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19 hours ago, BackFromTheBrink said:

I doubt it. It's probably just because your scalp is tight as the skin heals.

you've had several thousand cuts to your head and that will take time to fully get back to normal.

I know but it feels like the pinches of pain in my temple areas are contributing to the shedding which I interpret as permanent hair loss. I then end up massaging these areas in the hopes that that will mitigate the pinch pain. And as I've said, this has been going on intermittently several weeks after the surgery.. I'm 3 months postop.

18 hours ago, BackFromTheBrink said:

Yes. Is your scalp still numb in places? From what I understand, it's the process of repair as the inevitable damage caused by the surgery is repaired. Nerves can be damaged or cut but will be regenerated. I would say that would be up to around 6 months.

Appreciate that. Last question.. As stated, I'm 3 months postop. At times during sleep I rest the side of my head on the pillow because I cant sleep constantly in one direction facing up. The problem with resting on the side of my head on my pillow is that upon waking I feel discomfort (but no pain) on the temple area and fear that may affect my grafts. Again, its not pain but discomfort. Do you think this is cause for alarm even at 3 months postop? Do you think this is cause for alarm?

3 hours ago, YodaHead said:

Shedding is so common that it is rare when it does not occur.

Good way of looking at it

On 2/9/2024 at 2:56 AM, BackFromTheBrink said:

It shouldn't be painful constantly, and if it, that's something to discuss with the clinic.

However, there will be occasional pain as your head heals from the surgery and you begin to regain sensation.

Can this occasional pain be present even 2 and half months postop?

15 hours ago, Stoner said:

This is what happens with every HT. Transplanted hairs fall and they grow back during 3-12 months, that is precisely the plan.

So no reason to worry.

So can sharp pain in the temples area sometimes accompany this shedding phase? Cuz I experience that sometimes in that area where shedding is happening the most.

14 hours ago, Stoner said:

This is what happens with every HT. Transplanted hairs fall and they grow back during 3-12 months, that is precisely the plan.

So no reason to worry.

From your lips to god's ears. Thanks!!

14 hours ago, Myles23 said:

How did you not know that the hairs shed post op? Did your surgeon not inform you? Did you receive a post op care document? I am surprised you wouldn't know this before you underwent surgery. 

Cuz I thought that shedding was a rare event in a few people. I didnt know it was so prevalent that its accepted as normal, even with my research. All the knowledge in the world helps until stuff really hits you

Hi guys.. Its been close to 11 weeks now since my transplant. I've started to shed about 2 weeks ago and of course I don't like it, fyi. Anyway, I'm presently using johnson & johnson's baby calming shampoo (purple bottle). I want to know if you guys think this is a good enough shampoo to use. Or, let me know what you suggest for someone 11 weeks out postop.

Hi guys.. Its now been 2 and a half months since my transplant. And I'm starting to shed a lot of hair which is making me mad as fu''ck!! I'm literally going insane over this. I never knew this was going to happen. I can't even look in the mirror anymore cuz if I do I'll regret life and people. Please tell me this is temporary and my hair will regrow again. This is complete torture.

On 1/27/2024 at 6:14 PM, Berba11 said:

 I am confused as to how you can be this far post-op and not actually know the process or some of the basics and reading your thread history, there are questions around your mental fitness for surgery (as has been pointed out to you before). Nevertheless, you’ve done it now - great! - but I’m also not sure why these questions aren’t being directed towards your actual surgeon. You’ve presumably paid a pretty hefty price for Couto’s services, and no one here is better able to assist you than him (certainly with no details or pictures of your surgery to go by). 

Once again, as mentioned before, I'm new to the world of transplants so there will be many questions that apparently you aren't intellectually able to answer. Instead of helping, you troll and insult. You claim to have had 2 hts and still don't understand why this forum exists for those needing answers from patients' experiences. If you still don't understand why ht patients ask questions here, you should seek another forum as something about it bothers you; otherwise you're violating forum rules.

On 1/26/2024 at 3:57 PM, Berba11 said:

Also I notice you've done a million threads full of pure panic and asking for help, but as far as I can see, haven't paid it forward by creating a thread documenting your journey...?

Is it mandatory here to create a personal journal? I didn't know someone's pain inconveniences you. I don't know if youve ever had a transplant but for some of us who've had it done the 1st time there'll to be lots of concern on their threads.

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How are you only just learning this *after* having had a HT? 

Why are you trolling? If you dont like how people express their concerns just ignore their threads, simple.

With all due respect, it seems my threads bother you for some strange reason. That being the case, just ignore them from now on and move on.

6 minutes ago, Shadman said:

It can proceed upto month three.

Ok I see so some time after month 3 I can expect normal growth and normal growth rate. Thats reassuring. Thanks. dude for that!

9 minutes ago, Shadman said:

Currently your shedding phase is going on at month 2. Once this phase is over you'll see new hairs.

So how long will this shedding phase on average continue?

