Women's Hair Loss Treatments That ACTUALLY WORK
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Should women use minoxidil? Should women use finasteride? How effective is minoxidil for women? How effective is finasteride for women? Hair expert Doctor Gary Linkov teaches you everything you need to know about women's hair loss and goes over treatments for women's hair loss that actually work!
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Guys, don't lose hope. As someone who has the most aggressive hair loss (my two brothers were Norwood 7 by 28-30), not to mention aggressive retrograde alopecia as well, all my cousins in both families are Norwood 6-7 by 30. I am 32 and have managed to keep 90% of my hair. Unfortunately I experienced bad side effects from finasteride and had to quit. However, using minoxidil + microneedling saved my hair. I strongly believe that DHT is related to blood circulation, which in turn due to low supply leads to hair loss. I used a derma roller + minoxidil and kept losing hair. Once I switched to a high-quality pen, within two months my shedding stopped and my hair started to get thicker by month 4 with a lot of new growth.I have followed this protocol for 5 years and haven't lost ground. My mom, she's at her 60s, I did the same routine to her (But 2% min instead of 5%), She got her hair back and even grey hairs became darker, blood is everything, blood is life. It's possible-just be consistent. use a good Pen and do NOT skip sessions. If it worked for me and for my mom it should work for EVERYONE.
which pen brand are you using? thanks for this comment by the way
KorabeauticaIs V2 is the Pen
+1 for kora, I am using the device for about 2.5 years now. once i added kora to my routine, I started to gain lots of growth, there's a huge difference between rollers and this kind of pen
Do you lose hair again when stop taking topical minoxidil? Also, did it affect your hormones?
When your start using min, you are MARRIED to this unfortunately. If you stop, anything you gained will be gone. With the combination with microneedling you will keep lots of gain but still not everything. No, it does not effects hormones at all but some people reported it aged there's faces (There are researches that it decrease collagen), however not 100% sure. Me, my mom, my friends are using, zero issues and tons of growth.
I still can't believe Gary is growing his hair. So happy for him.
It's crazy how hair makes such a huge difference in someone. Dr. Linkov looks like 15-20 years younger with hair. Not that he looked bad. It's just crazy how hair can make a difference in your appearance.
I actually think he looks younger without hair but I am so amazed that he was able to practice what he preaches in real time
Yeah, I was wondering WHY he doesn’t have hair as long as he’s educating others abt. it…
@@Paradys8 Because there is no cure, he cant fix it. Most things have no cure and treatments only work for some, usually for a short period and they come with terrible side effects. Medicine is very limited, unfortunately.
Human with no hair is like chicken with no feather
I had a massive hair loss early this year due to telogen effluvium related to stress which accelerated my androgenetic alopecia. Instead of relaxing, I was stressed even more and it became a very nasty cycle. I could literally touch my hair and it would just falloff in large amounts. Long story short, I started oral and topical minoxidil and I’m almost my third month and my hair has started growing again and is coming in in load. Hair loss may not seem like the end of the world for some people but to us experiencing hair loss is very traumatic.
I am on this. Did you breast grow when you were on this ?
@@fatpinkteddy I haven’t noticed any breast growth to be honest.
@@yadira0425 it can be a side effect I am reducing mind to using it twice a week
How do you get oral minoxidil?
@@beacherry you can buy it off the internet
I'm a male but when I got on my ADHD medication for the first time my hair loss even reversed some before I hopped on finasteride and minoxidil. My anxiety and stress levels were insane before Adderall so stress for sure plays a huge part in hairloss.
Adhd is also often a dopamine deficiency, and dopamine and cortisol are inversely linked. Chronically low dopamine means chronically high cortisol, which often leads to autoimmune disorders. Which can cause hair loss. So treating ADHD can prevent or treat autoimmune illnesses.
@@JM-gd3hr no symptoms of autoimmune disease. Just classic androgenic alopecia. No history of if in my family either. Pretty sure it was just stress
@@veilmontTV stress does not cause androgenetic alopecia. It's a response to androgens like testosterone.
@@JM-gd3hr I'm gonna listen to Dr Gary and other experts when they say androgenic alopecia can be worsened by stress. I feel like you're stuck on me having an auto immune disease. Other than ADHD I've never had any other medical conditions whatsoever other than injury. I don't have any of the common comorbidities people with ADHD tend to have. I'm very aware of these and have none.
@veilmontTV sorry, I wasn't saying you necessarily had an autoimmune illness. Stress can cause hair loss on its own, but that's separate from androgenetic hair loss. It can join forces with androgentic hair loss though and make it all worse.
Androgenetic hair loss is specifically the type of hairloss caused by androgens, it's not caused by stress. You can look it up. Hairloss due to stress is telogen effluvium.
