Solid progress building up to a transplant Treatment 1/4/2026
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, various serums, and micro-needling, leading to increased confidence and consideration of a hair transplant. Despite initial baldness due to past health issues, the user is pleased with the progress and continues to use treatments like Pilgrim, Md Hair, Bodywise Roller, and Bouf serums.
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community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months … Idk what to do.
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User saw hair growth after three months of using oral finasteride, microneedling, serums, and devices. Minoxidil did not work for them, and they previously had a hair transplant.
community 4 months topical min and 1,5 months topical fin. Also microneedling almost every week. Do you see a difference?
The conversation discusses a user's 4-month progress using topical minoxidil and 1.5-month use of topical finasteride, along with almost weekly microneedling, for hair loss. Some responses indicate noticeable improvement and encourage continued use, while others suggest it's too early to judge effectiveness and mention the possibility of a hair transplant.
community Is microneedling a risk if you want to have a hair transplant in the future?
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