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      community Using topicals after hair transplant if safe to do so

      in Transplants  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      After a hair transplant, it's advised to stop using RU58841 and minoxidil to avoid irritation, resuming them 25-30 days post-surgery if the scalp is healed. The user is currently using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841, but there are concerns about the safety and efficacy of RU58841 in humans.

      community Transplant 3400 grafts 4 month update

      in Transplants  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had a hair transplant of 3400 grafts, primarily focusing on the hairline, and is happy with the results four months post-surgery. They used topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical dutasteride, along with microneedling and Nizoral, and the procedure cost around $12,000.
      What should i do? ideas? stressed-ish

      community What should i do? ideas? stressed-ish

      in General  106 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 44-year-old is experiencing rapid hair thinning after weight loss, despite using finasteride for two years. They have added minoxidil, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, derma stamping, and are considering PRP treatment while slowly introducing dutasteride.

      community 10 month update transplant 2300 grafts & 7 1/2 months min/fin topical

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 10-month update on their hair loss treatment, including a hair transplant 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.

      community 22 year old, losing hair for 1 year

      in General  192 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair loss suspects androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and possibly telogen effluvium (TE), with a noted improvement in scalp itch after adopting a gluten-free diet. He is advised to consider treatments like finasteride or minoxidil and to check iron and ferritin levels.

      community Solid progress building up to a transplant

      in Treatment  659 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, various serums, and micro-needling, leading to increased confidence and consideration of a hair transplant. Despite initial baldness due to past health issues, the user is pleased with the progress and continues to use treatments like Pilgrim, Md Hair, Bodywise Roller, and Bouf serums.

      community Personal experiment: tretinoin and diffuse thinning

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hair loss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.

      community Back from the dead... (sort of)

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 9 months ago
      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 hair transplant after one year.

      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 Post op day 1, My 10 year journey and thoughts about hair loss, advice

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared their 10-year hair loss journey, discussing treatments like oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, and LLLT, and ultimately deciding on a hair transplant. They also explored the possibility of having alopecia areata incognita and advised seeking multiple opinions before surgery.

      community Hair Transplant result - 1st of 2 transplants.

      in Transplants  253 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant in Toronto to restore their hairline and crown, using 2400 grafts in the first procedure and is happy with the results. They are using Minoxidil and finasteride, and note that their hair is thinner on the back and sides due to graft removal.

      community Can this be salvaged with a second transplant?

      in Transplants  22 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering a second hair transplant after previous treatments with finasteride and minoxidil failed to stop hair loss. Suggestions include trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, scalp micropigmentation, or shaving the head.

      community Hair regrowth attempt. Age 33 after 10 years bald.

      in Progress Pictures  643 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 33-year-old attempted hair regrowth after 10 years of baldness using topical finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, a laser cap, and later oral dutasteride. They noticed some regrowth, especially vellus hairs, and are considering a hair transplant or other treatments despite side effects.

      community Heavy hair fall post 7 months of hair transplant

      in Hair Transplants  78 upvotes 6 months ago
      After 7 months of a hair transplant, the user is experiencing significant hair loss despite using a minoxidil and finasteride topical solution daily. Losing around 100 hairs daily might be normal, but if it persists, other causes should be considered.

      community Hair transplant 5 months later

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience 5 months after a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of thorough research and using finasteride and minoxidil to control hair loss. They had 3700 grafts transplanted to the front/mid-scalp and used medications to fill in the crown.

      community 4 Years Post-Op, How is Looking?

      in Is this regrowth?  1876 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user expressed satisfaction with a hair and beard transplant at HairofIstanbul using 3200 grafts and PRP, achieving natural-looking results without finasteride or minoxidil. The transformation was praised, though some noted the beard line appeared artificial.

      community Dude single handedly beat baldness

      in Is this regrowth?  37 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user claims to have reversed baldness, possibly due to telogen effluvium recovery after weight loss. Others discuss the potential success of using GHK-Cu for hair regrowth.

      community Hair Transplant before and after

      in Progress Pictures  215 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user underwent a hair transplant with 2800 grafts and used a topical treatment containing minoxidil. They also had scalp micropigmentation (SMP) to enhance the results, which cost $15,000 for the surgery and $1,500 for SMP sessions.

      community How long before I can Micro Needle my hair transplant?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user had a hair transplant and is asking when they can resume microneedling their forehead, which they did previously once a week with positive results on their crown. They are currently on a treatment regimen that includes oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and black castor oil for moisturizing.