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May 2021 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)”
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A user seeks a minoxidil and tretinoin foam-basedproduct for improving a patchy beard in India. They are unsure about the safety of alcohol-based options for beard use.
The user is experiencing hair loss and is seeking a topical product without alcohol that doesn't irritate the scalp or make hair brittle. They have previously used minoxidil and finasteride but had negative experiences, and are considering a gel-based product recommended by another user.
A user underwent a 5000 graft hair transplant in Istanbul, which included 900 beard grafts, after previously using finasteride with limited success. The procedure cost £4500, including transport and aftercare in both Istanbul and the UK.
User reports 2 months of hair growth using Minoxidil 5% twice daily and 0.5 Finasteride once daily. Different Minoxidil brand and increased application frequency may have contributed to success.
Using hair fibers daily is generally fine, but it's important to choose a quality keratin-based product to avoid scalp irritation. The user combines hair fibers with a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole.