Crazy Journey (5 Difficult Years)
    Progress Pictures 6/7/2025

    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

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    • hair transplant (surgical) 8000 grafts 2 surgeries 3 years
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 5mg 2.5mg in the morning and 2.5mg at night 2 years
    the tone is 😀 positive with satisfaction with current results.

    Other terms

    A user shared their hair restoration journey after a botched transplant, highlighting successful results with 8000 grafts and 5mg oral minoxidil, while choosing not to use finasteride due to potential side effects. The user reported no side effects from minoxidil, except for extra body hair, and expressed satisfaction with the current results.
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      The user had two FUT hair transplants with 4,600 grafts for increased density, costing about $11,000 each, and has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride for over five years without side effects. The results are natural-looking with no visible scarring, and the user finds the procedure valuable despite the cost.

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      in Progress Pictures  80 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress on hair restoration using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and 2800 grafts, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. They discussed the importance of continuing DHT blockers like finasteride or dutasteride post-transplant to prevent further hair thinning.

      community Did My Hair Transplant Fail????

       11 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is concerned their hair transplant with 1500 grafts may have failed after 10 months, despite using 5% topical minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride since 2023. Others suggest waiting until 18 months for full results and considering additional treatments like PRP or dutasteride.

      community Jason Sorgi - Boston Hair Restoration- Crown MicroFUE (full detailed breakdown).

       383 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with a crown MicroFUE hair transplant at Boston Hair Restoration, highlighting the smooth procedure, minimal pain, and significant growth over 12 months. They used oral minoxidil, finasteride (transitioning to dutasteride), PRP sessions, and a LaserCap, achieving excellent results and full confidence.

    Related Research

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      research Effects of oxytocin on the hair growth ability of dermal papilla cells

      October 2023 in “Scientific Reports”
      This study explored the effects of oxytocin on hair growth and found that it upregulated growth-promoting factors in dermal papilla cells and hair follicle organoids, suggesting potential for developing new alopecia treatments.

      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 Overactive bladder in men

      1 citations , January 2009 in “CRC Press eBooks”
      This chapter discusses the increasing prevalence of overactive bladder in aging men, examining potential causes and treatment options, without reporting new clinical results.

      research Androgenetic Alopecia

      November 2015 in “Springer eBooks”
      Hair loss treated with minoxidil, finasteride, laser/light, hair transplant, and scalp prostheses; more research needed for skin of color.

      research Proceedings of the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research (2015)

      January 2017 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings”
      This report discusses the Ninth World Congress for Hair Research and highlights the potential of hair follicle studies to advance understanding of various diseases, with no new clinical results presented.