8 months post HT: weird asymmetrical shedding/recession?. Dr not 100% sure cause. Theories?? Transplants 9/13/2024
8 months post hair transplant, OP experiences asymmetrical shedding despite using finasteride and starting minoxidil. The doctor suggests it might correct itself or be due to transplant trauma, recommending a wait-and-see approach.
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