TLDR: Recommended Dermatologists specialising in Hair Loss in Subang/Cheras/PJ/KL area? Want to regrow (not just maintain) Hair is a bit worse than a 2 on the Norwood Scale.

Long version as follows....

I've been experiencing hair loss for a number of years now. I first probably started receiving comments on my hair (looking a bit thin) about 8-9 years ago. I feel like my hair is probably on its "last legs", and I'd like to do something to try and "save it", if I can. I'm 30.

Let me get one thing out of the way first - I do not want to go bald yet, so please don't suggest doing that. I am open to it, but I want to try and rescue it while I can!

Anyway, I got inspired by this comment. So I thought I'd see if anyone knows of any good dermatologist specialising in hair loss in or around Subang/PJ/Cheras/KL? I am open to other ideas, but I've tried quite a variety of treatments already! If you could also let me know how much it should cost me, that would be appreciated!

What I've tried so far:

- Alpecin Double Effect Shampoo

- Minoxidil Liquid 5% + using Dermaroller before application

- Bee Choo Origin Hair Treatment (along with their products, e.g. Shampoo + Tonic)

- Two Herbs Hair Treatment

- Cavilla Hair Tonic

And I'm here because I feel like nothing has worked so far..

From searching here, I can see that Dr Shah Hair Clinic has been mentioned several times by the same user (Raikkonen) that it's actually a bit suspicious. Why is he/she promoting that clinic so much? Other than that - Dr Ranjit in SS15 and Wong Skin Dermatologist I saw mentioned - but all the topics are at least 2-3 years old, so just wanted to see if there were any updates.

Btw, happy to consider/accept more Chinesey treatments and/or Chinese speaking places.

This post has been edited by illumination: Jun 25 2021, 05:45 PM

21 century herbal hair plus

First if all what is the state of your hair based on the norwood chart?

Abnormal hair loss is sometime a hidden medical conditions than on the scalp problem.

Lupus is an example.

Based on this, between 2 and 3. I think slightly closer to 2.

Yea I'd like to look into this possibility! Hence why I want to see a deramtologist

Try dr ting. RM150 per session. They cant enhance hair growth but will lessen alot. Shampoo to wash and medicine to apply on. Works well. Cheap but queue like hell.

I suggest get your blood work done as well if you have not
Check your hormones and also if you are lack in any vitamins

You should consult a Rheumatologist for a specific blood test. Dermatologist wont help ... from experienced.



This post has been edited by mini orchard: Jun 25 2021, 06:19 PM

depends on the hair loss you get

If its very permanent already (the hairline already receeding from long time ago) then dont bother shampoo or treatments. Your only solution is hair transplant surgery

If its not too long ago (you just notice your hairline gets shorter since less than 1month ago) then still have chance by using serums. Try The ordinary multi peptide hair serum. It works on many people. Have to buy overseas because malaysia many shops sell fake one.

For shampoo, dont even bother getting anti hair fall ones because none of them will help. Some companies say the shampoo is special for scalp. But actually rarely people need scalp shampoo. Sometimes if you use scalp shampoo it may actually makes it worse

Just make sure the shampoo dont dry your hair then good enough.

Also wanna add that if you are thinking of taking Biotin supplement, dont

I tried biotin and after researching, you need to go to doctor and check if you are actually biotin deficient or not then only you can take Biotin. Most people are not Biotin deficient.

Biotin for hairfall only works if you are actually Biotin deficient

Since your problem started 8-9 years ago I doubt you are suffering from scalp disease. It could be genetic.

By all means see a dermatologist but unless you are suffering from a treatable scalp disease, no treatment is going to help. A receding hairline can't be stopped.

Avoid hair transplant. They don't last long. You may want to research on hair pieces to augment your thinning hair.

Alpecin wasn't effective for me as well
Saw somewhere they had no clinical studies or similar stuff?

I went to do this Chinese herbal treatment not in your area and it kinda helped, less oily scalp. Guess that's good?
Also the staff told me to stop using conditioner as it makes scalp more oily?

I'm a little lazy so not keeping with treatments

Also Hair stylist told me is all back to diet sleep water the basic stuff

Good luck TS. I know how you feel

Is your dad, uncle, grandfather bald as well at an early age? If yes, then it's unlikely that any products can fight against DNA. Only can delay at best.

Do you have other scalp or hair issue like itchy scalp or dandruff? If no, then quite likely it's a DNA thing. So refer back to the first point above.

Supplement, shampoo & hair tonic/serum can only help to restore the health of your scalp & hair. Basically that means those products can only help if your hairloss is due to poor health or lacking in sulphur or other essential hair nutrients.

I have hair growth products, they're very popular. But I still always tell that to anyone enquiring about my products to ensure they know what they should or shouldn't be looking for.

Will keep them in mind. You've tried them personally?

Will consider as you + taiping suggested. I actually haven't come across this during my research so I'm kinda surprised..!

I'm actually less fussed about the receding. I'm more worried about thinning on top (crown) than I am about a receding hairline. Yea I've heard mixed things about shampoo..

And noted on your advice on Biotin - thanks.

I suspect it's probably genetic too. What's "augment your thinning hair" refer to? Sounds like a hair transplant haha

Oh you did some Chinese herbal treatment too? I would imagine it's similar to Origin/Two Herbs then... thanks for the empathy lol

Um... I would say, I can't say any of them worked definitively. I definitely went through phases of using some of the treatments where I may have felt like, oh it's working now after a while - but then I think it was just a placebo, or, it could have just been that it got better for a bit, but then it got worse again. So if that's the case, how can I say that the treatment definitely worked? It shouldn't get worse if it truly works.

My dad - he only decided to shave it all off at 50+.. so it's a big difference. Father's side grandfather I don't know - he died at too young an age. Mother's side - he had hair until he died, didn't really feel like he had obvious balding. Oh and I have a brother who's 40 who has no hair loss issue whatsoever. His hair is thick as hell. I'm always jealous - we're fully blood related. Not half brothers or adopted or anything lol.

No itchy scalp/dandruff. You sound responsible. And to be honest - from what you've said, I think you are more or less confirming that mine is DNA related. Obviously it's a bit unfortunate! But I'd rather know the unfortunate truth than be given false hope - and what you've said is more or less what I've suspected anyway

This post has been edited by illumination: Jun 26 2021, 02:11 AM

Parking,, im losing hair too.. even more obvious now.. but i have poor sleep..

whatever you do,cut your hair short. hair fall easier if it is long.

Start with Finasteride tablets.

Ranjit one can help but its 150~250 per month
and it would take up to 3 month to see result ( the baby hair growing n visible)