Hairs shedding 5 months after hair transplant. Any suggestions?

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I got my 4000 graft hair transplant done in June 2015. Lost around 50-60% of transplanted hairs after 2 months and then shedding stopped. Now I am almost at 5 months mark...for last 2-3 weeks I have noticed some hair shedding again. Is that normal to shed some hair around 5 month post surgery. Just worried if I am going to loose these new hairs. I am not using any medication. I have hairmax laser which I use 2-3 times a week. Is that ok or should I stop that. Just order Biotin. Any suggestion?

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACS · Answer

I'm sorry you are having issues.Do you have a photo you can send me of the thinning area?In the meantime it is ok to use the hair max if that is your only choice. There are better products out on the market that will be more powerful and easier to use on a consistent bases. The typical reason patients don't have success with these hand held units is because it's very laborious to have to hold this above your head and move it around every 5 minutes etc... The bottom line is "If it ain't easy, patients are not going to be compliant"The Capillus 272 is basically a baseball cap that you wear for 30 minutes 3 x a week. Very simple and easy with 272 actual laser diodes. (not LED'S)

John Peter Cole, MD · Answer

This suggests that you have progressive androgenic alopecia or you have a new condition that is initiating hair loss.

Sanusi Umar, MD · Answer

It is natural for transplanted hair to shed a few weeks
after hair transplantation surgery. However if you are noticing shedding five
months later, it is most likely your native hair that is shedding. This is
known as shock loss. Shock lock usually occurs in the first few months following
the surgery. Consult with a doctor to see what options are available to reduce
the hair loss. Read more about shock loss below.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If your hair is shedding after surgery and you are concerned, you should see your doctor for a follow up exam.  Shedding occurs weeks after surgery (not months).  At this point you should be seeing some hair growth.  It is important that you follow up with your doctor.  Lasers will likely not help.

Kapil Dua, MBBS, MS · Answer

The transplanted hair fall off after hair transplant as shared by you. However, 5 months down the line, it  would be your original ( non transplanted) hair which would be falling off. It is better to visit your physician and start off with medication to bring this under control.

Hairs shedding 5 months after hair transplant. Any suggestions?

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Answer: If your hair is shedding after surgery and you are concerned, you should see your doctor for a follow up exam.

Answer: If your hair is shedding after surgery and you are concerned, you should see your doctor for a follow up exam.

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Hairs shedding 5 months after hair transplant. Any suggestions?

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Answer: If your hair is shedding after surgery and you are concerned, you should see your doctor for a follow up exam.

Answer: If your hair is shedding after surgery and you are concerned, you should see your doctor for a follow up exam.

Answer: Hair shedding after hair transplant

Answer: Hair shedding after hair transplant

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