Worried About Hair Loss of Existing Hair Following Transplant

Name: Murray

Question: I am 3 months post op hair transplant. Some hair is coming in and it looks promising, however my concern is with my existing hair. Every time I look in the mirror the sides of my hair seem to be slipping away. I am presently just using minoxidil as I did not get on with propecia.

Answer: Hi, Murray. In order to both maintain the regrowth from your hair transplant and to protect your existing hair from male pattern baldness it is important to follow a proactive treatment course. Obviously you recognise this as you are clearly taking steps to deal with the hair loss surrounding the new grafts.

You do not say what type you are using, however, we would recommend you contact Belgravia for a consultation and to discuss whether the high strength minoxidil is the optimum choice for you, given various formulations are available.

If you are experiencing hair loss from the sides of your scalp this may indicate a separate - temporary - hair loss condition. Telogen Effluvium - which displays as thinning across the entire scalp - may be a consideration as, although this is predominantly found in women, it can occur around three months after a stressful event and is known to sometimes affect people following surgery.

Given the numerous possibilities - and solutions - we advise you to visit a specialist who will be able to both diagnose the cause of your shedding and provide you with personalised treatment recommendations, including not only key medications but also supplementary hair growth supporting products.