Further Follicept civil conversation

[StayThick]

this is not possible in 2 days come on...

it's interestign because

1) Reaction on the second application and not the first one, while if it was an allergy it should have started a soon as he applied it
2) shed only in area with good density
3) itch but not inflammed skin


dunno dude, if i were in you i would try a last HALF dose tomorrow and see what happen (maybe wash before and after), if you are concerned about an allergy then drop the treatment

Remember, the treatment schedule is M-W-F. So I'm not due for another application until Monday...and I'm scared the F to do it.

What would you honestly do considering my situation? I told Devon and Steve my concerns and the next few days would be vital in seeing how my hair reacts. Come Monday, I might apply another dose and monitor but for now I'm going to see how my scalp acts the next few days before committing. That's how alarmed I am.

[serenemoon]

What shampoo/conditioner do you use? Curious. This is definitely assumption on my part, but it may be that contact dermatitis was caused by shampoo residue reacting with Follicept gel? If you are going to try this again, I would even suggest using a mild shampoo, maybe even a natural/organic one (though that won't guanratee that you won't get it again for sure, but worth a shot.)

[Keki]

This could also be happening to StayThick. His scalp could be kicking off a whole new hair growth cycle with the shed being the first sign.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, StayThick.

this is not possible in 2 days come on...

it's interestign because

1) Reaction on the second application and not the first one, while if it was an allergy it should have started a soon as he applied it
2) shed only in area with good density
3) itch but not inflammed skin


dunno dude, if i were in you i would try a last HALF dose tomorrow and see what happen (maybe wash before and after), if you are concerned about an allergy then drop the treatment

[serenemoon]

Guys the concern I have is how quickly this all occurred. I haven't had a shed in God knows how long. Just sporadic shedding daily like most. Trust me, I pay attention to anything/everything that involves my hair. In the shower, when I brush, etc.

I can confirm this was rather startling for me. How can shedding be a good thing in my case considering I've only used 2 vials!!!

I explained this to the Follicept team and they mentioned of few theories but they don't know for sure obviously.

I've been on this forum for a while, I've seen people try RU, Propecia, Rogaine, etc. and experience sheds, but usually it takes a little time for this to occur.

Where I am king up is after the 2nd dose? Thoughts guys? Wtf.

Here ya go.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11176691

http://archderm.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleid=478194

[cuprous]

A shed happen only with minox becuse it push and synchronize a new hair cycle, so it's a good thing only for minox users

This could also be happening to StayThick. His scalp could be kicking off a whole new hair growth cycle with the shed being the first sign.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, StayThick.

[StayThick]

A shed is normally a good thing right?

Guys the concern I have is how quickly this all occurred. I haven't had a shed in God knows how long. Just sporadic shedding daily like most. Trust me, I pay attention to anything/everything that involves my hair. In the shower, when I brush, etc.

I can confirm this was rather startling for me. How can shedding be a good thing in my case considering I've only used 2 vials!!!

I explained this to the Follicept team and they mentioned of few theories but they don't know for sure obviously.

I've been on this forum for a while, I've seen people try RU, Propecia, Rogaine, etc. and experience sheds, but usually it takes a little time for this to occur.

Where I am hung up is after the 2nd dose? Thoughts guys? Wtf.

[Keki]

A shed is normally a good thing right?

A shed happen only with minox becuse it push and synchronize a new hair cycle, so it's a good thing only for minox users

[thejack]

A shed is normally a good thing right?

[serenemoon]

I have a pic of my sink after I shampooed. Most of the hair went down the drain and yet still dozen upon dozen of hair remained on the side walls. This all after it was coming out prior. I just don't know the exact count obviously, but it was a ton. Abnormal amount clearly..and so quick. I don't understand how quickly this happened.

I'm bummed out.

I don't know if all this hair coming out is a good sign or not, but yikes. This is scary and very unsettling.

[Keki]

Did you wash your hair before the application? I mean i shed like 80+ hair per wash, if it's not allergic reaction it could be possible that a sticky gel got tons of alredy dead hairs

[StayThick]

How many hairs did you shed?

I have a pic of my sink after I shampooed. Most of the hair went down the drain and yet still dozen upon dozen of hair remained on the side walls. This all after it was coming out prior. I just don't know the exact count obviously, but it was a ton. Abnormal amount clearly..and so quick. I don't understand how quickly this happened.

I'm bummed out.

[Jagger]

That sounds crazy! What are the odds that the one external tester reacted in such a negative way...does not bode well. Sorry about what happened, StayThick, that is very concerning.

[Keki]

How many hairs did you shed?

[StayThick]

It's okay man. Sorry you went through this, and thanks for trying. Hope you are feeling okay. You are not using any other hair products like gel, are you?

It's ok, I just need to figure out if I should continue at this point.

And no, I was advised to not apply any hair products during treatment and I have not.

[serenemoon]

So I was advised to wash it off which I did. The area doesn't look like it experienced an allergic reaction just because I checked in bright lighting after leaving the scalp alone from rubbing and its not red at all. It just literally caused my hair to start coming out but only in the crown area where there is obviously still hair, but none in the hairline area which is more or less extremely thin/bald. That's the confusing part.

Don't know what to make of this. I'll consider one more application on Monday, but this might be a short trial. Sorry guys, I'm just alarmed by what occurred.

It's okay man. Sorry you went through this, and thanks for trying. Hope you are feeling okay. You are not using any other hair products like gel, are you?