This sounds crazy but I kinda wish hair transplants weren’t so mainstream. Because I feel like all the funding and research that would’ve gone into finding a real cure has slowed down significantly because of hair transplants. 3/1/2026
The conversation discusses the impact of hair transplants on funding for hair loss cures, with opinions divided on whether transplants hinder or help research progress. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants, with some users suggesting that a true cure is still far off.
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