Which is Better, Minoxidil or Finasteride for Hair Loss?
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 27 авг 2024
- More about minoxidil and finasteride: www.trichostem...
For more results of the TrichoStem® Hair Regeneration treatment on genetic pattern hair loss, please go to: www.trichostem...
For the differences of TrichoStem® Hair Regeneration from other ACell+PRP treatments, please go to: www.trichostem...
For more about Dr. Prasad's experience and training, and please go to: www.trichostem...
New York hair restoration specialist Amiya Prasad, M.D. reviews the differences between finasteride, and minoxidil; why pattern hair loss is managed rather than cured; and how optimal hair loss management is customized to the individual with long-term results in mind:
0:32 - Introduction to finasteride, and minoxidil as hair loss treatment
0:59 - Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience as a hair transplant surgeon that lead to him founding the TrichoStem® Hair Regeneration treatment protocol, and its standalone treatment centers
1:32 - What extracellular matrix by ACell is
1:45 - How Dr. Prasad developed the TrichoStem® Hair Regeneration treatment
2:28 - Why pattern hair loss is managed rather than cured
2:54 - How some medical professionals apply the same hair loss treatment to everyone, regardless of age or gender
3:24 - How optimal hair loss management is customized to the individual with long-term results in mind
3:44 - What finasteride is
4:07 - How finasteride is relevant to male pattern hair loss
4:36 - How finasteride can slow hair thinning, but doesn’t stop it
4:46 - What minoxidil is
4:56 - How pharmaceutical, and institutional medicine have made little progress in hair loss treatment over several decades
5:40 - How minoxidil appears to work as a hair loss treatment
6:00 - The risks of using minoxidil as treatment for female pattern hair loss
6:12 - How minoxidil doesn’t stop hair loss
6:27 - Dr. Prasad’s recommendation between finasteride, and minoxidil for male pattern hair loss
6:40 - Why TrichoStem® Hair Regeneration patients don’t need to use minoxidil after their injection treatment
6:51 - How TrichoStem® Hair Regeneration involves 1-2 treatment sessions, with benefits lasting 3-5 years, and longer
7:13 - Conclusion
CONNECT WITH US!
Facebook ▸▸▸ DrAmiyaPrasad
Instagram ▸▸▸ amiyaprasadmd
Twitter ▸▸▸ @AmiyaPrasadMD
Tumblr ▸▸▸ dramiyaprasad.tumblr.com
Pinterest ▸▸▸ www.pinterest.com/amiyaprasadmd
Prasad Cosmetic Surgery ▸▸▸ www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com
New York Hair Loss ▸▸▸ www.nyhairloss.com
TrichoStem ▸▸▸ www.trichostem.com
Always excellent perspective.
Thank you for the appreciation, @joeyg2860! And thanks for watching!
1.Deeper skin tones are darker ?
2. Indian medium skin color is light skin ?
Hi @anum3702,
Indian skin (like mine), even if a little lighter than some of the same ethnicity, is considered a dark ethnic skin tone which shouldn't be treated with lasers. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD dr. How is oxygeneo facial
Hi@@anum3702,
Sorry, I don't perform that procedure.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD dr.....what is light skin in indians
Dr....trichostem is treatment with Prp + Acell ?
Hi @anum3702,
TrichoStem Hair Regeneration is among the first PRP+ACell treatments, and the formulation that other PRP+ACell treatments have tried to copy. Unlike other PRP+ACell treatments, TrichoStem Hair Regeneration lasts 3-5 years, or even longer, while only needing 1-2 treatment sessions. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD Dr it is available in ur clinic in Virginia and NY ...right ?
This 1-2 treatment session duration gap is how much doc
Hi@@anum3702,
The second treatment or booster is done 15-24 months after the first treatment. Yes, the treatment can be done in any of our locations. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Dr....I don't have major skin concerns.......can u plz tell which medi facial is best for party ready
Hi @anum3702,
You can see a local doctor about Hydrafacial, which is like microdermabrasion, but uses water. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD Dr what about laser facials ?
Hi@@anum3702,
Laser treatments are more aggressive, depending on the extent may need more downtime, and they are not appropriate for darker ethnic skin types that are prone to hyperpigmentation. Also, if you don't have major skin issues, laser treatment may be overdoing it. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD what all benefits in doing photo facial ?.........( this is for my mother )
Hi@@anum3702,
Photofacial can also cause hyperpigmentation in darker ethnic skin types, like laser treatments. Your mother also needs an examination before I can recommend a specific treatment for her. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello Dr. Is there a correlation between weight training and hair loss. I am 37 and first starting losing hair when I was 20. It was when I first started working out. Over the years, I have lost a lot of hair (first, receding of hairline and over the past five years - diffused thinning). I dont take any workout supplements. I restored my temples and hairline via HT six years ago.
