Post Op Blues

[Spex]

Topic bump as vital info to many at the moment.
Regards
Spex

https://spexhair.com

[Spex]

Bump due to a few guys in need of this i have recently spoken with who i know read the board.

[gillenator]

Hi Spex, thanks for getting back to me. I'm NOT on any medications and only take multi-vitamins. What is DHT mean?? Should I visit the clinic again?? Suggestions please??

Thanks / Vb

postvb,

Really do some reserach on Propecia which is finasteride at 1 mg daily. Propecia is very effective in a high percent of men to greatly slow down the progression of hairloss due to MPB. IMHO, it is still the most effective hairloss med. The bottom line is that if you have any natural hair left subject to future loss, finasteride is the most effective way to save it.

DHT is the metabolite of the male hormone testosterone and attaches to many of our hair follicles and eventually destroys them. That's to those of us who have MPB and can include some women. Women however cannot take or even handle Propecia, only men.

At this point, you would do well by continuing your online research. Try doing a topical study as well on subjects relating to hairloss. The more knowledge you gain, the more you will know and understand your own situation and what questions to ask in the consultation.

[dgman21]

Please check my post

http://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showthread.php?p=15481#post15481

[Spex]

Thats a range mate...

You got any pics for us to help? Possibly make ur own topic and gain feedback.

Regards
Spex

[dgman21]

Can you guys tell me how many grafts you had transplanted and what type of hairloss you had? That would really benefit me as I'm considering the surgery(600-2200 grafts)Thanks!

[postvb]

If you hair is still fallking out it could be due to the ongoing effect of DHT attacking it.

Are you on meds to help prevent further loss ie Propecia, Proscar?

Regards
Spex

Hi Spex, thanks for getting back to me. I'm NOT on any medications and only take multi-vitamins. What is DHT mean?? Should I visit the clinic again?? Suggestions please??

Thanks / Vb

[chasguy]

I'm 7 weeks out and starting to get antsy myself...when you pay a lot of money for a car, you want to drive it immed. I'm still stuck riding the train.

I'm not obsessive with the mirror, but at this point, the only thing different about my head is the scar, a fact that is annoying.

Not much else to do but hurry up and wait.

Imagine what it feels like to pay for a top end Ferrari and wait a year or more for delivery

p.s., this isn't something I've personally experienced. something I'd like to though

[Spex]

If you hair is still fallking out it could be due to the ongoing effect of DHT attacking it.

Are you on meds to help prevent further loss ie Propecia, Proscar?

Regards
Spex

[postvb]

Post hair loss after transplant

I'm completing 5 months of HT and still have my existing natural hair falling. Is it part of the 'Shockloss" after the post ops. At the same time I can see the transplanted hair growing and that is very encouraging. But on the other side I'm worried what if the existing natural hair does not grow. Should I be concerned? And, what else can I do?

Thanks / Vb

[Spex]

Nizoral can help with dandruff, but use sparingly.

[postvb]

Thanks Gillenator. I will talk to the pharmacist adn see if they can help me out.

[gillenator]

Thanks Plum and Spex,

The doctor mentioned about the shock-loss and was noticeable in the recipient and donor area but didn’t know it’ll even affect the original permanent hair . Moreover I also have dry scalp /dandruff and was wondering that could be a reason. As you guys told, I’ll hang in there and will keep you updated. Is there any ways to prevent to avoid the dry scalp /dandruff?? I mean any special recommendations for shampoo or special care?

Appreciate your help guys

postvb,

Shockloss almost always refers to the existing natural hair in the scalp. The transplanted hair usually falls out 2-3 weeks post-op which is related to the cycling of the transplated follicles entering the dormant/resting phase. It is the hair stubbles within the grafts that falls out and usually comes out with the crusts.

I would advise you to simply speak with your local pharmacist concerning any over-the-counter products for you dry scalp/dandrruff. If those products are not effective enough to address your dry scalp, you can talk with a dermatologist or just about any reputable HT surgeon for their ideas.

Best wishes to you!

[postvb]

Hair loss after hair transplant

Thanks Plum and Spex,

The doctor mentioned about the shock-loss and was noticeable in the recipient and donor area but didn’t know it’ll even affect the original permanent hair . Moreover I also have dry scalp /dandruff and was wondering that could be a reason. As you guys told, I’ll hang in there and will keep you updated. Is there any ways to prevent to avoid the dry scalp /dandruff?? I mean any special recommendations for shampoo or special care?

Appreciate your help guys

[Spex]

Postv,
no real need for concern as you are only at 3 months. Sounds like classic shockloss. Things will pick up over the next couple of months now!