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Can I do more FUE grafts, my last session failed? (Photo)

Further FUE grafts harvested from the area shown where the previous grafts were removed will eventually make that area bald. The sides are reasonable additional donor source for FUE if this area was not harvested before. Strip surgery may also be possible for additional grafts. A careful discussion with an expert surgeons is critical to evaluate your residual donor hair supply and your Hair Mass Index.


2020-09-18 11:45:21Can I do more FUE grafts, my last session failed? (Photo)

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My Last Hair Transplant Was Over 2 Years Ago and the Scar is Still Pink

Hi,
I have had 2 successful transplants, the last being about 28 months ago. My scar is still a light pink colour. My scars usually take a long time to fade, so I think this is probably normal for me. Is it possible to use lasers get the scar to fade as I would like to get SMP into the scar. Or alternatively, can you get SMP and then reduce the scar redness with lasers, or would this likely cause the SMP dots to fade too?

Thanks!

If you let your hair grow out to a reasonable length, the pink color of the scar will be covered. That’s the easiest solution, really. Was your scar pink for a long while after your first hair transplant?

You may just have to wait it out. You can try topical hydrocortisone (a small dab spread over the scar) for up to to 7 consecutive days, then pull back for two weeks and try it again. This might work to lessen the pinkness.


2013-02-16 17:48:39My Last Hair Transplant Was Over 2 Years Ago and the Scar is Still Pink

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Can I Go Bald By Sharing Shampoo with a Bald Person?

Hello mr. rassman

My question is can someone go bald if they share stuff with a bald person. sharing a soaps, shampoos, combs, and such or sharing a pillow.

Hair loss does not reflect a contagious disease. If it was contagious, then there would be as many balding women who share such soaps and shampoos with their husbands or boyfriends.

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Can I Predict How Fast I’ll Lose Hair Even If I’m Already Taking Finasteride?

I am 25 (almost 26) and I am starting to notice some hair loss. I have been using generic finasteride…5 mg…and I cut it into 4 pieces to take once a day. I’ve been using it for a couple years now. I also use Rogaine (the foam), though sometimes I forget to put the rogaine on.

I have noticed on this board that you mention finasteride will “eventually stop working” and there is really nothing I can do about it. Is there any way to further slow the growth down? I was thinking of upping my dosage to 2-3 mg a day of finasteride. Will this work? Am I doing myself a disservice by using the generic brand instead of Proscar?

Also, is there any way to predict exactly how much hair I will lose, and how fast?

Thanks!

Finasteride does not stop working, but your hair loss can continue while you are taking it. Some people report a noticeable decline in the benefits they saw from Propecia after the 5 year mark or so, but that just means your body is winning the tug of war over genetic balding. If you stop the medication at that point, you will see even further, faster loss (which is what I refer to as “catch-up” hair loss). Finasteride slows hair loss in men, but does not necessarily stop it. I wouldn’t up the dosage without first consulting your prescribing physician. The higher the dose, the greater the side effect risk.

To my knowledge, there should be no difference between the generic finasteride 5mg pills cut into quarters from the 1mg Propecia pill. It’s the same drug, afterall… just different dosages.

There is no way to predict exactly what your hair loss pattern will be or when you’ll get to it. You can get a good idea by mapping your scalp for miniaturization, and then mapping it again in 6-12 months to see the progression (if any). An educated guess could give you some clues at that point, but it’s not an exact science.


2009-04-21 22:58:34Can I Predict How Fast I’ll Lose Hair Even If I’m Already Taking Finasteride?

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My Testicles Hurt After 2 Days on Finasteride

Started Fin 2 days ago and now I’m at work sitting here with an annoying ache in my balls. It’s not painful, but a nuisance in terms of feeling. I’m an athletic guy and exercise daily. Is it smart to push through for another week and see if ache disappears or should I stop. I’m able to get hard and masturbate as of today and there was no pain in the process.

I recommend to stop taking the drug and see if it goes away. Then restart it in a few weeks and see if it happens again.


2019-11-06 15:42:19My Testicles Hurt After 2 Days on Finasteride

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Can I take Bicalutamide instead of fin for my hair loss?

Bicalutamide is a therapeutic chemotherapy agent with the following side effects. Why would you not take a safe and effective medication like finasteride approved for hair loss by the FDA
  • hot flashes;
  • pain in your back, pelvis, or stomach;
  • swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
  • increased night-time urination;
  • weakness, dizziness; or.
  • nausea, diarrhea, constipation.


2019-05-19 10:37:17Can I take Bicalutamide instead of fin for my hair loss?

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My Wife is Pregnant — Can I Still Use Minoxidil?

Recently my wife became pregnant. I currently take minoxidil and am wondering if I am putting her (and the baby) at risk by sharing the same bed, incidental contact, etc.

Thanks for your help.

Twin bedsYou can use minoxidil even if your wife is pregnant. So go ahead and push those beds together and be near your wife.

Your wife (or any woman) should not use minoxidil directly while pregnant, though. See Minoxidil and Pregnancy for more on that.

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Can I Wash The Floor After A Hair Transplant Surgery?

Dear doctors. 3 hair transplants. Last one 3 weeks ago. All was perfect till 2 days ago. I washed my home floor by hand. I put some pressure and head down. I was sure it was OK as I read every where it was safe to do some movements or exercise 10 days after the operation. But, maybe be coincidence, few hours after it the crown area become red. But yesterday I also start feel pain. I bit not too much, but the receiver crown area is still red today.
I will go to see my surgeon tomorrow but your opinion is appreciated
1-24 days after fue it was safe just to wash the floor? Or I did wrong?
2- is it normal that redness get worst 24 days after fue? I had some redness before anyway, but not it got worst
3- every where I read, all doctors confirm that 10 days after HT grafts are safe. Can the redness effect graft grow?
4-do you recommend and product to reduce the redness?

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I am posting this only because I receive similar emails daily from patients all around the world after they have their hair transplant surgery.

I want to emphasize I am honored to be sought out for my opinions on hair transplant issues. However, I also want to make it clear that BaldingBlog (or the Internet) is not a proper place to receive personalized post-surgical or medical care or advice. If there is an issue or concern after your hair transplant surgery, you need to call your doctor. Go see your doctor. If you cannot see your doctor call your doctor. If you cannot call your doctor email your doctor. It is also a courtesy to your doctor to keep him/her informed of your concerns or issues.

Washing your home floor by bending your head down seem like a normal activity and I do not know how it would relate to your surgery.

The redness may be normal but also can be a sign of early infection.

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Neckline Hair Recession

The hairline above my neck (neckline?) is thinning and receding from the middle, upwards and out slightly. I am a 24 year old male and have been on propecia and minoxidil for over a year. I have not regrown any hair nor has my hairloss stopped. I was wondering if the neckline recession has any implications for my hairloss and maybe why I have not responded well to treatments. Thanks!

You are (I suspect) talking about your neck hair. I would need to know that. The way you tell, is to find the notch at the base of your skull in the back of your head. Men have a prominent occipital notch. The neck hair is just below the notch. If this is the hair that you are losing, I would like to know and then write back to me and we will discuss it.


2007-03-15 09:33:04Neckline Hair Recession