I have noted a pattern that when I start a routing of heavy weight training, I lose a lot or hair and very quickly too. The hair density as of today is poor on the head. I had Fin for five years where I noted the hairfall was in control. But later, Fin proved no longer effective at stopping hair fall. I have recently resumed Fin and also started min. My HT hair are also thinning rapidly.
With nature of effect weight training has on my hairloss, will I never be ablet to build muscle without having an empty head? I have a family history of hairloss.
Hi @rohanchopra1539,
There is no correlation between weight training and genetic pattern hair loss. The rate of your hair thinning likely increased when you stopped using finasteride to block DHT formation to slow the rate of hair thinning. Progressive hair thinning continues after hair transplant surgery, and the rate is faster without additional treatment
You can refer to this video on how we can improve hair transplant results, and thicken both native and transplanted hair with our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment, even on male patients taking finasteride consistently, as well as why treatment is still needed for progressive hair thinning after a hair transplant - ruclips.net/video/rIlI55F478w/видео.html
Your way of talking is very beautiful impressive. Love respect from Pakistan
Thank you for your kind words, @englishcommunication4287. Much appreciated!
Hey Dr Amiya
What is oxidative stress and how much of an impact does it have on hair follicles?
And what are kind of things that i can avoid to avoid oxidative stress
Hello sir , i am 24 year old male , was diagnosed with diffuse adrogenitic alopecia (on vertex and temple area)on june 2022 . I was prescribed with minoxidil 5% plus .1% finateride solution (alcohol based solution) twice daily and biotin tablets ( for four months) and a ketoconazole shampoo . I also took 10 sessions of prp. After a year ( june 2023) i saw a little progress but my hairfall didn't reduce . Then i switched to non- alcohol based 5% minoxidil plus .1% finasteride solution to see if the hairfall reduces . Although i saw my hair getting thicker after next 3 months (till September 2023) i still had hairfall and also got side effects like headaches and itchiness and dandruff. I had to wash my hair everyday with shampoo to reduce the dandruff and itchiness . So now i wondering if i should i switch to oral minoxidil and oral finastride as i am not able to bare the scalp irritation and the hassle of application of the solution twice everyday . My main question was will i lose my hair that i gained from topical minoxidil plus finastride solution if i switch to oral minoxidil and oral finastride or will the results be better ? Also can you suggest the dosage for the same .
Hi @ikusdeepsingh4230,
Since minoxidil does delay the natural hair shedding cycle so you appear to have more hair on your head, if you stop using it, or possibly if switch to oral minoxidil, it is possible you will have a sudden hair shed. Minoxidil doesn't treat hair thinning directly.
Oral finasteride is more effective than topical as DHT is in the bloodstream, not just in the scalp. Finasteride is a prescription medication, with a standard dosage of 1mg daily, so you need to ask your doctor to prescribe it to you.
Our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients don't need to use minoxidil at all after our treatment, although I would still prescribe finasteride to male patients your age due to high DHT-sensitivity, and because our treatment is not a DHT-blocker, but our treatment can thicken thinning hair, and stimulate more hair growth in men who've already been on finasteride for years. You can refer to these videos about it:
ruclips.net/video/sv82XSpQfnI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/T5iPdCfZ2Ng/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/fLSB-tE0gco/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/4YowPNRsv6I/видео.html
@@AmiyaPrasadMDthank you sir ! So sir are you suggesting to stick to topical minoxidil and add 1mg oral finasteride for my condition ?
Hi@@ikusdeepsingh4230,
You would have to be my patient for me to prescribe you oral finasteride since it is a prescription medication, so I would have to see you in consultation before I make specific treatment recommendations for you.
As I mentioned previously, my TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients don't need to use minoxidil after our injection treatment. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello, Doctor Prasad. I recently got a hair transplant done, and my doctor has prescribed 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil along with 1 mg finasteride. I am sceptical about its side effects as some of the impacts can be harmful, such as pericardial effusion (very rare, though). My BP is usually fine, and I am 38 years old. Should I proceed with 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil or try topical with finasteride? Your response would be appreciated. Thank You
Hi @wassierehman8821,
I only prescribe oral finasteride, and I generally don't prescribe oral minoxidil. Our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients can stop using topical or oral minoxidil completely after our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment, but men with high DHT-sensitivity do continue with oral finasteride after our treatment. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello Dr. Is it matter which brand of Finasteride should we use? I use Accord brand 5 mg and spliting it into quarters , is there any problem with this brand or this way of taking?
