Meds aside, what do you guys use to thicken hair
    6/23/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Dutasteride →

    Heavy duty finasteride that comes with higher risks

    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.

    At a glance
    In this hair styling advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💊 Minoxidil (oral)
    💊 Dutasteride (oral)
    💧 ketoconazole shampoo (topical) 3x a week
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    The conversation is about temporary hair thickening solutions, with suggestions including volumizing mousse, sea salt spray, Aveda thickening paste, tinted dry shampoo, and cold water rinses. The user is already using oral Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and keto shampoo, and has had a hair transplant.
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