Does masturbation effect hair? 4.5 months post-op: I have hair fall! (Photos)

July 1, 2017
Asked By:adityakumarsandaka in City Of Industry, CA

i m on my 135th day mark post op,from past 1week i am facing hair fall daily while combing after head bath(10-20),i use to masturbate 3 times in a week,since hair transplantation surgery i hardly saw hairs on my pillow,but from past 2 weeks 10's of hairs i m noticing this leaves me scary!!now i m using minoxidil 5%twice in a day and propecia,some baby hairs are coming on transplanted area but not densely.and itchy feeling also coming all over the scalp,so please suggest me to stop hair fall.

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Answers (5)

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July 7, 2017

Answer: Masturbation has nothing to do with hair transplant surgery. If you are concerned, it is best to discuss this

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
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July 7, 2017

Answer: Masturbation has nothing to do with hair transplant surgery. If you are concerned, it is best to discuss this

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
July 7, 2017

Answer: Hair Fall at 4.5 months after transplant

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 7, 2017

Answer: Hair Fall at 4.5 months after transplant

Sanusi Umar, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
July 3, 2017

Answer: Masturbation and HT

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
July 3, 2017

Answer: Masturbation and HT

David Deutsch, MDBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon

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Answer: Masturbation does nothing to your hair

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Answer: Masturbation does nothing to your hair

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