I need your help - transplant after care Transplants 9/28/2024
The user is concerned about post-hair transplant care, specifically regarding the use of a bandana, minoxidil, and tretinoin. They are advised to consider finasteride and possibly adjust the minoxidil dosage.
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community 2025 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”
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1 year ago For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
community 5 month mark. Topical solution of fin/min/trentinoin. Micro needle once every 10 days and keto shampoo twice a week.
A user's 5 month progress with their hair loss treatment which includes topical finasteride and minoxidil, microneedling once every 10 days, and keto shampoo twice a week. Other users shared their own experiences and advice on treatments.
community If you aren't happy with your results but haven't tried microneedling: why not?
Microneedling with minoxidil significantly boosts hair growth, even for non-responders to minoxidil alone. The routine includes a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and minoxidil twice daily, with some users adding finasteride and tretinoin.
community Before & after for 3 months of minoxidil & 6 months of finasteride/minoxodil/tretinoin
A 36-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth using minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin with minimal side effects. He plans to continue the treatment, hoping for more targeted solutions in the future.
community Some more realistic 15 months fin+min results. No loss, but also basically no growth. HT unfortunately seems like the only option left at this point :/
User shared 15-month results using finasteride and minoxidil, showing no loss but minimal growth, considering a hair transplant. Replies suggest starting treatment earlier, continuing current treatment, or getting a transplant.
community 20yo, dutasteride and minoxidil aren’t working
A 20-year-old reports worsening hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil, and considers a hair transplant. Users suggest continuing treatments, trying microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, switching to finasteride, or adding tretinoin.
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