lukeyb1687

@Dreambig-

Wow!! I can't even believe you're the same person in the first photo! It's a phenomenal transformation and you must be over the moon! Super happy for you!!

Do you have a photo of your scar area too?

Ireland!

Thanks for reminding me to update this!!! I will certainly post some pics.

Well to start I have not had any shedding in the shower when I wash my hair, which is great!! I have alot of new tiny white hairs sprouting through. The only downside is I think I am breaking out again with acne from the Finasteride. It's hard to really pin point what is causing these outbreaks but since I have been on Fin it's started again and got worse.

I am still taking 5mg a day with 0 sexual side effects or brain fog. Thinking I may drop down to 1.25 mg and see if that helps with the acne repression. However the new hairs that have been sprouting get my excited, at least this is helping slowing down the recession until I can afford a hairtransplant!!

What is your current regime?

Stunning results! Do you have a pic of your donor area now that you've shaved your head a little?

WOW! Simply wow! What an amazing natural hairline design! He must be thrilled!!! How was the crown area on this paitent?

I'm still gob smacked by the result from Dr. Rahal! Once again this gives me the upmost hope to save and book my appointment!!

I take 5mg a day with no side effects (except my temples are filling in quicker!)

I try to take it the same time every night!

Well I've noticed since I have been off Fin and now restarted as well as the Foam...I've shed a lot more! But I am looking forward to the end results. Will post some pics soon!

wow! Simply WOW! What an amazing looking result! And you've still got a while to go!! Congratulations!

Hey guys! Thanks

I did get on Monodox and and a benzoyl peroixde cream and acid face mask from the dematologist and it certainly helped clear everything up.

I have now been taking 1.25mg every other day and have not noticed an increase of breakouts.

I've also started using the generic Minoxidil foam! Love it! No more greasy runny mess and it drys so quickly!

WOW! Simply an amazing transformation! and what great density for the amounts of grafts! Very natural!!

After several months being off of FInasteride I have decided to retry it I came off of it because of the outbreak of cystic acne I thought was linked to it.

Will keep you all posted with some pictures and updates (hopefully onlt regarding hair, and no outbreaks!!)

Ok I am now back on Fin! Will post results soon!

Ok I have been back on Fin for the last week after being off it for a while. I am looking forward to the results!!

For those of you who don't know I came off of it because I thought I was having a Cystic acne breakout because of it/ However now that my face has healed and cleared up I am going to attempt it again, and hopefully won't have the breakout again! Will post some pictures soon!

Mattj- It said "Nice bald spot on the man in the blue shirt"

Newhair- just saw your last update! Looks amazing! The scar looks like it's going to be barely detectable when it heals!

Loving the hairline!

You're going to have such a great head of hair when you're done!

Wow what an amazing transformation!

Is he on any meds?

What are the graft breakdowns?

Sean your transformation is really coming along....AMAZINGLY!!

Fantastic documentation too! I can not wait to see the result of your hair as a #1!! Very intrigued!

How does it feel to know that you have a fantastic set of hair now?? And it's only going to be getting better!

Sean,

Can't wait for your next update! Looking forward to seeing how the FUE extraction looks with a grade 1!

Thanks for being willing to do this!

Your progress last month was amazing! I am really looking forward to seeing how much it's growing!

What a great result! I love the hairline design!

What was his graft count?

I agree for extensive loss it's not the best however for the option of me being able to shave my head it is a good choice compared to strip.

My hair loss is not too extenisve...yet.

Luckily my grandfather and dad have a full set of hair, my mum's dad is a NW6 though. I will be saving up over the next 2 years hoepfully and will asses my loss then.

I have scheduled an appointment to Dr Harris to get his opinion on what would be best for my hair loss stratergy.

Like MattJ said- still early days but from the looks of things you will have a good growth and density in the next coming months!

Exciting times ahead!!

@scar5-

Very true regarding the not getting the best fo both worlds. I think that my decision has been made to save up for FUE!

Haha I wish I was ok with a hair piece, the main problem is that starting out as an actor it doesn't help. They're willing to use them on big stars but when it comes to an unknown they want to take you for who you are right now. So if I get my FUE in a couple of years, then I can see if it will help for my career.

Recently got cast for a TV pilot, but I know it would benefit my character to have a full head of hair, as I will have to have my hair styled to cover up temple recession.

I'm brand new at this. A neighbor suggested I try to get information on what to do regarding my hair loss on top of my head. Being female, this is embarrassing and am willing to try things but don't want it to get too expensive. What do you all suggest I start with? I'm 60 years old and in fairly good shape.

Deadhair7- you came to the right place for some adivce. I highly recommend speaking to your GP first regardig your hair loss, it may be something because of diet or mal nutrition or even stress.

If they can't find any reason I would then suggest speaking to a recommend hair doc on here.

You can always try the female 2% minoxidil that is formulated for women. But make sure you understand that there will be a shed period and will for a few months make your hair loss look worse. However if you stick with it, the hair will grow back and hopefully bring a few little friends with them!

Yep what taking the plunge said.

the best thing to do would be to consult with a recommended hair doctor, but I would certainly start on Minoxidil and, in my opinion, Finasteride.

This will help slow down your current loss and maintain what you have currently. I know it can be daunting thinking about the side effects and it did take me over 2 years to come to the decision to try Fin.

It's really a personal choice on how you feel about taking the gamble. It has honestly helped with my temple recession and even begun to grow some hairs back.

I am now back on 1.25mg a day. My skin had a stage outbreak but I have been taking medication and applying a Benzol peroixide cream to prevent any further breakouts and reduce any scarring.

Will upload some new photos of my hairline next week

Wow Spex that's a fantastic cover!!

I am trying to work out my best options for being an actor. If I get a strip I will have a higher yeild for grafts comapred to FUE. However if I was to get FUE I would have the option to shave my head to a 1 if I required it and not have to worry about the scar showing...hmmm I think I have made my decision on saving for FUE. Although your result looks amazing!

Thanks for everyone who's submitted their thoughts and comments.

I was worried about blood flow and growth into a scar too.

What a fantastic transforamtion! Really like the hair line and the crown looks fantastic!! Congrat! The paitent must be extermely happy!