After Hair Transplant, Should One Take Propecia Hair Loss Medication?

September 23rd, 2005

Q: I have heard that you should take Propecia for 6 to 12 months following a hair transplant. Is this correct?

A: I would only use Propecia if you plan to continue the medication long-term.

That said, Propecia — the brand name of the hair loss drug finasteride — is very helpful in preventing further hair loss. I do recommend that patients who have hair loss stay on the medicine for an extended period, regardless of whether or not they decide to have a hair transplant.




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Posted by Robert M. Bernstein M.D. at 1:26 pm


1 Response to “After Hair Transplant, Should One Take Propecia Hair Loss Medication?”

  1. RAVDEEP says:

    i am 24 year of age. required hair transplant in crown area. can one continue taking regaine 5% or propecia after the surgery to maintain other hairs. it is said both medicines makes hair thicker. would they make the transplanted hair thicker as well?

    Dr. Bernstein: These medications only thicken hair that is being affected by genetic hair loss (i.e., the thinning hair). A hair transplant uses permanent hair obtained from the back and sides of the scalp that is unaffected by this genetic process and thus not affected by the medication.

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