Realistic Expectations for Hair Restoration

[Alainaluvsu]

Omg are you guys saying that HRT isn't enough to stop it? I'm 18 and it's already starting!

If your testosterone levels are suppressed to female levels you will stop MPB. Throw on some Finasteride on top of that to absolutely kill MPB in it's tracks. Also, estrogen stimulates anagen (growth) phase in hair follicles, along with extending the length of time hair is in that phase. HRT should stop it, if not then it's because your body is resistant to the effects of either Spiro, Fin, or both. Or it's not MPB, it's another form of alopecia.

[Carlita]

I just stated taking 5mg finasteride a week ago to halt progression and possible regain some ground.

5mg is a very hefty dose ... but fine for a TS, since you probably won't be bothered by the possible side-effects (loss of libido, impotence, itchy nipple, possible breast growth/gynecomastia) that would freak out 'normal' males.

By way of comparison, Propecia - the proprietary hair-growth tablet that is basically finasteride - is just a 1mg dose.

FWIW I've found satisfactory regrowth (by no means total but A LOT better than it was) with a combination of 12.5% Minoxidil cream and a quarter of a 5mg tablet daily.

That said, when I've taken larger doses of Finasteride, tho it had the side-effects I've mentioned above - not so good since I was still in male-mode - it also calmed my GID a lot, which was a terrific, unexpected bonus ... but logical, really, since it was blocking a lot of the effect of my testosterone ...

[meia]

As Carlita say really, i was on Dutas for a long time, i still am to maintain a DHT blocker in what little T i have but dure to the level of regression i had, i was obviously sensitive to DHT.

My experience was good regrowth and increased hair growth speed. However if you have that male M pattern only transplants will cure that. I had some a week after my srs and i could not be happier, i went form what is it a 3-4 on that hair pattern they use for men to a full head infact my brother often remarks is like i am wearing a wig now.

All my hair i do feel though i got some good infill off Dutas and ofc coupled with HRT and back then a T blocker(androcur) i know you take fin but if you are fortuane enough to get good results off it then there is no reason it will slow and stop the regression until you can look into alternatives and even get some regrowth back.

It will never replace a full head though ofc but good luck with results

[Eva Marie]

I sure wish that i still had the head of long hair that I used to sport at 19 LOL..... especially now that i've figured out that i'm transgender.

In my mid 40's i saw a picture of the back of my dads head at a party and said "I don't remember dad being at that party", and then a few minutes later with shock i realized that it was me! I was following my dad right down the trail of MPB on the crown of my head.

All of my grandparents died at advanced ages with full heads of hair, and my mom is in her 70's now.... with a full head of hair. Dad and I are the freaks in the family with the billiard ball thing going on.

So I started on finesteride and later switched to dutas. I'm pushing 50 now and sadly i've realized that it ain't coming back, but I did get some wispy regrowth on the crown area, and the progression of the MPB seems to have stopped.

Oh well, at least there is always a wig

[AbbyJamz]

So, I'm nearly one month on Finasteride and I just bought Nioxin system 2 cleanser, scalp treatment, and scalp therapy yesterday ($75, pricey!!!).  I used the shampoo and conditioner this morning for the first time.  It really did make my scalp feel fresh and made my hair very soft.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I'll see some great results in the next few months!