I love the way you explain everything. My hair loss and thinning is part of my complex medical problems that make me feel so overwhelmed that the hair loss, while upsetting, always gets placed at the bottom of the list. I hope to put it at the to of the list some day, but I feel like I’m running out of time. I hope not. In any case, I hope when all the other problems get solved and he time comes to solve my hair loss problems, I can come to you, Dr. Gary. You’re the best. ❤
Peri and menopause is the biggest factor in women’s hair loss; estrogen deficiency needs to be addressed.
Higher Estrogen is also a big contributor to some female cancers. Particularly after a certain age.
This is me
He briefly mentioned it, but agree it should have had a bigger part.
@@Smittenhamster Hi 👋 I follow menopause experts on Instagram. My previous comment was deleted. I'm not sure why.
The fact he just blew over the most common cause is a perfect example why women will suffer with all their specific problems forever unless they see about 30 doctors to find a good one.
Great timing. Experiencing intense hairloss for months and about to see my dermatologist. This video helped me be more prepared for that appointment. Thank you!
I don't even suffer from hair loss but I find this video very informative. I am very impressed with the work you do here on TH-cam!
Great to see you growing hair Dr 🎉❤
As someone who has been fighting hair loss since my mid twenties and have even gone to hairclub to keep my hair. I’ve researched and continued to research hair loss to understand mine. I’m glad my cousin showed me your channel. It has helped me to further understand my condition.
Congrats for your hair recovery Doc!!!
Yessss. I need this. I’ve always been told that there aren’t treatment for women so I’ve never sought help. Now I’m almost 40 and feel like there’s been so much loss 😢
Fwiw, I felt that using the Weleda rosemary tonic has helped with hair loss, as well as taking Vitamin D. Not sure if Weleda is available outside of Germany but on youtube you'll also find lots of videos of people praising rosemary oil/tonics. It's obviously no miracle medicine but seems to bring a degree of relief to some while being affordable enough to just give it a go and see if it works for you as well.
Try regaine. Microneedling, rosamary oil, caffeine shampoos. They worked for me. And there’s good evidence behind them for pattern loss. Lots of info on internet regarding protocols. 💕
If you are for sure done having kids, and your hair loss is androgenic alopecia, 5AR inhibitors (finasteride and dutasteride) are effective for women. The reason they aren't given to women is because they can mess up a male fetus (at least this is my understanding on why women don't get them prescribed. There are studies showing these drugs are effective for women with androgenic alopecia. If you're not done having kids, wait on this though.
Minoxdil also works. I am a guy, but I've had decent results with oral minoxidil. My beard has gotten thicker, so that may not be a good side effect for you (I think of it as a great bonus for me).
Don’t get discouraged . I went to multiple dermatologists who were less than helpful. I finally found a hair loss center for women run by women and have begun prp and red light therapy at home ( low level laser is said to be more effective but is much more expensive) as well as nutrafol. It’s been 3 months and I’m hoping to see some results soon. I refuse to give up hope and neither should you! I’m 40 and have been struggling for the past 10 years
@@sleepypanda8435Rogaine foam for women absolutely saved my hair. Didn’t need anything else
Love seeing your own hair regrowth journey! Looking better with every video. Thanks for what you do!!!
I love how you explain everything! I've been gone through hair loss quite a few times cause of my stress, especially when it's exam season.
Dr Gary, you look good with or without hair! But I'm so happy that it's been progressing well for you! wishing you a good day!
I lost handfuls of hair after going through ten years of extreme stress. After relaxing and changing my diet and lifestyle it quit. My front is very thin but I am ok with it at the moment. I am 71 and never used sunscream and wear no foundation or mascara. I am very happy to see how well you are doing and looking Gary. Much love...
I'm a woman and mine started falling at 23 after stopping bullimia and college which has caused me severe stress.
one month on topical minoxidil so far and i'm already noticing results! i use it on my hairline since traction alopecia (from frequent tight hairstyles as a kid/teen) receded it back a bit. didn't think minoxidil would work much but i'm already seeing little hairs coming in all over the place! can't wait to see the results of 6 months :)
I started a week ago, I have the frontal type and it’s really starting to worry me.
You'll get facial Hair watch, 😂
Just don’t stop using it or you will lose what you gained from Minoxidil.
I love your videos. You are so kind, intelligent, and put out great videos always. ❤
This video should be compulsory for all pcps and dermatologists treating women with hair loss; listen and focus on the correct diagnosis! I had spironolactone prescribed at too high a starting dose with no tests/blood work/medical history collected: the result was that my already naturally low blood pressure "bottomed out" and left me almost comatose (using the term loosely). Every MD I spoke with failed to test my DHT levels; 15 yrs into my hairloss journey I discovered my DHT was elevated 10x, only to be informed that treatment was not warranted until the levels were much higher! This is my experience with a plethora of MDs in New York City, hailing from such prestigious medical centers as Mount Sinai and New York Presbyterian. The pervading ignorance surrounding female hair loss is horrifying!