Hi @allegrostore6779,
Finasteride is a prescription medication so you should only be using it with a prescription, and with the guidance of your doctor who has diagnosed the cause of your hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Yes my doctor prescribed me this brand , but I heard that some generics not good as brand name@@AmiyaPrasadMD
Hi@@allegrostore6779,
OK great. There should be no issues from generic finasteride from a reputable pharmacy, but I do recommend the 1mg form instead of cutting 5mg into quarters. The 5mg dosage is for treating enlarged prostates, and is not meant to be cut into quarters, so you may not be getting a consistent dosage. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Dr....using contact lens very long time reduces the glow of eyes little bit ?
Hi @anum3702,
I don't see why contact lenses would reduce the glow of your eyes.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD doc what about Lasik ....
Hi@@anum3702,
Lasik is for reshaping the cornea, which is too small to be seen by other people. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD if done by an experienced doctor.....then no cons (permanent ones) at all in all ways ?
Hi@@anum3702,
You can consult a doctor who performs Lasik for the details because I don't perform Lasik. I hope this helps you.
Hello Dr I'm 18 years old & I genuinely want to know that ..I am losing my hair from front, I noticed that it's definitely (hair line receding) so should I take finastride or not? Is 5% minoxidil & 0.1% finastride safe to use at this stage ?
Hi @sachinhota3844,
Finasteride is a prescription medication, so you need to see a doctor for a proper scalp examination, and a diagnosis before you are issued a prescription. Oral finasteride is generally more effective than topical, and I only prescribe oral finasteride for my male pattern hair loss patients. I advise you see local dermatologist for scalp examination, and a proper diagnosis so you can be issued a prescription. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Dr, I am 25 yrs of age...........I have read in google (written by good publication clinic ) that extracting premolars as part of orthodontic treatment can cause little flattening of face shape and....... little volume loss around mouth .........is it true or sort of ?
Hi @anum3702,
Teeth can affect the shape of the face, and stability of the bone structure. However, premolars are most important for eating, so they shouldn't be extracted unless absolutely necessary. Also, good dental hygiene is important for the appearance of the whole face. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD As a plastic surgeon, what's ur take on this ?as u know everything about the structure and jaw bone.
During orthodontic treatment which need extractions ....first premolars from each side are extracted ( total 4) .....so can it affect the shape of the face little bit negatively into flat face and bone loss ?
and also can it affect smile lines or nasobial folds negatively
HI@@anum3702,
Premolars are most important for eating, so they shouldn't be extracted unless absolutely necessary. Also, good dental hygiene is important for the appearance of the whole face. Also, at 25 you don't have facial aging issues. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD no doc. , I meant extracting 4 premolars as part of orthodontic treatment can negatively affect facial aesthetics like little flat face etc.... ?
Doctor
Seeking your guidance again on Gym factors
Are whey protein and creatine supplements safe after hair transplant?
Will they affect hair in any way
Thank you
Hi @connorapple006,
Supplements will have no negative effect on your hair transplant. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD thank you doctor
You're welcome,@@connorapple006
Hey dr, i hope ur doing amazing, i am a daily shampooer i recently read that , shampoose that contains these ingredients could damage hairfollicles, 1-sulphates
2- parabens 3-formaldehyde
Is this true? Cause i have been shampooing daily for the past 2 years , and idk if thats true or not.they say that parabens can be easily absorbed into the scalp and can elevate estrogen? Whats ur opinion?
Hi @Velocity_acce,
Shampooing daily does not cause hair loss as long as you use reputable, FDA-approved shampoos. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD can the practice of it daily tho cause traction alopecia since im subjecting the hairs to pulling forces daily while shampooing?
Hi@@Blosomawesome,
As I said previously, daily shampooing does not cause hair loss. Scrubbing your scalp for a few minutes is not the same as traction alopecia where a tight hairstyle pulls on hair follicles for most of the day. If you have hair loss, it's not because of shampooing daily. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Doctor i had two questions
1 - how many days after hair transplant one can touch his transplanted hairs slowly and simply will it affect survivability of transplanted grafts
2 - do phone use after hair transplant had any bad impact on transplanted hairs if so how?
Hi @jith112,
Hair grafts are secure 48-72 hours after transplant surgery, and it would take medical tool to dislodge them by this time. Using your phone will not affect results of your hair transplant. That said, you still need to be the right age, and need a medical examination before it can be determined you're a candidate for hair transplant surgery. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Can Tricho Stem be used on the eyebrows?
Hi @yayadrew,
Yes, TrichoStem Hair Regeneration can thicken thinned eyebrows.
Hello dr amiya i have been watching ur content for a while, and tbh idk if u will see this or answer this, i have been to a dermatologist where i told him that i use shampoo daily on my scalp, he looked at me and said it leads to hairloss, and it dries out the sebaceous glands which can lead to mechanical damage of the hair follicle since sebaceous glands are what makes the follicles strong. So what do u think?
