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What kind of baldness is this?
secondtryuser replied to Baldy234's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Well you completely missed my point. I stated quite clearly that it was your tone that was disrespectful and rude. I'll restate it: learn some manners. -
What kind of baldness is this?
secondtryuser replied to Baldy234's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
While it is perfectly legitimate (and indeed advisable) for any patient to question their doctor's credentials, I find the way Carolinapride800 has done this to be rude and disrespectful. Ever heard of that adage, 'it's not what you say, it's how you say it'? Blake is not your doctor and while politely asking is ok the way you've done it is inappropriate. Learn some manners. Blake - that you responded so calmly suggests you'll have great pillow talk....I guess you're in the right job! -
I seriously wouldn't worry. A little strange that your doc would say the redness should be over now, but I've read many times how redness can linger on even up until a year. Plus you have hair to put over it. I'm at a similar stage post-op and still have a comparable amount of redness. It isn't ideal but we just have to let the scalp heal itself. Not sure if any ointment you buy will aid this healing process.
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short stubbles of hair - 2.5 months
secondtryuser replied to justgotfue's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Thanks Gillenator. YEs the stubbles are the graft hairs. I'll report back in a month, maybe asking what to do again or hopefully telling you that they've fallen out! -
sun exposure and graft survival
secondtryuser replied to secondtryuser's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Thanks. Just to inform you, my doctor thinks it's highly unlikely any problems occurred. He said the damage caused by sun is when there is an unambiguous clear sunburn, and being under glass for a couple of hours, while not a perfect sunblock, shouldn't pose any risk to the grafts. I also did more searching and found on the UK cancer website that if under glass, skin damage is caused by perpetual long term build up. Obviously this is in reference to skin cancer, but I'm taking from this that a couple of hours max in a conservatory doesn't cause the skin much if any harm. I'll update in 6 months! -
sun exposure and graft survival
secondtryuser replied to secondtryuser's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hey, thanks. I'm hopeful there hasn't been any sunburn - my skin hasn't changed colour and there is no stinging associated with sunburn (I've had sunburn in the past as many people have so I'm familiar with the symptoms). Since this concern, I've read the UVA rays that are able to penetrate glass are used by sun tanning lamps/beds, so a sign UVA rays have had an impact are the changes in skin colour. As I haven't experienced this on my head I'm hopeful that no damage was done. I'm just over five weeks since the transplant and the potential sun exposure happened at pretty much the five week mark. -
sun exposure and graft survival
secondtryuser replied to secondtryuser's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Looks like I may have damaged my grafts then. Wish I could start over again. I've been so careful with everything else. I was indoors so it just didn't register. -
sun exposure and graft survival
secondtryuser replied to secondtryuser's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Just reading this thread now and getting really scared! [Link removed by moderator] After the info I've found in this thread, I can say that I've just inspected my recipient and there doesn't appear to be any small white dots surrounded by more tanned skin. Could I deduce from this that the sun didn't affect my grafts? Also, my recipient is still red, but doesn't appear to be more red (I've also compared photos before and after the time sitting in the conservatory). I've also read that glass stops UVB but not UVA. Which is the most harmful to the grafts? -
sun exposure and graft survival
secondtryuser replied to secondtryuser's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Did you also cover up under glass (conservatory, greenhouse, car etc)? -
sun exposure and graft survival
secondtryuser replied to secondtryuser's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
True. Only became concerned after I read someone on here was worried after being under glass. I started to envisage the hair transplant being for nothing and all the hair frizzling away in the sun -
sun exposure and graft survival
secondtryuser replied to secondtryuser's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Thanks. Before I posted my question I did a bit of research and found an old forum where doctors like doctor Feller et al posted and they were generally stating the same thing, that sun damages the skin rather than the grafts. -
sun exposure and graft survival
secondtryuser replied to secondtryuser's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Cheers Johnboy. Is the problem with the sun that it effects scaring or can it actually damage the grafts? -
Hi, So at approximately one month after a HT, I was sat in a conservatory for about 1hour 30 minutes. I never even considered sun could penetrate through the glass, so I didn't wear a hat - my scalp was completely exposed. The glass was double. Normally I wouldn't think it would pose a problem but I happen to read something on this forum where someone stated you need to keep a hat on if under glass. Is this conclusive or is the jury out? The sun was shining on that day but it was't too strong (24degrees celsius), but inside the conservatory it was warm. Could this damage graft survival? I would have worn a hat had I known then what I know now!
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Blonde hair transplants
secondtryuser replied to gbhscot's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Hi, could you explain what it is exactly about blond hair that you feel makes the transplants unsuccessful? Is it just the lack of successful transplants that you've seen online where the guys are blond? Think about it rationally, of course, the colour should have no effect on the success. If you go for consultations with surgeons, they can examine you properly and tell you before you make a decision if they feel your hair has the right characteristics to make a transplant successful. Also, I'd rethink your views on finasteride. If you're not prepared to take it, I wouldn't bother getting a transplant. The side effects are very rare. In my opinion, finasteride should always be your first call, and it really does work. Most people see their hair loss stop (although few experience new growth). Good luck and keep people updated. You'll find a lot of users here very friendly, helpful and knowledgable. -
grafts all over my pillow!
secondtryuser replied to justgotfue's topic in Hair Restoration Questions and Answers
Yeah I get what you're saying, but I just can't help thinking that loosing grafts due to scratching has to be inherently bad. -
Hey guys, So this morning, after a shower, I found a graft. The photo attached isn't very clear, but there is a hair coming out of the thicker end of the white thing on the photo. It's definitely a graft, and the white thing is obviously the dead skin. There was no blood. The way it looks on the photo is the way I found it, ie white and obviously dead. The only way I can explain it myself is that it had been in my hair since the operation and I found it today, but it had been out a while. Otherwise there would be blood, right? Or is it possible for dead grafts to still be anchored in the scalp and then eventually come out? Does anyone know why I could find a dead graft on day 13? Thanks
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Hi, I'm 8 days post op. Ran out of saline solution today, so started using tap water in its place. In the post-op care instructions it says this is ok. I've notice a tingling sensation when I spray water on the recipient (maybe even a very very low level mild burning sensation). I never noticed this with the saline solution. Should I stop all together with the spray, or just carry on with the water?