It is not always necessary to take Finasteride tablets after hair transplantation, it needs to be decided according to the patient’s condition. Generally 1 to 3 months after hair transplantation, the body androgen is high, hair loss is more, can consider taking finasteride, in order to reduce hair loss, promote hair growth.
1. Finasteride is a specific inhibitor, commonly used in the treatment of clinical symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia, can also be used in the treatment of male androgenetic alopecia, generally take the drug 3 months after the reduction of hair loss, 6 ~ 9 months hair began to grow, if there is no obvious effect after one year of medication, it is recommended to stop the drug.
2. Hair transplantation is to transplant the hair from the donor area together with the skin and fat tissue to the hair loss area of the scalp. 1~3 months after the hair transplantation, there will be hair loss, which is due to the new hair follicle tissues are briefly isolated from the body and ischemia, and it takes a certain amount of time to establish the new blood circulation, and the hair will grow gradually after the end of the shedding period, and the effect can be maintained for a long period of time in general.
3. If the patient’s body androgen level is normal during the hair loss period after hair transplantation, and the hair loss is not a lot, generally do not need to take Finasteride; if the body androgen level is too high after hair transplantation, and the hair loss is serious, which affects the recovery and growth of the hair transplantation, you can consider taking Finasteride.
It is recommended that patients after hair transplant follow the doctor’s instructions to take care of their hair, follow up on time, take Finasteride treatment under the guidance of the doctor if necessary, and avoid taking medication privately so as not to delay the condition.