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Martin M

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  1. Hi everyone, I've been on Propecia (and Rogaine) for a little over a year now, so I'm fairly certain that if I am a responder, I should be seeing a noticeable decrease in the amount of hair I lose on a regular basis. This much is indeed true, but I notice that I am still losing a few handfuls of hair whenever I wash my hair, or even when I brush it. Is this a sustainable amount of hair to be losing? Will they grow back? Or am I not responding to the meds as well as I should be? Any experiences from those who are on the meds and who have not suffered much cosmetic loss since getting on is muchhhh appreciated. -Martin
  2. Thanks for the advice everyone. I think with the advice, I should be able to reduce or eliminate the redness in my recipient area. But I don't think the Toppik and Dermatch will do much in the way of making this area look more full. It's relatively still bald with only a few hairs sprouting, and concealers work best on areas that are thin, not totally barren. Is a temporary hair system really out of the question at this point?
  3. So I'm about 3 months post - op, and am seeing very small hairs starting to sprout from my scalp. The problem is that I'm having a big family reunion about a month and a half from now that will undoutably require me to reveal my head. No one in my family is aware of my HT, in fact none are even really aware of my hair loss. What should I do? Is it even possible/feasible to get a hair system while your HT is growing in? Are there any temporary solutions? My recipient area is a bit red/shadowy and looks as if work has been done. Thoughts?
  4. So I'm about 3 months post - op, and am seeing very small hairs starting to sprout from my scalp. The problem is that I'm having a big family reunion about a month and a half from now that will undoutably require me to reveal my head. No one in my family is aware of my HT, in fact none are even really aware of my hair loss. What should I do? Is it even possible/feasible to get a hair system while your HT is growing in? Are there any temporary solutions? My recipient area is a bit red/shadowy and looks as if work has been done. Thoughts?
  5. Hi, Does anyone have any insight onto the correlation mentioned above, or if there is any such relationship at all? I've heard rumors that the longer it takes for grafts to shed, the faster the hair will grow back, but haven't been able to confirm any of this. Of course, there are also rumors of the mysterious few who "skip" the shedding process. ... Any thoughts? -Martin
  6. Danny, Thanks for your post. I saw your website and the work by Dr. Kulahci looks great. I'm sure you'll be pleased down the road.
  7. Thanks all contributors, particularly Thana and Mike. I'm 22 and am on the verge on taking "the plunge" as they say. Over the past year or so while living beneath the auspices of hair loss hell, I've tried to maintain a practical and intelligent approach to solving this problem. The issue is of course young age and future loss. I've thought through all the possible future consequences of getting an ht versus not getting one, and I've drawn many of the same conclusions that Thana beautifully articulated: ultimately, the utility of our younger years is of such importance to warrant an intelligent gamble of an ht (as all hts are, essentially, gambles). The fear of an unknown future is indeed threatening, and we're often reminded of this from older ht patients. But calculated risk is not the same thing as a shot in the dark. If I had to wait until I as 40, even if I got ALL my hair back, I'd be lamenting the loss of much more than my hair ...
  8. KWIH, If you're totally comfortable with your solution of taking estrogen, more power to you. But if not, then I agree with brentipold that you should give the meds time to work. I am also a 21 year old who has been suffering from hair loss for about a year and a half or so. My hair loss seemed to be free falling and no matter what it never seemed to slow down. Eventually though, 9 times out of 10 it will. And any benefit from hair restoration (meds, ht, etc.) will take TIME. Try your best to be patient, evaluate your progress on the meds, and proceed with an HT when you have a good sense of where your loss is headed and want to respond.
  9. Thana, It looks like you are in great shape, particularly for someone with hairloss so early. Do you know how much graft availability Feller said you have? Also, anyone else had an HT sooner than later?
  10. Any youngsters on the site care to update their hairloss battle progress? Have any - dare I say - taken the plunge and had an HT? Just curious to see how the forgotten demographic is doing out there.
  11. Pimenton, You would probably do well with some concealer like Nanogen or Toppik that could thicken up your hair since you are - like you said - not TOTALLY bald anywhere.
  12. Any opinions on who the best doctor on this forum is with regard to graft placement? I understand that as far as results go, other factors come into play like hair characteristics. But, assuming that a Doc's skill of placing grafts does influence results, does anyone have a favorite doc who seems to have great results with a small number of grafts used? All posts much appreicated.
  13. Any opinions on who the best doctor on this forum is with regard to graft placement? I understand that as far as results go, other factors come into play like hair characteristics. But, assuming that a Doc's skill of placing grafts does influence results, does anyone have a favorite doc who seems to have great results with a small number of grafts used? All posts much appreicated.
  14. Pimenton, Are you sure it's MPB (Male Pattern Baldness)? Hair loss is mostly about genetics so if you don't have any family history I'd follow up with a doctor to confirm that your problem is MPB and not something else
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