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I have hair fall after stopping Finax and Mintop. Kindly advice.
Query: Hello doctor,I had a FUT of 2000 grafts eight years back. Initially, I was happy with the result. After a year or so I stopped the medications (Finax 1mg and Mintop). Soon after, I again started balding. Even the transplantation hairs were not visible. So I again visited the doctor. He suggested me ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Post hair transplantation, you need to continue Minoxidil indefinitely, while Finasteride can be taken as long as you do not experience any side effects. The response of hair transplant depends upon the strict adherence to these medications. It is very common to lose ha... Read Full »
I had a scab fall off from hair transplanted site. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a hair transplant before three months. I might not be sure but I may have roughly massaged my head or while wearing t-shirts a scab fells off, will this result in failed hair transplant? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hair transplant failure or success is evident within four weeks. The follicles which have been implanted into our skin of the scalp would die initially within two weeks or they lead to the growth of the good hair. After that you massage it or do anything it will not h... Read Full »
Is there a treatment for hair loss on the temples from wearing tight braids?
Query: Hi doctor, I have hair loss on my temples from wearing tight braids. The hair loss has been there for about 10 years and it has not gotten worse or anything. Is there a treatment or prescription I can try before going the hair transplant route? I am on Nuva ring for birth control. I tried Rogaine f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is traction alopecia. It is a type of alopecia due to tight braids and hairstyles that put pressure over the roots. Unfortunately due to pressure effects scarring occur and there is no such topical cream or lotion available for regrowth of hair. You have told th... Read Full »
Can Ibuprofen lower the platelet count?
Query: Hello doctor, I had a hair transplant with 1500 grafts. That means about 3500 1 mm holes were made in my neck area (beard) and scalp and formed crusts and healed. Following my transplant (30 hours later), I had a normal white blood count but platelets were very low (60000), after one week my platele... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hereby, I am giving you opinion regarding your case. Platelet has seven to 10 days lifespan but it is produced from megakaryocytes continuously. Surgery or wound healing like in hair transplantation will not reduce platelet count. If following surgery infection occu... Read Full »
Please advise on the best way to increase my facial hair growth.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old male. I have very thin and few facial hairs. Earlier, I was somewhat overweight, but I have lost weight. I think my testosterone level is low. I am feeling very disturbed among my friends due to the lack of facial hair. Please help me. After reading on the internet, I f... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern Do not worry, and please be informed that there are many causes for these symptoms. Therefore, treatments are also varied accordingly. There is not a single treatment option that fits all. It could be due ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had recently had my mustache transplant and I was given local anesthesia on my lips to make it numb. After anesthesia, my lips were swollen really big but I was informed about this and this went away in four to five days. Yesterday I went to wash the area and now when I look in the mi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Recovery will take a few more days to heal. If the area is swollen, apply one percent Hydrocortisone (Cetyl alcohol and Methylparaben) cream at night for a few days (10 days). In case of pain take- 1. Tablet Emanzen D (Diclofenac sodium and Serratiopeptidase) twice dai... Read Full »
I wet my beard 5 days post-hair transplant. Is it concerning?
Query: Hi doctor, I recently did my mustache transplant, and it has been five days. While taking a bath, water accidentally came into the transplanted area. I was given another spray from the clinic and was told to apply it to the mustache area every ten minutes, which I am still doing. But now I am worrie... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There is no harm in normal water getting into that area. But however, avoid vigorous movements such as scrubbing in the area for another ten days. There should not be any problem with the hair growth because of this issue, provided your graft... Read Full »
Switches of my husband’s hair transplant bleeds. Is it serious?
Query: Hello doctor, My husband had undergone hair transplantation three years ago, but his stitches are not completely closed because of his tight skin. He has pain in the area where the stitches were done. Yesterday he hit the wall and had a blood clot on the forehead. He had bleeding from the site where... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can understand your genuine health concerns. The Probable causes: Yes, there may be wound infection in this way. The skin should have been closed by primary suturing after the hair transplant, but if there is deficient ski... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing hair loss and thinning of hair since the age of 23. Some people have suggested undergoing a hair transplant to address this issue. After undergoing a hair transplant, I would like to know what treatments or medications I should use to promote thick hair growth... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. Hair fall can be explained as follows: It is normal to experience 75-100 hair falls every day, and this should not be a cause for concern. Hair loss is only considered significant if the number of hair falls exceeds this range. Procedur... Read Full »
Please suggest the best treatment for baldness.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36 year old single male. I have severe hair fall and I feel that I am going bald. You can see in the attached pictures. Around two years back, hair fall started and the volume reduced to half of my original hair. Now, I feel almost all hair has gone. I am taking antidepressant m... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unfortunately, the medicine that you have taken for the male pattern baldness does not work much in this condition. After certain limit, oil and tablets are useless. As you are young, hair transplant is the only way to get your hair back. You are a good choice f... Read Full »