Regular Member rabesal Posted August 26, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 26, 2020 Thank you guys for all the feedback and answers about maintenance. I am taking it almost daily. I started with 1 tablet every other day but then I gradually increased it to 5 times a week. I'm really getting anxious about losing more hair as to me I cant be more satisfied with the current state. I hope all holds well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member rabesal Posted October 4, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted October 4, 2020 Hi guys. I'm now 11 months since surgery. On finasteride still with no issues. Just an update regarding the results. Also crown is doing well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Fahri Posted October 30, 2020 Regular Member Share Posted October 30, 2020 Awesome result! I would be over the moon with such dense hair, your hairline is impressive. Hats off to using Fin too, I cant bring myself to cross that bridge, great that it works for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted October 30, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted October 30, 2020 Knock out result 🤩 that’s some enviable hair you now have. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted October 30, 2020 Administrators Share Posted October 30, 2020 What can I say, you’ve got yourself a home run result 🤩 1 I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member rabesal Posted December 6, 2020 Author Regular Member Share Posted December 6, 2020 Hi Guys. Just wanted to update you regarding my crown. Still on Finasteride with no issues. I think it is coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Britanium Posted December 6, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 6, 2020 Wow 😳 that’s a very nice improvement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Curious25 Posted December 7, 2020 Senior Member Share Posted December 7, 2020 Looking great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member HCH Posted January 2, 2021 Senior Member Share Posted January 2, 2021 What an an amazing result !! Congrats bro 🙂 did you also transplant the crown or it's just the effect of fin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Fahri Posted January 2, 2021 Regular Member Share Posted January 2, 2021 On 8/25/2020 at 3:50 PM, Curious25 said: Looks really good! Personally don't see the benefit in minoxidil - It's like crack for your follicles, their existence becomes dependent on it, so once you stop, so do they - and you lose them all. Its messy, inconvenient, has cosmetic side effects in the form of collagen reduction (so you're robbing pete to give to paul looks wise), can have cardiac side effects (more common from oral usage), and doesn't address the actual pathway that causes MPB. It's merely a growth stimulant, which once you start, you need to commit to for the rest of your life - so not ideal if you decide to start, then get negative side effects/cant be bothered using it anymore. Finasteride - directly addresses the root cause of MPB, and has a huge success rate in slowing the progression of hair loss down. Negative side effects are possible (yet statistically in the minority of users) as you are disrupting your bodies natural endocrine system, and can range from mild - severe across sexual dysfunction, breast tissue growth, and a phenomena known as 'brain fog', which can refer to reduced concentration span, irritation, being less alert, and generally put 'not feeling yourself'. Advice suggests if side effects do occur, they will disappear on discontinuation of the medication - however there is an acknowledged condition known as post finasteride syndrome, in which some users have had prolonged issues with side effects after stopping using the drug, and fail to return to baseline. This was recently confirmed to me by a leading urological consultant, who explained that the hypothesis as to why this occurs is down to androgen receptor sensitivity being nullified as a result of the bodies natural endocrine system being 'tampered' with, and is in essence an untreatable condition. This is because it is irrelevant how much testosterone you synthetically try and treat a patient with - if their receptors are shot at, it counts for nothing, because regardless of the testosterone levels, the receptors are unable to pick it up and 'put it to use'. This however again, is statistically rare, and very low amongst the population of users. The impact of certain side effects will differ from man to man, and what may concern one, may not concern another. We are unique and individual - and decisions should be made on a personal level, once all information is gathered, processed and understood. My consultant told me some of the PFS patients he has encountered denounce they would never have gone near the medication in the first place had they been informed of the worst case scenario possibility - equally there are people who have taken the drug for years on end, swear by it, advocate it, and have maintained their hair looking great. This is why I am a big advocate that all patients are well informed about the medication, and have enough, if not all of the information to weigh up the pro's and con's for themselves, to personally make an accurately informed decision. That the most impressive and informative summary of finasteride use Ive read to date, nice work. Im scared to 'find out' if Im ok with using it, or whether i'm in that minority, its far too much of a gamble for me. Some great pictures of the procedure, would love a hairline like that, thank you for sharing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 26, 2021 Administrators Share Posted January 26, 2021 Final update? I’m a paid admin for Hair Transplant Network. I do not receive any compensation from any clinic. My comments are not medical advice. Check out my final hair transplant and topical dutasteride journey: View my thread Topical dutasteride journey Melvin- Managing Publisher and Forum Moderator for the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q&A Blog. Follow our Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin, and YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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