Hi @Tatyanarodrigo,
Shampooing daily does not lead to hair loss. 95% of hair loss cases are due to genetic pattern hair loss, which is caused by genetics. People in warmer climates especially shampoo daily, and maintain thick hair as long as they don't have the genetic predisposition to pattern hair loss. I hope this clarifies things for you.
I 20 years old female and diagnosed with androgenic alopecia... I just want to know that is it curable or reversible.. And can i have thick hair some day 😢 i have starts my medication recently....
Hi @aditinadanupadhyay1643,
Androgenic alopecia is a genetic condition that's hardwired into the DNA, so it can't be completely cured, but it can be managed to thicken thinning hair, and stimulate hair growth, as shown in the video. What medication are you using? Our treatment featured in the video does not require you to take spironolactone, or minoxidil. You can refer to these videos on why it can't be completely cured, and why our female patients don't need additional medication after our injection treatment:
ruclips.net/video/B035EcHqllY/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/lbngJ1a5GIw/видео.html
Hello Dr...Is topical finsteride+minoxidil combo..effective?
Hi @ksharan4021,
Finasteride does work better a systemic drug/ pill as DHT is in the bloodstream, not just in the scalp. Minoxidil has limited effects as a hair loss treatment, and our patients stop using it after our injection treatment. You can refer to these videos on the limitations of minoxidil, and why our patients can stop using it after our treatment:
ruclips.net/video/sv82XSpQfnI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/T5iPdCfZ2Ng/видео.html
Hello dr Amiya
Thank you for your replies on my query
If you can tell me
Is finasteride for life time?
3 weeks into hair transplant and I’ve been prescribed 1mg daily for 3 months and alternate for 9 months after
Hi @connorapple006,
Treatment is still needed after a hair transplant, including finasteride, as hair transplants do no treat progressive hair thinning at all. I only prescribe 1mg finasteride daily as it is the standard dosage to continually block DHT-formation, and yes finasteride is a lifetime drug. However, DHT is not the only factor in male pattern hair loss, as seen in these videos where we increase hair thickness, and scalp coverage in men already on finasteride for years, both in men who've had hair transplants, and men who haven't had a hair transplant:
ruclips.net/video/rIlI55F478w/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/4YowPNRsv6I/видео.html
@@AmiyaPrasadMD thank you
You're welcome,@@connorapple006
Dr Amiya,
Taking your guidance again
3 weeks into transplant
After shower
While patting dry gently with hand towel
I always see some hair strands falling off and left behind on the hand towel from the transplanted area
Is this normal
The hair don’t shed on their own
Only when cleaned off with towel to dry the water
Thank you
Hi @connorapple006,
Shedding is normal after hair transplant, and shed hair grows back as long as the follicle is healthy and in place. If you are worried, you should see your surgeon who can examine your scalp for issues. You can refer to this video about hair shedding after a hair transplant - ruclips.net/video/sC_iWjbThxw/видео.html
@@AmiyaPrasadMD thank you
You're welcome,@@connorapple006
Hi dr amiya , i have a question can using minoxodil once a day at the same exact time everyday do more harm than good?
Because if it stays 21 hours in the scalp so applying it once after every 24 hours wouldn’t that keep inducing shedding on the long run? Thus making things worse ?
I mean Minoxodil works by prolonging anagen so wouldnt applying Minoxodil every 24 hours actually keep inducing shedding for some people due to reintroducing the drug on and on and on because its half life in the skin is 20-22 hours?
Hi @Wagwanmatee6,
Of the few patients I have that continue with minoxidil, I only have them apply it once a day. The main issue with minoxidil is sustaining results, which can be lost as it becomes less effective over time, or if you stop using it. You can refer to these videos about the limits of minoxidil, and why our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients can stop using it altogether after our injection treatment:
ruclips.net/video/sv82XSpQfnI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/T5iPdCfZ2Ng/видео.html
Dr........skin black moles and skin tags are the same ?
Hi @anum3702,
No, they are separate issues, and moles also have different classifications. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD like for example, skin moles look like black hole tattooed on face ? and skin tags little raised ?
Hi@@anum3702,
Skin tags are normally raised, and moles do have different classifications that are taken into consideration during treatment. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD can moles on face be removed by doctor ?
Hi@@anum3702,
Moles can be removed, but since there are different types, removal of some types may cause scarring, and cancerous moles may require surrounding tissue to also be removed. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Is prp alone enough to stop hairfall and regrowth or minoxidil has to be used along with prp?
I'm not using minoxidil as I heard it will not work after 2 years or it will cause more hair fall once we stop using it.
