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Impact of a vasoconstrictor 2+ months post-op
alex85 replied to ddxdt5050's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Interesting question! Maybe one of the docs can answer this. -
DHT in Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Are we at risk?
alex85 replied to alex85's topic in Hair Loss Drugs
Since I was 19, I have been using finasteride 1 mg per day (oral). No side effects to my observation. I am of course very happy about that! I am now 37 and absolutely as much hair as when I was 19. -
Stuck ink under the skin after hair transplant
alex85 replied to xpabloxx's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
Weird, never seen this before. But I am kinda sure it will resolve on is own. -
I don't know if I'm interpreting this research article correctly but are Finasteride users at greater risk for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) because it suppresses DHT? Find this kind of research terrifying, have been using Finasterde since I was 19 (1mg a day), I am now 37. Article: https://alsnewstoday.com/news-posts/2020/10/19/dihydrotestosterone-levels-cerebral-spinal-fluid-pmay-contribute-to-als-study-suggests/ Study: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/brb3.1645
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Yes I use it, it's the same as Rogaine Foam (both made by Johnson & Johnson). The name is just different in France.
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I had the same problem (the Netherlands), eventually I found a pharmacy in France. Within a week I got my order and not too expensive. I checked it;, they send to Sweden! It's called: Mon Pharmacien Conseil (I am not allowed to place any links here). Good luck!
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Does this also apply to a little hair mousse, clay/way and hairspray? I always thought that after 10 days you couldn't really ruin anything by applying "something" to the hair/scalp.
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2060 grafts Fuegenix, Dr Munib Ahmad april 2021
alex85 replied to Pupuh's topic in Hair Transplant Reviews
Overall very nice work, with a great design and density. But please pay attention to doubles and triples in hairline. Are you using microscopes? -
I am trying to get my hands on Rogaine Foam, but it isn't easy. But I think I found a supplier from a local pharmacy in France now, hopefully he will ship to my country. What risk do I take if I start using the Minoxidil with propylene glycol and ethanol (96%) now, at 15 days post op? Do you don't recommend it because of scalp irritation? Or is it that you can really harm grafts?
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Shockloss or transection in recipient area
alex85 replied to alex85's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Thanks @Rahal Hair Transplant! No the hairs looked really healthy and strong. I am on Finasteride for 17 years as well. Good to hear it will grow back, just hoping the hairs I lost this morning were not a result of transection. -
Shockloss or transection in recipient area
alex85 replied to alex85's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Thanks for your reply! It's not about the recent transplanted hairs, but the hairs that were already there, pre-existing, but transplanted in October 2020. -
I am two weeks post-op my touch up procedure of 300 grafts. Some density was added to my hairline. My surgeon placed the hairs between the pre-existing hairs (but also transplanted, Oct 2020). I haven't used any styling products for 14 days. Today I decided to give it a go and used some Clay Pomade. While applying quite soms hairs sticked at my hand, more than I am used to. I believe it came from the recipient area. I didn't lose hairs this day and the days while washing. Is this expect to be shockloss? Or are the hairs around the transplanted area less resistant for pull and tugging caused by the stickiness of the product? Can it be the hairs that came loose are transected? Thanks, bit worried. 1 day post-op
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My surgeon advised me to restart my minoxidil 15 days post-op. In my country (the Netherlands) you cannot buy Minoxidil Foam, only the 'regular' version, so with propylene glycol and ethanol (96%). Can the variant with propylene glycol and ethanol damage follicles? Because I read @DrTBarghouthi only recommend the foam, at least for the initial phase.
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Have I been over harvested FUE?
alex85 replied to Fb20's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Nope, not over harvested. -
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I sometimes use Cetirizine for allergy (itching mostly). I didn't do that after the transplant because I seem to remember that antihistamines are vasoconstrictors. And my own theory was that that might be bad for the grafts. Meanwhile, I would like to take it now because of an ongoing allergy, is it safe for my grafts to use Cetirizine? I am 9 days post-op. Of course I have e-mailed my doctor (day before yesterday), but due to Christmas no response yet.
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I have had two hair transplant. First one in Oct 2020 (1420 grafts) and recently a touch up procedure (8 days ago, 300 grafts). They chose more fine hair this time, specially for the hairline. Same surgeon, other techs, in Belgium. What worries me a bit is that I don't see any "temporary" growth. When I look at the photos from last year, at 8 days post-op you cleary can see that the hairs are "growing" (in fact: being pushed out by the body). This time at 8 days post-op I don't see the same effect... It worries me, do you think there is a realistic possibilty my grafts are dead? Does the (fake) temporary growth says anything about the succes?
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Hair trauma article in Derm Surg review by Dr. Lindsey
alex85 replied to Dr. William Lindsey's topic in Open Hair Loss Topics
Various types of follicle injury that are likely to occur during FUE (×60 magnification). A, Total transection. B, Partial transection. C, Paring. D, DP injury. E, Bulb injury. F, Fracture. G, Telogen.