aasyd

Hi Bill, DrTBarghouthi and Melvin. Thank you for the replies.

Dr T.B thank you for that informative post and yes you are correct I have Inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative colitis/crohns disease). I have been on Imuran for almost 5 years now on a lower dose of 50mg together with allopurinol 100mg. Also on Stelara injection (ustekinumab) and mesalazine. Been on other biologics before like infliximab and Humira. I did have an initial thinning of my hair when I first started Imuran but it now has stabilised and 5000mcg of biotin has helped but still a little thinner.

I checked my blood results after your post. My WBC have been high but the last 6 months they have been in the normal range. My platelets have been high but the last 5 months they have been in the normal range. Others are, RBC constantly slightly low, MCV constantly slightly high, MCH constantly slightly high, RDW constantly slightly high and CRP has been high and now back to normal. 

I guess I was most concerned if the grafts and donor area will heal properly and if the HT will look good when finished. Maybe also if I'm more prone to infection. (Side note: I got a small cut on my hand under the thumb a couple months ago and it healed with a red/darker mark so I was worried that the grafts will heal like that, but I guess its different and a different area).

Hi,

Has anyone been on the immunosuppressant drug Imuran (azathioprine) and had a hair transplant? If so how did it go?

My health has been really poor the last year and been playing up for over 2 years. My ulcerative colitis has been out of control and I have been really suffering and needing to take many medications such as prednisone, Imuran (with allopurinol), and Humira injections, all of which cause hair loss. Despite all this I am still very happy with my hair and thought I would post an updated photo.

Been wanting to put up the 2 year pics for a while. Here they are. Very happy . Thank you Dr Lindsey!

These photos are after being very sick for over 4 months with Ulcerative Colitis and being on medications like prednisone etc. lost alot of weight (10kg -22lb) in a few weeks so im sure i lost some hair as well. As i type this i am getting a little better and already starting to see my hair looking healthier and thicker.

So overall im very happy with the results. I am very happy with the work Dr Lindsey has done and i could not thank him enough. If you're thinking of getting a HT, don't put it off any longer. Call and see Dr Lindsey you will be happy you did. I know i am and its the best thing i ever did. I only wish i got it done sooner.

I didnt take a shot of the scar as it is not visible with a No 4 hair cut. It starts to get visible with a No 2-3. I will take a shot next time.

Just after a hair cut.

Photos taken outside with light, thus looks thinner than it normally does.

Scar is shown with No2 cut.

Scar is shown just after a No3 cut.

Hey mate looking great already!

You never nudged me you were posting, looking great buddy.

I will send you an e-mail kind regards

Bucks

I thought i did. I just posted 10 months, will send you message

How are you doing?

10 Months

Looking great mate!

Redness is normal. Your scar is already hidden, great work from Dr Lindsey again

6 weeks is probably the worst stage and then you can look forward to all the good stuff :rolleyes:

Scar is shown one week after a No3 cut

Starting to thicken up a little

Scar is covered by hair.

Thanks for your reply, look forward to seeing your pictures, send me a nudge when you up-load them, please. Glad your pleased with your results and Dr Lindsey, I'm glad that researching the forums and decided to depart the UK to see him, thanks and stay in touch.

yeah no probs i will. i replied to your message also

I'm going to see Dr Lindsey in March 2012, it's great to hear what a great job he's doing. I've had requests from others in the UK, who want to know how I get on. Will be taking lots of picts. But thanks for sharing your experience. Dr Lindsey seems to have a genuine desire to help and it's not all ? or $, very rare and it gives you confidence in him.

Yes, not only is he great at what he does buy he is also a great person. I am nearly at 7 months and all is going well so far. My scar is barely noticable. I will be posting the 7 month pics soon. Couldnt recommend Dr Lindsey enough.

Im glad you chose Dr Lindsey because i think you will be happy you did. If there is any other info or questions you have let me know.

Good luck

Happy growing mate. Was over with Dr Lindsey myself on 22 December for 2495 grafts FUT. Flew back into London this morning.

Thanks mate, same to you.

Your in good hands

Scar looking great.

Front thin and crown still a little numb.

First time front was trimmed.

Scar is starting to be covered by hair.

A little numbness still there but not much and a little sore at scar.

Scar doing well, although some pimples occasionally pop up. Still a little sore as well.

Crown is still a little numb/sore and tingly when touched.

Overall doing well so far

Scar doing well. A little numb still at crown and tingles when i touch it.

A little hair growing.

Thank you to everyone for all the well wishes

Well done aasyd and welcome to the forum! Hope you can spare the time to keep us all updated as the transformation occurs:cool:

 

Heal and grow well!!

Regards

Spex

I will and thank you!!!

6 weeks

Almost 4 weeks