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    Damaged graft (photo)

    Feb 1, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    This is called a ‘J’ haired graft which came out after the hair transplant was done.  This indicates that was folded on itself as it was placed (implanted) into the recipient area.  Most doctors believe that these fail to grow.  I am not sure of this; however, this shouldn’t happen with a good surgical crew.

    Microneedling does bleed

    Feb 1, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    This is a good photo after microneedling that goes down to a depth of between 1 – 1.5mm.  This is where the stem cells are targeted. There is going to be some pain but most men who do this once a week put up with the pain for the gain.

    Thinning at 32

    Jan 31, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    What should I do?

    See a good doctor and find out where your hair loss is going. It does not look promising; however, this may be treated with medications alone.

    On finasteride, can I get my wife pregnant now?

    Jan 31, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    A family member was on finasteride for 15 years and had a baby when he went off of it without incidence.  The original Merck study suggests that not enough finasteride goes through the semen to harm conception.  Many Redditors, challenge this view.

    Am I losing my hairline?

    Jan 30, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    Your hairline shows early erosion which will lead to recession if that is not already there. See a good doctor to address the problem before your hairline goes up.

    Am I balding?

    Jan 30, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    Should I treat this?

    I try to caution young men not to start medications until the hair loss is real and significantly detectable because medications for hair loss are lifetime commitments which are not something that is casually made.  What I see is a short haircut on the sides, not balding

    New drug in pipeline for hair loss

    Jan 27, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/amplifica-expands-pipeline-for-hair-loss-301731589.html?tc=eml_cleartime

     

    ALSO LOOK AT THE DETAILS OF THIS BREAKTHROUGH DISCUSSED BY THE PRINCIPAL RESEARCHER, DR. PLIKUS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suGzbbNreD8

    Long term effects of finasteride?

    Jan 27, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    If I read correctly, Fin is not linked to cancer? This was just a misconception? Are there any other long term health side effects aside from mood and ED?

    You are correct. Most focused side effects have been focused on sexual side effects from finasteride. There are also depression, anxiety and cognitive complaints (brain fog) reported as well. Many of these symptoms go away when the drug is stopped; however, it sometimes takes months for full reversal. There are reports of Post Finasteride Syndrome where these side effects never go away. In more than 10,000 prescriptions that my group has written since the drug came out, I have never seen a case of Post Finasteride Syndrome in a normal person.  There is also no cancer reported from this drug. In fact, there is a reduction in the risk of prostate cancer from me on this drug by 25%.

    Where does a normal hairline belong?

    Jan 26, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    To tell if your hairline is receding, lift your eyebrows high so that the creases on the forehead show up. A normal hairline is one finger breadth above the highest crease of the furrowed brow

    What is dandruff? Does it lead to hair loss?

    Jan 26, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    Dandruff doesn’t necessarily lead to hair loss; however, if you aggressively scrape or pick at it, you can get hair loss from that. The frequency of genetic hair loss in people with dandruff is probably the same as in people who don’t have dandruff.

    Microneedling, minoxidil for 11 weeks

    Jan 25, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    Very nice early result suggests that you are sensitive to both minoxidil and the microneedling.

    Just notice crown thinning

    Jan 25, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    Recently noticed thinning above the crown; is this a sign of MPB? If so, what would the logical steps be to prevent any further thinning?

    Crown thinning is often the first sign of genetic balding; however, your does not appear severe enough to worry at this time. You can see a hair doctor and have trichoscopy performed to find out if there is significant miniaturization present, and if there is, then treatment might be appropriate.

    Hair loss after Covid

    Jan 24, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    For the past 2 weeks, i was shedding quite a bit. I am not sure if finasteride causes shedding after 2 years or is this TE from the covid I caught 3 months ago.  Can the covid be the cause of my hair loss?

    Any disease can cause a telogen effluvium so it is reasonable to connect your bout of Covid with the hair loss. Hopefully, you will be stable after the TE resolves.

    Recent thinning in 22 year old

    Jan 24, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    You should get a doctor to use a trichoscope and see if the central area has considerable miniaturization and if so, work out a Master Plan for the future.

    What do you think of my SMP? (photo)

    Jan 23, 2023/by William Rassman, M.D./0 /Hair Loss Causes

    It’s supposed to look like hair, not dots of different sizes. You might consider removing it with a laser (special lasers in doctors office to remove tattoo) and do it with someone that know what it is supposed to look like.

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