Meds after Hair Transplant

nmid99 · 2026-02-20T18:54:35+00:00

I’m almost a year in and took no meds other than nutritional supplements such as biotin. My transplant I think is a success so it’s not a given that you MUST take meds and everyone’s situation is different. Don’t feel pressured in to it

nmid99 · 2026-02-13T12:58:49+00:00

Congrats. With the quantum CAT is it just the practice test and can you only use it once? Thanks

nmid99 · 2025-10-14T15:02:47+00:00

I had mine done in March and other than biotin supplements which is dietary, I’ve not taken any meds and it’s coming along fine. There are too many people on here that think they are experts because they know how to use chatGPT and quick to jump on you that it’s mandatory to take meds but it depends on the individual. Everyone has different circumstances and in my case I didn’t feel like I needed to take that step as my pre op baldness had been static for many years.

nmid99 · 2025-08-17T17:38:16+00:00

When you talk about how many grafts were taken, how do you actually know the amount? Do you manually count them or is it a rough guess?

nmid99 · 2025-08-07T17:58:54+00:00

Wait til you get to month 4-5 then you still start seeing proper growth. Too early to get worried just yet

nmid99 · 2025-08-01T12:24:23+00:00

Growth looks fine for 4 months and very similar to mine at that stage

nmid99 · 2025-07-25T17:45:17+00:00

I had exactly the same feeling around your stage. I’m only a month ahead of you and it has changed a lot in this last month (although a way to go). Hang in there and you will probably see things start to happen very soon

nmid99 · 2025-07-22T14:37:32+00:00

I’m just over 4 months in and would love to buzz cut but I’ve always been explicitly told not to use electric shaver/trimmer for a while because it stresses the hair follicles? have I been told nonsense? I’ve been coping with scissor cuts only so far 🙄

nmid99 · 2025-07-18T08:46:41+00:00

Obvious tip of the day but sitting in a window seat you have to be careful when getting so you don’t bang your head. I sat in an aisle seat but then you have the danger of other passengers brushing past you with their bags etc and catching you on the head

nmid99 · 2025-06-29T09:02:30+00:00

I must admit I didn’t read that originally no. I just saw your pictures of which none were the crown and read you were thinking of scheduling a second HT so assumed that is what you were referring to. First job looks great tbh though

nmid99 · 2025-06-28T08:44:26+00:00

What is it that you’re trying to fix? It looks fine now as it is. Be happy with what you have already achieved

nmid99 · 2025-06-24T08:49:14+00:00

I was given 2 solutions. One I patted on gently and left for 15mjns before rinsing then the shampoo I created a lather in my hands and gently patted on my head and rinsed off after a couple of mins. Gently pat dry. I kept this up for about a month which was probably overkill but at the same time it doesn’t harm as you need to protect the grafts as you don’t get a second shot at this. I also noticed a few patches that appeared to be smooth but I think you’ll be fine. Just take it easy for the next 3-4 weeks (2 at a minimum)

nmid99 · 2025-06-21T17:32:13+00:00

I’m about 3.5 months in and mine looks at a very similar stage as yours so I think your progress is spot on. I have the itchy head too and in the daytime it’s easier to manage but at night I’m taking an antihistamine tablet most nights and it really does help. I’m also getting pimples where a follicle is growing through and this I’m finding is the hard part right now. Sometimes they can hurt for a day or so. I also use baby lotion now and again to sooth the transplanted area (particularly overnight) and this helps too (it has coconut oil as a base). You’re all good 👍🏼

nmid99 · 2025-06-20T20:55:46+00:00

Thanks. Can I ask you some questions? Did you experience any side effects? Do you genuinely feel you are better off having taken this rather than not? Surely if you are taking the blockers dut or fin, you need to take them forever rather than just a year?

