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May 2010 in “Hair transplant forum international”
Different hairrestoration techniques like follicular unit extraction, scalp reduction, and bodyhair transplantation can improve results for patients unhappy with their initial surgery, but they also have potential risks.
A user shared their hairrestoration journey after a botched transplant, highlighting successful results with 8000 grafts and 5mg oral minoxidil, while choosing not to use finasteride due to potential side effects. The user reported no side effects from minoxidil, except for extra bodyhair, and expressed satisfaction with the current results.
The conversation discusses the possibility of transplanting leg and arm hair to the scalp for hair loss treatment. Minoxidil is mentioned as a potential aid for hair growth, but concerns about the effectiveness and appearance of bodyhair on the head are raised.
A 37-year-old man shared his 1.5-year progress using finasteride and supplements for hair loss, planning a hair transplant for further restoration. Commenters noticed significant improvement in hair quality and density from his treatment.
This user, "ediblediety", has been taking oral minoxidil (1.25 mg daily), keto shampoo and occasional derm-rolling for 4 months to treat their hair loss, and they have experienced a shedding phase after the first few weeks of use. They report improvements in the thickness of their facial and bodyhair, but note that this may be daunting to women.
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In this conversation, users discussed the risks of drinking topical minoxidil and suggested alternative treatments such as obtaining a prescription for oral minoxidil or finasteride.