Finasteride for 1 year & shedding continues - am I a good candidate for hair transplant? (Photos)

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Although I am on finasteride for 1 year,my hair still continue shedding.My hair is too thin and I am afraid I can lose the resting hair after hair transplant and will it be effective?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello Leptitomoineau38, thank you for your question regarding being on Finasteride for 1 year with shedding and whether you are a good candidate for hair transplant.  Just to be sure, I would suggest you have your hormone levels checked like testosterone, progesterone, and estrogen. If everything is normal,  I think you are a good candidate for hair transplant.  I would suggest the single hair or follicular unit extraction (FUE) transplant technique.  During this procedure, a single hair is harvested and transplanted to the desired location.  Usually, several FUE sessions are required for optimal results.  With the FUE technique, about 98% of grafts survive.  I hope this helps to answer your questions regarding whether you are a good candidate for hair transplantation even though you are shedding after 1 year of finasteride.  Sincerely, Dr. J. Timothy Katzen

Ilhan Serdaroglu, MD · Answer

Using finasteride does not mean that you will not experience hair loss in the future. You may experience hair loss due to a strong genetic predisposition. frontal hair transplant is a must. and  you  are  a  good  candidate  for  that  .

Samer Muala, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

There are excellent topicals and laser caps we offer in my practice.  There are also other medicines than finasteride.

Yetkin Bayer, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

HelloYes you are suitable for hair transplant 3000 to 3500 grafts that's the estimation for your case based on the pictures you sent front line can be covered with full density.

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