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Thanks mmhce for the well wishes! Eagle 10

Thank you Sonia and MMHCE. I appreciate it and am continuing to look at all the possibilities. MMHCE, the graft removal information from Dr. Shapiro was very interesting. 2 questions: Did you have it done or have you seen it done and did it look good? I don't know if what I had done was grafts or plugs. (it was 1993 or 1994. Can old plugs be punched out of the forehead, too or is it only grafts, or are they the same thing? Thanks! Eagle10

Thanks a lot for the info. guys. I appreciate it. MMHCE, would there be scars left on the forehead that in turn would have to be covered up with makeup? Have you had that done or know someone who has? Send a pic if you do. I appreciate it. Mp96, what is electro-epilation? Is it the same as electrolysis? Thanks again.

Hello, About 15 years ago I had grafts put into my hairline. The hairline moved up so now I have marrooned grafts below the hairline. I've tried electrolysis about 7-10 times and the hair still grows, finer, but still there to notice because it's a line. I've tried tweezing, but both electrolysis and tweezing leads to a red forehead and even skin infections. I've tried camoflauge with makeup but people notice that. The hairs are fine now, but still noticeable. A handrazor leaves stubble and a noticeably red scalp (and possibly inflamed skin). Does anyone have any experience with some of these chemicals that women use to remove hair on their arms or legs? Would it work or would it also inflame the skin. If you have some experience with something other than electrolysis or laser, that works to remove it, please let me know. I'm interested in any safe and effective method. Thanks, Eagle10

Hello, About 15 years ago I had grafts put into my hairline. The hairline moved up so now I have marrooned grafts below the hairline. I've tried electrolysis about 7-10 times and the hair still grows, finer, but still there to notice because it's a line. I've tried tweezing, but both electrolysis and tweezing leads to a red forehead and even skin infections. I've tried camoflauge with makeup but people notice that. The hairs are fine now, but still noticeable. A handrazor leaves stubble and a noticeably red scalp (and possibly inflamed skin). Does anyone have any experience with some of these chemicals that women use to remove hair on their arms or legs? Would it work or would it also inflame the skin. If you have some experience with something other than electrolysis or laser, that works to remove it, please let me know. I'm interested in any safe and effective method. Thanks, Eagle10

Thanks for the answers. The scars are 15mm apart, top to bottom, and yes the hair is being harvested between them. I'm doing the exercises. I hope they work. I'm just really worried about the new scar showing through short hair. Such a long scar, if detectable, would not look good. Eagle10

Thanks DrewFL. I appreciate it. Eagle10

Does Propecia really maintain hair through and after an HT? What happens? Does anyone have this experience? Eagle10

Does Propecia really maintain hair through and after an HT? What happens? Does anyone have this experience? Eagle10

Hello, This question is about trichophytic scars. Can a trichophytic scar work to close up space between two old scars that is, top to bottom, 15 mm in space between the two, 125 mm long each? It just seems that that is a lot of space to close up and would lead to a very tight crown and shockloss at the crown. He says it will work, but it seems like a lot of space for hair to be strip harvested. Does anyone have experience with that? I am doing scalp laxity exercises and the procedure is 5 months away (and I take Propecia, too) but I remember well the tight scalp I had 10 years ago when the two long scars were created and at that time it did lead to some loss of hair on the crown. I was 28 then. Finally, my doctor says that the trichophytic scar will be very thin and that even with a hair cut 6-10mm short (basically a crew cut), that it will be unnoticeable. Personally, I find that hard to believe because I have my current scars that are 5 mm wide (each) and 125 mm long, and I see them with a haircut that's 12-15 mm in length. In the past, only when my hair has been 21 mm in length (or three quarters of an inch), have my scars been undetectable. Yes, my scars are wider than the trichophytic scar, but wouldn't I still see it with a 6-10 mm cut? He says maybe 6, and definitely with 9mm hair it should be undetectable. What's the truth? I don't want to look like a weirdo with a scar that you really can see with short hair that goes around the back and to the sides of the head. I don't want to have false expectations. Thanks. Eagle10

Thanks Hairbank for your informative answer. Much appreciated. Eagle10

Thanks hairbank. I've come up with a similar conclusion. While Minox is messy (and may clog pores too among other effects), it does seem to maintain. Then again, isn't that what Propecia does too? Maintain. When does Propecia begin to have an effect and what effect does it have?

I've been on Minoxidil for about 5 months. I would like to switch to Propecia solely (I've been on it for about a month). Is that a good idea, or would I have some hairloss due to the switch? Has anyone done that and when would be the best, safest time to make the switch? Thanks.

I've been on Minoxidil for about 5 months. I would like to switch to Propecia solely (I've been on it for about a month). Is that a good idea, or would I have some hairloss due to the switch? Has anyone done that and when would be the best, safest time to make the switch? Thanks.

Thanks JakeVig. That was an informative article. Eagle10