Should I get a second hair transplant or wait for oral min & fin results?
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    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil β†’

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    Finasteride β†’

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Microneedling β†’

    Technique that makes tiny punctures in the scalp with fine needles

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    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    πŸ’Š Minoxidil (oral) 3 weeks
    πŸ’Š Finasteride (oral) 3 weeks
    πŸ’§ Minoxidil (topical) 11 months
    πŸ’§ Finasteride (topical) 11 months
    β€’ Microneedling (dermapen) every 2 weeks 3 sessions
    β€’ Ketoconazole (shampoo) 2x weekly 6 months
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

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    The user is considering whether to get a second hair transplant or wait to see the results from switching to oral minoxidil and finasteride. They also use microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo.
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