2nd HT w/ Dr. Konior:Chicago

[Since21]

Once a day? Not sure that's a good idea. Twice a week at most.

 

Missed that. Agree with Matt. Some people on here have reported that overuse of Nizoral/Ketoconazole has caused excessive shedding. hsrp10 being one of them.

[Spanker]

Niz should not be used more than twice a week. That it's pretty harsh lighting and I think the average person will see you as having better hair. It would probably look better styled too. Let it's know how it goes in June.

[Midwest00]

Corrected. I use Ketoconazole 2-3x/ week. I knocked it back when I began to take Finasteride 1.25/day. I will try the 1-2x/ week protocol. Thank you.

[KD2020]

Thanks for sharing your story. Given the issues you've brought up, have you ever considered using Avodart in lieu of Propecia?

[hdude46]

I'm failing to see where the 4700 grafts made a difference. The pictures look exactly the same.

 

Usually see a lot better results from Dr. K on here.

[Midwest00]

Thanks for sharing your story. Given the issues you've brought up, have you ever considered using Avodart in lieu of Propecia?

 

No I have not. I always considered only Finasteride and it was the only medication discussed after my HT. I have only read limited information on Avodart but it detours me because of it's increase in adverse side effects the more DHT is blocked. I will discuss it with my Dr. though. Thanks

[Midwest00]

I'm failing to see where the 4700 grafts made a difference. The pictures look exactly the same.

 

Usually see a lot better results from Dr. K on here.

 

I used the same phone in the same lighting in the same room. It is very strong lighting from above the mirror and top of the room. I feel that the pre-op pictures from Dr. Konior will give an accurate before and after snapshot for a final determination. Also it could give an accurate picture of the closure on my donor area which I can conclude is impressive as it is hard to find during a haircut.

[hsrp10]

did you ever pinpoint the cause for your prolonged post-op shedding? and has it subsided?

HT's provide only a limited amount of coverage, so a prolonged shed unabated can cause density issues.

I'm thinking it was likely the meds or the keto shampoo.

 

unless you have a serious dandruff/scalp issue where the root cause is a fungus I would not use Keto more than once a week and even less if possible

[KD2020]

Let us know what your doctor says.

 

Thanks, and good luck!

[Midwest00]

I was reassured that my shedding was normal. It stopped once the finastride dose was increasd. Dr K reassured me that the shed was not out of the norm. Post op was done diligently as well, He noted tat the final result could take 2 more months to call it complete

[Midwest00]

I wanted to give my HT time to get a proper evaluation. I am over 14 months post-op and feel I achieved the 20% density increase goal. I definitely thickened up 12-14 months post-op. I do have some small patchwork I will look to on my frontal right side I have to conceal, but pleased with my overall result. Regimen is still daily minoxidil and Finasteride. Nizoral 1-2x/week

[hairfarmer79]

The 2 doctors that continue to impress with every single patient, Dr Lorenzo and Dr Konior.

Both legends and have mastered their craft.

[2youngforthis]

do you have pictures of prior to any HT??