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    From the encyclopedia
    Hair Transplant →

    Surgery that moves hair follicles from the back of the scalp to thinning areas

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

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    The conversation discusses hair transplants, including the use of techniques like FUE and the importance of a good donor area to avoid visible bald patches. It also touches on alternative treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrolutimide, and debates the idea of embracing baldness versus seeking treatments.
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      community My hair transplant journey in Turkey

      in Transplants  336 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant in Turkey using the DHI and Sapphire FUE techniques, without taking finasteride or minoxidil post-surgery. They emphasized that transplanted hairs from the donor area are resistant to hair loss, but acknowledged that native hairs might still thin without medication.

      community M24 – Doctor advised against immediate HT due to weak donor area. Thoughts?

       18 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 24-year-old male was advised against an immediate hair transplant due to a weak donor area and was recommended to use PRP, oral minoxidil, and finasteride for a month before reassessment. Users suggested continuing finasteride and minoxidil for a longer period, as results typically take more than a month, and some expressed skepticism about the doctor's recommendations.

      community Too late for Hair Transplant? My hope is gone, but family says do it

       33 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The consensus is that a hair transplant is not advisable due to a weak donor area, and medications like minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride should be tried for 1-2 years to stabilize hair loss. A hair system is suggested as a better alternative if medication is not an option.

      community Completely Bald — Anyone experience FUE Transplant working?

       7 upvotes 1 week ago
      FUE transplants for advanced baldness are challenging, with success depending on donor hair availability. Some suggest trying medications like Minoxidil and Finasteride first, while others recommend consulting with specialists like Zarev or Pitella.

      community 35/M had transplant hair from 2019

      in Transplants  411 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 35-year-old man had a hair transplant in 2019 but experienced further hair loss due to not using finasteride or minoxidil. Many suggest shaving his head or considering a hair system, as his donor area is depleted and further transplants may not be viable.

    Related Research

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      research Hair Transplantation

      January 2010 in “Elsevier eBooks”
      Hair transplantation is a treatment for hair loss mainly caused by genetics, with various techniques and potential complications, and results visible after 8-12 months.

      research The Latest Innovations in Hair Transplantation

      32 citations , July 2011 in “Facial Plastic Surgery”
      This review discusses recent surgical and medical advancements in hair restoration techniques but reports no new clinical results.

      research An update on hair restoration therapy

      14 citations , July 2009 in “Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery”
      This review discusses recent developments in hair restoration, highlighting the continued prominence of follicular unit strip surgery and the growing literature on the relatively new technique of follicular unit extraction, without presenting new clinical results.

      research Avoiding pitfalls in planning a hair transplant

      July 2008 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      This review discusses common mistakes in follicular unit transplantation and provides guidance for practitioners to enhance patient outcomes, but reports no new clinical results.

      research Hair transplantation: New concepts in 2005

      9 citations , January 2005 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy”
      This review discusses current concepts in hair transplantation, emphasizing the importance of patient consultation and alternative therapies like finasteride and minoxidil, but does not report new experimental findings.