Hello. I had a hair transplant to lower my hairline 3 months ago. I have very fine baby hairs on the sides, and they all fell out during the transplant. At 3 months, I can see that they are just starting to grow back. If I put minoxidil on these side hair areas, will it help them to grow back more quickly or would I risk having them fall out again due to the minoxidil (which I do not want)?
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August 18, 2017
Answer: Minoxidil is generally used to grow hair. It isn't used to make hair fall out. There may be a few
Betamethasone is a steroid lotion that is used to decrease inflammation. Without knowing the reason you were prescribed or given the lotion, it’s difficult to assess your particular situation. In general, at 3 months post-op, this short course of usage should not negatively impact your g...
It is not uncommon to experience some thinning after the hair transplant at the 3 month mark. This can be caused by the loss of the hair shafts that were transplanted as well as some loss of native hair. The grafts should start to grow over the next month or two as well as likely regrowth...
Three hair grafts grow out with three hairs from a spot. If you see only single hairs you may have had single hair grafts. It also takes up to 6 to 12 months to see the full results.