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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July 7, 2017

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

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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

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July 7, 2017

Answer: Hair Fall at 4.5 months after transplant

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July 7, 2017

Answer: Hair Fall at 4.5 months after transplant

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July 3, 2017

Answer: Masturbation and HT

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

Answer: Masturbation and HT

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