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4 months post FUT hair transplant - shedding or shock loss? (Photo)

J0y24
Hello, 4mos post and my transplanted area in gradually flourishing. However, I've noticed excessive hair loss but I'm unable to differentiate if it's hair shedding/shock loss I'm experiencing. I have relatively healthy hair & I've worn my hair in a weave for 2mos ( 2mos post FUT). I'm aware my hair sheds 50-100 strands/day (approx. 6k shedded strands accumulated). During detangling my hair (Jan 8) it "shedded" a lot, expected; BUT I faced more during styling today. Could this be shock loss?

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