Losing the genetic lottery - venting
Chat 4/23/2026

At a glance

In this venting about hair loss treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are

💧 Finasteride (topical) 8 months

💧 Minoxidil (topical) 8 months

💊 Finasteride (oral) 12 months

💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5 12 months

💊 Dutasteride (oral) 0.5 7 months

• Ketoconazole

the tone is 😞 negative with no improvement results.

Other terms

hair systems CVG scalp condition Propecia Rogaine Nizoral hairpieces cutis verticis gyrata

The user is experiencing hair loss and has tried various treatments including topical and oral finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole, but continues to lose hair. They are considering alternative solutions like hair systems due to the lack of improvement and a scalp condition called CVG.

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research Medications and hair transplantation

November 2009 in “Cambridge University Press eBooks”

Minoxidil and finasteride combined can effectively treat hair loss.

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14 citations , July 2009 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery”

Hair restoration techniques like follicular unit transplant surgery and follicular unit extraction are effective, with ideal graft placement density between 20-30 units per cm². Medications like Minoxidil and Finasteride can help maintain and regrow hair.