It's been 7 months since my second hair transplant surgery and I can see results, however, i read on an article that creatine increases DHT hormone in your blood which leads to hair loss, I've been taking creatine for a month now (only 5g a day) because i go to the gym 5-6 times a week, and i want to know if it's going to affect growth or anything? Should i stop taking it? Plus i wear hats all the time but not tight so does that affect too?
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November 6, 2017
Answer: It is best to ask your surgeon about post operative care as each doctor has their unique regimen.
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Washing your hair after a hair transplantation is an important step for restoration. We usually have our patients start spraying hair with lactated ringers with liposomal ATP as well as other growth factors twice a day to help your hair process start ASAP. Actual hair washing usually t...
Of course, everyone knows that smoking is unhealthy & can affect many areas & organs of the human body. Smoking before a hair transplant should be discontinued at least a few days if possible, however it worries me a lot more for a patient to smoke after the procedure. Nicotine is a...