Hi @mohamedthajmeel9715,
PRP alone is not enough to treat male pattern hair loss, especially in the long-term. As answered in the video, finasteride is more effective than minoxidil for long-term treatment of pattern hair loss in men, but it is a prescription medication so you need to see a doctor for a prescription before taking it. You are right that minoxidil can lose effectiveness over time, and that if you stop using it you can shed a lot of hair and lose gains. You can refer to these videos on the effectiveness of PRP alone for hair loss, the limits of minoxidil, the importance of finasteride, and how our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment is different from PRP alone:
ruclips.net/video/QOfI_M3lAxY/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/sv82XSpQfnI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/fLSB-tE0gco/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/vZAGaAssewY/видео.html
Sir when i can do excersises like burpees, jumping jacks which requires shaking of head after hair transplant and also lifting weight iam 3 weeks post op iam i eligible to perfome above mentioned activities
Hi @dheeravabheyshyam,
You should be discussing this with your transplant surgeon who knows the details of how your hair transplant was performed, and can examine your scalp before and after you resume training. You can refer to this video about the factors of resuming exercise after a hair transplant for guidance - ruclips.net/video/5SNt8OQopjs/видео.html
Dr 21 days back i done my hair transplant fue. Today i got a small electric shock from my mobile phone changer. Iam so worried is there any way it affects my transplant results or my grafts 🥺 please say sir
Hi @sharithvik,
A small shock will unlikely affect your hair transplant results, but if you're worried, you can follow up with your transplant surgeon who can examine your scalp for issues. I hope this helps you.
What's the best way to submit questions or photos for your channel?
Hi @kimwilliams3868,
We haven't featured images of people submitting questions for a long time now, but you can ask your questions on this video's comment section, and if it can help guide others we can make a video about it. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hey Dr amiya, can the practice of daily shampooin, which ofc includes rubbing, cause traction alopecia?
Hi @Douknowright,
No, daily shampooing will not cause hair loss of any kind. Any hair you see on the shower floor is hair that was ready to shed. Shed hair grows back, with pattern hair loss being shed hair growing back thicker, and a delay in regrowth. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD i currently suffered telogen effluvium on top of mpb that i am dealing with, will the mpb affected hairs get worse due to telogen effluvium or accelerate in thinning? Or will when my telogen effluvium resolve I should be where i would normally would have been mpb wise?
Hi@@Cendeyu,
Telogen effluvium does not accelerate male pattern hair loss/ hair thinning. It does take time for telogen effluvium to resolve, but it won't make hair thinning worse than it already is. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Doctor do mosquito bite on leg affect hair transplant results
Hi @jith112,
If it's just an ordinary mosquito bite that's itchy without causing any illness, then it won't affect your hair transplant results. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hello Dr. I know this off topics, but I had hair transplants three weeks ago . Recently I developed dry flaky skin both on donor and transplanted area I had history of seborrheic dermatitis what can I apply on transplant area for dryness without damaging the grafts? Thank you!
Hi @fessehag1507,
Sorry to hear about your problem. Since I have examined your scalp, or know details of your transplant surgery, I suggest you follow up with your transplant surgeon who knows the details of your transplant surgery, and can examine your scalp; or you see a local dermatologist who can examine your scalp before recommending a treatment. I hope this helps you.
If you can please clear my doubts doctor
What about the existing hairs which were not transplanted
How long can finasteride can hold them off
And
The transplanted hair
How long they have got before they become thin
Just an approximate time
Is it at least good 10 years or less
Would be thankful if you clear my doubts
I’m 4 weeks in after a hair transplant
Thank you
Hi @connorapple006,
Your level of DHT-sensitivity is not established, nor is your age at the time of your hair transplant, so I can't answer specific questions without these details. Generally, hair transplants don't treat progressive hair loss at all, so treatment is still needed after hair transplant surgery to treat progressive thinning. You can refer to this video about it - ruclips.net/video/rIlI55F478w/видео.html
@@AmiyaPrasadMD thank you again doctor
You're welcome,@@connorapple006
Hello doctor i just got an FUE hair transplant 4 days ago i am an emotional person i tend to get goosebumps when excited or feeling cold , and my hair erects and sticks up ,after getting the hair transplant i tend to feel that like normal,now i feel it more in the transplanted area ofc , and i was just wondering if this affects my operation by any means, i hope this is not a stupid question as i feel ,i really want to get the most out of my operation
Hi @vihanvis,
While goosebumps shouldn't affect your hair transplant results, you can follow up with your surgeon who can examine your scalp if you are worried about any issues. I hope this helps you.
Doctor i done my hair transplant 26 days ago.
Yestardy one house fly comes and sit on my transplanted head and it fly away faster. Will it affect transplant badly.
Today while i was applying monixidil i accidentally pulled a hair on the crown area i didn't transpanted hair in crown it was my existing hair i didn't pulled it tightly and also the hair didn't come out but a kind of slight pulling force happend will this affect the growth of my transplanted hair?
Hi @jobyjoes,
These incidents didn't likely affect your hair transplant results. If you are worried about your results, you can follow up with your transplant surgeon who can examine your scalp for issues. I hope this helps you.
