Can Propecia Treat Hair Loss Due to Injury?

My [tag]hair loss[/tag] is a result of injury. Will taking Propecia help me regain my hair?

[tag]Propecia[/tag] ([tag]finasteride[/tag]) works by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone into [tag]dihydrotestosterone[/tag] ([tag]DHT[/tag]). This reduction in DHT helps to preserve hair follicles that are genetically vulnerable to its effects.   Since your hair loss is not related to [tag]androgenic alopecia[/tag] ([tag]male pattern baldness[/tag]), Propecia and other hair loss medications such as [tag]Rogaine[/tag] ([tag]minoxidil[/tag]) are not likely to result in new [tag]hair growth[/tag] in the injured area.

Depending upon the degree of your injury and the resultant scarring, you may be a candidate for [tag]hair transplant[/tag] surgery. Below I’ve included some examples posted on our [tag]hair restoration[/tag] forum and social network of burn victims that have undergone successful [tag]hair transplants[/tag].

Reconstructive hair surgery on a 32-year-old burn victim – 2884 FU – Dr. B. Feriduni

Dr. Hasson Patient/Burn Victim/2142 Grafts/One Session/11 Months

1237 grafts to the mustache,beard, and eyebrow by Dr. Alfonso Barrera Houston Texas

Reconstructive hair surgery on a 11-year-old burn victim – 3055 FU in 2 procedures

If you are interested in learning if you are a candidate for hair transplant surgery, I recommend that you consult our interactive map and locate the prescreened quality hair restoration physicians nearest you. You can then schedule a free online consultation.

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David – aka TakingThePlunge
Assistant Publisher and Forum Co-Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum

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