about 6 months then my hair spontaneously grew back without treatment and it hasn't happened again. My nails were also super brittle. I also have 2 other autoimmune diseases. This happened when I was in my mid 40s. I was just starting to think about getting a wig when it started growing back. I had a bald strip across the back of my head from ear to ear about 2 inches wide and I also had some round spots at the crown of my head.
That must have been very upsetting! I'm glad to hear your hair grew back.
This is so timely, thank you! I have researched your older videos on this but appreciate the update on treatment options. I trust you more than my own derm bc she doesn't have time to explain in such detail. 🙏
I was recently diagnosed with this, biopsy negative but tested low-med positive ANA. My follow up ANA was very low. However my hair loss is not in patches, it's in a frontal V-pattern and so I'm wondering if AA is an accurate Dx especially after watching your frontal fibrosing video last week. I am pretty hairless thanks to IPL, I don't know if losing my lashes/brows bc I use Latisse and I over plucked in the 90s. So it's hard to tell what exactly is going on or if it's going to be scarring, which is definitely distressing. Steroid injections did help but I don't know about keeping this up long term. My derm has given me topical steroid, oral Minoxidil, topical Minoxidil etc. She said to throw everything at it but how do you know what's working and what isn't if you do that? I thought about PRP and LLT iRestore but in an another video you did say those won't help AA. But I don't know if it really is AA. I'm still lost. This is a lot of take in. Anyway thank you again, I appreciate the genuine compassion you have for suffering people.
I also heard it's low d3 levels...my mom had and they gave her medicine when they tried to take her off. She had panic attacks and took a pill and died in 1989....
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray…see you tomorrow x💙🤩
Im dealing with alopecia areata right now which i noticed after a major life event few months back. Definitely from inflammation and stress for me. I had one episode of bald spot about 10 years ago on the same spot i have now but this time the size doubled up. I get few small spots here and there but it grows back quickly. Never thought it was from stress the first time since i also have thyroid disease. But now that i know my t4 and tsh has been normal i ruled out this time it came from major stress for sure. I used nioxin system 3 twice a day faithfully and seemed to be helping i see my hair growing now after just finished just one bottle. I used the same method before same thing my hair grew back.
I had my first bout with this in 2008 on the back of my head & didn’t know until I randomly scratched back there. Steroid injections for two rounds and hair grew back. No issues until I started losing eyebrows so maybe related? Time to see a dermatologist!
How are you doing now? Thanks for sharing
Thank you, yes this video was very informative-thank you!
First first !!!! ❤ I love you and your vids 😊
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@@DrDrayzday happy Tuesday 🫶🏻 everyday it’s so much exciting to learn new things from you dr dray !!
This happened to me during lockdown. I was in the shower and a chunk of my hair came out in my hand. I have dark brown hair and it grew back a light brown/dark blonde. I guess this is what it was. I forgot to tell doctors when we could see them again in person. It was terrifying when it happened.
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Greetings Jackie Marsh hope u r well n Happy Tuesday😀👍💜….
Happy Tuesday Whitney Brown. Have a lovely day and take care.
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PLEASE MAKE VIDEO ON LOW FERRITIN LEVEL BUT NORMAL HAEMOGLOBIN AND PALE SKIN DUE TO IRON LEVELS
see my video on signs of low iron
Omg thanks ! You are so much brilliant and awesome doc Andrea 😊
You should have titled this video “ Hair loss from alopecia areata?” Because at first look I didn’t realize this video was about hair loss. Anyway, I wonder if I have this because I am under a lot of stress and notice hair thinning and small areas of bald spots. I guess I have to look for a dermatologist. I hope my medical coverage covers most of the expenses!
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Hi Dray, thank you for such an informative video. Do you mind doing a video on Pro-Xylane? It’s been heavily marketed by L’Oréal in China for the past few years, claiming great anti-aging effects. The brands that claim to contain Pro-Xylane are Skinceutical (specifically the AGE cream), helena rubinstein, and L’Oréal’s RevitaLift line. On the other hand, Pro-Xylane seems to be rarely talked about in North America. Do you mind sharing some background on this ingredient and your thoughts its anti-aging effect? Thank you!
Have a good Tuesday guys :)
Happy Tuesday my Friend!! Have a Nice Day!!😊
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Good morning! Thank you for this video💕 I was diagnosed with this two years ago so this information is great.
I was wondering if you had done any type of content addressing the formation of small pin sized white heads through the day/ during the night on the face? I’ve tried so many moisturizers and washes and have a simple routine just using vani cream brand. Thanks 🙏🏼🥰
Prequel has a new foot cream! Would love a review of it because I could see it being better than Kerasol!
I might have missed it but what would be the treatment for a bald patch in eyelashes ? I had steroid injections in my scalp and had great success with regrowth but now im seeing some loss of eyelashes 😓
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I’ve got two autoimmune diseases. Idk how I still have hair
Hi 👋🏿 how much keratin does the normal how much keratin does the human body need!?
