Whufcdanny95

24 minutes ago, JohnAC71 said:

Your treatment regime is pretty good as it is. Shouldn’t need to add anything else,

Do you think the progress is okay? Doesn't seem to bet getting worse

49 minutes ago, JohnAC71 said:

@Whufcdanny95 Please can you add more details ? Like graft count etc ? Thanks 🙏 

Had 2500 grafts in frontal area pror to this

On 7/3/2021 at 3:40 PM, Kraistoff said:

I was told that twice a week gave people good result when used alongside Fin, so I gave it a go . It’s been 10 months now 

Still going strong with dutast mate?

6 months photos since starting with belgravia clinic, are these good results. They now want me to focus on putting minoxidil down the middle parting.

Any other treatment I could add??

1mg fin daily 

10% min daily

0.5mg dut once a week.

This is 6 months in my treatment at belgravia center clinic. Is there anything else I can do? Are they good results ? Been told recently to start applying minoxidil down the parting to make the gap smaller.

10%min

1mg fin

0.5 dut once a week.

33 minutes ago, Whufcdanny95 said:

It was dutasteride I have added once a week alongside a daily dose on finasteride. Should I change that?? 

Not that worried about front as is all transplant so I know that won't get worse, it's all about maybe thickening the frontal area if possible? 

Looks decent when styled, just got to maintain what I have with a good plan

37 minutes ago, deitel130 said:

Mid scalp looks good, frontal third just behind the hairline seems slightly less but I'm sure it's easily covered when hair is combed. Minoxidil works better at preventing or slowing down further loss. Finasteride does the same and may thicken existing thin hairs. You had mentioned you were going to add Finasteride, did you start that as well?

It was dutasteride I have added once a week alongside a daily dose on finasteride. Should I change that?? 

Not that worried about front as is all transplant so I know that won't get worse, it's all about maybe thickening the frontal area if possible? 

So this is about 3 months since adding minoxidil. Obviously the frontal area was receded till had a transplant. Will minoxidil still help that area? And how is the progress since my first photo in this forum? 

28 minutes ago, ciaus said:

5% is fine for hair loss. As for azelaic acid, did a search to see what it is and found this. Unless you have those conditions on your scalp save yourself the money.

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Azelaic acid is a naturally occurring acid. It helps the skin to renew itself more quickly and therefore reduces pimple and blackhead formation. It also helps to kill the bacteria that cause acne and rosacea. Azelaic acid topical (for the skin) is used to treat acne and rosacea.

Maybe i should just use 5% instead of the 10 then? Been using for 3 months and it's 185 pound every 3 months 

Hello, 

The price difference is much greater for 10% instead of 5%. 

The 10% contains acelaic acid aswell. 

Just wondering is 10% worth it as I've heard a few people say 5% is all you need. Opinions will be appreciated please 😊

On 1/13/2021 at 12:46 AM, MichaelD said:

I have been taking finasteride 2.5mg 7x a week AND dutasteride 0.5mg cap 3x a week, both drugs concurrently for the past 2.5 years with no sides at all! My hairloss was extreme starting at 15 years old. I also eat very healthy and workout at least 4x a week. Praying you have no sides brother. Good luck!

What are your results with this? I'm currently fin 1mg 7days a week and one 0.5mg duatasteride once a week

Any tips on thickening hair and growing faster? 

3 hours ago, CosmoKramer said:

Definitely don’t do another HT just yet, the difference looks night and day. Could you use more density sure but save your grafts for the future if needed. You can also add microneedling with a derma roller or derma pen to help with density, Microneedling in conjunction with Minox can produce up to 4x more hair than just minox alone.

Got a microneedling roller arriving tommorow. How often should I use that? Also going to be taking finasteride daily and once a week duatasteride tablet along with the minoxidil

2 minutes ago, Whufcdanny95 said:

Think I will do that then😊

0.5 mg once a week yeah? 

8 minutes ago, UnbaldEagle said:

Actually, that's how I take it.   Fin ED, dut every week or so, usually when I remember. Doesn't really matter, has such a long half-life. 

