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Was my hair transplant within the permanent zone of my donor area? (photo)

No, the donor area that was taken extended above and below your permanent zone. I marked the area on the back of the head that is about 2.5 – 3 inches high which is the permanent zone, viewed from the back of the head. This same 2.5 inch high area extends around the head above the ears to the temple points. If your balding pattern extends down to the area where it was harvested outside the permanent zone, these hairs will fall out and die. Also, if you should lose neck hair as you get older (frequently seen in men) then these hairs will also fall out and die when this happens with your neck hairs. The purpose of a hair transplant is to move permanent hairs to the areas of balding so that they will live as long as you live.


2020-02-10 11:14:29Was my hair transplant within the permanent zone of my donor area? (photo)

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving

 

For those in the US — Happy Thanksgiving! For those elsewhere — hello!

We’re off for a long weekend, but we’ll be back first thing Monday, December 1st! Feel free to check out our new forum, BaldingForum.com, in the meantime (and don’t forget to create an account and post)!

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Wearing a Hat After FUE Surgery

Hi there,
I am wanting to go for the FUE procedure in Thailand to have 1500 grafts in my crown and two temples. I only have one week of work and have 5 or 6 days to recover before returning to work. I don’t want anyone to notice so i would like to wear a hat or beanie and for health and safety i must wear a safety hat at work. Will this effect the result of the outcome of the procedure or how long must i wait until i can wear a hat. Thank you.

You should ask this question to the doctor who is going to do the surgery. Don’t be afraid to ask questions to the person that will be performing a permanent cosmetic procedure on your scalp. Have an open dialog!

Generally, after the transplants have passed the 3-14 day period and there is no scabbing, then wearing a hat should not be a problem provided that it does not rub on the recipient area.

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Has GSK Abandoned Plans to Market Avodart for Hair Loss?

Doctor Rassman/Pak

I recently contacted Glaxosmithkline regarding avodart and hair loss, and this is what they said.

    “Thank you for contacting GlaxoSmithKline about AVODART® (dutasteride).

    GSK will not be pursuing further studies on the use of dutasteride for AGA (alopecia – male pattern hair loss). This decision is based on market research analyses and not for any safety or efficacy reasons.

    A copy of the prescribing information for this product is available at https://us.gsk.com/products/assets/us_avodart.pdf for review and discussion with an appropriate healthcare provider.

    We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. If you have further questions concerning GlaxoSmithKline or our products, please contact our Response Center at 1-888-825-5249 during our normal business hours, Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. (Eastern Time).

    This is a send only email address. Please do not reply to this email.”

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what does it mean that they won’t pursue further studies because of market research analysis?

Some doctors in the know have told me for some time that GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) had no real intention to get into the hair business with Avodart, but their recent study may have reflected their playing the options for the future. According to the ClinicalTrials.gov site, GSK is still recruiting participants in a study of Korean patients to be concluded in July 2013… so I really don’t know what they’re doing.

As I am not an insider, I really can only speculate like everyone else.


2012-05-05 12:14:38Has GSK Abandoned Plans to Market Avodart for Hair Loss?

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What are minoxidil side effects?

Side effects include lightheadedness, headache, allergy are most common. Rare heart effects such a cardiac tamponade (life threatening) are found with doses above 2.5mgs but is rare.

Other side effects (taken from Mayo Clinic) for topical applications include:

  • Acne at site of application
  • burning of scalp
  • facial hair growth
  • increased hair loss
  • inflammation or soreness at root of hair
  • reddened skin
  • swelling of face

Particularly with systemic absorption either orally or too high a topical dose these side effects include:

  • Blurred vision or other changes in vision
  • chest pain
  • dizziness
  • fainting
  • fast or irregular heartbeat
  • flushing
  • headache
  • lightheadedness
  • numbness or tingling of hands, feet, or face
  • swelling of face, hands, feet, or lower legs
  • weight gain (rapid)
  • Cardiac tamponade
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Have you grown hair with doing headstands and scalp massage?

