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 Dr. Alan J. Bauman is the Founder, Medical Director and Chief Surgeon of the Bauman Medical Group, P.A. located in Wharfside at Boca Pointe in Boca Raton, Florida. His practice is dedicated exclusively to treating male and female pattern hair loss. Dr. Bauman uses state-of-the-art medical and surgical techniques to help his patients maintain and/or restore their scalp hair.
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2005-11-10
male patternn hair loss on women
Have seen 2 different dermatoligsts. I am a 64 year old female. The 1st dr. told me I had post-partum hair loss???? at 64? and to use MENS 5% ROGAINE. The 2nd dr. told me that I had male pattern hair loss - most of my loss is frontal and receding. He told me it was not reversable and perhaps Rogaine MAY help. QUESTION: Is there such a thing as post-partum hair loss on a 64 year old woman? Second question: can I use 5% Rogaine once a day (men's strength), or do I need to use Women's strength Rogaine 2 times a day?
It sounds like hereditary hair loss to me. Photos would be very helpful. Regardless, as long as you have enough donor hair, transplantation would likely be a viable option for you to restore your frontal area. Also, you can use 5% minoxidil to protect yourself from future loss.
Receding hairlines however almost always require transplantation.
Sincerely,
doctorb@baumanmedical.com
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