Does this look like DUPA?

[motegam]

Recently read up about DUPA and am starting to fear that I have it. My donor area is the thickest part of my hair but you can definitely see thinning. 

Can anyone provide their input? Pics taken after waking up in the morning:

Edited October 6, 2021 by motegam

[JDEE0]

I do understand what you're saying, but I don't think it's DUPA. Now, there's really no way to know without getting evaluated in person, and I've seen cases of people being classified as having DUPA even though their donors look very thick and strong to the naked eye, just that under a microscope they had over 25 percent miniaturisation and so on.

I think you just have a fairly low donor density (which makes sense and is usual as you're Asian), looks like the flash is on and your hair seems to be somewhat clumped together?

You should go for a consult in person if possible, just make sure it's somewhere that will do it properly as I know even some 'top' and recommended doctors don't always go through the effort of examining the donor diligently under magnification. 

[motegam]

4 hours ago, JDEE0 said:

I do understand what you're saying, but I don't think it's DUPA. Now, there's really no way to know without getting evaluated in person, and I've seen cases of people being classified as having DUPA even though their donors look very thick and strong to the naked eye, just that under a microscope they had over 25 percent miniaturisation and so on.

I think you just have a fairly low donor density (which makes sense and is usual as you're Asian), looks like the flash is on and your hair seems to be somewhat clumped together?

You should go for a consult in person if possible, just make sure it's somewhere that will do it properly as I know even some 'top' and recommended doctors don't always go through the effort of examining the donor diligently under magnification. 

Thanks for your response, it was comforting to read. I'm already scheduling an in-person consult with Dr. Bloxham. I think he'll give me an honest assessment. Fingers crossed. 

Edited October 7, 2021 by motegam

[JDEE0]

10 minutes ago, motegam said:

Thanks for your response, it was comforting to read. I'm already scheduling an in-person consult with Dr. Bloxham. I think he'll give me an honest assessment. Fingers crossed. 

He will indeed, he's a good doc. I don't know how much I like his whole stance generally against FUE, but as far as his skill and ethics he's up there. 

[aaron1234]

Were these pics taken before or after a morning shower?  It could be that your hair is a bit oily and it's clumping together.  Definitely get a miniaturization test with Dr. Bloxham, he'll let you know what's going on.  

[Melvin- Admin]

To be honest, don’t take this the wrong way it just looks super greasy. It’s normal to see scalp if your hair is greasy because it clumps up. 

[MPBdestroyer]

Any update motegam? What did Dr. Bloxham tell you?