ClarkKent77

If Verteporfin ends up working, I think we should get Melvin a Knighthood.

Melvin, I don't know if you are looking for potential questions to ask, but one I would be interested to know the answer to is this: Could Verteporin potentially have any benefit to hair without a transplant? As in, could it be used to heal hair and skin in areas of diffuse thinning and therefore thicken up the existing hairs? Good luck tomorrow!

Two questions: 1) Does this have to involve a transplant? Could it be used for a diffuse thinner to "heal" (and thicken) hair that has minaturised? 2) What is the next step? Usually with treatments that might work, we are waiting on an upcoming trial or test or results or something. What are we waiting on here?

Sorry, Egy, I'm a bit confused. I get the first bit (about induced fall) but are you saying that the hair should return after continued use, but the hairloss will be permanent if I abandon minoxidil?

Melvin, I'm afraid I don't have any pictures of the "before" bodyhair. The change is definite, though. BeHappy, I think I'll stop taking oral minoxidil. Cheers!

I’m almost 40. For the last six years or so, my hair has been thinning. I still have a fair amount of hair, but I’m reliant on concealers and strategic styling.Over the last year or so, I’ve noticed that my stubble density is getting worse. I don’t have big hairless circles, but my stubble is much more spaced out than it used to be. It looks messy and uneven.Also, I used to have a hairy chest and hairy legs. Now, not so much.All of these things were gradual.Does anyone know what could be causing this? If I’m thinning all over (as opposed to just on top) could that indicate auto-immune or an allergy or something else?I’ve had my thyroid tested. I’m going to get my testosterone checked, too. I’ve asked the doctor for an auto-immune test. I haven’t started finasteride (trying for a baby) but I’m using low-dose oral minoxidil.Does anyone know how to reverse hairloss on the face? Minoxidil? Steroid injections?Please help.

Maybe not. At this stage, I'm just looking for recommendations of surgeons who can "do an Aftermath".

Thanks, Aftermath. I wish results like yours were the standard!

Marvin, Cheers. I realise that this sort of thing can’t be achieved in one session. I probably should have stated that in my post, but I was trying to keep it as short as possible.

38 years old. Diffuse thinner. Contemplating PRP and planning for possible transplant. If I decide to get a transplant, my main concerns would be: 1) Maximum possible density - no "see through" effects 2) The hairline looking dense, natural and no "see through" effect Of course, I realise that results depend on starting point, hair characteristics, shaft thickness, donor area etc... However, which surgeons specialise in the sort of things I'm looking for? Research suggests Hasson? What about the UK? Reddy?

Oh dear! Hope that clears up soon. Thanks for the response. 👍🏼

What does everyone think about PRP? I'm considering it (38, light diffuse thinning on top), but I'm concerned about the possibility of shock loss, and reports seem to be inconsistent.

Hello, everyone. Need some advice. Hope you can help. 38. Diffuse thinning over top. Donor area seems good. Haven't started finasteride because my wife and I are trying for a baby. Thinning isn't quite visible due to daily use of concealers (Mane spray, Jamie Stevens fibres, Toppik fibres, Bouffe thickening spray). I HATE using them, and I am constantly worried that they are noticeable, but I am entirely dependent on them. I wouldn't go out without them. I hate being under bright light, and I get disproportionately angry when the wind is so strong that it moves my hair! Like many of you, hairloss consumes my life. It is constantly on my mind. It affects my decisions, my happiness and my mood. I once read someone who said that a bad incident caused them to "lose their smile". That's how I feel about hairloss. I still have good days, and there are things that make me happy, but I don't feel true, carefree happiness the way I used to. I feel like I need to do something, but I don't know what. My options: 1) Buzzcut. I've never had one. I would love to buzz my hair and like it, but I'm worried that my hair will look thin and patchy, and my thinning will be revealed, so I can't hide it any longer. What's the worst that could happen? I wouldn't want to leave the house, and I'd have to spend months waiting for it to grow back, looking very awkward and unsightly during the inbetween stage. 2) Transplant. In 2016 and 2017, I went to a couple of clinics in London (Maitland, The Private Clinic) and Glasgow. Each clinic said that they wouldn't advise me to get one (at the time). Plus, I'm diffuse, so I would run the risk of shock loss. I'm not opposed to a transplant, but I'm concerned that my expectations aren't realistic. I don't want coverage or the illusion of density - I want density. If true density was a given, I'd get a transplant tomorrow. Sadly, that doesn't seem to be the case. 3) Buzzcut and SMP. As I said above, I'm worried that a buzzcut would look thin and patchy, so perhaps SMP would make it look more even? My issue is that, if I grew my hair, I don't like the idea of lots of black dots being visible between the hairs. 4) PRP. Part of me thinks this sounds good, but when I look at online results, I don't see many impressive cases with before-and-after shots that are noticeably different. The best ones have a slight improvement. That's it. Any thoughts?

Thanks for the advice, guys.

Hello, everyone. I'm about to start finasteride, and I have some questions: 1) Where should I get it? Doctors? Chemist? A hairloss clinic? 2) Are there different types? Name? Brand? Are there any benefits of going with name brands over the cheaper alternatives? 3) I would like to start with a "low" dose. How many mgs would qualify as low or high? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.