Regretting my hair transplant — 5 months in and still patchy/thin Progress Pictures 1/22/2026
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5 / 145 resultscommunity Young guys 18-25, did hair loss destroy you mentally and affect your life? And if you did recover from it have you truly ever felt the same?
Hair loss greatly affects mental health and social life for young men. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants are common, with mixed success and ongoing self-esteem challenges.
community 2 years of treatment, hair continues to get worse
A user is worried about hair loss despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and keto shampoo for two years and is considering switching to dutasteride. Responses suggest patience, lifestyle changes, or trying additional treatments like microneedling.
community Progress o regress? 2 Years only dermaroller (and RU for only 2 month)
The conversation discusses hair loss and treatments, with users suggesting the original poster's hair has receded despite using a dermaroller and RU58841 for two months. Many recommend starting finasteride and minoxidil for better results.
community Anyone who started balding in their early 20s and managed to salvage their hair with fin/dut & min?
Finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride were used for hair loss with varying success. Some experienced side effects, while others maintained or regrew hair, considering hair transplants as a future option.
community so pissed off at the world. hairloss is a nightmare in your early 20's (WARNING, RANT)
User frustrated with lack of results from finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss. Others suggest checking for other health issues, focusing on fitness, and considering alternative treatments.
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