Could you please make a video talking about opzelura specifically regarding eczema. I recently got it prescribed for the eczema I have on my hands but I'm a bit skeptical to use it as the side effects have made me hesitant. I also am worried about it weakening my immune system and causing more issues. Thank you, much love 🫶
I'm currently using Opzelura cream and so far don't have any side effects from it and I've been using it for over a month at this point. I wouldn't worry about it lowering your entire immune function because it's just a topical cream, not a systemic medication and should only target the area that you apply it. I know the side effect list is long and scary but my dermatologist reassured me that I was unlikely to experience any of that so I'm not too worried about it anymore. Definitely discuss any concerns you may have about it with your doctor though.
What do you think about Dovate ointment and Prednisone tablets as treatment for alopecia univeralis
thank you so much
I’m going to the dermatologist tomorrow. I noticed a bald patch in the back of my head and it’s affecting me emotionally since I love my hair 😔😔😔😔😔 I’m so scared
I’ve had aa for 3 years now and shave my head daily. Too many bald patches on my head. Have not gone to any doctor because finances are not good.
Hello mam! Please make a video on Artistry and Filorga under eye creams and their affordable dupes if any❤❤
This is me, I have 2 big circle ⭕️ on top of my scalp, is very hard, 3 years suffering nothing helps. People start avoiding, husbands leaves you, only those suffering understand the pain!😢
Has Dr Dray ever reviewed Humbly Organics shampoo and conditioner bars? I’m looking for alternative to harsh shampoo’s and “greener” option, especially for fragile silver hair
Dr Dray has said the problem you can run into with using bar soap to the hair is that it lacks the sequestering agents found in shampoo that prevent soap scum from forming, so it can lead to dry, dull hair, itchy scalp, & dandruff. There are channels that focus on silver hair like Nikol Johnson, Glam Girl Gabi. I don't know if Erica Henry Johnston is still updating her channel.
l suffer from alopecia areata , my hair has stopped growing and l am not more than twenty four years old
Dr Dray, can you please link a video on AG1 review 💚💚💚?
wow informative! I have three small patches on mah head!
I'm currently doing the sit and wait approach but it's been suggested that I could try applying betnovate cream to the patches - is that one of the steroid creams you mentioned that generally work better for children than for adults?
I had AA for around 3 years from ages 8-11. Recently I’ve noticed more hair loss when showering and brushing. I’m worried this is a sign of it returning, does anyone know if it is?
I went to skin centre to get a few session of jab on my scalp, and it regrow back in a month.....
Dr. Please give your suggestion on how to manage and control Fox Fordyce on lips. 🙏
i cover that here th-cam.com/video/bsS3U2o25DQ/w-d-xo.html
Does self tanner effect skincare absorption
Is there a window of opportunity to fix this or it becomes permanent? I have heard it grows back in time.
Mine happens after any type of anesthesia it seems. Debating doing Kenalog injections.
I jad seen your video on procapil redensyl baicaipil anagain does it not work in hair growth
what is the patch "Antone"?
I have this! Can you explain why my lymphnodes are in pain constantly since diagnosis
😢 sorry about your pain
Is this why I'm waking up with some of my eyebrow missing? Like someone took a razor to the middle of my eye brows? And a now have almost no arm and leg hair? And rosemary oil helps a little. Welp, I guess to the doctor I go.
Hi, Dr. Dray I lovee your videos, i eanted to know how you would fade a farmers tan or hyperpigmentation in other areas of the body like elbows, knees and hands and arms
Dr Dray has videos on dark knees and elbows and there are her hyperpigmentation videos including body hyperpigmentation. She also has a video on how to fade a tan.
My 11 year old was recently diagnosed with alopecia and was prescribed drops for the area. I have low thyroid, should i test him for thyroid issues or is he too young.
Get him tested. As it's also a cause.
If you have scarring alopecia does that mean every area on the scalp is scarred?
no, but the hair loss process will scar the follicles of the affected areas, if left untreated
Hey dr dray ,I was wondering if driving a lot on bikes would cause hairloss ? Cause quite literally , I only lost hair in the area which gets hit by the wind directly
It could be the friction of the helmet?
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@@nadab4750 no the helmet doesn’t really touch those areas , I was thinking it might be traction alopeica but because of air ( I mostly don’t wear a helmet 💀 😭)
I've been dealing with it for 8 years now I'm only 25 and I just realised I have a new big spot over my ear I wanna die 😶 I can't do this anymore. I'm a woman and doctors never cared not even my female gyno or the one diagnosed it
Like I have hair on top which covers it but IT'S SO UGLY
recently I had a surgery how do I control hairloss and scalp is also visible??please help
Dr Dray does have videos on hair loss (telogen effluvium) after stressful events like surgery that might help.
When u say don’t smoke is marijuana included?
That’s even worse!
Stress causes everything
I have the widened hair part and thinning hair at the crown due to broken hairs that never grow back to normal. Mine started at age 40 and I will be 47 very soon. Nowadays all the young kids are thinning and balding at such an early age due to their environment, health, nutrition, inflammation, mental health, vaccines and who knows what else. 🤷🏻♀️
I have been reading that heavy metals might be a cause. I'm more into conventional versus interventional medicine but it makes me wonder. Of course this doctors offices charges big bucks for IV meds that bind with any heavy metals. I wonder what Dr. Dray thinks about this?
Bruh I hate having this because people can be horrid with constantly pointing it out.
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I feel like you talk a bit too much. This video could of been half the time. It was hard to focus