Transplant done in 2022. Was on Finas on & off till May 2025. Due to lymph node TB had to stop it.
    9/19/2026

    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

    Platelet-Rich Plasma →

    growth factors taken from your blood and injected into your scalp to stimulate hair

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    • hair transplant 2500 grafts since 2022
    💊 Finasteride (oral) on & off until May 2025
    • PRP
    💧 topical Finasteride (topical) May to mid July
    💧 topical Minoxidil (topical) May to mid July
    the tone is 😞 negative with no growth results.

    Other terms

    The user had a hair transplant in 2022 and stopped using finasteride due to lymph node tuberculosis, expressing concerns about restarting it. They are considering alternatives like PRP and topical treatments but are hesitant about minoxidil due to past hair loss experiences.
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