Let's say hypothetically you get a hair transplant. The doctor will recommend you jump on rogiane and finasteride. So what happens if a new hair grows because of these drugs where a hair has been transplanted? Will the follicle jsut be pushed to the side or will you get cancer or something?
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Optimist said:
I guess a that would be the "stupid" answer...right?
I was joking about the cancer thing. But what actually happens if a follicle which was dormant starts growing when a new one has been implanted on top if it. Why can't you baldies ever give me a straight answer? I mean I know that a lot of you ae more knowledgable than dermatologists (in regards to hair) so start sharing your advice dam it.
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Anyways, here is an answer. Typically, you will not regrow hair that isn't already there, hair that is "regrown" is really just hair that is miniatured and then revived with the use of those products. The hair goes from being those little white hairs (vellus hairs) to darker hair (terminal hairs). I don't believe a good dr. would transplant on top of an existing hair. If the hair is not there when the Doctor does the transplant, then the hair is gone for good and thus your question is moot.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
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It was not completely bald, there were small sometimes barely detectable hairs. doctors are dealing with tiny follicles and they can tell if there is already a follicle in a given area. If they did punch a hole where a follicle is, I would expect that it would kill the hair. If you have concerns you should ask a hair transplant doctor about this.
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s.a.f said:
Never heard that one before....I love it!