Post-surgery hair loss? Anybody have experience with this? How long does it last? Does it grow back on its own? Do I need to see a doctor? [more inside]
posted by gilsonal on Nov 8, 2009 - 11 answers

Have you ever had a hair transplant procedure to treat male pattern baldness? The last time someone asked about this here in Ask Metafilter, everyone said, "Don't get plugs! Shave your head!", but there were no testimonials from guys who had actually experienced the surgery. If you've had the surgery, when did you have it, what sort of procedure did you have done, were the results reasonably natural, and would you recommend it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 7, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm in my mid-twenties, and have a substantially thinning crescent shaped area on the crown of my head, though my hairline at the front is fine. What should I do with my hair? Is a #1 buzz cut the only way forward? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 9, 2009 - 25 answers

I'm coping with two different side effects from two different medications--hair loss and sore tongue/dry mouth. Any advice from the hive mind? Teal deer explanation and questions inside. [more inside]
posted by elfgirl on Aug 30, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm a mid-20s male who recently noticed some hair loss around the time I stopped taking the anti-depressant Remeron. Some online research tells me that hair loss is a fairly rare but not unheard-of side effect of this medication. How can I tell if my hair loss is actually from the medication, and how long does it typically take to start seeing new hair growth after stopping such a medication? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 14, 2009 - 2 answers

I'm a healthy 26 year old female, who suddenly has a spreading bald spot from an old chemical burn. I haven't found much googling and I'll see a dr. in about a month. [more inside]
posted by debbie_ann on May 20, 2009 - 13 answers

Did your balding/receding kick into high gear at some point after a lifetime of very very slow loss? Is this unusual? Is something other than genetics causing this rapid loss? [more inside]
posted by Askr on Sep 8, 2008 - 8 answers

My kitten has a lump and hair loss. Do I need a vet visit? [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Mar 7, 2008 - 14 answers

I need to know the truth: How often should I be using shampoo and conditioner, and what sorts of shampoo and conditioner? [more inside]
posted by stedman15 on Mar 5, 2008 - 16 answers

Dealing with post-accutane hair loss. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 8, 2008 - 4 answers

My girlfriend's hair comes out, too much! Every day she loses a small handful of it, and it won't grow past her shoulders very far. It's been this way for several years. What could be the cause of this? [more inside]
posted by Anthony84 on Dec 16, 2007 - 27 answers

Best treatment for hair thinning [more inside]
posted by toocan on Jul 27, 2007 - 25 answers

Why is my mother losing so much of her hair when her hair was as thick as a horse's mane? [more inside]
posted by eve28 on Feb 22, 2007 - 10 answers

On the one hand, my hair smells (I think because I wash it everyday). On the other hand, I dont want to go bald trying to fix the problem (ie. stopping washing it everyday which I think is keeping my follicles from dying off). [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Jan 7, 2006 - 27 answers

I just moved into a new house and am noticing my long hair is falling out much more quickly than before. We've checked on water quality (it's soft and no different than our previous home - just 2 miles away). What might be the reasons for this? [more inside]
posted by jojopizza on Jul 29, 2005 - 12 answers

Are there any places in New York City or Westchester County that can provide help with hats, scarves, hairpieces etc for an elderly woman with alopecia? It's genetic, not caused by chemotherapy. [more inside]
posted by Quietgal on May 9, 2005 - 3 answers