Hello doctor I am 22 years old..having extreme hair fall after moving Canada..used to take hot showers everyday,never took good care of my hair,damaged hair color and now my hairs are not growing..my hairs are breaking out and turning into baby hairs thn the baby hairs are falling out..
can you please suggest me that can I use finasteride to stop hairfall..?
What should I do to stop hairfall..?
Hi @mehndibymahimareefa,
Sorry to hear about your problem. Pattern hair loss is gradual hair thinning, not sudden hair shedding, or hair breakage. Finasteride is a prescription medication for slowing hair thinning in men, but it's not clear if you are a man, or even have pattern hair loss, but you would still need to see a doctor for a proper diagnosis before being issued a prescription for it. If you can’t see us for an examination, I suggest you see a local doctor for a consultation. I hope this helps you.
Doctor, does surgery cause hair loss/shedding ? I am planning for Septoplasty, but undergoing treatment for hairloss from past 3 months (finasteride, minoxidil, lllt, biotin tablets, prp). Should I delay Septoplasty, till hairloss is under control ?
Thanks,
Vijay
Hi @gr8vijay,
The stress on your body from surgery, can cause temporary hair shedding, and if general anesthesia is used it can add more stress to the body. However, shed hair grows back. Genetic pattern hair loss is progressive hair thinning, as shed hair grows back thinner, and there is delay in regrowth. You can discuss risks with the doctor who prescribed you finasteride. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD Thanks a lot, Doctor. Will talk to my doctor.
You're welcome,@@gr8vijay
Which is better for female hair loss - topical finasteride or topical spironolactone?
Hi @kelleyw9017,
I would say that minoxidil does help more women with female pattern hair loss than spironolactone, but as explained in the video, the better treatment is the one that lasts long-term, and minoxidil is not a long-term treatment. You can refer to these other videos on the limitations of minoxidil, and why our female TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients don't need to use minoxidil, or spironolactone after our injection treatment:
ruclips.net/video/sv82XSpQfnI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/lbngJ1a5GIw/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/T5iPdCfZ2Ng/видео.html
Doctor iam on my 5 th day post hair transplant surgery 5 th day morning i unknowingly touched my hair transplanted grafts. Not heavily but gently. There is no bleeding, oozing pus no signs of graft damage do i need to worry sir
Hi @jobyjoesm,
You don't need to worry, as hair grafts are secure 48-72 hours after surgery, so a surgical instrument would be needed to dislodge them by this time. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Doctor is there any problem if i sit under fan for drying my transplanted hair, to avoid excessive rubbing using towel
Hi @joentjose,
Either is fine 72 hours after hair transplant surgery as grafts are secure. If you lose grafts after this period, the grafts didn't take to the scalp during surgery. If you have doubts, you can follow up with your transplant surgeon who knows details of your transplant surgery, and can examine your scalp for any issues. I hope this helps you.
I'm from Pakistan 49 yrs what would you recommend for me for severe hair loss
Hi @ummarahzafar3308,
As I have not diagnosed the cause of your hair loss, I suggest you have a proper diagnosis first before treatment can be recommended. If you can't see us for a diagnosis, I suggest you see a local doctor for an examination. Since you don't indicate if you are male or female, can refer to these videos on how we diagnose, and treat male, and female pattern hair loss:
ruclips.net/video/BmwyXS0D5tg/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/2WhELyekG4A/видео.html
hello doctor, i had hair transplant 20 days before, but still there is no shadding started and its not looking grown. is it normal, i mean shadding should be there or its not necessary??? please answer
Hi @SheikhFaisal.,
20 days is still very early in your hair transplant recovery, and timing of shedding varies between people. You can refer to this video about it - ruclips.net/video/sC_iWjbThxw/видео.html
I already have hirsutism. Would this worsen if I use minoxidil for hair loss?
Hi @Tae96,
Unwanted facial hair growth is a possibility of minoxidil use that is featured in the video.
Our female TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients don't need to use minoxidil, or spironolactone after our injection treatment, which is not associated with worsening hirsutism. You can refer to this video about it - ruclips.net/video/lbngJ1a5GIw/видео.html
What is the cost of trichostem
Hi @roberthellner1313,
The cost of the TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment varies with the extent of treatment needed. Cost of the treatment plan also includes the second booster treatment, if needed in advanced hair loss cases, as well regular follow ups to monitor your progress, either in our offices or through Skype, FaceTime or email. At its full cost, TrichoStem Hair Regeneration is priced at about half of a single FUT hair transplant, or about a third of an FUE transplant performed in the US. You can contact our offices or our websites for a price range.
Our offices are located in the US in Manhattan, New York City which you can call at (212) 265-8877; Garden City, Long Island at (516) 742-4636; or Vienna, Virginia at (703) 356-1336. You can also reach us through www.prasadcosmeticsurgery.com, www.nyhairloss.com, or www.trichostem.com by filling out a contact form, and we will get back to you. I hope to hear from you soon.
