Could Minoxidil 5% be causing extreme hair shedding, 7 months after FUE hair transplant? (Photo)

July 21, 2015
Asked By:Yerma in Toronto, ON

I had FUE surgery 7 months ago with 3000 grafts. My age is 33. My results were looking good until month 5. Between months 5 and 7, I've experienced an extreme form of hair shedding. My doctor has said that this is unusual but that he believes the hair will grow back. I had side effects from Propecia so I stopped that. I'm taking Evening Primrose Oil tablets and using Monoxidil spray. I've read that some people experienced hair shedding due to Monoxidil. If so, should I stop using it? Thank you.

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February 5, 2017

Answer: Minoxidil causing extreme shedding 7 months after FUE procedure?

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Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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Ken Anderson, MD, FISHRSBoard Certified Hair Restoration Surgeon
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August 14, 2018

Answer: Shedding

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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August 14, 2018

Answer: Shedding

Tim Neavin, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
July 23, 2015

Answer: Maybe

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
July 23, 2015

Answer: Maybe

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine

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