Double crown - Progress? Will I need a transplant? 8/9/2026
The user experienced progress in hair regrowth using minoxidil and finasteride after switching from dutasteride due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant for more density in the double crown area.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Tried Min+Fin spray for 6 months, with 9 months or Min alone- I'm pretty sure I'm balder than ever. I think I might be beyond saving at this point... Any Hail-Mary products I should go for? Does anyone have any insights on hair transplants? I was thinking maybe FUE.
The user has been using Minoxidil and a Minoxidil + Finasteride spray for hair loss with no progress and is considering trying dutasteride or a hair transplant, specifically FUE. They are concerned about side effects and the potential risks of surgery.
community Surgeon prescribing me a spray mix of Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinol and Caffeine. Any advice???
A user's experience with using a combination of Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinol and Caffeine as hair loss treatment before getting a hair transplant. The conversation includes various opinions on the efficacy and availability of this mix.
community Should I consider a crown transplant?
The user is considering a crown transplant but is advised to try topical finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil first, as transplants without these treatments may not be effective. They experienced lower libido with oral finasteride and are exploring other options like topical treatments and red light therapy.
community I thought I’d be the perfect candidate for regrowth since I only had diffuse thinning on my crown. 9 months later of Oral Min and Fin and I’m worse off than when I started.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and topical minoxidil for nine months. They are considering switching to dutasteride and reducing ketoconazole shampoo due to its drying effects.
community 32 seeing if dut is enough to bring me back or transplant only option
Use finasteride or dutasteride with minoxidil for at least a year to improve hair density before considering a hair transplant. A transplant might be needed if medications don't provide sufficient regrowth.
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