Why do so many people who get hair transplants not know they need to take finasteride after to keep it? Transplants 8/22/2025
Many people are unaware that finasteride is needed after a hair transplant to maintain non-transplanted hair, as transplanted hair is generally DHT resistant. Ignorance and misinformation from clinics contribute to this misunderstanding.
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