ACCEPT:

• If it is  not related to malignancy or its treatment
• If donor is not on treatment or is on topical treatment only
• If it is not part of a multi systemic auto-immune disease

DEFER:

• For 7 days from last dose of oral anti-fungal treatment
• For 4 weeks from last dose if donor has taken Finasteride (Propecia / Proscar)
• For 6 months from last dose if the donor has taken Dutasteride (Avodart)                                

PERMANENTLY EXCLUDE:

• If alopecia is a consequence or side effect of malignancy
• If alopecia is an auto-immune disease / condition that is multi systemic

SEE IF RELEVANT

• AUTO-IMMUNE DISEASE
• CANCER
• SURGERY - for hair-transplant/hair plugs
• INFECTION - for systemic anti-fungal treatment
• STEROID THERAPY - for injected or oral steroid treatment
• COMBODART

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Dutasteride and finasteride can cause abnormal development of a foetus, particularly the sex organs. These drugs can remain in the blood even after treatment has stopped and therefore it is unsafe for a potential recipient, particularly pregnant women