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.
A user shared positive 6-month results from a hair transplant in Istanbul, receiving 4,450 grafts for the front and midscalp and 850 for the crown. The procedure cost approximately €2,990.
The conversation discusses using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, focusing on the crown and mid-scalpareas. The user is optimistic about seeing results in 3 to 6 months.
User started hair loss treatment 3 months ago using topical fin, minoxidil, RU58841, stemoxydine, and microneedling. Others noticed improvement in mid and frontal scalpareas and suggested considering oral minoxidil.
The user underwent a second hair transplant for the crown and mid-scalp, achieving good density. They are using minoxidil, finasteride, and biotin, and considering PRP treatments to enhance growth.
A 23-year-old is experiencing hair thinning at the crown and mid part, possibly due to vaping, and is using minoxidil, derma rolling, PRGF sessions, rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and vitamin D3 supplements. They are considering adding finasteride but are concerned about its side effects.