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Old 10-14-2009, 11:57 AM
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Hi all.

I am likely a NW 1 or 2. probably more one but hair loss on temples is notable if I brush my hair back.

Whos a good and Affordable surgeon near Pittsburgh PA ?
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Old 10-14-2009, 12:12 PM
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I think it is way too early for you to be considering a HT.
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Old 10-14-2009, 12:31 PM
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I agree with hair_care, see a derm - look in to finasteride and minoxidil.

If your loss can only be seen while brushing your hair back it's real to early to consider a transplant, even if it wasn't, limiting your choices to 1 area isn't the way to go and deciding on a surgeon because he is the cheapest in that area would be a massive mistake.
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Old 10-14-2009, 02:10 PM
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well i take anabolic steroids which increase DHT a ton ... so its semi prevantative. transplanted hair is not DHT sensitive.

appreciated reccomendations on surgeons nearby/around PA/NYC and approx cost per $unit

thanks!

i take saw palmetto to inhibit DHT. finesteride will cause too many sexual side effects with anabolic steroids.
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Old 10-14-2009, 02:10 PM
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should add i use rogained foam in temples...it helps but during Post Cycle Therapy all regrown hair will fall out...
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Old 10-14-2009, 02:16 PM
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May I ask why you are taking anabolic steroids? If it's to gain muscle mass and not for medical reasons - maybe you should stop.
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Old 10-14-2009, 03:26 PM
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Aren't there steroids available which don't cause hairloss?

http://www.hairloss-research.org/steroids.html

(I don't know if this is accurate information or not.)
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Old 10-14-2009, 03:36 PM
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steroids for muscle gaining is one of the stupiest things someone can do.
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Old 10-14-2009, 03:46 PM
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I agree and if that is the reason ausieman22 is taking them, then he is making the choice to go bald as he knows the damage it is doing (No respected surgeon will treat someone doing that - if given the facts)

Ausieman22, if it's for medical reasons speak to your doctor and address your concerns, a transplant isn't the answer.
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Old 10-14-2009, 07:41 PM
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lots of bodybuilders get HT due to DHT

anabolics build muscle mass yes. not using anabolics isnt the answer. DHT resistant hair is.

appreciate advice on a good surgeon near PA.
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