The letter discusses a disagreement about the definition of the "frontal area" in hair restoration surgery and questions the effectiveness of treatments like finasteride and minoxidil on this area.
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March 2020 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
Both Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) and Follicular Unit Excision (FUE) are effective hair transplant methods; the best choice depends on the patient's needs and the surgeon's preference.
The user "Expliced" shared their progress pictures after using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling for 1 year and 3 months. Another user mentioned that using a high-definition camera with flash and sharpening the photo can show new hairs appearing sooner.
The user experienced increased hair density and improved hairlinedefinition after 8 months of using 1mg finasteride and 5mg minoxidil (both oral and topical) daily, though the hairline recession hasn't reversed. They noticed fuller eyelashes and increased shedding, but overall hair growth is outpacing the loss.
A user shared their 10-week progress using Minoxidil and 1mg Finasteride daily, reporting no side effects and increased sex drive. Replies praised the noticeable improvement in hair thickness and hairlinedefinition.
The conversation humorously suggests using immunosuppressants like ciclosporine and oral minoxidil for hair regrowth, with a satirical plan involving hair transplants from family members. It highlights the side effects and impracticality of such treatments, emphasizing the post's satirical nature.