Senior Member Der3k7 Posted January 1, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted January 1, 2023 This is really nice please keep posting monthly updates! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoogleChrome Posted January 31, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 31, 2023 January Update: Noticed a bit of shedding this month while applying the topicals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted January 31, 2023 Administrators Share Posted January 31, 2023 Looks like your crown has made HUGE improvements. Thanks for keeping the hair lengths consistent. Makes it easier to track your progress. 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 GoogleChrome Posted January 31, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 31, 2023 No worries Melvin Appreciate the comparison posts! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member mister_25 Posted January 31, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) Big improvement everywhere. Your midscalp looks like its closing in which is great Edited January 31, 2023 by mister_25 1 12+ Months Finasteride + Minoxidil 3872 FUE w/ Dr Hasson | November 2022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted February 12, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted February 12, 2023 This is an incredible improvement on a massive scale! 🤩 Everything has improved! Crown, hairline, mid section and even your donor! I look forward to watching your further updates! I will seriously be considering switching to topical Finasteride after seeing this. 👌 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoogleChrome Posted February 28, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted February 28, 2023 February Update: Noticed similar shedding while applying topicals Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted February 28, 2023 Administrators Share Posted February 28, 2023 Wow this is a massive difference 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 GoogleChrome Posted March 30, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 30, 2023 March Update: Noticed shedding while applying topicals and some flaking. (Hair length is similar to my October update for comparison) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Melvin- Admin Posted March 30, 2023 Administrators Share Posted March 30, 2023 I really love that you keep your hair length consistent. It really shows the difference without question. The March photos look like they’re in harsher lighting too. I’ve noticed flaking too, I wonder if this is a side effect. Maybe it’s drying out the scalp. October vs. March 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 GoogleChrome Posted March 30, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted March 30, 2023 Thanks Melvin! Yes I definitely noticed my scalp has become more dry, I will try to shampoo less often and see if that makes a difference next month. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member stephcurry30 Posted April 1, 2023 Senior Member Share Posted April 1, 2023 Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valued Contributor Gatsby Posted April 1, 2023 Valued Contributor Share Posted April 1, 2023 That's a huge improvement! 👌 1 GATSBY 'UNPLUGGED!' 15,671 (3 surgeries) Grafts FUE+BHT Dr. Sethi Eugenix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member SoSoz Posted April 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 1, 2023 Did you retest your serum dht? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoogleChrome Posted April 1, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted April 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, SoSoz said: Did you retest your serum dht? No I didn't since Doctor mentioned measuring serum DHT isn't accurate as it fluctuates throughout the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member NikosHair Posted April 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted April 1, 2023 7 hours ago, GoogleChrome said: No I didn't since Doctor mentioned measuring serum DHT isn't accurate as it fluctuates throughout the day. It's true your hormone levels fluctuate throughout the day (within reason). The simple solution is to test at the same time of the day, ideally mornings. Hormone levels are important data points to track the meds and their effect on your body. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member GoogleChrome Posted May 12, 2023 Author Regular Member Share Posted May 12, 2023 Hi everyone, I have decided to stop this protocol as I've experienced really bad side effects. Some side effects I've experienced: Shortness of breath Sleep Apnea Anxiety Extreme Depression for no apparent reason Zero energy Irregular heartbeat Loss of stamina ED, low libido Muscle pain All of this happened overnight almost a month ago and I've been recovering ever since. I'd say I'm 60% better compared to where i was on day 1 but this is no fun. I went to the ER in the first few days because I had no idea what was happening to me as I'm very high energy, athletic, great physical shape etc. Very grateful that I'm doing much better than before but just wanted to share an update on why I haven't posted progress pics lately. I'm very saddened that I will probably lose all my amazing hair recovery process but I guess that's just life. Not sure If I'll be active on this forum but it was a fun journey. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Fox243 Posted June 1, 2023 Regular Member Share Posted June 1, 2023 On 5/12/2023 at 1:08 AM, GoogleChrome said: Hi everyone, I have decided to stop this protocol as I've experienced really bad side effects. Some side effects I've experienced: Shortness of breath Sleep Apnea Anxiety Extreme Depression for no apparent reason Zero energy Irregular heartbeat Loss of stamina ED, low libido Muscle pain All of this happened overnight almost a month ago and I've been recovering ever since. I'd say I'm 60% better compared to where i was on day 1 but this is no fun. I went to the ER in the first few days because I had no idea what was happening to me as I'm very high energy, athletic, great physical shape etc. Very grateful that I'm doing much better than before but just wanted to share an update on why I haven't posted progress pics lately. I'm very saddened that I will probably lose all my amazing hair recovery process but I guess that's just life. Not sure If I'll be active on this forum but it was a fun journey. Definitely prioritize your health over your hair. Have you reached out to the doctors? Most of these are side effects of fin, but haven't heard about heartbeat or muscle pain issues from fin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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