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I would love to completely agree with Dr. Feller but until the studies conclude without a shadow of a doubt, I would have to remain skeptical but not closed minded. After all, Vitamin D3 is produced in skin exposed to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B radiation and Vitamin D plays an important role in the maintenance of organ systems, immune system etc... all from which we "Synthesize" much like a plant. Point being is we can't simply turn our heads and scoff at new ideas just because the idea itself sounds absurd. If that were the case, our world map would look pretty funny huh?

'It is what we think we know that keeps us from learning.'

- Chester Barnard

'It is better to know nothing than to know what ain't so.'

- Josh Billings

'The more I learn, the more I realize I don't know.'

- Albert Einstein

Originally posted by rp1979:

well if the flash gallery is here to stay, hopefully they'll fix the problem with the pics being out of order.

Oh God I hope this is not the case! I feel like I'm using Dial-up again the pictures take so long to load... I say scrap this idea and use photobucket.com if it's a hosting issue. That's what every other site uses for uploading pictures...

I second that...

Originally posted by rjvw:

Bill,

Don't let this guy get to you. You keep on writing and keep on advising, assisting and comforting as many people as you possibly can. Before I jumped in and had my HT I read past post from guys like you, Gorpy and so many other faithful writers. Without this forum and guys like you most of us would have gone running to Bosley.

I just checked out those pictures and man you got some great growth!!! How in the world did you manage such growth in only 4 months??? I talking about the picture on "June 2004, 09H50" to "Sep 2004". I mean damn! what kind of miracle grow did you throw on that head Excellent results man...

Originally posted by hairworthy:

I think I can call myself a veteran, check my pictures and make the "assessment" yourself. They are here

Got mine done 12/15 and I still have numbness... It's normal to have it for up to one year in some cases...

Agreed with Bill. Much too young for transplanting... I spent about 8 years on other products before deciding on a hair transplant. You look like you would do great on something like Topik. I used it for years(and still do) to thicken up my hair...

I am not completely sold on the idea that Baseball hats can not cause a small amount of hair loss(mainly in the temple areas where it causes the most friction). I might be alone on this one but if you think of certain hair styles that can cause balding (mainly braiding ones hair or dreadlocks) and or damaging ones hair follicles, why not a baseball cab that is constantly rubbing, pulling & irritating the temple area? There is no doubt that hair can fall out just by constant pulling or tugging{you can try it out yourself } but the question remains, will it continue to grow back time and time again? Now take the idea of waxing and with time, the hair will no longer grow back as it once did. Why is it SO unlikely that one can cause damage to hair follicles with constant use of a baseball cap? I just think their hasn't been enough studies done to come to a definitive conclusion. I understand that most hair surgeons & doctors concur(and the mass population taking to that ideology) but I still think this needs to be revisited and more research done before making such assumptions.

I think you'll be happy with your results! I wish I had thicker hair Keep us up to date with your progress!

I know this is an old post but for the new young ones reading this, I would advise opening your ears abit and LISTENING to what your doctors say. Sure getting a second opinion is great but I have to agree with what your primary doctor had to say. First, you are pretty young to be considering a hair transplant period. I too was thinning at an early age but I looked for other solutions first. As for using Propecia at 21, again I would hold off. Rogaine and Propecia have a shelf life in it's effectiveness on combating MPB(don't take my word for it... go visit hairlosstalk.com and do a few months of reading). their are plenty of other products I would recommend trying (DHT blockers etc...)before going to the big three. Your primary doctor maybe correct. It could be something as simply as a bad diet and lack of exercise(and YES this can have an effect on hair loss).

That Rocks man!!! Now 7000+ grafts is a freak'n commitment! Dude you're going to look like chewy from star wars in a year. Good Stuff dude...

So Cousin_It, is it safe to assume that in 6 month's I decide to do a 10 week cycle of Deca and maybe double up on finesteride, will this cover any possible hair loss?

