Senior Member Manuel Posted March 12, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 12, 2018 (edited) Just had my first round of steroid injections this morning. Edited March 14, 2018 by Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 13, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 13, 2018 (edited) 109 days post surgery, Growth in recipient area is going well, however the Alopecia at back of my head ( all in the donor area) seems to spread. I have had multiple steroid shots yesterday so hopefully it will help to bring under control. Edited March 14, 2018 by Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 14, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) Day 110 post surgery. Edited March 14, 2018 by Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 14, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 14, 2018 (edited) I have mentioned in my previous post that I was taking monolaurin (Glyceryl monolaurate) supplements to boost my immune system which is compromised due to Chron's disease. After speaking to my dermatologist and gastroenterologist, it appears that Hypersensitivity (Chron's disease is a Type 4 Hypersensitivity) to Glycerol Monolaurate is a contraindication. It is highly likely that the Alopecia was induced by the supplement. The frustrating part of the story is, that I was advised by my dietitian ( who was fully aware of my medical history ) to take monolaurin. Lesson learned.... no more dietitians. I have stopped taking the tablets a week ago. The good news is that the problem is not related to the hair transplant surgery Edited March 14, 2018 by Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 15, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 15, 2018 Day 111 post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sadhairlossman Posted March 15, 2018 Regular Member Share Posted March 15, 2018 Day 111 post surgery looking good bother.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 15, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 15, 2018 looking good bother.. thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 16, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 16, 2018 112 days post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 17, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 17, 2018 Day 113 post surgery. Sorry some pictures are a bit blurry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 18, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2018 Day 114 post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 19, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 19, 2018 115 days post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 20, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2018 Day 116 post surgery. Had yesterday a hair cut. With regard to the alopecia problem, it seems that the steroid injections have started to kick in. Some hair growth within the bald patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 21, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 21, 2018 117 days post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 22, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 22, 2018 118 days post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 23, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 23, 2018 119 days post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 24, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 24, 2018 (edited) Next milestone 4 month since surgery Day 2 Day 120 Edited March 24, 2018 by Manuel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 25, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 25, 2018 Day 121 post surgery - Pictures taken whilst the hair was still damp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 26, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 26, 2018 122 days post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 27, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 27, 2018 123 days post surgery - Hair growth going well. However the Alopecia spot at the back is truly frustrating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 28, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 28, 2018 124 days post surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member jimbrann Posted March 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted March 28, 2018 I posted on day 53 and your hair has reached a good length and has gotten thicker in just over 2 months since then. I've 2 questions: 1. In your opinion do you think your hair will thicken up even more after 4 months? 2. Does your hair look thicker in the shower or when submerged in water (when the water stream pushes your hair down)? Or did you ever experience this at any point within the first 4 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 28, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 28, 2018 Hi again, I do hope that my hair thickens up even more within the next coming months. So far I am pretty pleased with the outcome as I have gained coverage in areas where the hair loss was very prominent. And yes the hair looks pretty thick when it's wet. I guess the next 3 month will be very interesting QUOTE=jimbrann;2524443]I posted on day 53 and your hair has reached a good length and has gotten thicker in just over 2 months since then. I've 2 questions: 1. In your opinion do you think your hair will thicken up even more after 4 months? 2. Does your hair look thicker in the shower or when submerged in water (when the water stream pushes your hair down)? Or did you ever experience this at any point within the first 4 months? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member jimbrann Posted March 28, 2018 Senior Member Share Posted March 28, 2018 Does your hair look thicker when wet, more so than when it's dry? (i.e. when you're soaking the top of your scalp from the shower head) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 29, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2018 To be honest, I can't really see much of a difference. Does it looks thicker ? Perhaps yes within the mid area of my scalp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Manuel Posted March 29, 2018 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2018 I have to admit that this has become a bit of an emotional battle. Whilst I am very pleased that the new hair is growing steady, there is the ongoing issue of having to deal with Alopecia areata . For the last couple weeks, I was under the impression that this was triggered by the herbal supplement Monolaurin ( coconut lauric acid). However I still feel that there is connection between the surgery and the alopecia. It seems that there is new bald patch developing within the temple area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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