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      community 35M | 5-8 Months Hair Transplant Update | 6400 Grafts DHI | Formerly NW7 + SMP

       13 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      A 35-year-old man underwent a 6400 graft DHI hair transplant in Turkey, combined with scalp micropigmentation (SMP), to address severe hair loss from Norwood 7. He uses finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, and GHK-CU, and is satisfied with the results, noting improved hair coverage and confidence despite some remaining thin areas.

      community (30M) Hair transplant in Turkey 4200 grafts 15 months of progress

       833 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 15-month progress after a hair transplant in Turkey, using 4200 grafts, topical Minoxidil, and Finasteride, and considering switching to oral Finasteride. They are mostly satisfied with the results but are contemplating further treatment for better density.

      community M24 – Doctor advised against immediate HT due to weak donor area. Thoughts?

       18 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 24-year-old male was advised against an immediate hair transplant due to a weak donor area and was recommended to use PRP, oral minoxidil, and finasteride for a month before reassessment. Users suggested continuing finasteride and minoxidil for a longer period, as results typically take more than a month, and some expressed skepticism about the doctor's recommendations.

      community 24M - 14 months of treatment (diffuse thinning)

      in Progress Pictures  722 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth after 14 months of treatment with 0.5mg dutasteride and 5mg minoxidil, with no side effects reported. He plans to consider a hair transplant for his hairline, as the treatment did not improve that area.

      community initial thinning on dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started oral minoxidil, finasteride, and later switched to dutasteride, also using Nutrafol, dermastamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, but experienced increased thinning with little regrowth. Others advised patience, suggesting it takes 6-18 months to see results, and noted that initial thinning is normal when switching treatments.

      community Progress okay for 1 year of topical minoxidil? (Transplant needed?)

       52 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been using topical minoxidil for over a year and finasteride for 2.5 years, seeing some progress but still experiencing thinning at the crown. Suggestions include continuing with current treatments, considering oral minoxidil, adding dermastamping, and possibly a hair transplant if desired results are not achieved.

      community My 7600 Grafts Hair transplant Final results update

       335 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their experience with a 7600 graft hair transplant using scalp, beard, and chest hair over three procedures, expressing satisfaction with the results despite mixed feedback. They also used finasteride to thicken hair and considered scalp micropigmentation for further improvement.

      community 4.5 months on minox and seeing basically 0 growth, GOING BALLS DEEP

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is frustrated with the lack of hair growth after using minoxidil for nearly 5 months and plans to intensify their treatment with additional products like tretinoin cream, stemoxydine, and microneedling, while continuing finasteride. They are considering a hair transplant in the future and are cautious about starting oral minoxidil due to past heart issues.

      community 6 months post Hair Transplant - 3361 grafts

       249 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their experience 6 months after a hair transplant of 3361 grafts by Dr. Thiago Bianco in Brazil, costing about $10,000. The user noted initial roughness in the transplanted hair, which improved by months 5-6, and reported the donor area looked untouched.

      community How does testosterone and dht work?

       14 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss is influenced by follicle sensitivity to DHT, which increases with age, rather than just testosterone levels. Treatments like finasteride and hair transplants are used to manage hair loss, with transplants needing medication to protect surrounding sensitive hair.

      community 6 Month update (HLC Ankara, 3153 grafts)

       72 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 36-year-old shared a 6-month update on their hair transplant of 3,153 grafts, expressing satisfaction with the results and noting improvement in hairline and density. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for over 13 years, and the feedback was overwhelmingly positive, praising the natural look.

      community Duasteride and breast tissue accumulation.

       4 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user is experiencing breast tissue growth from taking dutasteride and minoxidil, and is considering reducing the dosage or stopping the medication. Suggestions include seeing an endocrinologist, using Raloxifene or Arimidex, and considering topical treatments or surgery if necessary.

      community Month 1 to 7 progression oral fin topical min

       21 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing underwhelming hair regrowth results from using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil, considering switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They stopped microneedling and tretinoin, which might have affected progress.

      community 9 month difference, some decent thickening.

       148 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair thickening after 9 months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg finasteride daily, with minor side effects like increased body hair. They advise patience with finasteride, noting it can take up to a year to see results.

      community Got my DHT results. Advice?

       5 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about managing hair loss while on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). Suggestions include using finasteride or dutasteride to address high DHT levels, with considerations on the impact of TRT on hair loss.