My 1 year crown transformation (2nd hair transplant)
    Progress Pictures 6/17/2024

    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

    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    • hair transplant (surgical) 4000 grafts 1 year
    💊 Finasteride (oral)
    💧 Minoxidil (topical)
    💊 vitamins (oral)
    the tone is 😀 positive with some growth results.

    Other terms

    A user shared their 1-year crown transformation after a second hair transplant with 4000 grafts, using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins. Another user commented that while the crown has filled in, they expected more coverage from 4000 grafts and suggested a possible shedding phase.
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    Related Research

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      research Hair loss: a clinical update

      November 2019 in “Journal of Aesthetic Nursing”
      This article reviews the classifications and characteristics of androgenic alopecia and provides no new clinical results; it emphasizes the importance for aestheticians to understand current treatment evidence.

      research Contemporary Hair Transplantation

      54 citations , August 2009 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
      This review outlines the steps of contemporary hair transplantation surgery, including the roles of medications and nonsurgical options, but it reports no new clinical findings.

      research Hair aging and anti-aging

      3 citations , October 2007 in “Expert Review of Dermatology”
      This review discusses the biological and cosmetic aspects of hair aging and reports no new clinical results; it highlights current treatments and future research directions to address both aging factors.