Regular Member Aspect Posted July 31, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted July 31, 2023 I know I’ve posted about this very issue a few times, only to be brushed off. However, this issue only appears to be worsening and I’d love to have others opinion on it. Is it retrograde? Dupa? I have no clue! I’ve tried researching it but nothing resembles what kind of strangle hair curling I have specifically on the nape (the rest of my hair is straight. Additionally, the hair behind my ears seem to be thinning as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BurnieBurns Posted July 31, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted July 31, 2023 Seems to be run of the mill retrograde alopecia but you'd need a specialist to be sure it doesn't extent to the donor zone, it which case it could be DUPA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Aspect Posted July 31, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted July 31, 2023 5 minutes ago, BurnieBurns said: Seems to be run of the mill retrograde alopecia but you'd need a specialist to be sure it doesn't extent to the donor zone, it which case it could be DUPA HahahahHAHAH I seriously just can’t lol. I’ve posted saying I think it was retrograde about 10 times now on different forum all to just be considered crazy or accused of having BDD. Thanks for the input Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member BurnieBurns Posted August 1, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2023 18 minutes ago, Aspect said: HahahahHAHAH I seriously just can’t lol. I’ve posted saying I think it was retrograde about 10 times now on different forum all to just be considered crazy or accused of having BDD. Thanks for the input *facepalm.. There's no end of clueless morons online. Probably worth consulting with on of the doctors listed here for diagnosis and treatment even if you're not ready/wanting surgery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mister_25 Posted August 1, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2023 Its hard to say, the area above the ears is naturally less dense and has finer hairs. You can't be sure unless you get a specialist to look at in person. But if you had to ask strangers on the internet, which includes me. I would say I am slightly leaning towards it being retrograde alopecia rather than not. When the hairs are being pulled into opposite directions on your last picture it does indicate to me that there is less density than someone that does not have Retrograde Alopecia 12+ Months Finasteride + Minoxidil 3872 FUE w/ Dr Hasson | November 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted August 1, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted August 1, 2023 You really need to speak with an excellent dermatologist. You appear quite young and you may find medication may well halt or reverse this. All the best! GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Aspect Posted August 1, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, Gatsby said: You really need to speak with an excellent dermatologist. You appear quite young and you may find medication may well halt or reverse this. All the best! I have been to 4 so far and they all seemed to have relatively shallow knowledge concerning hair loss. I recently met with the head dr of the cosmetic department of SpringHill dermatology (which is apparently one of the best clinics for hair) and they essentially brushed it off. However, I have been on finasteride for a year (with only continued worsening) and recently switched to dutasteride. Hoping this works because if it doesn't, ill be out of options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HappyMan2021 Posted August 1, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted August 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Aspect said: I have been to 4 so far and they all seemed to have relatively shallow knowledge concerning hair loss. I recently met with the head dr of the cosmetic department of SpringHill dermatology (which is apparently one of the best clinics for hair) and they essentially brushed it off. i've had a similar experience with dermatologists. They are useless when it comes to hair restoration. you may not be looking for a hair transplant, but id say a hair transplant doctor is going to be the best kind to diagnose you with whatever it is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted August 1, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted August 1, 2023 @Aspectthere is something going on so imo you should go to a hair transplant surgeon for a check up..most of the dermatologist will not have much of a knowledge about hairs Check Out My Hair Transplant Journey --> My Thread 3611 FUE Grafts With Dr Kongkiat Laorwong | Norwood 5 | 2nd May 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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