Transplanted hair is shedding after oneyear of surgery 9/23/2026
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Hair transplant, 3 month progress
The user experienced hair loss after a hair transplant and stopped using finasteride and minoxidil temporarily, as advised by their medical team. They resumed the treatments and are hopeful for regrowth, attributing the current hair loss to shock loss and shedding.
community Two months on Min 2.5 and Dut 0.5. Shedding phase is brutal
The conversation discusses the challenges and experiences of using minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, focusing on the shedding phase and its impact on hair appearance. Users share their personal experiences, side effects, and hopes for improvement, with some considering or having undergone hair transplants.
community Regretting my hair transplant — 5 months in and still patchy/thin
The user regrets their hair transplant after 5 months due to patchy and thin hair, despite starting finasteride at the same time. Many recommend waiting 12-18 months for results and using finasteride and minoxidil before and after the transplant.
community Looking for a hair transplant? I made a clinic 'Red Flag' list. Need your feedback
Selecting a hair transplant clinic requires avoiding pitfalls like prioritizing quantity over quality and aggressive sales tactics. Ensure the clinic uses experienced surgeons and recommends treatments like minoxidil and finasteride before a transplant.
community No longer seeing any progress, really worried and panicking.
The user is experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding despite using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo. Many recommend considering a hair transplant or embracing baldness, as current treatments seem ineffective.
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