Have you found any treatment for elevated DHT?
Yes i am also curieus. Did you find a treatment?
Curious here too
Yes I'm curious too
@agnieszkawendorff1789 There are natural ways to lower DHT; google and do what fits in with your life. Also, try the Revian hair hat. I have it; others require supplements to combat DHT but it uses an orange light, so supplements are not needed.
That is a great breakdown of reasons and treatment of hair loss!
Very interesting. I don't mind getting older (I'm 58 now) and I'm not ever going to have any cosmetic surgery or procedures - but the thought of losing my hair does freak me out a lot. If only the hair that now grows on my face (caused by two different long term medications) all went to my head I'd be golden!
You might change your mind. I did a lower lid surgery when I was 45 after suffering much stress after Lyme disease and three ectopic pregnancies. I looked terrible with big bags under my eyes. That surgery did wonders for me and at the time was only $2,000. I am now 71 and still look good. So glad I did the surgery...
It is great to see your hair growing back!
That is such a nice comment. Uplifting others surely bring happiness. Have a blessed day.
My hair had always been a huge part of my identity. It was always complimented by others and I never had to worry. Until recently when I’ve noticed some thinning at the part, and sunburns with scalp showing in the summer. My mum and sister have experienced hair loss and my mum had scarring alopecia. Suddenly I’m confronted with so much fear that I will also experience this. It’s barely noticeable, but that goes to show how much we value our hair and how devastating it can be to consider losing it, especially as a woman. I’m very grateful that I’ve caught this early, and I’m taking steps to get a blood test and then see a dermatologist. I know I had covid more than once in 2022, I dyed my hair and noticed excess shedding after that, and I have a past of some extreme dieting, so I’m sure there is more than one factor involved. My dad has amazing hair which has only recently started to thin a little in his 60s, so hopefully I’m riding on some of those genes.
Been waiting for this!!
I would love to find such a competent and thorough doctor as you in the Tampa fl area
This is by far the most detailed video that I've seen on treatment for the various types of hair lost in women. Sure glad I take vitamin B12 and biotin but now I am trying the laser only for about 7 days so far. Things may have been worse had I not started taking supplements but I've had very little help from dermatologist in my area. I really need to find a good hair loss specialist. Happy new year!
wooow, so much of your hair has returned. amazing
An Indian female who faced an accident 10years back, faced noticeable shedding of brow hair and scalp hair which grew back. But, I lost 40% of my frontal hair after I got dengue in the subsequent year. I was in my teens which subjected me to a lot of bullying from my classmates. It was a very painful period for me since, I lost all the confidence in me. Year 2018 severely bothered by my hair growth, I consulted a dermat who recommended me 2% minoxidil. Rectified my diet, ensured that I am getting enough proteins (As North Indians are mostly vegetarians).
2023 - I exercise regularly now and I follow an absolutely no sugar, very low salt and seasoning diet along with protein intake supplemented with multivitamins, rosemary oil and minoxidil. I can see a gradual improvement in my hair quality.
Such a comprehensive and detailed illustration..
The telogen effluvium happened after I had contracted covid, literal clumps of hair fell off of my scalp, while combing or shampooing my hair. I was told to take fish oil, vitamin E, vitamin D, and used a hair oil that had neem, hibiscus and curry leaves soaked in it. It helped greatly. I still use the oil before shampooing, twice a week.
How long do you let it sit on your scalp?
I lost a lot of hair after a month of contracting COVID. But I recovered my hair little by little. It was a slow process
@@sl4983 3-4 hours before shampooing.
You look great Gary. Well done.
I got lupus and lost most of my long, beautiful hair.
Definitely will humble you
Me too. So sorry. I look so different.
Thanks doc for explaining so very well 👌
I've been experiencing hair loss for so long, I'm nearly bald in one big spot and it's so embarrassing. My doctor keeps telling me to take more collagen, but that's not helping. I've got autoimmune issues, hormonal issues, and meds that may be contributing. I'm so happy to see this video because I'm at my wit's end.
Please try finding a menopause specialist.
Stop the meds and see what happens
What a great video..thanks so much!
I could only dream that you were my hair loss doctor, your so knowledgeable, caring and kind and you truly understand what hair loss is actually like. It would be the biggest honor to be able to have you as my doc💜a girl can dream lol
You're right....ive seen 5 dermatologists for massive hair loss in the last 10 months.....not one was even close to him.
Awesome! I've been waiting for this video :) !
Body changes caused low estrogen levels. After several years of very low estrogen, began having frontal fibrosing alopecia (hair line was receding and some diffuse thinning on the crown). After 4 years of this hair loss, got on 2.5 mg per day finasteride. Good results.
Dermatologist wanted to do a punch biopsy to see the cause of the inflammation, but I was afraid of the scar that would cause.
