Looking for advice in a unique situation: Currently wearing a hair system, but continuing to experience thinning on the sides. Had one transplant to correct temple peak areas, but need to know where to go from here.
    2/29/2024

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    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

    Hair Transplant →

    Surgery that moves hair follicles from the back of the scalp to thinning areas

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Finasteride (oral) fairly consistent past few years
    💊 Minoxidil (oral) 3mg
    💧 Rosemary oil serum (topical) every few days
    • Hair transplant (surgical) since 2020
    the tone is 😐 neutral with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A user is experiencing hair thinning on the sides while wearing a hair system and has had a transplant to correct temple peaks. They are using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and rosemary oil serum, and are considering a corrective transplant to add density and achieve a natural look.
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