Regular Member Yan bio Posted December 11, 2022 Regular Member Share Posted December 11, 2022 Hey everyone, 5.5 post ht. For the past 1 month i started picking excessive toppik that i had put on my hairline. I did it in a ‘pulling’ motion, and sometimes i think i accidentally pulled hairs with my fingers. I’m afraid of traction alopecia.. do you think it will grow back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted December 11, 2022 Valued Contributor Share Posted December 11, 2022 It will grow back. Traction alopecia would need constant, consistent pulling on the hair I would imagine. Just wash the Toppik out next time or stop using it. All the best! 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 Yan bio Posted December 11, 2022 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 11, 2022 5 minutes ago, Gatsby said: It will grow back. Traction alopecia would need constant, consistent pulling on the hair I would imagine. Just wash the Toppik out next time or stop using it. All the best! "Traction alopecia needs constant pulling" - sounds logical, yes. Thanks you. About the toppik usage - I still need it to improve a bit posterior to hairline. I usually comb my hair up and this is worst for density and scalp coverage. I'm 5.5 post HT, so I hope density along hairline continues to improve (?), maybe hair caliber will increase and maybe some more hair will pop out (?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted December 11, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted December 11, 2022 Both density and caliber maturation should improve in the coming months. 2 Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted December 11, 2022 Administrators Share Posted December 11, 2022 I would not worry about transplanted hair this early on, I doubt you’ve caused any significant damage. Just be mindful moving forward. 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted December 12, 2022 Senior Member Share Posted December 12, 2022 Some of the best regrowth occurs right after 4-5 months post-op. 1 Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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