Wow your hair coming back looks mega !!
Very informative video, thank you doctor
Thank you for this great in depth video 🙏🏽❤️
You were very handsome with no hair, but you are looking fab with your hair growth and love how the eyebrows and hairline are framing your face too.
You must be so happy 😊
but girls dont like boys with no hair tho
To the person who commented about girls don't like boys with no hair. That's not true....my husband is bald and very handsome.
Thank you. ❤❤❤. Looking good doc! Happy for you. ❤❤❤
Thank you for this video . I found it very interesting .
Thank you so much for this video!
Great presentation .
I had a receding hairline and thinning all around the front. I just noticed a couple weeks ago that I have a bunch of new hair growth! I'm convinced the reason it's regrowing is because I improved my diet. Since February (it's now mid-November), I've been eating high quality proteins (grass-fed beef and dairy, organic pasture raised eggs and chicken with the skin, organic no sugar added pork, and sometimes wild caught salmon) plus a big salad every day. I'm pretty sure the zinc, iron, fat/collagen and biotin from the proteins as well as the silica and folate from the vegetables is what did it. I also greatly reduced my bad habit of eating out so much, which I think was causing my system to spend its resources on fighting inflammation from cheap seed oils that commercial food is cooked with, instead of wasting its resources on my hair. Anyway, before you spend a ton of money on treatments and supplements, maybe try repairing your hair through nutritious food first - you've got to eat anyway and you might as well spend your money on that. Good luck everyone, I still have a ways to go and I know how devastating this is.
try MSM powder ,xsulfur its what haur is made of, popular for skin hair
@@Anna-zy4ys you just reminded me that I bought some a long time ago and never used it! I'll try it, thanks :)
Proper nutrition and managing your stress is so important in helping to prevent hair loss. Scalp massaging is good too by gently pressing on areas of your scalp and then moving your fingers gently in a circular motion.
@@Anna-zy4ysThanks for your tip!👌👍 If you're interested, check out the Nerve Doctors, as well as Dr. Eric Berg's TH-cam video on Vitamin B1 Benfotiamine for the hair.
@@yourconnection9303 oh yes! I've been washing my hair with a scalp massager for the last couple months, so perhaps that also contributed to it. I still might take some hair supplements to help encourage the growth to continue. Hopefully by this same time next year I won't feel so embarrassed of my hairline.
I have always had pretty thick hair. I noticed some hair loss at my temples perhaps from tension and pony tails. I started using deciem hair density serum all along my hair line and it works! I have a whole bunch of baby hair growing throughout my whole hairline.
Looking good Doc!
it's worst for women to lose their hair because their hair is their beauty
bullshit
True
My hair is already thinning and I'm only 28.. I don't think anyone would look at me and be able to point out thinning hair. But it's very obvious to me. And I already had thin-ish hair to start
I love Toppik hair powder to hide thin spots, even my bf uses it
could be due to vitamin deficiencies , id get some blood work done to be safe
Mine, Female: Front hairline forming a small triangle back. Have always had this issue. Grew back in just fine after chemo. Then, reverted back to triangle loss. 🔺️ 🙄
Honestly using rosemary oil on my scalp twice a week has helped as well as using a silk pillowcases and a silk bonnet , changing to a Denman brush and taking biotin and collagen. Also doing an apple cider vinegar rinse once and awhile give hair shine
It won't reverse hair loss but it helps with your hair now and makes it healthier
Following
Boar bristle?
supplement with ashwaganda
@@sl4983
Depends on your hair type
If you have straight or wavy hair I think a boat bristle is a great way to go. It helps move your natural oils plus any oils you add on down the hair shaft.
I use a Denman 7 row brush without boar bristles as I have 3c or very curly hair. It helps define my curls and it's surprisingly more gentle on my hair then the Wet brand brush
Also depending on your hair type is curly -you may want to try untangling your hair very carefully in the shower when it's full of conditioner
If it's more straight or slightly wavy wait until it's dry then work through starting at the bottom
Going without heat styling also helps hair. Heat can be drying
Depending on length it can be fun to experiment with heatless rag or pin curls, braiding hair while damp then going to bed with it in those braids, or using granny Velcro curlers. Protective stylings can help too like loose buns, braids, box braids , head wraps etc. Basically experiment with what works for you your hair type and your lifestyle.
Happy hair growth friend
Hi do you take prescription for biotin and which brand u r using
I just started Finasteride and oral Minoxidil yesterday! I’m a female in my 30s, who lost my hair when I did keto and lost 70lbs. I got scared and gained lots of weight back but still not my hair after 3 years. Looks like the weight loss caused a fast-forward to androgenic alopecia. I’ve fluctuated weight and tried different things, and now this. Hoping it workssss!
Yes that's weird how keto does that.
