Author: Dr. William Rassman

If a man, who has undergone SMP for a class 6 balding pattern, is adamant about applying high SPF sunscreen whenever he is going to be exposed to the sun for extended periods of time, will this completely prevent any fading of the SMP as a result of the sun? Or is some fading inevitable over time? If so, is this easily corrected with touch up procedures? Does the aesthetic appeal and cosmetic value of SMP decrease with each successive procedure? Or would it recreate the look of the initial procedure?

Yes, using a high SPF factor will slow down the fading. However, you can always touch it up after a few years if needed.

I have been told, by a colleague, that under normal circumstances, facial hair does not ‘fall out’ as does hair on your head.

Can you tell me if this is true or false?

Facial hair is different than scalp hair, but ALL hairs go through the growth cycle, resting cycle, and shedding (falling out) cycle.

I am not clear what you are asking. Do you have loss of facial hair or are you asking an academic question? The most common cause of scalp hair loss in men is due to genetic causes, and it is often referred to as androgenic alopecia (AGA), male pattern baldness (MPB), or just genetic balding. About 50% or so of the male population will have some degree of genetic balding at some point in their lifetime. Keep in mind that this does not mean 50% of men will go bald. Facial balding patches may not be genetic and you need to see a dermatologist.

Fake brands probably have too much filler in the pill and less medication. The filler is inert and should have no impact on you

My son Ian, posted my photo when I was in Vietnam on facebook for Veteran’s Day and a nurse, Carol, responded with this very nice post which I wanted to share with you:

Wow. I knew that guy!!!

I watched your dad work tirelessly to heal and help US troops and then when others might rest during off time, he went off to do the same down at the Vietnamese hospital where he shared his skills and knowledge with local practitioners. He was also always trying to find ways to keep our spirits up. He managed to find a popcorn machine and had it helicoptered in for our little club. Something so simple to give us pleasure. He knew that caregivers also needed care and respite from the emotional strain of death and trauma and illness. He heard some nurses talking about how they missed soaking in a bath tub and the next week one appeared in the sky being lowered down from a chopper. He’s a guy I’m proud to know!

Most failed hair transplants are technically created by a team of people working on you without a good quality control process in place. That reflects the surgeon, who is Master of the Ship and responsible for what his team should be doing. I have found many surgeons who don’t understand the nuances of the hair transplant process. Grafts that are removed from the donor area can be mishandled, dried, crushed, etc.. all of this often kills the hairs. What is even more disturbing than the failed hair transplant and the lost money to pay for it is the loss of donor hair, which is not a reversible process, is the reduction of your donor area supply. You can’t buy back your donor supply. Depending upon donor density and hair quality (fine, medium or coarse hair thickness), 5500 grafts could be all this man has to transplant, so another transplant may be out of the question. He needs a real expert to assess his situation.

I had an FUT procedure, and my hair looks and feels like a Brillo pad. It is a very unnatural hairline shape for a woman and hair is not growing in line with my natural hair or when it is parted. It looks sparse like I’m balding and it is quite masculine. What can I do?

I recommend having a second opinion by an expert. You can find them through the https://www.ISHRS.org society which recommends doctors who specialize in the hair transplantation field.

I am sorry to tell you, but I think that your hair transplant failed with the exception of the frontal area which clearly has some growth evident. I think that your doctor does not want to tell you the truth. After having 5,000 grafts in a single session, another FUE procedure would make you bald in the donor area. Therefore, you will have to get a strip surgery if you want to repeat the surgery, assuming that you still have enough donor supply left. I recommend you find a doctor who understands the donor area supply issue, which, for another surgery, is critical for your next possible experience. Alternatively, you can shave your head and have Scalp Micropigmentation which can make you look great and does not require more donor hair.

Fantastic response from finasteride in just one month which shows that this man is exquisitely sensitive to finasteride. The miniaturized hairs quickly grew into terminal hairs.