Is it possible to regrow hair on bald spot?

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This type of hair loss is typically permanent,which means that the hair will not grow back.You might be able to slow down the hair loss processwith a prescription oral treatment called finasteride (Propecia),or a topical treatment called minoxidil (Rogaine). Many men withmale pattern hair loss eventually gobald.

Likewise, is it possible to regrow hair? It depends. “If a follicle has closed,disappeared, scarred, or not generated a new hair in years,then a new hair wouldn't be able to grow,”Fusco says. But if the follicle is still intact, yes, it ispossible to regrow the hair—or to improve thehealth of the existing thinner hairs.

Likewise, how long does a bald spot take to grow back?

The size of the bald patch or patches andhow long they last are quite variable. If less than half ofthe scalp is affected and no treatment is started, there is aboutan 80% chance of full hair regrowth within one year. With moreextensive hair loss, it is less likely that hair willregrow.

What's good for bald spots in hair?

Minoxidil Best known as its brand-name Rogaine, minoxidilis a hair loss treatment approved by the U.S. Food and DrugAdministration (FDA) that's available over the counter. Whenapplied directly to the scalp twice a day, you may gradually seethicker hair in balding spots.