Keto does that!? Sorry to hear about the side effects from trying to do better for yourself. Hope you get some great results.
I lost hair when I went vegan. Been slowly getting it back.
I am on this but don’t know if this is what is causing my breast to grow
@@fatpinkteddy SOO interesting you say that because within 3 days of starting finasteride, I’ve noticed major breast tingling and swelling. I wouldn’t mind such a side effect, actually, but it’s very coincidental.
I'm struggling with this so very interested ❤
Such a great video, thank you so much! What about dermapen though?
I'm a female and I started slowly but gradually losing hair in my temple area maybe 2 yrs ago. I was also getting a lot more hair clogging my shower drain, and coming out in my brush. I went to my derm who did the pull test, and I tested positive in every area except the crown. She had me start topical liquid minoxidil, and Hair La Vie vitamins. By 3 to 4 months in I noticed a massive difference. My hair wasn't falling out anymore and I could see new regrowth along my front and temple hairline. I dropped my minoxidil to once a day after the first 5 months. And I had amazing thick hair (as it had always been) for about a year. Then as if out of nowhere my hair started falling out again. It's now worse than it's ever been. The only area that hasn't thinned is the very top of my head. And I've never stopped my vitamins or the minoxidil. I don't get it. It's super depressing. Every time I think about my hair I get depressed. And the only thing I can think of that changed is I was put on a blood thinner. But my vascular dr reassures me it shouldn't affect my hair because of the type it is. So I'm at a loss. Wish I had an answer. I will say my mom's hair thinned out considerably once she got in her 50s. But I just turned 42. So idk, maybe it's genetic and I have no hope.
Sorry to hear. I hope you find something that works soon but regardless you are beautiful, always remember that.
@@bro.okeddd Thank you so much! This comment meant a lot. 😊
I’m gonna be honest, those vitamins aren’t doing anything
I tried hair la vie and nothing happened, hair kept shedding. Tried other hair vitamins and biotin still nothing changed, more thinning more shedding. I'm done on hair vitamins, I'm using natural hair oils only from crisan hair and topical biotin hair serum from difeel. I see thickness improvement and shedding gradually slowing. Its all hormone related, high testosterone dht androgens, coupled with stress which makes everything worse worrying about lossing your hair. I'm thankful fir natural remedies and not progressed hair loss at least. Vinegar hair rinse helps purify the scalp and strengthen hair. Stay away from sulfates in shampoos it doesn't help with hair loss but accelerates the process. Ive also had oily roots dry ends my whole life, so clarifying shampoos once a week will help.
@@Majesty12-12 Hmm. Thank you for the recommendations. I will say that after a few months of taking the hair la Vie, my arm and leg hair started growing back (unfortunately). So I do think it worked in that aspect, but no idea about my scalp. My derm had said their were only 2 vitamins that have studies proven to regrow hair, and Hair La Vie was the cheaper of the 2, that's why I chose it. But yeah who knows how much of a difference it makes on the scalp. Oh I've also been off my blood thinner for 2 mths (I'm taking a baby aspirin instead because I have a leg stent for May Thurners syndrome) and I've seen no improvement. So it definitely wasn't the blood thinner.
Thanks for all the information. My dermatologist did a biopsy on my scalp. I was diagnosed with Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia. My dermatologist wants to stop the inflammation so the Alopecia will stop spreading.
I have androgenic alopecia. Started losing my hair in my 30’s. I am now 40 yrs old and my hair is super super thin. My hair falls out in chunks. It’s devastating.
Did u check your hormons ?
@@Sherryjo I’ve never checked it. The dermatologist only did a biopsy.
@@nata6835 would you consider sprinolactone? In small doses ? It helps
A future video idea: Ways to manage or regain control of trichotillomania? (known as hair pulling/ocd)
You have great eyebrows, doctor.
I went through severe depression as a young teen. Wound up putting my hair through lots of stress from keeping it up 24/7 and not brushing (had to cut majority off due to knots) . I had THICK hair. Now i look like i have a cousin of alopecia its so thin with small areas of less hair growing 😭. I am stressed alllll the time too, that probably doesn't help. Im only 23, I'll try anything lol.
Healthy diet plus natural skin care products makes a huge difference!!!
great vid - any thoughts on Regenera Activa? It uses your own hair that contains cells to activate the follicles around the balding area. Thus, it uses your own body’s ability to treat hair loss.
Thank you so much!!!!!
Doc your hair is coming back and looking great!!! How are you doing it? Also I have pretty good hair it’s just thin but I want to thicken it with transplant it’s it safe or will it effect what I do have. Been on rogaine and finasteridecfor 16 years. I know you need to see it and examine. Just curious if it can effect the hair you have.