Hi guys.. so I had a transplant 2 months ago. I have concerns about it that hope you guys can help me with advice:

1) My hair just stopped growing. Its like its frozen in time. Its only a half inch short and has been like this for 2 months straight. Before the implant, it used to grow an inch a month. When will my hair finally begin to grow at the normal rate again?

2) I still have issues sleeping on my head. Sometimes I sleep on the side of my head but making sure the pillow doesnt touch the top of the scalp. But when I do, I notice discomfort in the top of my scalp. How is this even possible?

3) As I rest the back of my head on my pillow when sleeping, at times there's discomfort in the donor area. Even throughout the day when awake, I feel sensitivity in that area. What can I do about this?

12 hours ago, hairman4321 said:

it would be more complex than a one-off situation for one person. we're talking general population with generational damage, have you heard of Pottenger's cats?
but also combined with genetic susceptibility.

It would be a perfect world to consume raw meats and raw milk a la Pottenger's cats but that presents a double edge sword few would be willing to accept for the risk. The obvious problem with raw food is germs and bacteria that heating food and food preservatives were introduced to combat against to prevent disease. Unfortunately, introducing these tools into our food supply gives unhealthy side effects which gets us back to where we started from which is unhealthiness and death. Its a pernicious revolving door of natural vs preventative. You just can't win.

18 hours ago, hairman4321 said:

honestly i think back then times were a lot tougher. maybe it was survival of the fittest, the stronger genes were passed on. for a long time we've been weak and the weakness has been allowed to thrive and pass imperfect genes on. it seems in general we've got a lot more disease and illness too. possibly from more toxins and pollution etc - or you could argue that we're just better at diagnosing now. but then you could argue we're over medicated because of that.

Actually the opposite is true. People experienced less tough environment decades ago than today as life was easier and less stressful.

22 hours ago, hairman22 said:

Populations have grown so more expression of the baldness gene

That doesnt cut it. NYC for example has hardly had unchanged population since the 1930s.

10 hours ago, HappyMan2021 said:

I don't believe this to true

???

18th century and much of the 20th except for after the 1950s

When enjoying looking at old photos and movies of people from the 20s and 30s I noticed the men during that period had full thick heads of hair. From an article published years ago upon the subject of hair loss, it compares the histories of men losing hair for decades as the newer generations of men possess less hair density than prior generations. This article was written years ago and I couldn't remember the reasons for this phenomenon given our scientific breakthroughs regarding our greater understanding of hair loss, not to mention the meds developed to combat against it.

I wish I lived back then with a full of head of hair when times were less chaotic than they are now. Would someone explain why men have been losing more and more hair for decades with each passing generation? It's getting worse. Is it stress? Economics? Medications/drugs? Do let me know.

1 hour ago, Berba11 said:

If you’ll allow me to be blunt, you need to pull yourself together and get a bit of grip. You’ve just had a HT from one of the world’s top Docs. This is an exciting time for you. Just enjoy the ride - dandruff n’ all. 

Thank you for the slap of reality. Bluntness well accepted.

Youre right.. youre absolutely right.

I will be focusing on relaxation and generating positivity.

Thank you for that!

2 hours ago, Berba11 said:

Plus it’s only been a few weeks since your HT. Redness, flakiness & irritation is all totally normal. A HT recovery/result is a long enough process as it is without freaking out about everything and nothing.

Yes this is true.

Its a long waiting game, months into the future for growth to be noticed. Time flies. But to the person waiting, time takes forever.

I'm just very sensitive about outcome.

My doc strongly suggested to stay positive which I should be working on admittingly. I will have to work on that big time

16 hours ago, Rawkerboi said:

You are one month post op. 

Why don't you use Nizoral for your dandruff? 

I want to but I dont know if this is something my doc would suggest given that the clinic is closed for the holidays,.

2 hours ago, Gatsby said:

 I wouldn't be too alarmed. Just speak with your surgeon on the 8th. All the best!

Dude thats in 2 weeks. I really cant wait that long. And I'm feeling weird discomfort. Do you know who I can talk to about this?

I have a huge concern. A month after my transplant, I'm experiencing some dandruff. I'm nervous about it and dont know what to do. The clinic is closed for the holidays until Jan 8th so I cant rely on my doctor for any immediate advice. I hope I can get your feedback with my questions:

I tried to dislodge the dandruff by rubbing my forehead, just outside the transplanted area in the temple. I didnt directly place my fingers on the transplanted hair, only outside of it. Then I tried to lift some of the dandruff with my fingernail carefully and rubbed the area a bit. Some dandruff did get loosened. This took 30 secs.

The doctor postop instructed to use aloe vera and rosehip oil every day. But I feel these are contributing to the dandruff.

What do you suggest?

On 12/20/2023 at 10:56 PM, Gatsby said:

I would be guided by your surgeon. 

I'd be too if his clinic weren't closed for Christmas vacay. He reopens on Jan 8th which is 3 weeks away. Can't wait that long when I'm a recent surgery.