Hello doctor
I had my hair transplant done in feb and it has been 7 months now. 4500 grafts were transplanted on the front of the scalp and I don't see the density for now. The hairline has grown quite well from the sides but is relatively thin in the middle and also the overall transplanted area isn't dense. What should I do?
Hi @syedfaizan2467,
Sorry to hear about your problem. What is your current age? There is an age range where hair transplantation is not recommended due to rapid thinning. You can also refer to these videos about why lower than expected density is very common with hair transplant surgery:
ruclips.net/video/hBeBbCXPHFA/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/at-pzX0TEB4/видео.html
@@AmiyaPrasadMDI'm 26. I don't know if I have slow growth or a failed transplant
Hi@@syedfaizan2467,
You are too young to have had a hair transplant, which leads to issues with density as your native hair continues to progressively thin rapidly around your transplanted hair, even if you were to have multiple hair transplants. You can refer to this video about it - ruclips.net/video/2GkCy-30hFg/видео.html
hey dr what happens if someone uses minoxodil thinking they have aga but it turns out they dont have it can it do more harm than good? if someone thought they have aga or got misdiagnosed and used min for a year lets say is it capable of worsening the hair?
Hi @user-ez4cn5zi8z,
Since minoxidil delays the hair shedding cycle, and prolongs the hair growth cycle, if you stop using it, you will likely have a significant hair shed. However, once shed hair grows back, your hair should not be any worse off just because you used minoxidil due to a misdiagnosis. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hey dr amiya is there any environmental factors that would affect balding acceleration, why is there identical twins that studies are suggesting that they would go bald at the different rates with different lifestyles btw without any of them using fin or min.
Hi @Mabykolibale,
Genetic pattern hair loss is caused by genetics, and environmental factors do not accelerate hair thinning. Identical twins are not completely identical, for example there are identical twins who seem to have the same face, but they have different hairlines (Google the Sedin twins, former pro hockey players). Identical twins do not have the exact same dominant and recessive genes, so genetic pattern hair loss can manifest differently, even in identical twins. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Sir, is there any problem in using phone's led flash light for taking photos of transplanted area? also to observe any infection or bleeding happened
Hi @jobyjoes,
There won't be any issues caused by your phone's flash or camera if you're taking pictures of your scalp. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Hai Doc
How many months / weeks after the hair transplant procedure one can measure his height using a stadiometer or an object which will touch the top of head mostly transplanted areas
Hi @stanleyjohnson262,
Hair grafts are so secure 48-72 hours after a hair transplant that it would take a medical tool to dislodge them. You may want to wait until after your scalp tenderness/pain has resolved after your hair transplant to measure your height, but using a stadiometer will not harm your grafts soon after your transplant surgery. I hope this clarifies things for you.
Doctor after hair transplant for the first 1 week i go to bed at 12 am night and wakeup at 8 am morning i got almost 8 hours sleep. But a week later due to the lot of assignments i go to bed after 2 pm and wakeup at 8 am got almost 6 hr sleep it continued for almost 20 days. After 1 month i started sleeping from night 12 am to morning 8 am. but iam a little bit confused and scared about the time i went to sleep and amount of sleep i got during those days i had assignments will those days less sleep and latenight sleep affect my hair transplant results in any way do i need to get worried doctor. However iam now giving very much importance to my sleep.
Hi @dheeravabheyshyam,
This shouldn't affect your transplant results significantly for the long-term, but if you're worried you should follow up with your transplant surgeon who can examine your scalp for issues. i hope this helps you.
Doctor i belongs to the category of people who likes to eat more sugar and jaggery. i was eating jaggery products and excess sugar products from the last two days because its a part of our festival. i can't avoid those foods same time my addiction to those foods triggers me to eat it in more quantity. I am on the 11 th day after my hair transplant i doubt that this was a bad eating habit. i eat more fish today to get more protien. what happens to my hair transplant area because of the sugar intake how can it affect my transpant and its result how to know its affection on it what will be the symptoms
Sould i worry. did i do wrong sir?, will i regret. I haven't eat more sugar on daily basics but to be frank during the last 2 days i consumed more sugar and jaggery
Hi @jobyjoes,
While you should be eating better, a short-term binge on sugar should not affect your health, or your hair transplant long-term. If you are worried, you should follow up with your transplant surgeon who can examine your scalp, and knows details of your surgery. I hope this helps you.
hey Dr , i am 18 and started experiencing hair loss 8 months ago , I went from Norwood 0 to norwood 1.5/2 as a result of male pattern baldness. should I start topical fin + topical min ?
thanks
Hi @anmol.1338,
Finasteride is a prescription medication, so you need to have a scalp examination by an experienced doctor before you are issued a prescription for it. I hope this clarifies things for you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD thanks a ton doc
You're welcome, @@anmol.1338
Hi Dr. Prasad
I do not have mpb but did loose few of my hair due to seborrheic dermatitis. My doctor said I'll regain my fallen hair after i treat my condition. After the treatment of dandruff he prescribed me minoxidil and finasteride solution but im sceptical about using it for my temporary hairfaill. Im 27 years old. What should i do.
