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1st Regain shed - 5 months in

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Frankie1983

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I had a hair transplant end of September and started Regaine a couple of weeks after. I always expected a shed after a few weeks as this is most common. However my shed began around 5 months in and has been a few weeks. Is this fairly common and how long should I expect it for. I'm aware it will obviously change from user to user.
Thanks
 
bullitnut

bullitnut

4 awesome repairs with SMG
Hi dude after 5 months i would be more inclined to think its just the normal
shedding stage (Telogen) of a normal hair cycle pal......but i could be wrong*nl.


The hair growth cycle begins with the anagen or growth phase. During this phase cells in the root of the hair divide to add to the hair shaft. Depending on your genetics, the growth phase can last anywhere from 2 to 6 years.


As the anagen phase comes to an end, an unknown signal tells the hair to enter the next stage. The hair grows about a fourth of an inch each month, and though it is technically dead, a healthy hair care regimen can keep it looking beautiful while it s in the anagen phase.

The catagen stage follows the anagen phase and is made up of a 2-3 week transitional period in which the hair is no longer growing. During this stage, a club hair is formed. A club hair occurs when the section of the hair follicle attaches to the hair shaft, cutting the follicle off from its blood supply and the cells that produce new hair. This club hair leads to the next stage of the hair growth and shedding cycle.


The final stage of the hair growth and shedding cycle is the telogen or resting phase. During this two to four month phase, the hair begins to shed at normal levels, and the anagen phase begins again producing new hair.
 
bullitnut

bullitnut

4 awesome repairs with SMG
No probs dude, i hope it slows for you soon....it's not the best feeling when going through a shed and i totally get your concerns as iv'e had them myself.
 
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Frankie1983

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How long does a telogen cycle last and would regaine not slow that down?
 
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