Regular Member Xanadu Posted February 17, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 17, 2023 On 1/30/2023 at 5:48 AM, general-etwan said: 4.5 months update. A bit unsure about progression; part of me feels like growth has stalled but maybe it's an illusion due to really ugly duckling stage of some areas thickening and others not, yet. I have not cut any hair on the top since the HT. Also, I'm dealing with 2 concerns: My retrograde alopecia above my ears seems to have worsened and it is unfortunately very apparent at this hair length. Yes, they took some grafts from that area of the head, but not many (most on the side of the head were taken from higher up). I had this retrograde alopecia pre-HT, obviously, but it looks worse than ever. When I buzz my hair shorter it's less noticeable, and I assume if I grow it longer it will be less noticeable too...but at this length it's unfortunately bad. Also, I'm getting quite a bit of acne-type bumps on the scalp regularly; a few times every week. Not sure why as I'm very clean, wash my head twice every day and use both Dove and Ketoconazole shampoo. I'm using minoxidil, pyrilutamide, and RU58841 daily so not sure if it's one of those causing it or not. How much more progress should I realistically expect in the next few months? I feel like I saw a lot of early growth compared to most people. Most people don't seem to notice major growth until about 4 months but mine started at 2 months and months 2-4 saw pretty significant growth for me. So, not sure how much more to expect... After the HT when did you start using the Ketoconazole shampoo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted February 17, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 17, 2023 8 hours ago, Xanadu said: After the HT when did you start using the Ketoconazole shampoo? I think 1.5-2 weeks after the HT Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Xanadu Posted February 17, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 17, 2023 (edited) 6 hours ago, general-etwan said: I think 1.5-2 weeks after the HT Cheers mate Edited February 17, 2023 by Xanadu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaalan Posted February 18, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 18, 2023 What a difference!! 2 weeks away from my HT with Dr. Das at Eugenix Mumbai 😁😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted February 22, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 Got my first professional cut. 5 months. Before anyone mentions the temple area: I know. Here's what happened: the first barber I went to did a bad job. She also goofed and took off the frontmost portion of my right temple with zero guard on the buzzer when I told her to start with a 1 length. Long story short, I found another barber in town who fixed it all and did a great job. He is experienced in cutting HT-guys too which is awesome. Obviously he couldn't recover the temple but in a week or two it will be reset back to normal lol. 2 1 Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GeneralNorwood Posted February 22, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) Side looks a lot better now and not only above the ear, but at the top too 😃 Edited February 22, 2023 by GeneralNorwood 5 My first Hair Transplant - Eugenix 3514 Grafts (720 grafts on the temples) - Dr Priyadarshini Das Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted February 22, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 7 minutes ago, GeneralNorwood said: Side looks a lot better now and not only above the ear, but at the top too 😃 Yeah, great comparison! Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaalan Posted February 22, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 1 hour ago, general-etwan said: Got my first professional cut. 5 months. Before anyone mentions the temple area: I know. Here's what happened: the first barber I went to did a bad job. She also goofed and took off the frontmost portion of my right temple with zero guard on the buzzer when I told her to start with a 1 length. Long story short, I found another barber in town who fixed it all and did a great job. He is experienced in cutting HT-guys too which is awesome. Obviously he couldn't recover the temple but in a week or two it will be reset back to normal lol. Looking sharp bro!!! The one constant remainder with the barber os “dont touch the temples” especially box shape with a razor!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted February 22, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 8 minutes ago, aaalan said: Looking sharp bro!!! The one constant remainder with the barber os “dont touch the temples” especially box shape with a razor!! Yup, exactly! First barber I went to just wasn't good. She didn't even have the proper equipment to do proper fades. Luckily found a nice high quality shop now. But will make sure they never touch the temples. The over aggressive shape-ups always look horrid. Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Xanadu Posted February 22, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, general-etwan said: Yeah, great comparison! Did you put any fibres there? It looks like a big difference. I don't mean the donor. The donor looks fine, and I pretty much expected that to happen. But on top was very bare and now it looks very different. Edited February 22, 2023 by Xanadu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted February 22, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 15 minutes ago, Xanadu said: Did you put any fibres there? It looks like a big difference. I don't mean the donor. The donor looks fine, and I pretty much expected that to happen. But on top was very bare and now it looks very different. No, all natural Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Xanadu Posted February 22, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 54 minutes ago, general-etwan said: No, all natural Cool. All the pics seem to be from the same side. Do you mind sharing some from the front, top and the other side mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted February 22, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Xanadu said: Cool. All the pics seem to be from the same side. Do you mind sharing some from the front, top and the other side mate? 5 Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Xanadu Posted February 22, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, general-etwan said: Thanks mate. Looks good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted February 24, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 (edited) Felt my hair brush my forehead in the wind today. Good lord, it’s been a LONG time since I felt that. Literally feels like a past life! 😂 Edited February 24, 2023 by general-etwan 5 3 Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaalan Posted February 24, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, general-etwan said: Felt my hair brush my forehead in the wind today. Good lord, it’s been a LONG time since I felt that. Literally feels like a past life! 😂 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Xanadu Posted February 24, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 13 hours ago, general-etwan said: Felt my hair brush my forehead in the wind today. Good lord, it’s been a LONG time since I felt that. Literally feels like a past life! 😂 I know that you have often used a hat outside. Are you still doing that, or have you started not to - and how does that feel if you have, and if you haven't then what is your plan with when to do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted February 24, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Xanadu said: I know that you have often used a hat outside. Are you still doing that, or have you started not to - and how does that feel if you have, and if you haven't then what is your plan with when to do that? Still do sometimes, sometimes not depending on where I’m going. Still feels strange and still have some anxiety to fully get through with that. But I hope by summer I will feel good about ditching the hat 75% of the time. Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Xanadu Posted February 24, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 19 minutes ago, general-etwan said: Still do sometimes, sometimes not depending on where I’m going. Still feels strange and still have some anxiety to fully get through with that. But I hope by summer I will feel good about ditching the hat 75% of the time. Yes, hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Xanadu Posted February 24, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 2 hours ago, general-etwan said: Still do sometimes, sometimes not depending on where I’m going. Still feels strange and still have some anxiety to fully get through with that. But I hope by summer I will feel good about ditching the hat 75% of the time. I'm wondering. What gives you (most) anxiety - the donor or the top? Or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BaldGuy Posted February 24, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 Looks very good. It seems like by choosing the more economical packages of eugenix you could get a nice result too, which is really good to know. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member general-etwan Posted February 24, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted February 24, 2023 39 minutes ago, Xanadu said: I'm wondering. What gives you (most) anxiety - the donor or the top? Or something else? The top for sure. Especially right now because medium-length messy/fluffy hair is the best look for young men, not being at that point (yet) is still a mental shortfall. But the time will come. 1 Instagram: ethanlculver Eugenix (Drs. Das/Somesh/Vinita) | 11,102 grafts | NW 6/7 | 28 yrs old | 2022/2023/2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Murat-kz Posted February 25, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 25, 2023 On 2/23/2023 at 4:34 AM, general-etwan said: Very cool! Put some topik on it Man! Just for curiosity. I am sure you will have full head of hair! At least something close to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 25, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 25, 2023 @general-etwan this is a great result and you are really only halfway there! 👌💯 2 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Xanadu Posted February 26, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted February 26, 2023 Looks like quite a change to me already... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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