After trading anecdotes with fellow hair loss physicians about how finasteride can reduce body hair in some patients, Dr. Sharon A. Keene asked whether finasteride might have a negative affect on patients who have body hair transplant (BHT) procedures. While the current research is inconclusive, her review sheds light on how to avoid any possible negative impact that finasteride might have on patients who have body hair transplant procedures.
Can Body Hair Transplant be Negatively Affected by Finasteride?
March 4th, 2011
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Topic: Drugs (Medications)
Tags: 5-Alpha Reductase, Androgenetic Alopecia, Body Hair, Body Hair Transplant, DHT, Dr. Sharon Keene, Genetics, Hair Growth, Hair Loss, Hair Loss Medication, Hair Restoration Surgery, Hair Transplant Forum International, International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), Propecia/Finasteride
Posted by Ethan at Bernstein Medical at 6:00 am
Does Body Hair Transplant Leave Scarring?
November 15th, 2010Q: I heard that it is possible to transplant body hair to the scalp. Does it leave any scarring?
A: Unfortunately, it does leave scarring. And since the hair is generally of poor quality, it is usually not worth the trade-off. View the full post to see an example of the typical scarring seen in a BHT procedure.
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Topic: Hair Transplant
Tags: BHT Procedure, Body Hair, Body Hair Transplant, Scarring
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 3:57 pm
Could Propecia Thin Out Body Hair Transplanted To My Scalp?
September 3rd, 2010Q: If I had a body hair transplant to my scalp and then took Propecia to prevent further hair loss, could finasteride thin out the transplanted hair?
A: In theory, yes!
You may be interested in a somewhat related question about the effects of finasteride on body hair. Read more posts on body hair.
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Topic: Drugs (Medications)
Tags: Body Hair, Body Hair Transplant, Hair Loss, Propecia/Finasteride
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 9:51 am
Is Hair Transplant Using Body Hair an Option?
January 15th, 2009Q: I have heard of body hair transplants as an option being considered by some patients. Do you think that could be an option for me as my donor area isn’t able to provide the hair that I need? A: With body hair transplants, the hair quality is poor and there can be a significant [...]
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Topic: Hair Transplant
Tags: Body Hair Transplant, Donor Area, Donor Scar
Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 4:26 am
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