need transplant? 3.5 months progress Progress Pictures 12/13/2022
A user trying to avoid an expensive hair transplant, and the replies suggesting they wait two years on treatment before deciding if they need a transplant or not.
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6 / 1000+ resultscommunity Going to report on my Pyrilutamide progress
The user stopped using finasteride due to side effects and began treatment with Pyrilutamide, while continuing minoxidil, topical melatonin, dermarolling, and Nizoral. They had a second hair transplant to improve their frontal hairline and will report back on the results of the new treatment regimen.
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The user tried minoxidil 5% for 3 years with little improvement, then switched to a 15% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride solution once daily and started using pyrilutamide, resulting in significant hair regrowth over time. They are considering a hair transplant but are continuing with topical treatments to maximize hair growth first.
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community RU58841, Topical dutasteride minoxidil and tretonin, dermarolling, serioxyl, and redensyl for about 3 months. Each picture is about 2 weeks of growth. I used to have thick hair with big curls. Am I on track to get it back? Age 32
Treatments for hair loss, including topical dutasteride minoxidil, tretonin, dermarolling, serioxyl, and redensyl over a period of 3 months; switching from RU58841 to pyrilutamide was suggested with potentially less risk of systemic side effects; and encouragement to not give up hope.
community 33M, Skullet guy here, 3 months on 1mg Finasteride, 2 months on 5% Minoxidil, and about a month and a half of derma rolling.
A 33-year-old man is experiencing positive hair regrowth after 3 months on 1mg finasteride, 2 months on 5% minoxidil, and 1.5 months of derma rolling. He is hopeful for further progress and considering additional treatments like dutasteride and microneedling.
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