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Thanks I will use the compress. Not sure about the shampoo as I live in the UK.

That is great to hear! Really hope it gets better for you! Did you use anything to clear the acne?

Thats whats happening right now! Well it has been like this for the past 3 months and I emailed the dr. He said everything is normal. But it still hasn't settled down yet. I emailed him today too, hopefully he will reply in the morning. I can echo your words. This lumpy, hot and tender areas have little or no growth at all. Did yours clear up and did growth start? Gone over the 6 month mark and growth is really slow in these areas .

I think i have folliculitis. My scalp at the left side and the right side where grafts were placed behind the hairline is still tender, warm when touched, it hurts when pressure is placed on the area and is still slightly red. It also feels lumpy. Its over 6 months since my HT. I am concerned as these are the areas where I am seeing little or no growth. Today I went to my GP but he has no experience in this. All he said the area does look red. Call anyone offer some advice please

Good luck bro! I hope all is well. I'm at my 6 month and things are decent. There is a definite difference but I really hope it gets better. I'm about the same as you buddy. The hair line has not fully grown in yet, a little worried about that. Plus, my left side is growing slower than my right! :confused::confused: lol

Hey fue2579! Thanks for the words man. Same here, still waiting for some grafts to sprout out...have black marks everywhere. Hoping these are the new hairs trying to push through. Left side is better than the right side; same as yours. Need to have patience really. I am definitely a slow grower but looking at pre op pics its a huge difference. Like they say sometimes it can take 18 months for the final result. Guys who have a full head of hair by 6-9 months are lucky indeed.

I had my ht six months ago (i hit the six month mark yesterday). I started on fin the day after my ht. The past two weeks I have been shedding like mad. I contacted my surgeon who assured me all is good; I have a feeling the fin is working and will stick to it . Everyones bodies react differently to meds. Especially with regaine one will shed if its used the first time. I suppose its the same with fin too. Weaker hair falling then stronger and new hair appearing.

Hi Denny! Im sorry i didn't notify you that I had emailed Dr Koray and he replied back. I am happy now! After reading Dr Koray's reply, my mind has settled now. The shedding is normal but it really scared me as I never experienced a shed like this. Hopefully the hair will come back stronger!

I hope so Thanks for your reassurance mate. I was looking good at the 4 month mark and then this shedding happens. Good thing is if it is fin then that means its working! Hopefully new hair should be seen in a few months time. Even veterans like yourself experience this

That is true; your right. Shedding can affect transplanted hair or native hair. I have been on fin for 6 months and not once my scalp has been oily/greasy. It is tender, warm and feels crusty on the transplanted sites. I think need to give it more time to heal and for the nerves to reconnect.

could be a Fin shed, what shampoo are you using btw? shampoos like Nizoral can also cause sheds

and how is your scalp health (oily, dry etc.)?

Hi Hsrp, no I am not using Nizoral. I don't suffer from dandruff and my scalp does get oily if I don't wash it every other day. I am using baby shampoo. I think it has to be the fin as I have read most people do experience shedding on fin usually by 6 month? What I don't understand why am I losing transplanted hair...

Six month update guys. Have seen little growth so far but really, really hoping things will improve soon as still have a long way to go yet. Past 2 weeks I have been experiencing a lot of shedding. A lot of hair loss whilst showering or when a running a comb through my hair. Funny thing is a lot of these hairs seem to be coming from the transplanted areas. Nothing is attached at the end of these hairs; just hair which seem to be breaking off. I have noticed both terminal, transplanted and miniaturized hair shedding. Can this possibly be finasteride? I have been on finasteride for six months now and this is the first time I am shedding hair? Really, really worried at the moment

Hey guys. I've been feeling a little anxious lately. It's a little nervousness actually. I'm just over 5.5 months and I've noticed that the right side is growing in more than the left side. Is this normal? And the hairline hairs have not all grown in yet. At least I don't think they have. It doesn't look right just yet. I've seen others having pretty good results at 5-6 months. It's still pretty thin when I comb it back. Still early? I know I shouldn't compare but it's hard not to. Any input? Thanks guys.

Hey don't worry about it. I am in the same boat as you. I'm on 5 months and 3 weeks. Having the same issue as you. Hair line is establishing but has small gaps where the grafts still haven't popped out yet. Behind the hair line, still waiting for the grafts to come out. I wrote a really depressing post 10 days ago and many have said 5 months is far too early to judge. The new hair never comes out at the same time, its just the start. Take a look at my thread and were at the same boat

There are still some gaps where grafts were placed and I'm hoping they would sprout out soon

There is a big difference from the way I was before. That bloody short cut ruined everything lol. Density and length is lacking. Thanks splittinghair. I know I still have a long way to go yet. Its my first ht and my first experience in waiting for the final result. I'm already planning for a second round to lower the hair line and work on the temples. My right temple is worst off from the left

And these were taken today. 5.5 month update. I think flash was used for this photos.

Guys, these photos show the 5 month mark. I also had a very short hair cut which I regret now

Hey man, lost of us know how it is. Do not let this put you down now. You still have a long way to go. I am sure your result will be excellent! Your pictures show the work is great and you are responding. You just need to be patient. You will see! Keep us updated! I don't wanna see you only with your head full of hair. I want to see all the stages! ;-)

I know Denny mate Losing hair at such a young age (at 21) and having mental problems was terrible. I just want my life back that's all. Proscar is working well for me. I post some pics right away

Hey don't worry at all. It's far too early rite now. Perhaps you shouldn't have got your hair cut so short as you will have to wait for it to grow out before you can really see how things are progressing.

 

Even though 5.5months is too early to judge anything as you have another 6+ months of growing.

 

Another thing to bear in mind is that people often don't realise how much progress they've made as they see it everyday.

 

Do you have any pics? It may be that the growth is starting.

In a way you right mate; I shouldn't have had such a short hair cut. I thought maybe cutting it short eventually all the hair will grow back evenly. I understand 5.5 months is still early but from looking at other people threads eg when they hit 4-5 months they look excellent. I have pics, I will upload them right away.

I didn't bother updating my 5 month mark. I had a really short hair cut as the growth level seem slow. Right now I am 5 months and 2 weeks post op. I feel really down and upset with the progress. Comparing myself to others monthly updates really puts me down. Its really an emotional ride

Right on track Denny! Hope your feeling good about this transplant.

I can't believe this! 4 months mark and such good growth! Excellent. I am 5 months and 2 week, my growth is no where close to this which worries me

I have been on Finasteride now for around 7 years and no side effects although I understand there are people that have had them. I have mainly used 5 mg brand Proscar and generic 1 mg also. Been getting it recently from the doctor that Spex recommends Dr Edgar and was impressed with the service. His email address is: drstevegedgar@gmail.com

 

I don't think there will ever be a magic bullet for hair loss.

I ordered from Dr Edgar. Payment went through straight away and should have the meds this week. Top bloke, answered all my questions in a swift manner

Your right there mate. I get mine privately from a GP who is recommended by Spex (spexhair). Be aware of online pharmacies offering meds without a prescription. Usually its a scam.

That is true. Everything is working well. I am only 25 years of age. Any problem can pop out in older men which can not specifically be related to fin. The other important thing is I heard is to use the branded version made my Merck. Its only a extra ?40 here in the UK than the generic version.

Rootz, i have been on proscar for 4 months now. I haven't experienced any sides at all. Is this a good sign? Would it be possible for sides to come in the long term. I have noticed less hair shedding and the crown is looking thicker.