The conclusion is that creating natural-looking hair restoration requires replicating natural scalp whorl patterns and inserting grafts at specific angles.
The user's experience with hair loss, their doctor explaining that they were likely hyper aware of thin spots due to anxiety and an underlying whorl in one area, and providing encouragement for those feeling discouraged. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil and spironolactone.
A user shared progress pictures after almost 5 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. Despite initial heavy shedding, they noticed improved hair density at the crown.
The user started finasteride and oral minoxidil for early-stage hair loss around the crown and underwent a session of exosome treatment 3.5 months ago. They are seeing some improvements and are questioning the effectiveness of exosomes for hair regrowth.
Minoxidil was applied to a single miniaturized hair follicle over four months, resulting in less miniaturization but not yet terminal growth. The user used a 5% minoxidil solution, specifically the Regaine brand, and observed changes using a handheld WiFi microscope.
The user shared their hair loss progress using finasteride, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, reporting no side effects. They noted significant improvement despite a family history of baldness.