Why I still use baby shampoo 10+ years after a hair transplant
    12/8/2025

    From the encyclopedia
    Hair Transplant →

    Surgery that moves hair follicles from the back of the scalp to thinning areas

    Finasteride →

    Popular 5-alpha reductase inhibitor that lowers DHT, taken as a pill or used topically

    Minoxidil →

    Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

    At a glance
    In this treatment experience post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    • hair transplant 10+ years
    💊 Finasteride (oral) 1 mg daily years
    💧 Minoxidil (topical) 5% before bed years
    💧 baby shampoo (topical) regular use 10+ years
    the tone is 😀 positive with thick and in really good shape results.

    Other terms

    A user shared their positive experience using baby shampoo for over 10 years after a hair transplant, alongside finasteride and topical minoxidil, noting its gentle and effective cleaning properties. Others shared mixed experiences, with some agreeing on its benefits and others finding it too gentle for their needs.
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