Originally posted by Bill:

To me, now that I've switched to generic proscar for $10 for 4 months, and I have no side effects, doesn't seem worth the risk to me.

 

Bill

Where on earth did you find Gen Proscar for that price? I just got my prescription from my doc and looking for where to go.

I knew that sounded kinda funny...I did get some grafts done on the side of my head as well so I might wait the 2 months before doing anything. The shampoo stuff that they gave me has made my entire scalp really dry and flaky. Dr. Ochs in Cali was my Doctor but his staff was the one who gave me the directions to follow. Thanks for responding guys, I can't wait to use my shampoo/conditioner tonight!

So when I got my transplant done a couple of weeks ago, on the directions it said not to use hair clippers for 6 months! Is this true? Should we wait 6 month's before using any kind of hair clippers? I'm kinda screwed because that's all I use to use to cut my hair. Haven't gotten my hair cut by someone in like a decade (no joke). Just found it easier to cut it myself with the use of clippers. just like to hear from others if they waited this long... Also, how long before using your own type of shampoo and conditioner? I've been using this shampoo they gave me to use for the past 2 weeks and now I'm flaking big time.

So when I got my transplant done a couple of weeks ago, on the directions it said not to use hair clippers for 6 months! Is this true? Should we wait 6 month's before using any kind of hair clippers? I'm kinda screwed because that's all I use to use to cut my hair. Haven't gotten my hair cut by someone in like a decade (no joke). Just found it easier to cut it myself with the use of clippers. just like to hear from others if they waited this long... Also, how long before using your own type of shampoo and conditioner? I've been using this shampoo they gave me to use for the past 2 weeks and now I'm flaking big time.

Thanks Cousin_It, yeah I wasn't sure if I should just wait and do it natural for the next 6 months or just do it now. I think I might wait for awhile... Just want to start taking more pride on my appearance after spending $8,000.00 on a hair transplant.

Thanks guys. So get this(Just my freak'n luck of course). I go to get the staples removed and one of them in the back "somehow" got reversed. Anyways, it took them a good 15 min to get it out and then wanted to put another staple in it's place for the next week. I was pissed! I asked them to use stitches instead. By the way, staples are IMPOSSIBLE to sleep with and would NEVER get them done EVER again. So now I probably run the risk of shock loss which I hope isn't the case.

This might be an odd or dumb question but would doing a cycle of say... Deca for three months or so effect the outcome of a new hair transplant?

This might be an odd or dumb question but would doing a cycle of say... Deca for three months or so effect the outcome of a new hair transplant?

thanks man. I was really starting to freak out thinking I screwed everything up. I think I'm not going to wear hats for awhile to be on the safe side.

So I just had my 4000 graft hair transplant last week and I decided not to really wear hats for the first week. Here's the problem, last night my roommate brings home this HOT girl I hooked up with a few months ago. Anyway, long story short, I decided to wear a baseball cap last night so not to look like an idiot. So this morning I noticed at least one of the grafts had come out which freaked me out. but the other thing I noticed was the hairs on my temples that were transplanted are looking smaller(kinda like they broke in half or got smaller). So my question is this, will this effect the outcome of my hair transplant? I'm just freaking out because I spent my life saving on this and now I'm worried I screwed everything up just to not look like a fool. Any advice would be appreciated...

So I just had my 4000 graft hair transplant last week and I decided not to really wear hats for the first week. Here's the problem, last night my roommate brings home this HOT girl I hooked up with a few months ago. Anyway, long story short, I decided to wear a baseball cap last night so not to look like an idiot. So this morning I noticed at least one of the grafts had come out which freaked me out. but the other thing I noticed was the hairs on my temples that were transplanted are looking smaller(kinda like they broke in half or got smaller). So my question is this, will this effect the outcome of my hair transplant? I'm just freaking out because I spent my life saving on this and now I'm worried I screwed everything up just to not look like a fool. Any advice would be appreciated...