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Scalp Magnifying Tool to Measure # of Hair Follicles?


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Can anyone make a recommendation on a good quality scalp magnifying tool/hair microscope? I've attached an example pic.

 

Basically I'm looking for a tool that I'll be able to place directly on my scalp to measure my follicular units per sq cm and to track if any of my current aids (propecia and/or laser helmet) are helping regrow hair or whether my hair is receding and if so how rapidly.

 

A fellow forum member sent me the link below although there are no reviews and not much in the description. I'm finding that to be the case with a number of other products.

http://www.amazon.com/Vktech-Digital-Microscope-Endoscope-Magnifier/dp/B00MPCOJU8/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1425223015&sr=8-15&keywords=hair+microscope

 

Also, any advice from those with experience tracking their follicular units would be appreciated.

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Hey FUE,

 

It's definitely difficult to track. You'll have to make permanent markers in the scalp to track progress. Really, any USB microscope with decent magnification will do. Good luck!

"Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc"

 

Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum

 

All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician.

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If your on preventive meds chances are any change will be fairly painstakingly slow. At least that's the hope and the dream.

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