3 citations,
January 2021 in “Plastic and Aesthetic Research”
Hair loss reduces hair thickness and coverage, but drug treatments mainly revive dormant hairs rather than reversethinning; patients often undervalue their hair loss severity.
April 2023 in “Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery”
The conclusion is that a safe donor area for hair transplants varies and should be chosen based on individual factors like race, future hair loss, family history, and specific thinning patterns.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of Dutasteride (Dut) and Minoxidil (Min) in reversing hair thinning. The user has been using Dut for 3 months and Min for a couple of years, and while hair fall has reduced, thinning continues. Other users suggest that Dut can reverse hair thinning over time, possibly beyond a year, and the outcome depends on individual body reactions and the degree of hair miniaturization.
A user shared their 5-month hair loss treatment progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, biotin, Nizoral shampoo, and weekly dermarolling. Replies noted the user's hair was already thick, and there was interest in trying topical minoxidil.
A man lost his transplanted hair despite using minoxidil because he wasn't on a DHT blocker like finasteride, which is essential to prevent further hair loss. The conversation emphasizes that hair transplants are not a cure and require maintenance with medications to preserve results.
The user is one month into their FUE treatment and has just undergone PRP treatment at American Mane in Miami. They plan to start using minoxidil and LLT, take xpecia with saw palmetto, and try Exosome from ExoScrt and PRP for better hair growth results.
A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hair growth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.