The user has been using a combination of treatments including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and low-level laser therapy to address hair loss but continues to experience shedding and density loss. Despite high testosterone and iron levels, the user is frustrated with the lack of improvement and is considering adjusting treatment or exploring other options like a hair transplant.
Keratin fusion bonds are discussed as an alternative to clip-on hair patches for men with diffused thinning. The conversation explores different styling options for hair loss.
Chris's hair transplant looks better, but the hairline is criticized for being too straight and unnatural. Some recommend using finasteride and minoxidil for maintenance.
A 23-year-old male had a hair transplant with 3500 grafts and is using finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and a keto shampoo. He seeks advice on crown regrowth and when to start dermastamping.
A 19-year-old with rapid hair loss since 16 is considering a hair transplant but refuses to take finasteride or any 5α-Reductase inhibitors. They are currently using minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling with a Derminator 2, and only want hair until age 27.
Using finasteride before a hair transplant can prevent further hair loss and make the transplant look more natural. Patients should continue using finasteride until hair cloning becomes available.
A 39-year-old from Bangalore shared his successful hair transplant journey, which included 3537 scalp and 1521 beard grafts, boosting his confidence. He also started medication alongside the transplant.
A new human trial using an FDA-approved treatment for wound healing called Verteporfin, which may potentially be able to reverse scarring and regrow hair in that area. The trial is only lasting one month so far.