A user's hairline recovery after severe hairloss, which was treated with Dutasteride and Minoxidil; other users offered their opinions on the severity of the hairloss.
A user shared their experience with hairloss treatments, including RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, caffeine shampoo, and topical finasteride. They found RU58841 effective for diffuse thinning but experienced severe hairloss after stopping it; topical finasteride worked well for a receding hairline but caused side effects. They also use a charcoal shampoo and practice scalp massages.
The conversation is about potential causes of hairloss and treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, with a focus on checking for vitamin deficiencies and conditions like Lichen Planopolaris. It also discusses the skepticism around certain tests and the success of hair transplants.
A user underwent a 5000 grafthair transplant in Istanbul, which included 900 beard grafts, after previously using finasteride with limited success. The procedure cost £4500, including transport and aftercare in both Istanbul and the UK.
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hairloss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil and new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
A 25-year-old male with 10 years of hairloss is using minoxidil and considering adding finasteride or dutasteride, possibly with microneedling, to improve hair regrowth before a hair transplant. Community members suggest starting a DHT blocker immediately, considering oral minoxidil, and addressing low vitamin D and HDL levels.
The individual had a hair transplant in Turkey with 4052 grafts, resulting in significant hair growth and increased confidence. They use finasteride, rosemary oil, and vitamins, and are pleased with the natural-looking results, encouraging others to consider similar treatments.
ET-02, a new hairloss treatment, shows promising results with a 6-fold increase in hair count, potentially outperforming minoxidil by activating stem cells in hair follicles. Further trials are ongoing to confirm its efficacy and safety, with potential market release in the future.
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This conversation is about a user's progress after hair transplant surgery and the treatments they used to maintain it. They had a transplant of 3000 grafts in April 2022, taking finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil twice daily foam, as well as using Nizoral shampoo and Hair Growth Shampoo from Watermans once a week. The results have been positive with good hair health improvement.
A user underwent a second hair transplant for increased density and to address hairloss in the crown area, with 3,800 grafts at a cost of 2,200 euros at Estepalace, including additional services. Some commenters discussed the appearance of the hairline and the importance of using DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant.
A 35-year-old man had a 6400 grafthair transplant in Turkey after years of baldness, using finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and scalp micropigmentation. He is satisfied with the progress and plans further SMP touch-ups to enhance results.
A person shared their positive experience with a hair transplant at Sule Hair Transplant in Istanbul, performed by Dr. Selahattin Tulunay using the Hybrid FUE technique with 5,000 grafts, costing €2,990. The user reported significant hair growth and satisfaction at 3, 6, and 12 months post-surgery, without using finasteride or minoxidil, but faced skepticism from others about the authenticity of their post.
A user had two hair transplant surgeries, using a total of 6850 grafts from the scalp, beard, and chest, costing around $20,000 USD, and is happy with the results, though the crown may not be as dense as the hairline. They experienced no scarring from the donor areas and noted that transplanted beard and chest hair are thicker and curlier.
A 22-year-old underwent a hair transplant in Bangkok, using 2,500 grafts, and has been using dutasteride and minoxidil to stabilize hairloss. The user chose the procedure to enjoy youthful confidence, despite some opinions that it's too early for a transplant.
A user shared a 12-month update on their hair transplant, which involved 5700 DHI grafts and cost £4500 at Cosmedica. They also dyed their hair and beard, and users praised the impressive results, suggesting finasteride or dutasteride to prevent further hairloss.
User shared 15-month progress using Oral Dutasteride and Sublingual Minoxidil for hairloss. Treatment improved hair density, now considering hair transplant with fewer grafts.
HairClone is developing cell replacement treatments to rejuvenate and generate hair follicles, and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. A user expressed skepticism about the need for crowdfunding.
A user traveled to Turkey for a 5000-graft FUE hair transplant at ASMED Clinic with Dr. Koray Erdogan. They used finasteride before and after the surgery and shared detailed experiences, costs, and recovery tips.
A user shared their positive experience 12 months after a hair transplant with 4052 grafts and 10130 hairs, using finasteride, red light therapy, B12, biotin, and rosemary oil. They are satisfied with the results and recommend these treatments.
A person realized they were balding when their sister pointed it out and is now using a combination of hairloss treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and plans to add dutasteride and RU58841. Others in the conversation emphasize the importance of honesty about hairloss and caution against an overly aggressive treatment regimen, especially before a hair transplant.
The user is considering a hair transplant for frontal temple density but is concerned about shock loss. They have been using finasteride for about two years and are advised to consider minoxidil and microneedling for better results.
The post is about a user sharing their 6-month progress photos for hairloss. They have been using a homemade topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride, along with ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are considering a hair transplant for their hairline and are seeking opinions on the graft amount.
The post discusses frustration over the limited and not always effective treatments for hairloss, mainly Minoxidil and Finasteride. The conversation includes mentions of potential new treatments like GT20029, HMI-115, CosmeRNA, KX-826, and microneedling, but also highlights the challenges of funding and prioritizing research in this area.
A 26-year-old male shared progress pictures after 4 months of treating hairloss with finasteride (1.25 mg on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays), topical minoxidil twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly, and weekly microneedling at 1.5 mm. He is seeing hair growth improvement, especially in the front, and is considering hairgrafts for the crown area if necessary for more density.
User reports visible hair growth after 1.5 months using dermarolling, Jamaican black castor oil, and onion juice, having stopped minoxidil due to initial hairloss. Replies suggest continuing minoxidil despite shedding, buzzing hair, and trying finasteride or scalp massages.
The conversation is about a user's 13-month progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hairloss, showing significant improvement but considering a hair transplant for increased density. The user also takes biotin and saw palmetto, uses Hims shampoo, and plans to consult a surgeon for potential grafts.
The conversation discusses the potential for Verteporfin to reduce scarring, making hairline lowering surgeries more viable for men with mild hairloss. The user suggests that if scarring can be minimized, men might opt for hairline lowering instead of using grafts for other areas.
The user "Curious_Conflict_959" shared a progress picture of their hair transplant after 5 months. They used a low dosage of RU on native hairs and had PRP treatments. All hairloss has stopped.
A 20-year-old is using dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride with stemoxydine, alfatradiol, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermapen for hairloss and is considering mixing these treatments to save time. They are also contemplating a hair transplant that requires 3500 grafts.
The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride for hairloss, but stopped dutasteride due to side effects. They plan to have a hair transplant in December 2024 at Vanity Hospital in Istanbul, aiming for at least 4500 grafts.