21 M Planning trip to Turkey for FUE
    3/26/2017

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    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💧 Tea Tree Oil Shampoo (topical)
    💧 Cortisone Cream (topical)
    the tone is concerned with very minor improvements results.

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    A 21-year-old is considering a hair transplant in Turkey due to aggressive hair loss and scalp psoriasis, but is advised to try finasteride and minoxidil for at least a year to stabilize hair loss before proceeding. The user is concerned about side effects but plans to consult a dermatologist and possibly start finasteride.
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