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Response S Foote Terminal hair follicules seem to have similiar high survival percentages of 80-100% regardless of transplant method. Long term survivals have no good studies in the literature to my knowledge. Everyone recognizes that over a lifetime there is progressive loss of hair...

Response David: Change happens so slowly that it it often goes unnoticed. In your case, based upon your photos, I feel you have improved. I would continue your current regime and if Xandrox gives you any problems you might get a prescription for Minoxidil that is dispened at a compounding...

Discussing the Gho thread Discussing the Gho thread: I read with interest the lengthy postings about Dr. Gho’s research. Having spent 36 years in dermatology and the last 16 relatively limited to hair, there are some points that may add to the overview of the field. This is NOT an...

Armando Jose :lol: I have not had any of my patients experience a problem of decreased or increased sensation in the transplanted zone. I have seen patients who had old plugs or slit grafts who experienced prolonged or permanent sensory loss. This is because the nerves are cut as a result...

how many grafts will I need???????? Formula: Crown Area = 3.14 X radius squared in cm (centimeters) Frontal Area = 3.14 X radius squared divided by 2 (1/2 the area of the crown formula) Mid-Scalp = length X width in cm Density: 20 grafts/ cm squared = thin coverage 30-40 grafts/...

Ladies: Ladies: I recently reviewed the postings by a number of you about hair loss. Having dealt with hair loss problems in my practice for 34 years, I can appreciate how intensely difficult his problem is for women, much more distressing than for men in general. Creative grooming will...

nomad I would recommend maximizing your medical treatment as you appear to be doing. I would take photos of your current state so you can see how things progress over the next 12-18 months. I would not recommend transplantation on the crown in some one as young as you. This can create a lot...

Response Ashley: Wait to see a dermotologist at your home area. As far as further therapy goes, some females do better on Spironolactone added to the Rogaine. The BCPs can certainly cause loss as well and if you can use other methods perhaps that would be best. The comments from Nay may be...

Intense dieting can produce telogen effluvium, which is almost always self limited to about 3 months duration, after which the hair will regrow in most cases. Resumption of a balanced diet is advisable :!: Rogaine may help hair grow only 1/2 inch per month, so expect it to take a year or so...

:lol: Dr. Limmer has spent his career with patients best interest as his primary concern and has provided free consultations to hundreds (possibly thousands) of hair loss patients. He and a significant number of independent physicians have stepped forward to offer steps to benefit you at...

Dr. Limmer/ San Antonio, TX This is Jessica, hair transplant Coordinater for Drs. Brad and B.L. Limmer in SA, TX. gourmetstylewellness.com is correct in reference to our pricing. We charge just under $3.00 per follicular unit graft. You can email me from our website, which gourmetstylewellness.com has posted, and I would be more than happy to...

Hello GourmetStyleWellness Users, I just wanted to share my personal experience with Hair Transplantation. After 33 years of doing hair transplantation, I finally took the big jump myself. Like most 50, 60, and 70 year old men (I just celebrated my 60th birthday), I have noticed the slowly...