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Posted on Tue, 7 Oct 2014
Question: hello. i am 41 years old lady suffering from female baldness in front
i did an FUE implant procedure... unfortunately, didn't do well and now my scalp looks ugly and has lots of dots
later, i did a fibre implant and my scalp looks worse now..
could you please advise me... i am considering FUT OR TATTOO OR CUTTING SOME OF MY SCALP
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Find the cause first....

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,

Can you send a picture of your balded scalp? That could help me analyzing your case specifically and I'd be of better help.

There are a few things to be considered when it comes to baldness:

- cosmetics: hair spray/colorings can weaken the hair.

- Bad type of shampoo can also be a cause. Try herbal shampoo that are designed specifically for falling hair and depending on your scalp properties (oily, dandruff, etc.). I have recommended minoxidil shampoo to my patients for a short period of time until the hair starts growing. Then, can continue with herbal shampoo on daily basis.

The way you shampoo your hair matter. Avoid putting shampoo directly to your hair. Dilute it first with water and then, shampoo your hair.

- avoid keeping your hair tight when they are wet.

- lack of vitamins: You can continue viviscal until improvement. Do not expect to get fast results, as hair needs time to grow.

- diet: apart supplements, you can take the necessary vitamins for strong hair through the foods/drinks you consume on daily basis. Some of them include : walnuts, salmon, sweet potatoes, lentils, spinach, (Greek) yogurt, eggs, berries (blueberries, strawberries,etc.), oysters, etc.

You should consume all types of food, but these are highly recommended for healthy hair as they contain the right nutrients for healthy hair growth.

- Hormonal imbalance can also be a cause. You can ask your doctor to run a hormonal balance to see if any unusual changes and to start proper treatment.

As you may see, first, find out "why your hair is falling and causing baldness". Depending on the cause, specific treatment might be advised to improve your hair growth.

At the end: have you have done a lab analysis of your hair and scalp scrapping to evaluate:
- damages to the hair and its root
- to exclude fungal infection that does not allow hair to grow

Hope it helped!
Looking forward to have the requested picture in!
Dr.Albana
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (11 minutes later)
Dr as I said i know the baldness reason its female pattern baldness - father mother genes...
I am asking you for ways to handle the situation... How to properly hide my damaged dotted scalp
Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (14 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tattoo,extensions,old style scarf...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back XXXX,

Thank you for following up and give more clarifications about your query!

If this is your case, then, if I was your caring doctor, would advise as following:

- tatoo (there is a risk for hep.C)

- wearing extensions

- old style head scarf that will fit to your clothes

Hope it helped!
Thank you!
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (15 minutes later)
What about hair transplant? Would it hide the dots?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,it would;should talk to experienced surgeon...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back my dear,

Yes, hair transplant could be an alternative, but, need prior evaluations first involving the current condition of the scalp.

If successful, it will cover the dots. Basically, hair transplant consists in moving hair and hair follicles from the hairy part of the scalp to the balded part.

It is a surgical intervention that needs to be repeated if no hair is grown. As for any other surgery, it carries its own complications like: scarring, bleeding, infection or no hair growth at all.

However, you should consult with an experienced surgeon specialized in hair transplant surgery. He/she will determine if hair transplant is the best choice for you and what to consider in your case.

Hope it answered to your queries!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Remedy For Baldness In A Female

Brief Answer: Find the cause first.... Detailed Answer: Hi XXXX, Can you send a picture of your balded scalp? That could help me analyzing your case specifically and I'd be of better help. There are a few things to be considered when it comes to baldness: - cosmetics: hair spray/colorings can weaken the hair. - Bad type of shampoo can also be a cause. Try herbal shampoo that are designed specifically for falling hair and depending on your scalp properties (oily, dandruff, etc.). I have recommended minoxidil shampoo to my patients for a short period of time until the hair starts growing. Then, can continue with herbal shampoo on daily basis. The way you shampoo your hair matter. Avoid putting shampoo directly to your hair. Dilute it first with water and then, shampoo your hair. - avoid keeping your hair tight when they are wet. - lack of vitamins: You can continue viviscal until improvement. Do not expect to get fast results, as hair needs time to grow. - diet: apart supplements, you can take the necessary vitamins for strong hair through the foods/drinks you consume on daily basis. Some of them include : walnuts, salmon, sweet potatoes, lentils, spinach, (Greek) yogurt, eggs, berries (blueberries, strawberries,etc.), oysters, etc. You should consume all types of food, but these are highly recommended for healthy hair as they contain the right nutrients for healthy hair growth. - Hormonal imbalance can also be a cause. You can ask your doctor to run a hormonal balance to see if any unusual changes and to start proper treatment. As you may see, first, find out "why your hair is falling and causing baldness". Depending on the cause, specific treatment might be advised to improve your hair growth. At the end: have you have done a lab analysis of your hair and scalp scrapping to evaluate: - damages to the hair and its root - to exclude fungal infection that does not allow hair to grow Hope it helped! Looking forward to have the requested picture in! Dr.Albana