I started losing so much hair when I was in my teens. I used to have such thick straight hair. I went to a dermatologist and she didnt take me seriously at all. Barely looked at my scalp. Luckily my hair doesn’t fall out as much as it used to but it definitely falls out more than what it used to. I’ve stopped stressing out so much about it and taking care of my hair and it’s thicker than it was before but I still don’t know what’s wrong up with it.
Same here! I am still experiencing hair loss and i have been depressed as well as stressed about it. I don't really know what to do! I have gone to a dermat and as I have dandruff she looked at my scalp and prescribed an anti dandruff shampoo . I have used anti dandruff shampoo for 1 month but it didn't work that well. Now I am going to use it for 3 months and see the results. I need to get a better dermatologist I think.
@@ftyerthqrholy shit are you me? I have dandruff and an oily scalp, doc prescribed me ketoconazole 2%. Used it for a few weeks, dandruff is still the same, so I dont use it anymore. For now I've been trynna diagnose myself. Took hairless vitamins for 2-3 months, didnt change a thing (as expected. My blood test results were pretty healthy). Then took saw palmetto for a month, didnt change a single thing. Now, I will start using finasteride in order to test the very last thing: is my hair loss hormonal? Saw palmetto was supposed to be a natural thing to test that, but, it doesnt work at all. So finasteride it is
For my daughter, by the time we got to a dermatologist, she had been to a gynecologist and endocrinologist and was diagnosed with PCOS. She was given an androgen blocker and the dermatologist is having her try monoxidil. She is starting the process, we will see if it works.
@@favforsue, please, which androgen blocker was prescribed to your daughter? Treating PCOS here as well
@@expansaoconectada Commonly used androgen blockers are finasteride, flutamide, spironolactone, or bicalutamide. My niece also has PCOS with different symptoms, and she started taking a supplement recommended for PCOS, and she has seen significant improvement. Supplements with curcumin, vitamin D, inositol and CoQ10 have shown effectiveness in regulating PCOS symptoms.
This is a great post. I am a black woman who wore wigs for 12 years as a fashion accessory. Of course, I didn't realise the damage I was causing until my hair started breaking. Then I read about the miracles of onion juice, which caused the worst damage as my hair fell out in handfuls. For the past two years, I have stopped wearing wigs using homemade products and started to use high street products like olive oil, castor oil and leave-in conditioners. My hair improved greatly, but the two bald spots I inherited from wearing wigs and using onion juice rinse never fully recovered. My crown is still thin. My bald spots on each side of my head are fairly visible, too. You mentioned the health of nails, which I found very intriguing because if you see how my nails grow long, you'll never believe they belonged to me. I am 52, and my iron is good, but my vitamin D was low in my recent bloodwork. So, I guess if the bald spots still haven't grown back properly, they never will, right? I've lost all hope.
Dr can you give us an update on HAIR CLONING PLEASE! Like companies working on it like stemsons therapeutics and in Japan Dr tsuji and junji Fukuda.
Was hoping there would be a mention of caster oil and rosemary, which is said to be just as effective as Minoxidil.
Im interested on the connections with sunscreen and hair loss, please make a video on it 🙂
I definitely feel there is connection...it's been years I have been noticing that whenever I use sunscreen my hair thinning starts
Oh my I just connected my dots. I had alopecia at age 9/10 and my dermatologist got me through those years.
Three years ago my hairline receded equally on both sides. We’ve always thought it was PCOS and high stress from PTSD.
I am glad to see your hair growing back. What did you use.
My issue seems so mild considering what some go through but at 70 a cowlick which hairdresser said I’ve always had, is causing my hair to split and look dirty. I don’t notice hair thinning other than that spot. Wonder if there are any spot treatments?
I'm taking nac and B5 for diffuse hair loss. My crown was so sore, almost unbearable to touch. I've had so much success using dermal shampoo and hair serum. New growth is coming in. Also on biotin.
What should I be looking for when seeking a Doctor?
have hair loss at the temples and harline. It started from having pneumonia and being on prednisone for 5 months. I lost eyebrows, so had micro blading, which I hate. My eyelashes fell out, but I use Latisse and currently use a cheap lash serum, Lavish Lash, which works. For no reason, the eyebrows are growing back. have weird patchy hair growth at my temples now. I'm using minxodil 5% with Tretoin, which gives me a really nice rash, but this is the most growth I;ve had since 2018. also had telogen effluvium from Covid. A lot of hair came out and it was so tangled, I cut most of it off. This was in 2020. It's since grown almost to my waist. I had prp for that but prp did not help the temple loss
If you watch Dr. Shareene Idriss (derm), she herself adds a drop of Latisse to her front hairline along with everything else she is throwing at her hair thinning.
@@sarahrosen4985 That is a great idea! I will definitely be trying this!
Rosemary oil and hang upside down once every two days. Boom= hair growth and reduced hair loss
What if we applied Rosemary oil while upside down?
