8.5 month transplant + meds update - 2,689 grafts
    5/24/2023

    From the encyclopedia
    Hair Transplant →

    Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    hair transplant (surgical) 2,689 grafts 8.5 months
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg daily
    💧 microneedling (topical)
    the tone is 😀 positive with impressive results.

    Other terms

    Ibrox1972 shared an 8.5-month update on their 2,689-graft hair transplant by Dr. Raghu Reddy in London, along with using oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Users praised the natural-looking results and discussed the importance of choosing a skilled doctor.
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       299 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 6-month hair loss treatment progress, which included 3200 FUE grafts, oral finasteride and minoxidil, keto shampoo, and biotin. The user also mentioned micro needling their temples for further growth and plans to observe the effects of finasteride and minoxidil over the next 6-12 months.

      community Transplant 3400 grafts 4 month update

      in Transplants  20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user had a hair transplant of 3400 grafts, primarily focusing on the hairline, and is happy with the results four months post-surgery. They used topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical dutasteride, along with microneedling and Nizoral, and the procedure cost around $12,000.

      community 44M 19 months fin oral 1mg daily /min 5% foam once daily

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 44-year-old man has been using finasteride 1mg daily and minoxidil 5% foam for 19 months to address hair loss, with mixed results and continued shedding. Suggestions include trying oral minoxidil, microneedling, and possibly a hair transplant for better cosmetic density.
      36M too late to start oral Fin and Min then get a FUE?

      community 36M too late to start oral Fin and Min then get a FUE?

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old man is considering starting oral finasteride and minoxidil, using ketoconazole shampoo, and possibly getting a 3000-graft FUE hair transplant. He previously had scalp micropigmentation but is now exploring medication due to fewer concerns about side effects.

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      Guidelines Based Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Guidelines based management of androgenetic alopecia

      January 2014 in “Cosmoderma”
      This review examines the effectiveness of current treatments for androgenetic alopecia, offering plastic surgeons evidence-based guidance for choosing safe and effective options, but reports no new results.
      Minoxidil: A Comprehensive Review

      research Minoxidil: a comprehensive review

      16 citations , June 2021 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”
      This study reported that while topical minoxidil exhibits hair regrowth in androgenetic alopecia, oral minoxidil 5 mg/day was more effective than topical forms after six months, with low doses also potentially effective for women and other hair loss types.

      research Female pattern hair loss—An update

      12 citations , January 2020 in “Indian Dermatology Online Journal”
      This article discusses the causes, diagnosis, and treatment options for female pattern hair loss, emphasizing the role of topical minoxidil as a primary treatment, but provides no new clinical results.
      Microneedle-Mediated Therapies in Hair Loss: Applications, Mechanisms, and Future Directions

      research Microneedle-mediated therapies in hair loss: applications, mechanisms, and future directions

      August 2025 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research”
      This review discusses recent advancements in microneedle technology for hair loss treatment, highlighting their ability to enhance drug delivery and improve hair follicle survival in transplantation, while also exploring their potential integration with tissue engineering to address regeneration challenges.
      Hair Restoration Surgery: Pre-Surgical Considerations And Pitfalls

      research Hair restoration surgery: pre-surgical considerations and pitfalls

      July 2024 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research”
      This review outlines diagnostic strategies and a thorough checklist for evaluating patients before they undergo hair restoration surgery, addressing non-scarring and scarring alopecia, to improve surgical outcomes and avoid errors, according to this source.