Hello doctor,I had a FUT of 2000 grafts eight years back. Initially, I was happy with the result. After a year or so I stopped the medications (Finax 1mg and Mintop). Soon after, I again started balding. Even the transplantation hairs were not visible. So I again visited the doctor. He suggested me to carry on with the medications. My hair has started growing again. But my hair soon started falling again once I stopped using the medications after three years. Hence now I have again started the medications and have been using them for a year or so but this time I am not getting the right result. I am not confident as well as to continue with the medications considering its side effects. I read on the internet but at the same time, I cannot afford to go bald completely. I need a solution to this.
Hi. Post hair transplantation, you need to continue Minoxidil indefinitely, while Finasteride can be taken as long as you do not experience any side effects. The response of hair transplant depends upon the strict adherence to these medications. It is very common to lose hair once you stop these treatments. In case you are not finding a satisfactory response to 5 % Minoxidil, you can increase the concentration to 10 %. For more information consult a dermatologist online -->