Drug-free hair transplant while waiting for future treatments to become available to public: stupid or good plan?
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      community Thoughts on the future of pp405?

      in Research/Science  43 upvotes 8 months ago
      PP405 is considered a promising hair loss treatment, potentially replacing minoxidil but not finasteride. Users are hopeful for future treatments like GT20029 and VDPHL01, while remaining cautious about effectiveness and side effects.

      community M26 - 9 months after hair transplant! AMA

      in Transplants  622 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user who underwent a hair transplant in Istanbul to reduce balding, and the discussion of various treatments such as finasteride and growth hormone for preventing further hair loss.

      community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

      in Transplants  171 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

      in Treatment  548 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.

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