Paddy ,
Thanks for your query .
Yes I am physician , currently heading the Medicine Department as a Clerkship Director of the Medical School and Assistant Professor Medicine Department at CMU .
Dr Pradeep suggested finestride and Minoxidil.
I agree with his recommendations. It prolongs the life cycle of the hair and some times prevents / halts the shock phenomenon and can let the implanted graft to just grow without shedding though there are multiple other factors .
Personally I am already using fenistride . Taking Co-enzyme Q, Multivitamins with Zinc and biotin in it. One thing which is stated doing is to avoid any artificial sweeteners and any drinks with it along with eating a well balanced diet .
Though no well validated studies are there but detailed literature review and personal experience in this field for 9 years now , has made me take this decision .
I haven't decided about Minoxidil as it used to make my scalp very itchy .
I will be avoiding wearing tight fitted caps either in ICU or sports ones alike with use paraben and sulphate free vegan shampoos .
I will keep you all posted how my results turn out .
Regards
A.K.