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one thing I need to add, for the last 20 days I have increased to twice a day minoxidil 5% from just once a day, which may also contribute towards this massive shed?
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Moderator
I'm confused. Are you still taking finasteride? You said you're "still smashing minoxidil..." but you didn't mention finasteride.
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Sorry yes I am still taking finasteride have done for 8 years and won’t stop. Generally overall my hair density is fine, but I’m almost certain this is telegon effluvium as I have no thinning a thing my crown/top of my head but it’s thinned our dramatically. Definitely don’t think I’m shedding anymore as no hairs appear to be coming out, maybe 3-4 a day if o wash it
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Also to add, the only thing I have changed is minoxidil twice a day instead of once?
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Moderator
Originally Posted by Lee1987
... as I have no thinning a thing my crown/top of my head but it’s thinned our dramatically.
Huh?
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Joe, I mean, I don't actually have thinning at the crown, however after this hair transplant I appear to have gone through some major shedding and it has also gone on my crown and just all over in general, I do see baby hairs growing back through in areas, but wanted to know if a big shed after a hair transplant (of your existing hair) is normal or not?
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IAHRS Recommended Hair Transplant Surgeon
It’s likely that your excessive shedding and hair fall is the result of your recent HT, but it need not necessarily be so. Telogen effluvium is self-correcting and you ought to notice a return to normal shedding patterns very soon. If you continue to notice exaggerated hair loss, I would meet with your operating surgeon for a formal checkup and assessment.
Amir Yazdan, MD
Member, International Alliance of Hair Restoration Surgeons
View my IAHRS Profile
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Thank you for the reply! It has all pretty much grown back now, I think it was the HT and also adding the minoxidil twice a day instead of once a day! Thanks for the reply!
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