Celebrities often use hairpieces, transplants, or medications like Minoxidil to maintain their hairlines. Hairtransplants require ongoing medication, and opinions on their success vary.
A 24-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair shedding despite past success with mesotherapy and minoxidil, and is considering adding treatments like Expecia, dermapen, or a hairtransplant. Many suggest using finasteride to maintain hair, as it is necessary even after a transplant, and side effects are rare and reversible.
A user shared their 4-month hair restoration progress using minoxidil with finasteride, oral finasteride, and micro needling. The community responded positively, praising the results and the user's happy demeanor in photos.
The user shared their successful hair regrowth using oral finasteride, minoxidil foam, a custom topical solution, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling, resulting in significant improvement at the crown. However, they experienced hairline recession after switching to a topical solution with finasteride and minoxidil, raising concerns about its effectiveness.
The conversation is about Jordan Peterson allegedly getting a hairtransplant, with various users mocking his way of speaking and debating the ethics of him potentially hiding the procedure. Some users discuss the natural look of the transplant and the implications of getting one at an older age.
User shared 4.5-month hair loss treatment results using Fin, Minoxidil, and microneedling. Others discussed postponing hairtransplant and adjusting microneedling depth.
The user had a hairtransplant five years ago and started using minoxidil three months ago. Commenters recommend adding finasteride or other DHT blockers to prevent further hair loss and maintain results.
The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss for 2 years and started microneedling, now considering a hairtransplant in Mexico. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and various opinions on hairtransplant locations and the user's current hair condition.
The user is considering a hairtransplant after a year on minoxidil without satisfactory results and is advised to use finasteride or dutasteride as a DHT blocker. Suggestions include using microneedling, tretinoin, and possibly needing 3000-4000 grafts for the transplant.
A 23-year-old male experiencing severe hair loss stopped treatments for a year and is considering a hairtransplant. Suggested treatments include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
OP underwent a hairtransplant (HT) and has been using finasteride for one year. Despite having thin hair, OP is happy with the results and feels more confident.
A 24-year-old considering a hairtransplant is currently using dutasteride for hair loss. They are unsure about proceeding with the transplant due to concerns about future hair loss and the need to shave their head for the procedure.
A 24-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth over 8 months using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo. They are satisfied with the results and may consider a hairtransplant after one year.
The user has experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and nizoral shampoo, but is considering a hairtransplant due to advanced hair loss. Others suggest checking the donor area and considering a reputable surgeon for a potential transplant.
A 21-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamins, and keto shampoo. They are contemplating a hairtransplant but worry about their age and future hair loss.
A 24-year-old with early hair loss is managing it with finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride, and is considering using a hair system for more styling options while maintaining transparency. They emphasize confidence and self-expression over hair, viewing it as an amplifier rather than a foundation.
A user who started balding at 20 trying different treatments to combat hair loss before eventually embracing being bald and getting a custom hair piece as an option. Various people commented on his looks with and without the wig, generally agreeing that he looked better bald.
A user shared a 10-month update on their hair loss treatment, including a hairtransplant of 2300 grafts and 7.5 months of using a topical minoxidil/finasteride solution and ketoconazole shampoo. They expressed regret for not starting the medications sooner and reported side effects like heart palpitations, which improved after cutting out caffeine.
A user shared an 8.5-month update on their hairtransplant of 1064 grafts done by Dr. Kaan Pekiner in Ankara, Turkey, costing $3500. They are also using finasteride 2.25 mg weekly and have reduced shampoo use.
A 25-year-old shares progress on hair regrowth using finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, Alpecin caffeine shampoo, and topical minoxidil, noting improved hair health but persistent temple thinning. They consider switching to oral minoxidil, adding microneedling, and possibly a hairtransplant after one year.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hair loss, but stopped dutasteride due to side effects. They plan to have a hairtransplant in December 2024 at Vanity Hospital in Istanbul, aiming for at least 4500 grafts.
Hairtransplants and hair loss treatments like oral Fin and Min are discussed, with some humor about public figures' hair. Missing a single day of these treatments typically has little impact, but longer gaps can affect results.
Transplanting pubic and butt hair to the head is discussed humorously, highlighting pros like DHT resistance and cons like poor blending and appearance. Users joke about using treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 on unconventional donor areas.
The user is considering a second hairtransplant or scalp micropigmentation to address thinning in the crown area and hide scars from a previous transplant. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for three years but are concerned about the appearance of their donor area and the effectiveness of scalp micropigmentation.
A 28-year-old man is considering whether to proceed with a hairtransplant in February or continue using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dermastamping, which have shown great progress in 3.5 months, to achieve desired results by his wedding in September 2026. Most responses suggest postponing the transplant to avoid potential "shock loss" and relying on the current treatment and hair fibers for the wedding.
Donald Glover's (aka Childish Gambino) hairtransplant results, which appear to be moderate with around 1000 grafts. Various users discuss the previous and current appearance of his hairline and speculate that he may have used medications like Minoxidil or finasteride to stabilize before getting a transplant.
The user started using 1mg finasteride and Regaine foam post-hairtransplant, noticing significant hair growth at three months. They experienced testicular cramps as a side effect but no other issues, and are considering microneedling for further improvement.
The user stopped using finasteride and minoxidil after a hairtransplant, now only using coconut oil and serum, and is concerned about potential hair loss. Others advise continuing finasteride to prevent future hair loss, despite the user's doctor suggesting it's unnecessary.
Kitchen_Plastic_2847 had been fighting hair loss since 2019-2020 and was initially successful in regrowing his hair with finasteride. However, after contracting Covid three times back to back at the start of 2021, he started to lose his hair again. He found a new dermatologist who prescribed him oral minoxidil along with finasteride, but eventually decided it wasn't worth spending all the money to try and save his hair.