Guest Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 Hi, I'm a trans person currently on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which consists of a testosterone blocker and estrogen. I also use Rogaine. The male pattern baldness is dissipating, my hair seems fuller. The bald spot on the crown is filling in (fine soft hairs) after 8 months on Rogaine and 1 1/2 years on HRT. I am scheduled to have 800 to 1000 grafts to my crown in 2 weeks. I was thinking...if I'm seeing new hair growth, even fine new growth with Rogaine and HRT...so, when I eventually don't have any testosterone, will the hair grow even more in that area? Do I need HT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 Hi, I'm a trans person currently on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which consists of a testosterone blocker and estrogen. I also use Rogaine. The male pattern baldness is dissipating, my hair seems fuller. The bald spot on the crown is filling in (fine soft hairs) after 8 months on Rogaine and 1 1/2 years on HRT. I am scheduled to have 800 to 1000 grafts to my crown in 2 weeks. I was thinking...if I'm seeing new hair growth, even fine new growth with Rogaine and HRT...so, when I eventually don't have any testosterone, will the hair grow even more in that area? Do I need HT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CarlosM Posted January 25, 2002 Regular Member Share Posted January 25, 2002 I would wait. For all you know, your hair will grow in on its own with your treatment. Carlos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CarlosM Posted January 25, 2002 Regular Member Share Posted January 25, 2002 Melanie wrote: >>I am scheduled to have 800 to 1000 grafts to my crown in 2 weeks How much is that going to cost you? Who is your doctor? Are you using the brand name Rogaine? Is there some type of generic with the same drug in it? Thanks. Carlos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 I use the generic of Rogaine, I get it for $19.00 at Costco for a 4 months supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member JEBSTER Posted January 25, 2002 Regular Member Share Posted January 25, 2002 You can get Equate Brand at Walmart Super Store for less than $12.. 5% equate for men is only $12. JEB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 25, 2002 Share Posted January 25, 2002 go to kmart,rainman always said it sucked,he was right. if ya had stock in that loser you'll really go bald fassssssssssst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J. McAndrews, M.D. Posted January 28, 2002 Share Posted January 28, 2002 Melanie, In the past, Men that were castrated (for various reason) after they were bald, did not regrow their hair. Therefore, the likelihood of full regrowth is low. However, you have been using Rogaine for only 8 months. You have not seen the full effects of Rogaine yet. Sincerely, Paul J. McAndrews, M.D. Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology Hi, I'm a trans person currently on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) which consists of a testosterone blocker and estrogen. I also use Rogaine. The male pattern baldness is dissipating, my hair seems fuller. The bald spot on the crown is filling in (fine soft hairs) after 8 months on Rogaine and 1 1/2 years on HRT. I am scheduled to have 800 to 1000 grafts to my crown in 2 weeks. I was thinking...if I'm seeing new hair growth, even fine new growth with Rogaine and HRT...so, when I eventually don't have any testosterone, will the hair grow even more in that area? Do I need HT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member CarlosM Posted January 29, 2002 Regular Member Share Posted January 29, 2002 Melanie, You say that your hair is filling in. I would give it more time before facing the knife. Carlos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 29, 2002 Share Posted January 29, 2002 To do my small crown area that had some hair which now, after 8 months on Rogaine and an anti-androgen Spironolactone, there is a light dusting of hair in the slight areas that seemed hairless before...$4000 (1000 transplants) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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