Shock loss: I have done FUE hair transplant 35 days ago.

Question

I do not know if my hair has fallen due to shock loss because the hair is short. I have learned that in order to prevent shick loss, a person must use Propecia or Rogine a long time before the HT. My question is that I am 35 days past FUE and have not used either of the medications ,if I start using them for a long term, will it help to prevent shock loss? Do you think that It will be effective for my situation or it is better to not use them.

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

Personalized medical treatment advice on the Internet without a good history and examination is inaccurate and may lead to confusion and misinformation. It is best to contact your doctor for all post surgery issues and care.

Sara Salas, MD · Answer

Moire than likely the only way to prevent a RARE shckloss post op is minoxidil. However using both finasteride and minoxidil will help the transplanted and native hair.

Cory Torgerson, MD, PhD, FRCSC - Account Suspended · Answer

Shock loss can happen after a hair transplant. This is when the native hairs fall out after 2 weeks to 3 months. It is only temporary and new hair will grow back. PRP, Finasteride and Minoxidil will all help with shock loss.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Shock loss is the loss of native hair after a hair transplant and occurs from2-16 weeks after the hair transplant. The use of finasteride usually prevents this

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