Hi @TH3_N0MAD,
I'm not sure if your doctor diagnosed hair thinning due to pattern hair loss, because finasteride, and minoxidil are used to treat hair thinning due to male pattern hair loss, not for treatment of temporarily shed hair. I suggest you confirm your diagnosis for male pattern hair loss with your doctor before you use these medications. I hope this helps you.
@@AmiyaPrasadMD thank you for replying ❤️
You're welcome,@@TH3_N0MAD
Is jet prp any good?
Hi @velma9542,
Whether PRP alone to treat hair loss is administered with injections, or a new way that avoids injections, it still has limited longevity, and you will need repeat treatment sessions every 1-3 months. You can refer to these videos on the limits of PRP alone as a hair loss treatment, and the differences of our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration treatment from PRP alone:
ruclips.net/video/xSMTd9qVwNo/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/vZAGaAssewY/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/QOfI_M3lAxY/видео.html
can u do a video on oral vs topical minoxidil, which is better in your experience
Hi @jon12998,
While topical minoxidil does work better for hair loss than oral, minoxidil is a limited treatment as effects wane with time, and you can lose all your gains if you stop using it. As explained in the video, our patients don't need to use minoxidil at all after our injection treatment. You can refer to these videos about the limitations of minoxidil:
ruclips.net/video/sv82XSpQfnI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/T5iPdCfZ2Ng/видео.html
Sir if a person done constant hair pulling from his donor area before hair transplant will it affects his hair transplant results . thereby the same hair follicles used for his hair transplant will it be fine if those hair follicles are not damaged and still alive any problem if he done hair pulling in his past?
I can explain this condition in detail
I became very much concerned about my hair loss at that time i pulls my hair to cheack whether my hair falling out or not. I done this in my donor area too. Gradually this became a habit i done this process for more than an year. My concern is that for doing a hair transplant i need to extract grafts from donor area so it will remove the grafts that i pulled in the past. Will my hair transplant surgery fails beacuse of pulling those hairs in the past 😢 is it okay to do a surgery if those hair follicles are healthy and alive not weak. Or my hair follicle will go weak after hair transplant because of hair pulling in the past 😢
Hi @PallaviaadhiAdithya-td3zr,
Pattern hair loss is progressive hair thinning, not hair falling out suddenly and not growing back. Shed hair does grow back. If you keep pulling on your hair, you can permanently damage hair follicles due to tension, which is called traction or tension alopecia.
I generally don't recommend hair transplants for men under 30, and the cause of your hair loss needs to be properly diagnosed first. You can refer to these videos about why hair transplants are not recommended for men in their 20s, and how we diagnose and treat male pattern hair loss:
ruclips.net/video/2GkCy-30hFg/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/BmwyXS0D5tg/видео.html
@@AmiyaPrasadMD what if the hair root isn't damaged can it be used for hair transplant sir?
Please reply sir 🙏
Hi@@PallaviaadhiAdithya-td3zr,
If the hair follicle is not damaged, then it may be used as a hair graft. Before I can say you can have a hair transplant, how old are you? Ethical hair transplant surgeons don't recommend hair transplants for men under 30, or women with diffuse hair thinning throughout the scalp.
Minoxidil has wreaked havoc on my body! It's taking me weeks to get it out my system from just 1 application! I get hives or itchy skin all over my chest if I have tomato based foods or berries. The scalp itching lasted 2 weeks and even after this I am still sensitive and break out from certain foods.
Hi @144Donn,
Sorry to hear about your problem. Our TrichoStem Hair Regeneration patients, as explained in the video, don't need to use minoxidil after our injection treatment. You can refer to these other videos about the limitations of minoxidil, and why our patients don't use it after out treatment:
ruclips.net/video/sv82XSpQfnI/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/T5iPdCfZ2Ng/видео.html
Hello dr
Hello @ummarahzafar3308
That’s it Discredit others in order to sell your expensive treatment so obvious, marketing tool 🤦🏻♂️
Hi @abdomahfouad4699,
If you watch the video, I still prescribe finasteride to my male patients so they can maximize their hair loss management. Anyone who has used minoxidil knows that is not a sustainable treatment as results can be lost if you stop using it, or effectiveness is lost over time, but this after they've purchased the drug multiple times, so minoxidil is the costly treatment. I hope this clarifies things for you.