shedding and itchy head 6.5 weeks post op

[troy]

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?

[rev333]

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

[troy]

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.

[Blake Bloxham]

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!

[troy]

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...