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How many hair follicles do I need in the donor site to go for hair transplant?

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Dr. Vinodhini J.

Published At June 8, 2020
Reviewed AtAugust 18, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I recently had a meeting with a hair transplant clinic and they told me I needed 3000-3500 follicular units (8000 follicles). Attached is a photo of my hair loss, is this overkill? I am afraid of running out of the donor area.

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It is androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness). It is a genetic, sex hormone imbalance disorder. There is a shortening of hair growth cycle and delay in new hair growth (increase in dihydrotestosterone-DHT). Causes in our case can be hormonal imbalance, insufficient protein intake, iron deficiency, hair procedures, rough handling, stress, and drug-related. Treatment: Use Minoxidil 5 percent lotion 1 ml at night for 30 days (on hair thinning area). It slows hair loss and grows new hair. Use Nizoral Shampoo twice weekly for six weeks. Take laser therapy (low-level laser therapy) to stimulate the growth of follicle. Hair transplant is the last modality of treatment. Eat oranges, avocado, carrot, yogurt, sweet potato, salmon, spinach (vitamin A, folate, iron), green leafy vegetables, eggs, chicken. Drink lot of water. Drink green tea. No caffeine, tea, soda. Eliminate stress. Stop smoking. Scalp massage, aloe vera gel, onion juice extract as a home remedy. Try this before thinking of hair transplant.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav
Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

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