30M - Should I Get a Crown Hair Transplant?
    Transplants 2/16/2026

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’ง Minoxidil (topical) almost daily since 09/2022
    ๐Ÿ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg daily since 02/2024
    ๐Ÿ’Š Finasteride (oral) 1mg daily 08/2022 to 11/03/2024
    ๐Ÿ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5mg daily since 10/11/2024
    ๐Ÿ’ง RU58841 (topical) since 04/14/2024
    โ€ข Microneedling 1-1.5mm weekly since 03/20/2024
    ๐Ÿ’ง Ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 3-4x weekly since 03/20/2024
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ neutral.
    A 30-year-old man is considering a crown hair transplant after experiencing thinning since 2022, despite using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. Opinions vary, with some suggesting additional treatments or lifestyle changes, while others recommend waiting or focusing on maintaining current treatments.
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