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7 hours ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

Minoxidil works, I don’t know why so many think that it doesn’t work when it’s proven to work. Yes get back on the minoxidil, I don’t see why you’d even stop unless you were experiencing negative side effects. 

Will you grow back what you lost? Probably not, but it’s more about damage control at this point.

So you don't think I'll regrow any that may have been lost over the past two months you mean? 

Hello

in a bit of mental crisis - had a HT in Jan with Dr Harris - been told he has a top  rep (based in Notts) and all well so far with that.

I was taking finasteride and minoxidil before but it was suggested i cease taking minoxidil (a bit of background i have been on minixidil since 16/17 and all it has never really helped, i didn't think so anyway). I am now two months in and starting to think that maybe i have lost a lot and have since read on forums that stopping taking minoxidil means i will lose everything i had prevented and of course the mind starts working in overdrive thinking it may have been helping more than i thought.

My question is what would you do in my position - i did also have a HT when i was 21 (8 years ago) at the very front but my hair since receeded back, my HT of Jan this year (c1k grafts) was to fill in at the front and work back with another one booked in for next year to finish off. I had a pretty extra scar from the first one which limited how many grafts could be taken in first procedure.

I have contacted the aftercare but i haven't heard back yet and not sure whether to dive in and get back on Minixidil but my quesiton is:

even if i do get back on mioxidil and i have lost a lot from shock loss or shedding as a result of stopping minoxidil, will i be able to grow it back by starting with minoxidil again?

All thoughts welcomed and appreciated.

Thanks

Hi all

on day 7 following FUT surgery.

Been so careful and followed all instructions such as saline solution, not touching hair etc.

Surgeon recommended putting a little vaseline on the grafts (not rubbing) today and then wash hair with finger tips gently which i did.

When washing i think a follicle came out with graft hair attached. Is this normal (it was only one and i'm probably stressing)?

Also - any tips anyone can offer to speed recovery and max yield is welcomed

Edit - also when can i use hairspray - i have seen differing info

Just now, gregl87 said:

so Generic fin... thats not really true no more..

when the trademark ran out for propecia (merck) any drug company was allowed to manufacture finasteride... its all the same, so the guy saying i wouldnt... that his choice, but youll be paying more for exactly the same drug. (before trademarks run out) alot were copies and were slighlty different. 

DR fox is a website, that sells finasteride.

you can request accord (brand) or (actavis) 2 massive drug companies... i have been using dr fox for 2 years and have always had the actavis brand so stuck with it. worked well for me.
so i pay 34 pound for 3 months. propecia was like 90 plus..... but its a great service very quick and professional

dm me if you need more info

Greg
 

Thanks bud really appreciate that, I thought so but just wanted assurance. 

I have had one transplant but my hair receedded so far back whilst I was only on minoxidil so I just don't see the point in spending 60+ a month for zero result would you agree? 

21 hours ago, jj51702 said:

Not sure about the generic fin you mentioned but it sounds like you’re in the uk. If you contact spex on this site you can ask him about a good source for fin. I’m going off memory but dr Fox may be recommended by him.

 

if you’ve been on minoxidil for a long time I would not just quit yet. Please get more opinions on this. It’s hard to know how much it’s actually working/helping and if u quit it might not be the best idea to quit and induce a shed before surgery. I’d ask a few docs/experts

Hi thanks for the response, who is spex sorry? 

Also been on minoxidil for 12 years and receeded back quite far so does that change your opinion? 

What doctor can you consult? Surely not a standard gp? 

Thanks

On 1/4/2019 at 11:06 PM, gregl87 said:

works fine for me, ive used them for years, always used actavis brand tho, you can chose both same price

 

Hi Greg what do you mean works fine, do you use Dr fox? 

Hello all

Sorry if similar has been asked but i couldn't find anything.

I have been a user of Belgravia for about 12 years, long story short it has done nothing but maintain what i have now.

I am just wondering what peoples experiences are with Dr Fox and using 'Accord' Finasteride as i have always used Belgravia's and just don't want to waste all the money i have spent on retaining what i have to go for a cheaper option.

If anyone wants to know my backstory i am having surgery in a couple of weeks so it was almost advised by surgeon that the minoxidil in the morning and evening is likely doing nothing these days so long as i keep taking finasteride i won't lose more and hopefully i can restore my hair to some degree. I can then save the £60 a month i am paying to put towards the surgery.

So yeh the question is solely regarding using accord or Dr Fox.

Thanks

Hi all

first time poster - apologies if similar query has been posted before.

I am 28, had a transplant when i was 21 (strip harvest) which was initially successful but quickly further loss of hair has meant the last few years have been a battle of self confidence. 

I have managed to retain my crown and use propecia, and minoxidil twice a day from Belgravia Centre - which i do not rate but they have me by the hook because i don't want to lose any more.

A bit of research has presented me with the following thoughts that i am hoping someone will be able to either corroborate or put me straight

1. Have a FUE transplant via Dr Cinik in Turkey - the price and reviews look fantastic - i would wander whether i would be able to tell if i have enough donor area to rebuild though - i would say i am NW5/6 but with no crown loss

2. If there isn't enough consider BHT - i have very fair hair and always had thin lightish colour hair which goes against me!!!!

Any thoughts, comments or suggestions are very welcome and very appreciated.

Thanks