Question 1

when should i start seeing hair growth after hair transplant?

Accepted Answer

4-6 months: You should start seeing hair growth after a hair transplant procedure (fue or fut) after 4-6 months. At this time you would see small short hairs growing. At one year you will be close to 90% of the result and 100% at 18 months.

Question 2

why does hair transplant work? is it not the location on the scalp that doesn't support hair growth?

Accepted Answer

No, the hair shaft: It's not the scalp in that location, but the hair follicles in that region, if you move more active follicles to a healthy region they will grow.

Question 3

what simulates hair growth?

Accepted Answer

SIMULATING HAIR GROW: I THINK YOU MEAN WHAT STIMULATES HAIR GROWTH.
GOOD DIET, EXERCISE, AND VITAMINS AND SUPPLEMENTS THAT YOUR PCP MIGHT RECOMMEND.

Question 4

which factors affects hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Multiple Factors: General health.  Thyroid function.  Stress.  Also depends where the hair is located.

Question 5

does dhea help in hair growth?

Accepted Answer

No: There is some evidence that it helps in growing pubic hair in women who don't have any. It can help reduce the effects of aging skin, but there is no evidence that it helps hair growth.

Question 6

does biotin increase hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Biotin is good – a water-soluble b vitamin. Increases hair and nail growth. Also helps with acne, slow healing skin and stronger hair.

Question 7

do hydrocephalus stop hair growth?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: In general, there is no direct correlation  of hydrocephalus and hair growth impairment. However, if the hydrocephalus is associated with hormonal changes due to problems with the hypothalamus or pituitary gland, hair growth could be affected.

Question 8

do hydrocephalus stunt hair growth?

Accepted Answer

No: Usually medications or dermatological factors affect hair growth.

Question 9

how to take biotin tab for hair growth?

Accepted Answer

ONCE A DAY2TO10 mgm: It is recommended by some to be taken at a dose of 2 to 10 mgm and is considered safe to take as recommended by doctors of alternative medicine and some dermatologists.

Question 10

how to avoid hair growth in female face?

Accepted Answer

Hirsutsm is common: Frequently after an exam and some lab tests (to rule out PCOS, or other hormone problems) women find out that their hair growth is not a disease.  Sometimes losing weight can help.  Your doctor can prescribe certain types of birth control pills that may help as well.  A medicine called spironolactone is sometimes used for this also. Vaniqua is a cream used to reduce hair growing over the lip.

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