I’m looking to get a hair transplant but I have had contradicting feedback from different consultations
    8/26/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Finasteride →

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

    Minoxidil →

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

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1mg 9 months
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 2.5mg 9 months
    the tone is confused with minimal regrowth results.

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    A 22-year-old stabilized hair loss with oral finasteride and minoxidil but sees minimal regrowth. They received conflicting transplant advice, with graft recommendations from 1,600 to 4,000, and concerns about diffuse thinning and donor area.
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