Regular Member rambo man Posted March 18, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) How’s it going has the foliculitis got any better? Edited March 18, 2023 by rambo man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted March 18, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 18, 2023 Just now, rambo man said: How’s it going has the foliculitis fit any better? It seems to be subsiding pretty drastically after 2 weeks of antibiotics haha. Hopefully it keeps trending that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted March 20, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2023 Update on folliculitis: Just shaved bald and blegh it looks rough. The folliculitis has definitely died down but the aftermath is brutal. I am really hoping that it doesn’t lead to permanent scarring. Any thoughts/advice on how to lessen its impact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 20, 2023 Administrators Share Posted March 20, 2023 Did you get any reason why you got folliculitis? 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 airporteffect Posted March 20, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, Melvin- Moderator said: Did you get any reason why you got folliculitis? I did not. I know one of Buchwach's other patients that I've been chatting with on Reddit also got it. When I initially called in to discuss medical therapy for it he also said he had been helping a few other patients with the same problem that week as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasplexa Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 Hello, hope the folliculitis subsides and you have a great result. But the first thing you should do IMO is stop shaving any part of the head, for the time being. (I know it's my first post here but felt like this needed to be said) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted March 29, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, nasplexa said: Hello, hope the folliculitis subsides and you have a great result. But the first thing you should do IMO is stop shaving any part of the head, for the time being. (I know it's my first post here but felt like this needed to be said) I appreciate the comment! Can you point me towards the sources that support your recommendation? My folliculitis has fortunately subsided dramatically after going on antibiotics and washing the recipient area 2x a day with anti-bacterial soap. During this time I have continued to buzz my head down to a 0 guard :). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nasplexa Posted March 29, 2023 Share Posted March 29, 2023 2 minutes ago, airporteffect said: I appreciate the comment! Can you point me towards the sources that support your recommendation? My folliculitis has fortunately subsided dramatically after going on antibiotics and washing the recipient area 2x a day with anti-bacterial soap. During this time I have continued to buzz my head down to a 0 guard :). Happy to hear it's subsided! I know a lot of people buzz their hair very soon after a transplant with no problem, I'm just thinking it's best to avoid any type of additional stress if your scalp is already irritated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted April 9, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2023 3 month update: The folliculitis has subsided quite a bit but I still have some popping up here and there. I have been keeping my head shaved to a 0 guard but let it grow out a bit more for the pics here. I’m definitely starting to see additional growth around the hairs that didn’t shed. Hopefully the hyperpigmentation continues to subside and there is no additional scarring across the hairline from the folliculitis. Med updates: Im still taking 2.5 oral Minoxidil daily with no noticeable side effects. I also started taking 1mg Finasteride every day vs 3 days a week after a couple months with no sides. Is this where the fun finally starts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spring15 Posted April 9, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2023 Never heard of this doctor. Good luck pal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted April 9, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2023 Just now, Spring15 said: Never heard of this doctor. Good luck pal He was recommended in this forum many, many years ago. He actually co-authored a book with Dr. Konior in the late 90s on hair transplant techniques. Time shall tell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted April 9, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 9, 2023 “Contemporary Hair Transplant Surgery” by Dr. Buchwach and Dr. Konior from decades ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted April 21, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted April 21, 2023 Some hairs are starting to sprout just over 3 months post-op: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThunderToast Posted April 28, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 28, 2023 Keep us posted! I see him in two weeks for a small test area first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted May 8, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 8, 2023 (edited) 4 month update: Lots of growth over the last month. Looking great in favorable light — still bald in my temples in unfavorable light. Definitely not going to try growing it out any longer than this for another couple of months at least. Redness is also still hanging around which is unideal 😎. Edited May 8, 2023 by airporteffect Grammar 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Spring15 Posted May 9, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2023 Nice. It'd be cool if you grew it out for your 5 month update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor A_4_Archan Posted May 9, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted May 9, 2023 @airporteffect Good to see that folliculitis is subsided very well....from your pics i can see many grafts popping out ....its good that you are on oral minoxidil ..that will really help you to get better growth....you can now try to grow hair longer imo...or you can do it after one month maybe....best of luck ...will be following your journey closely .... 1 Check Out My Hair Transplant Journey --> My Thread 3611 FUE Grafts With Dr Kongkiat Laorwong | Norwood 5 | 2nd May 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted May 9, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2023 4 hours ago, Spring15 said: Nice. It'd be cool if you grew it out for your 5 month update Will do for the 5 or 6 month update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member rambo man Posted May 9, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted May 9, 2023 That’s pretty good for four months pal keep going 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted May 9, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2023 1 minute ago, rambo man said: That’s pretty good for four months pal keep going Thanks man. It almost feels TOO good, haha. Like... is this it?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted May 9, 2023 Administrators Share Posted May 9, 2023 You probably want to start letting it grow out at this point. 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 airporteffect Posted May 9, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 9, 2023 44 minutes ago, Melvin- Moderator said: You probably want to start letting it grow out at this point. What’s the reasoning behind that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted May 14, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 14, 2023 Alright, going for it. This is the longest my hair has been in over 3 years. It will be interesting to see what the temples look like in a month. 🧢 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member airporteffect Posted May 17, 2023 Author Senior Member Share Posted May 17, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member ThunderToast Posted May 17, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted May 17, 2023 Looking good! Saw Dr. Buchwach last Wednesday. He and his staff are great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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