I had a patient stand on his head for two hours a day for 6 months to get more circulation to his scalp. He did 1 hour in the morning and one hour in the evening. He still developed progressive balding and did not grow any hair. I ended up transplanting him and he was quite happy.


2021-03-03 07:40:35Have you grown hair with doing headstands and scalp massage?

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What Can I Do at 16 Years Old If I’ve Been Receding for 2-3 Years Already?

I’m 16 years old and I’ve been receding for about 2-3 years now. But last year I started thinning and it got worse over time. I’ve been currently using Kevis 8 for about 2 months and was wondering if this doesn’t work for me then what are my options at such a young age? And I also have carry the genetic hair loss gene as well.

Genetic hair loss for men can start with puberty. If you started losing hair at 13 or 14 years old, that is rather young, but it isn’t impossible (as you can attest). If what you’re seeing is male pattern baldness, then unfortunately, it is the genetic hand you were dealt. But are you sure it is actual genetic loss and not some other factors?

There are medications such as Rogaine and Propecia that treat hair loss, but you would need to be seen by a doctor with the permission of your parent/guardian for a diagnosis and a possible treatment plan. At 16 years old, you are likely not a candidate for Propecia yet, as it is theoretically possible that it could stunt growth for those young men still going through puberty.

In general, herbal products, magic lotions, and special shampoos do not work. It is a buyer beware market.

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Head Tingles, Hair Loss, Infections, and Bleach

hi there – i’m only 19 yrs olds and in the last year i have started balding all over the top of the head, espeically at the back in quite a serious way. i have thought that it was because i used to bleach my hair alot as a child but recently my scalp has started to itch alot. i am using pills, expensive “thickening” shampoo and other products on a daily basis to try and stop this balding but none of it is working. i was wondering if you think if its from the bleaching or is it possible that i have a scalpal infection causing the balding and itching. if so what can i do.

thank you for you time

First, you may want to stop much of what you are doing, as you may be causing your own problems. Then, if it continues, seek out a good dermatologist. If you are experiencing genetic hair loss, none of what you are doing will address the cause of the balding or thinning. People who treat themselves are gambling without the education or skills needed to address the problem.


2006-02-03 15:05:56Head Tingles, Hair Loss, Infections, and Bleach

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What Do You Recommend for the Frontal Hairline?

What do you recomend for the front Line. I am on Propecia and Roggain right now. Will those medications help me?

If you are genetically balding, then Propecia (finasteride 1mg) should work to slow down or stop the hair loss, even in the frontal hairline. It depends upon where you are with your balding pattern. You should get your hair mapped out for miniaturization, which will show where you hair loss may be going. Once you know where your hair loss is going, then you can make decisions about Rogaine or Propecia (or both). They both have value, but a doctor needs to tell you the value and what to expect.


2007-02-22 15:03:35What Do You Recommend for the Frontal Hairline?

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Heavy Drinking Blocks Finasteride Effectiveness

New study showing heavy alcohol usage blocked effects of finasteride (half way down page): Prostate cancer and alcohol

The link has quick paragraphs about a variety of topics, but here’s the relevant info from the page (the bold emphasis added was mine) —

    “This study analyzed data on 10,920 men. In a seven-year span, prostate cancer was detected in 2,129 of them, including 564 men with high-grade tumors, which grow and spread quickly. Those who consumed, on average, four or more drinks a day (totaling roughly two ounces or more of pure alcohol) five days a week in the year before diagnosis were more than twice as likely to have developed high-grade prostate cancer as were those who did not drink. No link was found between prostate cancer and more-moderate drinking. Also, among men who had been randomly assigned to take finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) as part of other research to test the drug’s ability to prevent prostate cancer, heavy drinking blocked the effectiveness of the drug.“

This is interesting, but it doesn’t necessarily prove that heavy drinking blocks finasteride effectiveness. Heavy drinking (4+ drinks a day) in itself can cause higher grade cancer. It should go without saying, but heavy drinking is not good in any case. If there is indeed an association with finasteride not working when you drink heavily, I would say it is a good idea to limit your alcohol intake!


2009-09-15 15:31:23Heavy Drinking Blocks Finasteride Effectiveness