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Thinking aboout #2 transplant but without Propecia. Would it be a waste of money?


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Is there any point? I will not take that medicine anymore and according to what I have read, if you don't take it to stop further hair loss of the hair that is already pre-programed to fall out then you aren't doing yourself any good.

 

I have applied Rogaine foam for the past 2 years and though I have no proof whatsoever that it has done anything I still continue to take it anyway just in case it has done more than I realize.

 

I have read too much negative feedback about laser therapy being a waste of time and money so I guess I am only willing to keep using Rogaine foam.

 

So...with that in mind would you still advise wasting the time, money and effort on a second transplant or no?

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it depends on your age and how aggressive your hair loss is

there are a few posters here that have done it and I have been on/off Fin myself

go dense or go home

 

Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others

 

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It's taking a chance. With the chance of future hair falling out, you may only have a limited supply of donor hair. I personally been on the drug for almost two years, and definitely no side effects.

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Ron,

 

Do you feel comfortable continuing the minoxidil (Rogaine)? Both finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil are proven preventive therapies, and I think most would agree that stabilization with one will provide some level of retention moving into the second procedure.

"Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc"

 

Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum

 

All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician.

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