Wbhairguy

Hi everyone, 

For some background, I am 12 months post-hair transplant where I had my hairline rebuilt. Also, I take minoxidil and propecia.

Has anyone tried exosome treatment for hair loss? Were there any side effects? Is this treatment effective, safe? 
 

I am considering this as a way to thicken the hair in my crown area. 
 

Additionally, if you have any links or helpful articles around this topic, that would be much appreciated! 
 

Thanks! 

7 hours ago, Kharmacoma said:

Ι am a believer that finasteride side effects are  almost non-existent and IF they occur, reversible. 

BUT, BUT:

Being a father for me is the something you don't play around with, and I wouldn't take finasteride before having kids, even if there is 1% possibility something happening.

IF you decide to take have some hormonal test before starting and consult with your doctor. Also, monitor your hormones after some time. 

The above may sound contradictory but this is my opinion. 

Hi @Kharmacoma thanks for the response! It was definitely a tough decision to start finasteride at 25 (now 26). But I couldn’t stand losing my hair at this point in my life so I decided to do it. I have tried to keep doses low and infrequent in order to allow for the drug to be successful but also mitigate risk of side effects. So far so good. Hopefully this continues. That is a great idea about having regular checks on hormone levels, that is something I will definitely pursue; maybe even sperm count tests would be helpful. I don’t plan on having kids for another 5-10 years, so will need to figure out my approach as that time comes closer. 

49 minutes ago, Mat16 said:

Hey @Wbhairguy, can I ask you how was is fin working for you? Did your hair get any better? Or at least not worse? Because I’m on the same regimen and I feel like it’s not really working for me

 

@Kharmacomaby this you mean not taking fin before you have kids at all or just to get off of it for some period before trying to conceive?

Hi @Mat16 to be honest, I think it is working for me. Occasionally, I’ll do every other day (which is like 5x more pills a month than 3x a week; some weeks 3 doses and other weeks 4 doses) but depends how I’m feeling. It definitely was not an easy decision to take finasteride as there are horror stories. It hasn’t changed anything drastically, but I do feel like my hair is thicker and I have not seen any further recession which is all I was aiming to do with the medication. I am also using rogaine too, so maybe I can contribute the success to the use of both at the same time. Additionally, I didn’t realize a difference until about 8-9 months on the drug so it definitely took some time. I wear my hair long anyways so any slight difference is probably not noticeable to other people. It is just easier to hide the receeded spots now and simply feels thicker in the front scalp region. 
 

Hope this helps!

10 hours ago, PizzaWolf said:

I took Fin for 2 years but stopped 6 months before knocking up my wife. I then resumed taking Fin. I really don't think my hair got any worse. 

I don't care what anyone says, if there's even a .00000000000000000000001 chance of causing birth defects, I'm not risking it. At the end of the day we're only talking about hair. It's absolutely a bummer to lose it, but I would go Norwood 7 in an instant for my children's health.

Thanks @PizzaWolf this is along the same lines as what I’ve been reading online. Seems like right approach is to stop long enough for the fin to exit your system entirely so that none can accidentally be passed to baby. Makes sense from that standpoint. Thanks for the response!

Hi everyone, 

I am 26 and have been on Propecia for a year now. Luckily, no noticeable side effects. I am considering a hair transplant and know that I will likely have to remain on Propecia (or an alternative medication) for the future. Right now, I am taking 1mg 3x a week as instructed by Dr. Cooley in Charlotte, NC. 
 

How have people’s experience been with being on Propecia and having kids? Do you stop the medication while you are trying to have kids? Should I worry about infertility? 
 

Thanks! 

Hi everyone,

I am 26 years old and considering a hair transplant (FUT, recommended 2500 grafts by Dr Cooley in Charlotte, NC). I am receding in front hair line and also thinning slighty in crown area, althought the worst is definitely the front third of my head. I wear my hair relatively long so I am able to hide the receding temples pretty well at this point. But when my hair gets wet or is not fixed, it bothers me very much. I wear a hat most days as I am very self-conscious about my hairline appearance.

I have been on Propecia (1mg 3x per week) for about 9 months and rogaine once a day. It has certainly helped stop and thicken slightly. But, of course, this is not going to grow hair in the receeded hairline area. Luckily, I have experienced no side effects. Now, I am considering a transplant.

Does anyone have any experience/advice to offer with regards to the below?

- What is it like to get a transplant in 20s? Pros and cons?

- Should I worry about hair looking patchy in future if I continue to lose hair after transplant?
 

-Will having to stay on Propecia for the future cause issues longterm? 

Thanks! Looking forward to hearing people’s thoughts!