Androgenic Alopecia VI with good response to medical treatment in conjunction with ha

[Dr. Damkerng Pathomvanich]

36 years old Asian male who has receding hairline, deep temples and extensive thinning hair from front to the crown. He has straight, medium coarse, black hair, with many miniaturized hairs over the temporal region. The skin is medium color and oily. The donor’s density is average 64%. Scalp laxity is 30%.He is a poor candidate due to extensive hair loss with limited donor hair.

The hair transplant was performed on Feb 2010. The total numbers of grafts were 1 hair FU: 901 grafts (901 hairs); 2 hair FU: 1,500 grafts (3000 hairs); 3 hair FU: 271 grafts (813 hairs).Grafts were planted side weight, Left side more than Right. The grafts were transplanted from the front to mid scalp. A total of 2,672 Follicular Unit Grafts bearing 4,714 hairs. Postoperatively he was prescribed oral Finasteride 1 mg daily with topical 5% Minoxidil 1 cc apply twice daily till today.

The patient was seen at 7 month postoperative with excellent cosmetic coverage. He is also has a very good response to medical treatment as well. He is still complaining of increase loss of hair despite medication.

 

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Before and 7 months Post operative

 

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Before and 7 months Post operative

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Before and 7 months Post operative

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Before and 7 months Post operative

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At 7 months