Shock Loss
Shock loss or effluvium, the shedding of native hair after hair transplant surgery can potentially effect any hair transplant patient, but in most cases is a temporary phenomenon in which the shocked or shed native hair will regrow.
I’m 43 years old and I have been slowly losing my hair for the past 15 years. I seemed to have retained a pretty good hairline, even though it is slightly higher than it used to be, however, the baldness in my crown has grown over the years. I recently began us...
Dear Tom, Thank you for taking the time to write. Your situation is a common one and I’m pleased to hear that you have already started taking Propecia. This is one of the most significant factors for optimizing your long-term cosmetic results. In my experience, it cannot be counted on...
have been progressively losing my hair for about the past five years, but I am concerned about using propecia because of sexual side effects. I’ve...
I was wondering if it is possible for an African American to have a successful hair transplant? I do not know anyone who has ever...
I began to notice my hairline receding about 5 years ago at the age of 24, At the time I just thought it was normal and didn’t...
I’m 24 years old with what I would consider to be severe hair loss in the front of my scalp. I’ve read that being unde...
First I would like to thank you for this wonderful resource. I am a 52 year man who has always had very thick hair until the...
Due to a recent illness, my hair has thinned dramatically, particularly in the front/crown. I am considering my alternatives and wish to know the...
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