@@expansaoconectada DOUBLE GROWTH UNLOCKED
I see your hair is growing back can you please tell me what treatment you are on you look great!
I had hair loss this year and not quite sure but think its related to use of olaplex. Dermatologist recommended minoxidil topically 5%2x day. I started using it 1x day saw a lot of shedding for 6 weeks and now about 3or4 months since I started using it I have seen incredible hair growth even at the temples which had receded from peri and meno hair loss. Now I use it every other night. I will say that hair on my face has been more noticeable. When I have used up the 5% I will transition to 2% and then see if I can taper back to a few times a week.
Hi. Before you start to use a lower concentration and for lesser days, talk to your dermatologist first, cause it can reverse the results.
From my experience, go with the potent concentration, 5%.
About the hair face, yeap, I have experienced it to, so I have some tips. Sleep with something covering your hair, to avoid the minoxidil to go to your pillow and rube your face. Also, to remove those extra face hairs I use the dermaplaning blade. If you dont know what it is, I recomend you check Dra. Dray videos about it or Cassandra Banckson videos.
Take care!
@sr28774 thank you for the hair covering tip, will definitely try that!and I agree the dermaplaning does help with the unwanted hair. My dermatologist is OK with me going to 2% but thanks I will be monitoring for changes!
@@shelleyboa3883 Oh thats great! Take care ☺️
Omg, I have been reading about all the poor people who used Olaplex products & experienced hair loss & breakage! 😮
I am on this. But think it might caused my breast to grow
After having neck/brain surgeries, I have a long scar up the back of my neck/head as well as scars from where the skull clamps were screwed in.
I used to feel really confident with my hair and now I feel insecure when my hair is up, exposing the bald areas. I wonder if i am able to heal the scars more if the hair could ever grow back? It’s been 5 years since the last surgery.
I was hoping Dr. Linkov would cover hair loss related to cancer treatment. I lost about 50% of my long, straight, natural blonde hair. What's growing back is sparse, strawberry blonde, and curly. I am grateful to have any hair at all. I am just wondering if my hair will now be curly, strawberry blonde, or if it will go back to the way it was? I am a year out from treatment. I know some of Dr. Linkov's awesome followers will have some input on this topic, so thank you in advance!🩷
My hair grew back ok ish eventually, but after eight years it’s suddenly all started falling out. And basically every treatment listed is contraindicated for the cancer I had. So it’s like prolonged torture. I’m stuck in permanent flashback to chemo. I hope you have more luck!
@@dees3179 Thank you for talking to me about the triggering "С" word. I wish you nothing but the best.🫂
My hair came back funky after chemo too, i have lots of thinning on the front part of my hair line going back about 5 inches. Its very discouraging because theres not a lot of hair loss specialists in my area and treatment is expensive, ive been debating on just shaving my head and rocking a wig.
@courtneyprice7363 I'm so sorry to hear that. I think if mine doesn't become more consistent and workable, I will start wearing wigs. I wish you only the best.
Same here, two years out and incredibly thin hair. It’s devastating. I look so bad…
@Doctor Gary Linkov I'm glad you worked on your monotone overall; overall low energy issue. Your videos are now much more engaging and I'm sure all areas of your life has improved from this.
I have thinning hair. I’m post menopausal. I saw my PCP and then my dermatologist. I’m going to try topical 5% minoxidil for 6 months then see the dermatologist. Fingers crossed!
I was told by a dermatologist I have female pattern balding 😢 that was years ago I never did anything. Recently, it’s been getting worse :( gonna try what I can from the video. Thank you!
Thank you for the information. I've been using sunscreen daily and I'm hoping that's why my hair is thinning.
How does sunscreen affect hair
I have hair loss in the hairline and front of head. Mine is female pattern baldness. It started when I went through menopause. I was devastated as I always had beautiful thick hair. Mine looks more like Chronic Telogen Effluvium. I have to wear a topper. I wish I had my hair back.
What about Mesotherapy? Is it safe? And what is the difference in effectiveness between Meso and PRP?
I’ve been on oral minoxidil from your company for six months and I haven’t noticed any difference
I just got some Adegen so I'm going try that.
Very enlightening thank you 🙏 I’m 65, on no meds, no med conditions.. hairs always been fine and fairly thin. Any shedding concerns me 😁 how much is “normal”??
