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What about vertex areas?

I am day 155 of my post hair transplant of 2,400 grafts.  The grafts inserted on the frontal area, or where there was no hair before have grown in.  But I am not seeing grafts that were transplanted down the vertex- among the existing hairs to add more density. Same with the grafts inserted in the crown to thicken up the crown area.  I know it takes longer for grafts to grow in the crown area. Is the general rule that moving back from the hairline, it takes longer for transplanted hair grafts to grow in?  

You should meet with a doctor in person first. And pick the doctor you feel the most comfortable with, whom you have done due diligence on, and can show you photos of patients similar to your case.   Never, never, never pick a doctor based on price, location or convenience.  Some of the best doctors are outside the USA. 

I am sharing a personal review of Xyon's new Hair and Scalp Serum.  For full disclosure, I asked Xyon to let me review the product in exchange for a free sample.  I don't expect much from the use of the product, but it might help when used with proven medications. 

The product comes in a nice box.  The actual product is small 30 ml bottle - it is an odorless blue liquid that you are supposed to use once a day. The serum includes saw palmetto extract, Capixyl- peptide complex, and caffeine. What's interesting is that Capixyl is a biomimetic signal peptide complex that has red clover extract. Red clover is known as a trifolium pratense which promotes hair growth. It is used in eye lash serums as a natural alternative to Latanoprost and supposed to be just as effective. 

Between Capixyl and caffeine two main ingredients of the serum, I thought it would be an interesting product to apply to make myself feel better about attacking hair loss through the use of other non-medication options.  It's easy to apply and dries quickly. 

Just to be safe, there is no concerns with using a steam room/sauna ten weeks post hair transplant, correct? 

I was worried about temporary shock loss. But I guess a good surgeon, knows how to work between existing hair. 
 

Once the new hairs grow in, I should have an insane amount of hair. 

Day 75 

Its been 8 weeks/57 days and I have about 8 grafts that have not fallen out.  Is this normal? 

This was day 20. (I’m on day 78 now.) I hope my hair looks like this in a year. 
 

Before. 

2019 HT

2023 HT. 

After my first HT. 

I’ve had two transplants for a total of 5800 grafts. Based on these recent photos, how many grafts do I have left?

I came across this Rogaine review. I did the same thing a few years ago and I believe I got similar results. Furthermore, it seems that liquid works better over foam.  
 

“Been used Rogaine topical solution for almost a year. Twice a day , every day . I had some results within 2 months but nothing to write home about. Then I tried wetting my scalp in the shower towel drying then quickly applying the solution. My results doubled ! Then I took it one step futher and applied it in the steam room at the gym. Results got even better. The new hairs start off fine and white but later gain color and thickness. Presistance is the key ! Don't expect a miracle right away and stick with it. GOOD LUCK !”

Do you think a tretinoin and Minoxidil combo will be more effective? 

it says 0.03 percent.  But the question is does Latanoprost do anything?

What about Ro's product that adds trenoniton plus Minox? Does it work better?

Do any of these topical drugs have any validity? 

https://www.struthealth.com/mens-hair-loss/strut-hair-booster-with-latanoprost

https://ro.co/medications/topical-finasteride/

Finasteride actually prevents prostate cancer. 
 

It also slows the aging process.  I’m 40 and just this past week, three people thought I was 25 years old. 

Hair only grows half an inch a month.  Give it some time.  see how it look in 5-6 weeks.

I've been on finasteride for 17 years. 

I don't think topical 0.1 percent is as strong at 1mg oral.  I'm not sure though. 

You will likely need another HT down the road given your age. I just had my second one. 

testicular pain can be something else. Did you see a doctor?

Microdosing MWF of fin or dut is probably better.  What is your age and hair loss so far?