After hair transplant, is it true the transplanted hairs are not prone to dht?

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I am getting trt testosterone replacement therapy so just want to know if the new hairs are prone to dht if this will slow down or stunt growth

E. Ronald Finger, MD · Answer

DHT is dihydrotestosterone. This and genetics are generally the causes of onset of male pattern baldness. Hair follicles that are not affected by DHT in many males are those in the back and sides of the scalp. If these are the hair follicles used for a hair transplant, they will behave the same regardless of where they are transplanted to. So the short answer is: yes, they are not prone to the effects of DHT and baldness.With that in mind, experience and skill is truly necessary to predict which hair follicles are best for the hair transplant procedure. One must take into account the age of the patient, the extent of his or her baldness, and family history. With that in mind, skill and experience are necessary to assure a natural appearance.If a patient has a very successful hair transplant, he or she may continue losing existing hair in the present area of baldness. I always suggest that a patient use minoxidil 5% foam twice a day and try Propecia as well. The patient should review the various risks of Propecia on the Internet. The most common technique for hair transplantation in my office is  the NeoGraft FUE technique. This has been enormously successful in most cases. The recovery time is minimal and there is no linear scar at the donor site and the back of the scalp.Thank you for your interesting question and best of luck to you.

Tim Neavin, MD · Answer

The follicles that are transplanted will retain the properties of the donor site.  Thus, they will not die from DHT. However, understand testosterone therapy can kill more follicles that are DHT prone. Other common questions are answered in the attached video.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Transplanted hairs from a good donor area are not prone to DHT effects of androgenic alopecia.  This is why hair transplant surgery for men works and is considered to last as long as the hairs from their donor area.

Rashid M. Rashid, PhD, MD · Answer

In general, occipital and body hairs are more resistant to fallout from the effect of DHT but this varies from patient to patient. .

Ryan Welter, MD · Answer

In male pattern baldness, even those who lose most of their hair, still have a ring of hair in the back of head.  These hairs have been resistant to the process of male pattern balding, and have shown some resistance to DHT.  Bear in mind that male pattern baldness is multifactorial and not just dependent on DHT sensitivity.  Also not all hair loss is male pattern loss.  But in those patients with pattern hair loss, the transplanted hairs which were resistant to the process at the onset, will remain resistant when transplanted.  One thing to consider is that testosterone hormonal therapy can worsen the sensitivity hairs have to DHT leading to more hair loss that would be expected than when no testosterone is taken.  Adding finasteride can help slow the process and you should speak to your doctor about adding this.

After hair transplant, is it true the transplanted hairs are not prone to dht?

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Answer: DHT

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Answer: DHT thought not to effect transplanted hairs

Answer: DHT thought not to effect transplanted hairs

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After hair transplant, is it true the transplanted hairs are not prone to dht?

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Answer: DHT

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Answer: DHT thought not to effect transplanted hairs

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