Think I will do that then😊

4 minutes ago, UnbaldEagle said:

Are you happy with your hairline? Couldn't really tell from the pics as they are a bit blurry. 

Happy with the hairline. Would the capsule powder of duatasteride dissolve in the cream version of minoxidil though? Also I heard some people take 1mg fin daily and then one day a week top up with 1 tablet of duatasteride?? 

18 minutes ago, UnbaldEagle said:

Frankly, you've got a lot of options treatment wise because you're young and your hair loss is fairly recent (I mean I'm assuming it must be). Usually follicles are still alive for 5-6 years after not producing any - or just vellus - hair.

PRP works but sadly the gains are not permanent, you'd have to repeat the treatment sessions every year or so. 

Yes, 10% minoxidil with microneedling is a brilliant idea, in fact, some of the best results I've seen recently were coming from the minoxmaxer dudes. Could very well increase your overall hair density!

Also, would you consider topical dutasteride? Imo it's better than any other topical antiandrogen out there. 

As for growth stimulants, alfatradiol is worth a shot, works for some people. Also, keto shampoo is a must, part of the "big 3". Oh, and bimatoprost, there were some studies back in the days it actually works better than minox, however it was super expensive when it first came out and tried it (I think something like $600 for a month's supply?) so eventually I stopped using it but I remember it turned a lot of my vellus hair to terminal. I've seen much cheaper generic versions since. 

These are the ones that come to my mind, I think your goal right now is to increase density and preserve your native hair (you're taking fin, so let's hope you've got this last one covered).

Just ordered a microneedling roller. So I'll use that with 10% minoxidil with acelaic acid. 1mg finasteride. 

Where could I get topical duatasteride? 

5 minutes ago, JohnAC71 said:

Looks good to me. I wouldn’t get another ht yet. I agree with @UnbaldEagle there is some density issues mid scalp, but I wouldn’t be in a rush. 
Where did you get your transplant done? 
 

Rotalife in Istanbul. Just trying to keep what I have now and maybe increase density. But if it stays like this I'm happy 

3 minutes ago, UnbaldEagle said:

I once ditched fin for dutasteride and 200 mg spironolactone, took both for about 8-9 months I believe. It did wonders for my hair, first time I experienced any quantifiable regrowth. 

Sadly, I have no way of knowing whether it was dut or both acting together. But from what I've seen anecdotally throughout the years on a treatment based forum is that dut works a lot better, for obvious reasons. 

If I tried duatasteride would it not be advised to come straight off finasteride? Is microneedle any good do you know? 

Is it worth taking duatasteride instead? What's better for maintaining what I've got 

1 minute ago, Melvin-Moderator said:

No mate, looks good, you’re young. Do not waste too many grafts trying to front load.

 

Stick to current regime then would you say? Getting my finasteride off a site called chemist click, hope that's legit, they're a registered pharmacy so I think it is

4 minutes ago, UnbaldEagle said:

Wow, that's a great head of hair you've got now! 😮 I'm seeing some minor density issues in the midscalp, but that might thicken with treatment, 10% minox with fin is sure a good regimen!

Don't see why/where you'd need a 2nd HT just now, frankly.. 

Thankyou, anything else I should get on to help? Considering prp therapy 

Had a receding hairline, had 2500 grafts a year ago. Do I need another transplant???? Been on finasteride a year and also 1 month into minoxidil 10% with acelaic acid. 

37 minutes ago, JohnCasper said:

Like the others have said, don't expect noticeable difference after 9 months.  Could get some thickening of the hair but your appearance will be about the same.  Great improvements over 9 months though.  I'm sure your pleased with your pre-and post- looks.  Regarding minoxidil, I'm sure it may be helpful but you have to commit to the medicine and that expense as well.  I had 5,125 grafts transplanted in 2012 and 2,000 more later and have never taken any medicine related to my hair.  Seven years later my wife (who is a hair dresser) can see no noticeable hair loss or change of appearance.  Everyone is different....I realize.  Best of luck to you.  Always good and diverse advice on this website.

I worry about minoxodil because of hair shedding though? I'm taking 1mg fin and 12,000 ug biotin at the moment