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      community What is the deal with "longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation"

      in Transplants  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      Longitudinal partial follicular unit transplantation involves extracting part of the donor follicular unit, allowing the donor area to be overharvested without noticeable hair loss. The conversation questions if this method is practiced in clinics or if it's theoretical, and whether it relates to hair cloning or multiplication.

      community Don’t like the density at all, 2nd hair transplant

      in Transplants  160 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is unhappy with the results of their second hair transplant, feeling that grafts were wasted on an already transplanted hairline instead of increasing mid-scalp density. They regret stopping medications like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, which led to significant hair loss, and plan to restart them.

      community 3 hair transplants | 11,102 grafts | 28 yrs old | NW 6/7

      in Transplants  149 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old underwent three hair transplants totaling 11,102 grafts at Eugenix, using finasteride and minoxidil to manage advanced hair loss. Despite limited density, the results are satisfactory, allowing the individual to feel presentable without a hat.

      community 3,000 grafts (scalp FUE + Body Hair) - DAY 4

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures after their fifth hair transplant, which included 3,000 grafts from both scalp and body hair. They use topical finasteride and minoxidil, and the procedure cost $22,000 at Maxim in Austin, Texas.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community 3 month progress dut

      in Progress  309 upvotes 6 years ago
      User experienced rapid thinning on crown, used dutasteride for 3 months with significant improvement. Microneedling and ketoconazole were also used, but no minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Topical Dutasteride Seems to Work

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      Topical dutasteride, particularly at 0.05%, shows greater hair density improvement than oral finasteride over 24 weeks, though hair thickness gains are similar. Some users report side effects with topical treatments, but others find them effective for maintaining hair without significant systemic absorption.

      community Topical dutasteride results 7 weeks progress

      in Progress Pictures  10 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 22-year-old male is using topical dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss, experiencing some side effects like mild ball pain and initial shedding but seeing progress in hair thickness. He plans to increase the dutasteride dose and has tried various treatments, including finasteride and RU58841, with differing side effects.

      community Body Hair Transplants with Buzzcut

      in Transplants  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      Body hair transplants may look better if kept very short. People with limited donor regions or waiting for Verteporfin or FAK Inhibitors could consider this option.

      community 4 months on dut and topical min as a 23 year old

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shares progress in hair quality after 4 months using dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and other treatments, noting improved crown thickness but persistent temple thinning. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to side effects and started testosterone replacement therapy, which they believe helps mitigate side effects.

      community 3mo progress .3/6% topical fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair thickening after 3 months of using a topical treatment of 0.3/6% finasteride/minoxidil. They also maintained their hair health with 1% Nizoral twice a week and dermastamping every 1.5-2 weeks.

      community Something not talked about in the hair transplant industry

      in Transplants  111 upvotes 8 months ago
      Hair transplant success largely depends on individual biology, with many patients needing multiple procedures to achieve satisfactory density. Even top surgeons can't guarantee results, and many people use additional treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community 3 Month Results with Nuclear Stack - 42M

      in Progress Pictures  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared 3-month hair regrowth results using a combination of oral Dutasteride, daily Minoxidil, RU58841, micro-needling, Keto shampoo, scalp massages, and supplements. Positive progress was noted, and encouragement to continue was given.

      community Why Diffuse Thinning is Worse Than a Receding Hairline

      in Research/Science  149 upvotes 1 year ago
      Diffuse thinning is worse than a receding hairline as it affects the entire scalp, complicating styling and hair transplants. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned, with some users noting improved hair density.

      community 7 months update (min/fin) change to dut?

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months, seeing thicker hair but no temple regrowth, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another person suggested trying microneedling on the temples before changing medications.

      community PSA: Caffeine and Hair Transplants

      in Transplants  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with a hair transplant, emphasizing the importance of avoiding caffeine 7 days before the procedure. Ignoring this advice led to reduced effectiveness of the numbing agent, causing significant discomfort during the transplant.

      community M32, almost 3 moths, fin oral 1,25g/daily + min 2xday + keto 2% shapoo 1/week microneedling once a week

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 32-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.