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lightmare
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I am almost 5 months post-FUE (2500 grafts). Though overall I definitely have seen a difference, it is very (I could call it extremely) uneven growth, with the areas that were most bald pre-HT still not showing any kind of results (I can't even see/feel hairs there, there are 3-4mm diameter zones with no visible hairs), while areas that were better-off pre-HT are now noticeably thicker than before. I was also a late/long shedder, with shock loss happening between weeks 3 (most bald areas pre-HT) and 8 (least bald areas pre-HT).
Here is my timeline (longer-hair pics with hair parted down the sides):
I think overall it looks pretty good, but it is definitely uneven, and these are taken with dry hair. After applying minoxidil, the original bald spots are revealed:
Again, the (pre-HT) bald spots are not showing significant signs of hair growth, even when dry. There are several 3-4mm areas with no visible/touchable hair. I have read about alopecia areata but am hoping that is not the case, and know that progressively spreads (vs my balder patches have been that way for the last 2 years). I know
Another thing is that I just began using finasteride (first time) 1mo post op. I have been using liquid minoxidil for 2 years and re-started it 1mo post-op at the suggestion of my doc.
So I am also wondering whether the growth I'm seeing is from the introduction of finasteride + reintroduction of minoxidil, or could it be new hairs from the HT? Especially given my late shed...but the real question is whether this extreme (i.e. lots of growth in some areas with zero in others) un-evenness would be normal at this stage if only considering the HT. I know final results can't be visible for 12 months...6 months is where growth really starts etc etc but this is making me very anxious.
Any feedback / comments appreciated. Thank you!
Here is my timeline (longer-hair pics with hair parted down the sides):
I think overall it looks pretty good, but it is definitely uneven, and these are taken with dry hair. After applying minoxidil, the original bald spots are revealed:
Again, the (pre-HT) bald spots are not showing significant signs of hair growth, even when dry. There are several 3-4mm areas with no visible/touchable hair. I have read about alopecia areata but am hoping that is not the case, and know that progressively spreads (vs my balder patches have been that way for the last 2 years). I know
Another thing is that I just began using finasteride (first time) 1mo post op. I have been using liquid minoxidil for 2 years and re-started it 1mo post-op at the suggestion of my doc.
So I am also wondering whether the growth I'm seeing is from the introduction of finasteride + reintroduction of minoxidil, or could it be new hairs from the HT? Especially given my late shed...but the real question is whether this extreme (i.e. lots of growth in some areas with zero in others) un-evenness would be normal at this stage if only considering the HT. I know final results can't be visible for 12 months...6 months is where growth really starts etc etc but this is making me very anxious.
Any feedback / comments appreciated. Thank you!
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