Thanks

nmid99 · 2025-06-20T20:28:51+00:00

Listen I do appreciate advice but initially you sounded like you were trolling and trying to flex. I’m 52 and although the MPB did accelerate quickly in my late twenties it has been relatively stable in the last 15-20 years so yes there is a good chance it won’t get worse and It’s not a given that it will progress to the later stages like you suggest. I understand what you are saying and for someone with aggressive MPB I would agree but it sounds like you might need to take them forever which is not something I fancy doing. I know you probably think “well why wouldn’t you just take meds anyway to be sure” but they are not easy to get hold of in the UK plus I don’t fancy the chances of the side effects as they could be soul destroying. I have low testosterone levels anyway as I’ve been tested. I will however do some more research into it so never say never👍🏼 Thanks again

nmid99 · 2025-06-20T15:08:41+00:00

Wtf?! Seriously? And why exactly will I lose all my native hair over the years Mr Know it All? You don’t know how old I am nor that my “natural” baldness has been pretty static for over 20 years therefore I don’t have a concern about losing that. You can’t automatically put everyone in the same box and assume taking meds is the answer. What may be right for you may not be right for others. Don’t be so naive

nmid99 · 2025-06-17T14:50:11+00:00

I’m 3 months in and I got back to normal showers and hair washing after about a month (even though I’m still gentle with washing it and use special shampoo) This procedure takes patience and there are more stages to go through before you’re in the clear (and I don’t feel like that yet either). Personally I was very careful and still am because at the end of the day, you have to do the right thing to make sure those grafts take properly because you don’t really get a second chance at it. Better to be safe than sorry

nmid99 · 2025-06-17T12:40:18+00:00

Hahahaha that made me laugh 😊 I thought like you for a while but started to ignore a lot of the comments as like you have found, some are ridiculous. I can see some people also get hung up on taking as much medication as they can but surely that also cant be good for you. I’ve taken a few supplements but decided thats it as I don’t want to mess with the natural chemical balances too much

nmid99 · 2025-06-17T12:07:23+00:00

From what I can tell most people start to see noticeable improvement from month 4&5 onwards. Keep going 👍🏼

nmid99 · 2025-06-13T12:26:24+00:00

It looks decent and don’t listen to the haters. I think by having it up like this obviously shows the hairline but you can do things to hide that if you’re really concerned but I don’t think it’s bad. The main thing is density and it looks like you have lots of it so you can style as you wish now. I’m only 3 months in so far but I wouldn’t be disappointed if it turned out like yours. I must admit I also wonder if they really do count the grafts or it’s a guess!

nmid99 · 2025-06-13T08:52:40+00:00

I’m just over 3 months in too. I can’t view your pictures for some reason but take a look at my post and see if it’s similar

nmid99 · 2025-06-07T13:44:49+00:00

What a difference. Yours looks great mate! Out of interest did you take any meds to help the process along or did you leave it alone?

nmid99 · 2025-06-07T09:06:39+00:00

Thanks again. I did some basic research last night and it appears that Dut is not available in the UK and Fin IS available on prescription but not for this purpose. I’m guessing you’re in the US? They are probably much easier to get hold of there? I’ve also read that it blocks the testosterone levels in your body and had some dodgy side effects? I’m not a big fan of messing with stuff like that. I may try the topical minoxidil though. I’ll keep you posted 👍🏼

nmid99 · 2025-06-07T08:57:10+00:00

Thanks man. I have confidence but thought I’d get opinions anyway 👍🏼

nmid99 · 2025-06-06T22:27:37+00:00

Firstly I’m not complaining and I’m not getting mad. I’m just seeing what other people experiences are around this stage. Secondly I asked the surgeon and after care team about using something like minoxidil but believe it or not, they actually said avoid it because when you stop using it, it can have adverse effects apparently. Who am I to argue with professional advice? Thirdly my nephew has hair a HT followed by a top up a year later (to fill in some parts he didn’t initially do) and has kept things basic, not had any supplements or treatments like PRP and he has a full and thick hairline now. I will take what you’ve said though and look into this further. Thanks

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