I counted a shed of 75 hairs when I washed my hair yesterday. Seems excessive because I’m gently combing out tangles from bottom up using a wet brush. WTH
Your hair is growing in nicely doc🥹, your information are always useful 🙏
I’ve always had a very high, stressful life raising three kids while working full-time and going to college full-time. I started getting thinner hair in my mid-30s. I am now 47 and my hair is still thin compared to what it used to be but I also have these random bumps, not like pimples, but kind of raised slightly, but very hard like dandruff almost I kind of think it might be plaque psoriasis based on the fact that it is regrowth constantly like I can scratch some of it off and then with an hour sick grows back and it’s just very hard dandruff looking stuff and I’ve had it for a few years now I haven’t seen a doctor. I never have time to see a doctor because I work two jobs. I also have a ganglion cyst on the back of my knee that I’ve been standing on for two months now. Lol. One day I plan to see a dermatologist and a regular doctor lol I’m terrible at keeping up with my own health. I’ve definitely aged in the past three years. I’ve always look younger like 12 years younger than what I am people would think that I am my daughters sister or friend, but I’ve had so much things happen in the last three years like I literally lost the Home that I was living in with my husband (only married a few years since my kids were old enough where I could start dating and moved in to his house) because my marriage ended due to his kids, being too violent and out of control to put myself in that situation, since nobody acknowledged it, I had a judgment I didn’t even know about so I had just lost my car a week before that happened and then a few weeks later I lost my job because I lost my car and was late a lot. All of this happened in one month it caused severe depression because I am a workaholic, and then Covid happened, which I worked through two part-time jobs just to make half of my old pay and that definitely caused severe depression and realizing that I’m working 80 hours a week and have an education but I had to do what I had to do while everyone was sitting at home, collecting unemployment, getting more than what I was making with two jobs, and trying to get out of the financial ruin that happened because of this with student loans and now I’m in a much better situation and job however, I am still recovering from all the finances that went along with it as in the divorce I left him with all of MY STUFF, and only took my two dogs who are my support system. I am one of those people. I enjoyed learning every single day and I just lost interest in. Everything was suicidal depressed constantly wanted to die but the only thing keeping me going was my dogs because I did not want to stress my family out with all of my issues. I am one of those people that don’t talk about things much And I try to be strong and fight through it all. I’ve had a very rough life my entire life. And now I definitely were 10 years older or I guess my age but I’m not happy with a few wrinkles that I have but my hair being thinner and on top of that my gums started receding and I lost enamel in my front teeth so now they are starting to decay so on top of every wonderful thing I have that to deal with and now I’m trying to fix my credit that’s been terrible for all these years so I can get financing for that because with two insurances, it will still cost 10,000!! Lol so when I don’t have any bad luck happening to me, I start wondering what really bad is going to happen because I don’t ever look forward to good things happening. Just hoping that nothing bad happens and I know obviously there’s a lot more people in the world dealing with much more, but I have also already been through so much prior to all of that. That’s just a crazy thing that happened within one month and when people say losing a job as one of the worst things that can happen to someone I don’t think they realize how bad it can get it when you don’t have much to begin with, and you had to work really hard for everything you had been trying to find another job just to be turned down for over 100 jobs because you’re overqualified!!! Lol. People don’t understand how hair loss and tooth loss can cause so much depression in someone especially when you are someone who works and pays for insurance yet insurance doesn’t help for people to have better dental care and tooth replacement, which affects their health their mental health their ability to just try to maybe get better jobs that force you to be more in a public eye instead of hiding behind a computer working remotely from home because you’re terrified of what people my judge you for on your appearance. Lol long tangent I am just hate that there are a lot of people suffering from things like this that others don’t really understand how much it affects them and their mental health and may think it’s just hair, but it isn’t to a lot of people, it’s more than that.
I do have to say Dr. Gary you look amazing I have followed you for a while and no your story even when you lost most of your hair, you were always an attractive man but I am very glad that everything is coming back as it was and happy, but this is happened for you. Thank you for sharing your own personal story!
What's the point of having health insurance if it doesn't help with your tooth problem?
Had a tumultuous life too. I’m going through health stuff right now too, have fibromyalgia, depression and anxiety, started having Telogen effluvium in 2019 and saw a dermatologist in 2022. Got better, but still not like it was. It does effect your sense of worth, and is hard to not be down about. You sound like a strong lady. I’m glad you have your pups. We can always count on our cats and dogs to love us. {{hugs!}}
so nice some of your hair is coming back.
Hey Dr.! I was wondering about your thoughts on PRF/ Platlet Rich Fibrin for hair? Apparently it's a new thing that's even more potent and better than PRP? How true is this and how do they compare?
Check out Dr Andrew Huberman's podcast on hair loss - he covers indepth research on hair regrowth treatments (including PRP). Available on TH-cam
@@Ke-na-le-MoemediThank you!! I'll check it too
I always had thick and fast growing hair. But since the last time I used antidepressants, my hair hardly grows and I feel it’s..less? I’m off the meds for years, but my hair hasn’t recovered 😢
I work in a small salon. It’s a real issue we hear quite often.
Doc question
If your taking oral saw palmetto for hair loss, and it’s working dose of 500 mg a day, is it safe long term and if you stop will your hair fall out again? I might need a backup plan
Wow, guys eyebrows are coming in! Looks great! Or is it micro bladed?