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      community Should I get transplant #4 or just shave my head?

      in Transplants  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old considering a fourth hair transplant is advised to either shave his head or use a hair system due to poor results from previous transplants and late medication use. He plans to consult top surgeons and adjust his current treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Anyone who is not taking fin after hair transplant, how is you hair now?

      in Transplants  81 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of finasteride (fin) in preventing hair loss after a hair transplant. Some users have experienced hair thinning and loss after stopping finasteride, while others have had success with finasteride and minoxidil (min) in maintaining their transplanted hair. The general consensus is that finasteride is important for younger patients to prevent further hair loss.

      community What 1 year and $6000 can do for your hair

      in Treatment  305 upvotes 3 years ago
      A hair transplant performed by Dr Bruno Ferreira in Portugal, which has improved the user's appearance and self-confidence. The user also mentioned taking finasteride for 5 years to help with their hair loss.

      community My FUE Hair Transplant Journey

       14 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user shares their experience with an FUE hair transplant performed by Dr. Mario Marzola, detailing the procedure, costs, and post-operation care. They report feeling slightly nauseous but satisfied with the results and plan to provide daily updates.

      community It's over. Hairline has fallen. Millions must shave.

      in Update  467 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conclusion of the conversation is that the user has tried various medications and treatments for hair loss, including minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and nizoral shampoo, but has not seen any progress. They have decided to shave their head. Other users suggest options such as hair transplants, RU58841, hair units, and scalp micropigmentation.

      community Min/Fin is pure magic. Seriously. Read below

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported significant hair growth improvements using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil daily, despite minor side effects. The doctor advised against combining multiple treatments to identify what works.
      Advice for my hairloss situation

      community Advice for my hairloss situation

      in General  190 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering hair restoration options after experiencing side effects from Minoxidil and avoiding Finasteride due to concerns about side effects. They are contemplating trying Finasteride or Dutasteride and possibly undergoing a hair transplant.

      community Propecia - Big Shed 3 Years In - Advice Sought

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding after three years on finasteride, possibly due to stress or whey protein, and sought advice. Others suggested it might be a temporary shed, recommended monitoring for deficiencies, and mentioned adding dutasteride if needed.

      community 9 tough months after DHI/ FUE HT. Since on meds Topical Min 5% & Fin 0,0025%, Ket, Derma, Vitamins. Any improvements?

      in Transplants  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user underwent a hair transplant in Turkey and has been using a topical solution with 5% minoxidil and 0.0025% finasteride, along with Ket 2% shampoo and derma rolling, to maintain hair status. They are uncertain about improvements, noting thicker non-transplanted hair, and are considering increasing medication frequency to enhance results.

      community Hair transplant, dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Back from the dead.

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 24-year-old shared their successful hair restoration journey, which included a hair transplant in Turkey, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. They also started testosterone replacement therapy, which improved their quality of life and hair condition, and they now feel confident and satisfied with the results.

      community 2 years of treatment - 1mg Fin/5% minox

      in Progress Pictures  346 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1.25mm derma-stamping fortnightly, and 2% nizoral shampoo twice a week for two years, seeing significant hair regrowth despite periodic shedding. They plan to consider a hair transplant in the future to address stubborn areas.

      community 1 Year - Post-transplant Results

      in Transplants  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 33-year-old male is thrilled with his hair transplant results one year post-procedure, having used 1 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil daily, which significantly improved his hair density. The transplanted hair is expected to be permanent, but continued use of finasteride is recommended to maintain surrounding native hair.

      community Something I wish I knew about hairloss 10 years ago

      in Treatment  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair transplants can initially yield good results, but native hair is more reliable, and transplanted hair may still be lost over time. Early intervention with treatments like topical finasteride and minoxidil is recommended, but it's important to start with lower doses and manage expectations realistically.

      community I need your help - transplant after care

      in Transplants  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is concerned about post-hair transplant care, specifically regarding the use of a bandana, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They are advised to consider finasteride and possibly adjust the minoxidil dosage.

      community 1 month of using fin, so happy

      in Progress Pictures  862 upvotes 1 year ago
      User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.

      community Pyrilutamide isn’t failed at all.

      in Technology  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kintor is producing a cosmetic with KX826, starting at 0.5% concentration and moving to 1%. The 0.5% concentration wasn't as effective as minoxidil and finasteride, but the 1% concentration shows promise.

      community 4 months topical min and 1,5 months topical fin. Also microneedling almost every week. Do you see a difference?

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 2 years ago
      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 First time post, 60 days on Fin

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their first progress picture after 60 days on finasteride for hair loss, having previously used minoxidil and other treatments. They thanked the community for discussions that encouraged them to try finasteride.

      community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

      in Chat  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

      community Any experience with stem cell hair transplants?

      in Transplants  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      Stem cell hair transplants use stem cells from fat tissue to reactivate inactive hair follicles, but results are inconsistent and not widely shared. Traditional treatments like finasteride and minoxidil often show better results.