Hello,
when a graft comes out.. in the first few days.. if it is saved.. can it be put back in the scalp…?Thank you
Most likely not, because there will be a delay between the graft coming out and being put back into the scalp. Exposure to the air will kill the graft and that occurs in under a minute.
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- I’ve read Accutane may cause or contribute to hair loss. I was prescribed Accutane a few months ago but I only took one pill before deciding not to take any drugs for my acne. Would that one pill make a difference?? I am worried I did something bad for my hair..
- If body hair and facial hair aren’t related to hair loss on the head, how come kids before puberty do not have facial hair and do not have balding, and how come girls don’t have facial hair and have no balding??
- I’ve read that the DHT blocked by Propecia is permanent. However, when people go off of Propecia, their hair usually sheds any hair that was grown. How are these reconciled?
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I’m a month shy from becoming 22 years old and yet have already early signs of frontal hair loss. And nobody had hair loss in my family except my father but not until his 30s! So I got a miniturization study done by Dr. Bernstein and he said it’s signficant for my age. He did tell me that Propecia will work for me and my hair should reverse to how it was up to 1 year ago (it was really good then). I don’t doubt the doctor but even if Propecia does work for me, can it retain what I have for many years till I’m like 30 or so? Or is that too big of a dream?
Some men report that Propecia gives them long term results, while others report some reduction of value where it seems to be less effective around the 5-6 year mark in retaining their hair. This doesn’t mean it stops working, but that your body is progressing along its genetic track for hair loss. On the other hand, I’ve had patients that have been taking it for 10+ years without any progression of the balding. So what I’m getting as is that each person is different, and I couldn’t say one way or another whether you will have great results, no results, lasting results, etc.
I’d expect that if you’ve seen Dr Bernstein and he says Propecia is a wise choice for you, that you should follow his advice.
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Snippet from the article:
More than 80 percent of a sample of Air Force women deployed in Iraq and other areas around the world report suffering from persistent fatigue, fever, hair loss and difficulty concentrating, according to a University of Michigan study.
The pattern of health problems reported by 1,114 women surveyed in 2006 and 2007 is similar to many symptoms of Gulf War Syndrome, the controversial condition reported by veterans of the 1991 Persian Gulf War.
Full article at University of Michigan — Women and war: The toll of deployment on physical health
Being in a new environment a long way from home, missing loved ones, and certainly war itself can all be extremely stressful, so I can’t say I’m entirely shocked by the high percentages of women that have health issues (and specifically, hair loss).
I am a 25 year old male due to have a hair transplant in a months time mainly to restructure my hairline, but also to thicken my hair on top.
I am worried about shock loss to my thinning hair on top. I am aware you recommend propecia to prevent this, however I do not wish to take any hairloss drugs due to the associated side effects. After telling this to my surgeon he suggested that I treat my recipient areas with minoxidil every day during the week before my transplant, and then to continue it 3 days after my op.
In your opinion does this sound like a good idea? I have not taken minoxidil before. I have read that minoxidil should be avoided for 1-2 weeks after a transplant? Also how long do you think I should continue taking this after my procedure to minimise the chances of shock loss?
Many thanks
I don’t think minoxidil will prevent shock loss to the same degree as Propecia (if at all), which a 25 year old is prone to following transplantation. Just thinking about side effects and experiencing them are different. Most men (98 out of a 100) will not have negative sexual side effects. You can try minoxidil since you are not willing to take Propecia. You clearly have a big decision, considering the investment you are about to make.
I’d suggest that you didn’t use minoxidil directly on the recipient area for 5-7 days following the transplant, but I don’t really have a recommendation of how long to take minoxidil to prevent shock hair loss (as I stated, I’m not sure it’ll do much for preventing shock loss anyway). You may want to discuss this with your surgeon and come up with a good plan tailored for your particular needs.
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I started losing circle patchs of hair on my beard about 5 months ago the hair is growing back now but it is bright white. I also seem to have other hair coming in white on my beard now I am only 32 and my family has the balding gene but everybody in my family seems to maintain there hair color. Will my hair go back to its natural color, or am I doomed to get more white hair?
The exact cause of why you lost your beard hair in patches may be central to your problem. It almost sounds like alopecia areata and this disease can reverse on its own. The disease may have killed off the melanocytes (pigment producing part of the hair). I would look at other parts of your body to see if you are losing hair in patches there as well.
With respect to white hair, it could reflect whatever killed off the hair that caused patches and it may be genetic. Unfortunately, you will continue to have white hair growth throughout the beard and if this occurs, you will know it is genetic. It is really not about the age, but more about your genetic predisposition. I really couldn’t make a diagnosis on your information alone. You should see a dermatologist for an in-person examination.
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(female)
I have noticed that my hair is breaking off. There are several pieces of hair that are only two inches long on the top of my head. I color my hair to cover the gray, but I am also on several medications. I was diagnosed with MS in 2003. Do you have any thoughts on what could be causing this?
Thank you.
Look at the medications that you are using for the cause of your hair loss. Some medications used in treatment of multiple sclerosis (like mitoxantrone) can cause mild hair loss. Speak with your doctor about them.
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I can’t afford Propecia, will minoxidil work as well. I am 28 years old.
Minoxidil may work for you, but if you are a male under the age of 35 and you have hair loss from genetic causes, Propecia (finasteride 1mg) is absolutely the best medication to treat your loss.
To save money, you could try Proscar and cut the pills into quarters and reduce your cost almost to the level of minoxidil. Proscar is 5mg finasteride (for treating the prostate), Propecia is 1mg finasteride. Your doctor will need to be willing to prescribe Proscar to you, though. You just need to cut the 5mg pill into 4 pieces (it’s easier than cutting into 5 equal parts), and enjoy the cost savings. The Propecia pill has a protective coating on it and the exact 1mg dosage without dealing with pill cutters or storing cut pills, so there are advantages to having the genuine Propecia. On the flip side, there is a generic Proscar available (see image for one brand), which drops the costs even further. There is no generic Propecia at this time.
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Hello again Doctor,
About 3 months ago, I switched from taking Propecia to Proscar. I found the pills to be difficult to slice into 4 pieces, so I just took 1/2 of one instead (the pharmacist only charges me a $10 co-pay, so I can live with spending an extra $5 a month). I asked Dr. Bernstein if this was OK, and he said yes. The problem is my hair has been falling out more rapidly and I’ve become extremely frustrated. My question is this – is this coincidental or should I go back to taking Propecia? or is it possible that I am taking too much?. Thank you for this website and for your time.
I doubt that the higher dose (2.5mg finasteride) that you’re taking will work less effectively than the lower dose of Propecia (1mg finasteride) and cause you to rapidly lose hair. It might just be a coincidence, but you should discuss this with your prescribing doctor.
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Minoxidil leaves hair wet and it takes some time for it to dry sufficiently to be able to apply hair styling product properly. Would it be ok to use a blow dryer soon after applying minoxidil to dry the hair quicker? My concern is a dryer would make the minoxidil ‘evaporate’ before it has had time to be absorbed by the skin. What do you think? Many thanks.
I do not believe using a blow dryer will negatively affect the application of minoxidil on your scalp, but first just give the minoxidil a chance to dry on its own (10-15 minutes). You can try using the blow dryer on the low setting, but the evaporation will be mostly from the non-active alcohol in the solution and not the active minoxidil compound.
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