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There’s also Nizoral 1% and 2%

I feel like it's a catch 22. While I am using Nizoral, I feel like if I do the finasteride+Min combo, I'm basically committing for life and risking some nasty side effects. If I just let it be, at least I know the direction I'm heading and will be able to get a transplant with good accuracy.

To be clear, the first post of photos is current and my last post is the one with photos showing my hairline from 1-2 years ago

You will need to take finasteride or Min for 6 months after treatment to prevent total "shock loss" of new hair. Of course listen to what your doctor says, but common sense would tell me to allow your hair to go back to "natural" level first before doing the transplant, otherwise theres no guarantees on...

Thanks. So interesting that opinions seem completely split between meds and a transplant.

Sorry for the delay in response, everyone! I tried min for about a month and caused intense flaking (already deal with dandruff so this was unbearable), also started having some random headaches. I have 3 months worth of finasteride literally waiting to be used but simply too scared after reading...

Hair transplant (FUE) scheduled for March in LA, but might change to another surgeon depending on the next few consults. Current situation: 32 Male. Thinning hairline in front, especially corners....though the three doctors I’ve visited said the hairline is in a good place and recommended NOT...

Anyone?

Hi everyone, 32, always had a full, thick head of hair. Last 6 months or so, have noticed the front hairline corners, above the temples (not the temples themselves) have started to thin out and recede. The rest of of my hair has no visible signs of thinning or recession. I went to two doctors...