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Yes, Minoxidil can increase hair shedding in the beginning. It takes up to 6 months to see results with Minoxidil. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
You'll want to speak to your physician. I'm not sure if you are referring to oral or topical minoxidil. Changes in liver enzymes are extremely extremely rare with topical minoxidil. Most people shed within the first 2 months. If you are concerned about potential side effects, expert advice should be sought. There are over 100 reasons for elevated liver enzymes. It important to make sure none of those 100 things is on the list.
Yes the bald spot is scar tissue, I'm sure. Grafts will grow in scar tissue, though not as densely packed as normal tissue. Therefore you may need two small transplants to get the coverage required to adequately cover the area of scarring.
I can't comments on your observations when you stopped smoking. There is no evidence that your situation has been the situation of others of than the suggestions that smoking can increase hair loss
Most probably you have a androgenetic type hair loss. I dont advice to use finasteride because of possible side effects and being under the necessity of using that chemical for almost life long to stop hair loss.You would better planning to have an exam at hair loss...