The pain is real. Man bursts into tears of happiness after seeing himself with hair.
    9/26/2021

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    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 treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 1 year
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 year
    Hair Transplant (surgical)
    💧 Hair System (topical)
    the tone is 😀 positive with stabilized hair loss results.

    Other terms

    Man experiences happiness after seeing himself with hair, discussing treatments like transplants, hair systems, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. Users share experiences, societal expectations, and desire for accessible solutions.
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      community 5 years post hair transplant, 3 months on minoxidil only

       326 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user had a hair transplant five years ago and started using minoxidil three months ago. Commenters recommend adding finasteride or other DHT blockers to prevent further hair loss and maintain results.

      community 3 hair transplants + finasteride + minoxidil (full review)

      in Transplants  120 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with three hair transplants, finasteride, and minoxidil to combat severe hair loss, achieving significant regrowth. They discussed the process, costs, and maintenance, emphasizing that transplanted hair is permanent and doesn't require ongoing medication.

      community Can the miniaturised hair grow still? How’s it looking for transplant?

       2 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, and the potential for hair regrowth. It also covers the possibility of a hair transplant, with some users suggesting waiting due to early treatment stages and considering other factors like vitamin levels and traction loss from wearing a hair system.

      community Need Hair Transplant Advice, don't want to eat meds.

      3 days ago
      The user is advised against a second hair transplant without medication, as it would be ineffective. Suggestions include accepting baldness or using a hair system, with some recommending topical treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Too late for Hair Transplant? My hope is gone, but family says do it

       33 upvotes 1 week ago
      The consensus is that a hair transplant is not advisable due to a weak donor area, and medications like minoxidil, finasteride, or dutasteride should be tried for 1-2 years to stabilize hair loss. A hair system is suggested as a better alternative if medication is not an option.

    Related Research

    6 / 6 results
      Hair Loss in Men: Causes and Treatments

      research Hair loss in men

      May 2013 in “Trends in Urology & Men's Health”
      This article reviews non‐surgical treatments and surgical techniques for male‐pattern hair loss and does not present new findings.
      Hair Aging And Anti-Aging

      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.
      Functional Hair Follicle Regeneration: An Updated Review

      research Functional hair follicle regeneration: an updated review

      42 citations , February 2021 in “Signal Transduction and Targeted Therapy”
      This review discusses potential cell sources and bioengineering strategies for regenerating hair follicles with functional cycling, reporting no new results.