Is a second hair shredding 8 months after a hair transplant normal? (photos)

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I have hair transplant surgery for 8 months now and I took oral 0.5 mg minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride everyday as per doctor’s advice. Moreover, I have PRP TREATMENT every month together with the LTT. However, it seems like my hairs do not get any better compared to pre-operation (see photos). Also, recently, I faced severe hair shredding for the second time at month 7th. Is this normal? and should I continue the same practice and wait for reults after 12 months?

Marco Barusco, MD · Answer

Shedding immediately after and a few months after a hair transplant procedure can happen, and it doesn't necessarily mean that anything is wrong. Sometimes the hairs that were transplant start a "synchronized" hair cycle, which causes them to shed at the same time. Eventually, this will resolve. PRP can also trigger shedding. Best thing to do is to communicate this with your surgeon so he/she is aware of it and can guide you.

Matt Tahsini, MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  At this point I suggest you see your doctor for a checkup and advice.  Best of luck to you.

Dr. T

Wipawan Vathananai, MD · Answer

1. I think you have to check with your doctor how many grafts he placed on the crown. Sometimes, AGA can be really aggressive even with the medications. 2. You might want to see a dermatologist to exclude conditions other than AGA such as lichen planopilaris, telogen effluvium etc. 
3. If it is confirmed that it is AGA then you might want to consider dutasteride instead of finasteride

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