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Thehairupthere

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  1. That shouldn't have anything to do with propecia, so I would suggest seeing your dermatologist.
  2. If you're feeling soreness and pain around the nipple you should stop using the medication. You can try taking .5 milligrams of the medication daily that usually doesn't cause side effects but should still help retain your native hair, but regrowth is unlikely. If you don't want to try that you should start using rogaine foam twice daily.
  3. itching is common but it shouldn't be excessive and burning is not a good sign. How long have you been using it? If it's been a while and it's gotten worse it may be best to stop using it. I still would suggest seeing a dermatologist about the red spots. Not sure if you used propecia before but it may be worth switching over to, the results are usually better and you don't have to apply anything to your hair so it doesn't look greasy.
  4. You should see your dermatologist and show him or her your scalp. Is it burning and itchy? The redness could be from the medication you're using and if it is you should probably stop usage as you're having a bad reaction to it. Your dermatologist should take a look if you have any other skin conditions on your scalp such as psoriasis or seborrhea, which could be aggravated when applying that medication.
  5. At your age with the degree of hair loss you're experiencing you should use propecia and rogaine for one year and then reevaluate how the medication is working before taking the plunge of having a procedure. There is a good chance you may continue losing more hair and it's very important to know if the medication is stabilizing or regrowing your hair prior to having the transplantation. This may also save you quite a bit of money in the long and short term especially if you go on to regrow dormant native hair.
  6. I don't think you need to go that far. Some people just use way too much of it and that could cause problems, but if you use it properly by only putting enough to give you the illusion of density and not putting a thick layer than you'll be fine.
  7. You need to wait until all your scabs are off, which typically occurs between 8-10 days. After that point you can use concealers but do not "cake it on". Use a little because you do not want the concealer to get in and stuck around the graft site. Doing so can hinder the health and growth of the graft, so use sparingly at first.
  8. It doesn't matter that you're 32, there are 28 year olds who are Norwood 6s. You are risking it eventually, and you should be diagnosed by a doctor who can tell you what pattern he or she feels you are going to recede to. This is not something you have to take, but it will certainly help you in the long term.
  9. No that's not necessarily a sign of an infection, sensitivity of the scar is normal and it will be somewhat sensitive for several more weeks. It needs to be looked at and see if it's puffy, swollen, red etc. Having scabs this long could potentially cause the scar to heal poorly, so if your doctor is not too far I would suggest going there or at least your primary physician.
  10. Waiting for another drug is kind of risky, you have no idea how long it could take for them to even hit the market, and to my knowledge there isn't anything on the horizon. The side effects are quite rare and if you notice them you can stop the medication and you should return to normal within a few weeks. Rogaine is the only other medication out there, but I've seen better results with propecia. There is also vitamins and supplements like biotin, saw palmetto but again I've seen much better results with the medication, as well as rogaine. It would be a shame if your hair loss continued to recede in the hope that something else comes out, and for all that we know could have side effects as well. Cloning and a cure for hair loss is nowhere near fruition.
  11. That sounds like an odd thing to do, I'd imagine removing a scab would only make you bleed more if you're already bleeding. Unless they feel that the scab itself is what is causing blood stains and you're not really bleeding at all. Then again you shouldn't have any scabs on your scar at this point either, did you follow up with your doctor for a cleaning after the procedure?
  12. You should wash your hair after having the procedure because you need to clean your scabs and stitches, this way you will heal better and not have any complications. You should not wash your hair until 24 hours post surgery, so if you had a surgery on monday, dont' wash until tuesday evening. Also remember that you cannot put your head into the shower you should very gently wash your hair with a cup or pitcher and slowly pour water from the back of your head forward so it gently flows. After one week you can return to a normal shower routine.
  13. It is not normal to have bleeding in the donor area this far out, go see your doctor to see if there is an issue.
  14. Many of the top doctors charge about the same for their procedures. Many doctors offer financing options as well as travel discounts so it may make payments much easier for you. Ask the doctors you are considering what they offer.
  15. Many doctors also provide travel discounts for patients coming from abroad. Dr. True and Dr. Dorin both offer this.
  16. Not likely to be that small, but the scar is very thin and very difficult to see once it's healed. Most people can shave down to a #3 on a razor setting and have it completely hidden.
  17. Your procedure would be successful, it's just you will most likely need another procedure to compensate for more native loss than you would have otherwise experienced if you were using the medication. In the long run the medication will make your hair look better, and save you money and more procedures.
  18. Like you said it really depends on your density as well as how thick of a piece the doctor takes. Typically the thickness is around 1.2 centimeters and the length for that size would be shorter than ear to ear strip scars, but maybe about 6 inches in length.
  19. It certainly looks like shock loss but it's still normal to see that occur. You should see an improvement in another 2-3 months.
  20. I have not heard of that doctor, in the UK the only person I would recommend is Dr. Farjo or if you prefer other people in Europe you can try Dr. Bisanga or Dr. Feriduni in Belgium.
  21. It's very difficult to say if you need 2500 grafts without seeing photos, so post them and we will be able to give you a rough estimate. Dutesteride usually shows better results around 6 months, but regrowth tends to occur around a year of usage. Sometimes it may be beneficial to wait and see how the medication works for about a year because you may regrow some hair in certain areas and you may not need as many grafts in one particular area.
  22. Show us your photos for all 4 procedures and the results, otherwise this means nothing.
  23. That can happen as native hair behind what was transplanted can miniaturize but the results should still stand for themselves. The density you can achieve is very good but it won't be as dense as when you were 15. It will give you a great cosmetic change.
  24. The only reason people do 2 day FUE procedures is because they need more grafts that can be harvested in one day. There shouldn't be any difference in your result.
  25. It would look unnatural to have anything above singles in your hairline. If you still plan on buzzing your hair down than the hairline and the whole top will look see through, as buzzing will always show your scalp.
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