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Hi @Melvin- Moderator, Do you have views on the Topical Fin gel (2,5% concentration)? It seems very high concentration. I asked for topical finasteride from the pharmacy working together with Dr. Bisanga, so it should be reputable.

This is the same concentration which MattDominance used.

Yes, that's what the bottle says. They said that I should use it every day, but I am going to pass on that.

Hello everyone! Instead of Topical Dutasteride, I managed to get Topical Finasteride (gel, concentration 2,5%). Let's hope that there is no sides.

Okay! I might give a biopsy a try. In regards to medication, is the usual positive result from the medication that the existing hairs gets stronger and thicker, especially in cases of diffuse thinner (which I am)?

Thank you DrBarghouthi, Yes the thinning is very evident. I am currently using Toppik as a concealer. I am very concerned about the side effects of DUT/FIN, but I am willing to opt for topical DUT for the time being. Do you have any experience on that drug? What surprised me greatly is that my thinning is very aggressive even for the transplanted parts of the hair. Should I check-up with my doctor for my scalp?

Alright! I genuinely hope that Topical Dutasteride would help me thicken my hair in general.

Hi all, I'm about to hop on Topical DUT train for the time being. I'll retrieve my dosage next week. Let's hope this works for my diffuse thinning. Said Topical DUT was prescribed me by Dr. Bisanga.

Do we have anyone on the forum who yielded results with topical dutasteride?

Hi Happyman! I did consult him in person! He seems to be a very pleasant man!

Have I understood correctly that the topical dutasteride had some trait which does not have sufficient amount of (insert medical term), and hence it effects systemic but does not effect hair. Please, excuse my lack of knowledge on medical terms.

Thanks for your response Aslitarcan, Interesting, do you have any verified spots where to get topical finasteride. Like said, I have the prescription for topical dutasteride, but apparently topical finasteride would be better.

Thank you for your response Rahal, What is your view on BHR in general? Especially using chest hair?

Hmm, what would be the suitable dosing?

What if the BHR is done behind the hairline, how deep is a "safe zone" where it does not look unnatural? As I said to Melvin, I feel that it might be worth of a shot. But I am very concerned.

Thank you for your response Melvin! I tried oral finasteride for couple of months before my first hair transplant, but I got some aching to my testicles for it. It could be placebo though. I was very concerned about that occurrence. I might try it out based on these instructions. However, I do not want to lose my sexual appetite or get ED. In the case of aforementioned things materialise, am I doomed if I cannot use Finasteride?

I'm just curious on whether anyone considers BHR as a viable filler to the frontal forelock and mid scalp and whether it is going to be sufficient to add density? On that note, would you consider that 400-600 grafts is sufficient for the hairline? Or if I fill the frontal forelock is it going to take-away the see through effect?

Indeed, I am considering to try it out, but the side effects scares me... Dr. Bisanga prescribed me topical dutasteride. Is it any better?

Thank you for your response. I get your point. SMP might be very practical for frontal forelock, which probably effects to the see through effect.

Dear all, I have overcome 2 HTs and it seems that my bad fortune with hair continues. I started my HT journey in relatively young age of 26 and did another one at the of 28. According to my doctor 7000 grafts have been extracted from my scalp donor to my head. I feel that my hair transplant has not been quite successful. As you can see from my photos there are considerable see-through effect under certain lighting. Additionally, frontal forelock has an almost bald spot which magnifies the see through. After the 2nd hair transplant I was relatively happy with my result but after 1,5 year the frontal forelock has thinned drastically and I feel that even the transplanted hairs are falling or miniaturising. Could this be possible? I'll attach some photos under different lighting from the current situation, a picture from year ago picture under good lighting and the initial starting point. I consulted Dr. Bisanga for a repair surgery. According to him, he can only extract 800-1000 grafts to reframe the hairline. Fortunately, I have thick beard and chest hair which Dr. Bisanga estimates yield of 1500 each site, without noticeable difference After considerations, I want to solidify my hairline with 600-800 grafts. I do not want to hurt my donor area anymore. Secondly, I want to add density to the frontal forelock with 500 grafts by beard and chest hair. At a later point we can address the mid scalp. I do not use Finasteride since I am very concerned about the possible sexual side-effects. Additionally, if I am already at NW 5-6, lost my natural hair and the remaining hair in my recipient area are transplanted, why would I try to preserve things which have already fallen? I have tried Minoxidil, but it had effects to my heart rate and made me feel dizzy and nauseous. Can anyone review my situation and provide their insights?