Senior Member troy Posted September 6, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 6, 2014 2 questions, Is shedding non trans planted hair located in the recipient area normal? Im MUCH thinner now than pre op. My head is really itchy in the recipient area, is this normal? My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member rev333 Posted September 7, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 7, 2014 yes this is shock loss will start growing back between 3-6 months from shed "start" means beneath the skin so you won't see it till 6-9 months by 12-18 months it should all be back hey you may be lucky and see it all back much sooner but if you don't all you can do is wait right now sux, i know, but many of us have been through this and have come out the other side better fin or dut helps in the long run happy growing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member troy Posted September 8, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 8, 2014 Thanks for the reply Rev333. This is my second HT, i dont recall shedding the first time as it was 8 years ago. This shedding sucks....Im glad to know it will come back Ive been using finistride and rogaine, now ill apply patience. My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted September 9, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted September 9, 2014 Troy, When did you start the finasteride and minoxidil? These are associated with an initial shed. You may be experiencing a "triple whammy" shed courtesy of shock loss, finasteride, and minoxidil. The drug-induced shed should subside within 3-4 months. The post-operative shock last should resolve around the same time period. However, some report shock loss as far as 5-6 months after the initial shed. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member troy Posted September 9, 2014 Author Senior Member Share Posted September 9, 2014 ive been on finistride for years, i cycled of rogaine for a 2-3 weeks for the ht. Then about 3 weeks post op i shed pretty bad, I look way thinner now than pre-op. the top of my head itches a lot still. Im 7 weeks post op Wednesday. thanks for the reply...back to waiting... My Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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