how much hair can you transplant into your scalp Chat 11/22/2024
A 20-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is using finasteride and minoxidil and is considering future hair transplants. Discussions include the potential for multiple transplants, the use of body hair for coverage, and the importance of treatments like dutasteride and scalp micropigmentation for maintaining hair density.
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