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    Default 26 y/o male - should I get a transplant or other options?

    Hi guys. I am 26 y/o and noticed my crown thinning about 2-3 years ago. Additionally I have experienced thinning all over so I could be described as a diffused thinner I believe. I went in for a consultation for a hair transplant and was quoted around $9k. The price is a bit steep and was wondering if I should try other options before committing to the hair transplant. At this point I have not tried any hair loss regimes other than Nizoral which I used for dandruff. I had gotten a prescription for Propecia but didn't start due to fear of sides that I might experience. Frankly, I would appreciate the advice of others who have been in the same situation.

    Thank you very much.

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    Transplant for crown should be a last resort, and in your case it is not bald only thinned, so it is a BIG no no. A transplant will not be able to get a better look at your crown than you currently have. That doctor quoting $9k should be shot.

    Judging by the very slow rate of your hairloss I think you would respond incredibly to treatments. Studies say only 2-5% of propecia 1mg users get side effects. If I were you I'd ease into it at 0.25mg per day, add in Nizoral 2% twice per week, and use a good minoxidil once or twice per day like Lipogaine. I held off Propecia at first signs of balding for 2 years and now am spending 12 grand on a transplant for the front in April to fix my mistake. When I finally did end up on propecia 0.25mg I have no side effects except mild ball tingle.Serious regrets about not starting earlier.

    TLDR:

    0.25mg propecia
    Lipogaine 1x PD
    Nizoral 2% 2x per week
    Regenepure NT 5x per week

    NO TRANSPLANT

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    Quote Originally Posted by JeanlucBergman View Post
    Transplant for crown should be a last resort, and in your case it is not bald only thinned, so it is a BIG no no. A transplant will not be able to get a better look at your crown than you currently have. That doctor quoting $9k should be shot.

    Judging by the very slow rate of your hairloss I think you would respond incredibly to treatments. Studies say only 2-5% of propecia 1mg users get side effects. If I were you I'd ease into it at 0.25mg per day, add in Nizoral 2% twice per week, and use a good minoxidil once or twice per day like Lipogaine. I held off Propecia at first signs of balding for 2 years and now am spending 12 grand on a transplant for the front in April to fix my mistake. When I finally did end up on propecia 0.25mg I have no side effects except mild ball tingle.Serious regrets about not starting earlier.

    TLDR:

    0.25mg propecia
    Lipogaine 1x PD
    Nizoral 2% 2x per week
    Regenepure NT 5x per week

    NO TRANSPLANT
    Thank you very much for taking the time to respond. I will be getting a prescription of Propecia this week. I think the hair transplant is just overkill at this point and will definitely like to try out treatment before as I can always get a transplant down the road. Additionally I have read that using rogaine and propecia together yields good results for the crown so I will give it a shot!

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