Is Elon on fin or dut? He made at least one transplant before
    Treatment 12/30/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Hair Transplant →

    Hair transplantation moves DHT-resistant follicles from a donor area (back and sides of the scalp) into thinning or bald areas. The transplanted hair is generally permanent, though surrounding native hair can keep thinning.

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

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    Elon Musk likely had at least two hair transplants and uses finasteride or dutasteride to maintain his hair. He may also use a hair system or prosthetic hair.
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      community 3 surgery total 7600 Grafts surgery journey

       726 upvotes 7 months ago
      A person had three hair transplant surgeries using 7,600 grafts from scalp, beard, and chest, along with finasteride and minoxidil. Reactions are mixed, with suggestions for alternatives like hair systems or scalp micropigmentation.

      community risks with finasteride and dutasteride

       138 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride and dutasteride have potential risks, including post-finasteride syndrome, but are commonly used for hair loss. RU58841, minoxidil, and needling are suggested as alternatives, though all treatments carry risks.

      community 1 month of using fin, so happy

       868 upvotes 2 years ago
      User had a hair transplant and used a finasteride and minoxidil spray for 6 months with no results. After adding finasteride tablets for 1 month, they saw significant hair growth improvement.

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