If your doctor was helpful enough to explain a histamine reaction to you, how is it possible that you were not told how long it would last? I often do a scratch test to the scalp or forehead to preselect those patients who are histamine positive. In general, every patient is different and the redness […]
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Wasn’t there a doctor who performed surgery on you? Did your doctor abandon you? You should be concerned and should be asking your doctor what is going on with your head. That doctor has more knowledge of you (by way of examination and access) than we do on the internet. What you’re describing a month […]
I don’t know what your scar is from, the placement of it, or even the size of it. You never know, you may have some hair grow back around the scar. Many people will show redness at the scar which fades over weeks and months. I generally advise patients to wait at least 6 months […]
Perhaps you are sensitive to minoxidil. I really can’t say for sure in your case, but some patients cannot use minoxidil due to skin sensitivity and/or allergic issues. You may wish to speak with a doctor about that… and consider asking your doctor about finasteride, an oral hair loss medication that tends to work better […]
Well, if you are convinced that is what has happened, what more can I say? I do not know of histamine response connected with hair loss. Maybe you need an allergist or a good diagnosis of what is going on with your hair. Maybe you have diffuse unpatterned alopecia (DUPA), which is causing more thinning […]
Known side effects of minoxidil (Rogaine) include itching, redness, dryness, and scalp flaking, so what you are reporting is not out of the ordinary. It may last for as long as you use it. It is sometimes dose related, but I’m not sure what strength you’re using (common is 2% or 5%). If you’re using […]
There is an association between dandruff (from seborrhea) and a fungus. Some people with dandruff seem to have a fungus called tinea versicolor (otherwise known as pityriasis versicolor), a condition which causes patches to develop on parts of the body, like the scalp, and many professionals believe that there is an association between the fungus […]
At 7 months, you should see growth from the transplants. It sounds like it’s possible that your transplants grew in right away (seen in 5% of patients), but you may have experienced shock loss in the surrounding hair, leaving you no better off than before you started. As for redness, it should’ve subsided months ago. […]
Thanks for your kind words. My military experience was long ago, but rewarding. I could write a book just about my experiences, but this isn’t really the place for that right now. I would like to thank you for your service and wish you the best of luck. At 23 years old, your hair loss […]
It all depends on how bald you are or how much hair you had before the surgery. If you are completely bald, it is hard to not notice some stubble and a few patients may have considerable redness that lasts a few days on the bald scalp, but we provide a hat to cover that […]
I felt the need to bulletpoint four important points I want to make here: Trichologists are not doctors. They do not prescribe medications or diagnose medical conditions. I do not know of such test that can see redness and white blood cells attacking follicles (even under a microscope). Tyrosine as you know is an amino […]
From the article: Read the full story at New Scientist — ‘Menopausal’ men could get sexual boost from HRT This is obviously not hair loss stuff, but worth discussing. We see symptoms in men as they get older that include erectile dysfunction, loss of libido, loss of ‘zip’ and general fatigue and lethargy. The article […]
While it is a pleasure to educate on issues of balding and hair transplants, I don’t understand why a recent hair transplant patient will have such basic questions to ask when they have their own surgeon. Was this not explained in your post operative instructions? Is the doctor not available? Here is a link to […]
Rogaine Foam has alcohol in it, so if you do have a sensitivity it could be an issue. While the 2% minoxidil is alcohol based, the 5% minoxidil liquid is propylene glycol based (though check the ingredients on the packaging since it may still have some alchohol). You may consider trying the 5% as an […]
Here’s a recent patient of Dr. Pak‘s that has agreed to show his full face (and results) to the world. He’s very excited about the future of his hair, and although these photos are only 10 days out of surgery, you can see that he’s on the right track. There’s no redness, no scabbing, no […]
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