Is it too late for a hair transplant ? 25m
    Transplants 7/28/2025

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 2 years
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 5% 2x daily
    πŸ’Š Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 mg daily 1 month
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

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    The user is considering a hair transplant at 25 after experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and recently starting dutasteride. They are advised to continue DHT blockers post-transplant to prevent further hair loss and are considered an ideal candidate for a transplant.
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