Should oral minoxidil be stopped before a hair transplant? Transplants 11/27/2025
Stopping oral minoxidil is often recommended a week before a hair transplant and can be resumed a week after. It's best to consult the clinic for specific guidance on minoxidil, finasteride, and vitamins before surgery.
View this post in the Community →
Similar Community Posts Join
6 / 1000+ resultscommunity John Cena Says Hair Transplant 'Changed The Course Of My Life' and maintains with daily routine that includes "red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins, shampoo"
John Cena attributes his improved life and career to a hair transplant and maintenance routine with red-light therapy, minoxidil, vitamins, and shampoo. Users discuss the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride, with mixed opinions on its necessity.
community 1 year progress update. Topical min, oral fin, biotin and multi-vitamins
The user shared a 1-year progress update on hair regrowth using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, biotin, and multi-vitamins, showing significant improvement. Other users praised the results and suggested adding dermarolling for potentially better outcomes.
community 7 years on oral finasteride/topical minoxidil/ket (Pics included). Losing ground... what more can I do to stop the loss and gain more hair?
A user's journey to try and stop their hair loss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.
community 2 months of Oral .5 Fin 2.5 Min - Let me know your thoughts!
The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth after two months of using oral finasteride (0.5 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg) and is considering a hair transplant. They are seeking advice on surgeons closer to the U.S. and discussing potential side effects and alternative treatments.
community My Hair Transplant Experience at Diamond Hair Clinic with Dr. Mehmet Demircioglu
A person had a hair transplant at Diamond Hair Clinic with Dr. Mehmet Demircioglu using the Sapphire FUE method with 4500 grafts. They are using Duasteride, oral and topical Minoxidil, and vitamins for recovery and hair growth.
community Feeling good about one year's progress. Daily oral fin/topical min, no side effects.
A user shared their one-year hair regrowth progress using daily oral finasteride and topical minoxidil without side effects. Some people are impressed, asking for more details, while others suggest a hair transplant for further improvement.
Related Research
6 / 1000+ results
research Hair Thickness Growth Effect of Adenosine Complex in Male-/Female-Patterned Hair Loss via Inhibition of Androgen Receptor Signaling
Adenosine complex helps increase hair thickness and density in hair loss.
research Minoxidil: a comprehensive review
Minoxidil effectively treats hair loss, especially androgenetic alopecia, but needs more research for better understanding.
research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research (2015)
The 2015 Hair Research Congress concluded that stem cells, maraviroc, and simvastatin could potentially treat Alopecia Areata, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and steroids could treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, and PTGDR2 antagonists could also treat alopecia. They also found that low-level light therapy could help with hair loss, a robotic device could assist in hair extraction, and nutrition could aid hair growth. They suggested that Alopecia Areata is an inflammatory disorder, not a single disease, indicating a need for personalized treatments.
research Novel agents for the treatment of alopecia
New treatments for hair loss show promise, especially finasteride for men and a stronger minoxidil formula.
research Female pattern hair loss—An update
Female pattern hair loss has multiple causes and treatments, with new therapies showing promise.
research An update on diagnosis and treatment of female pattern hair loss
Updated treatments for female hair loss include minoxidil, antiandrogens, hair transplants, and light therapy.