I had a hair transplant 2years ago 5000grafts. For 18months, it was successful, and I was satisfied with the density. But recently, I have been shedding and now my hair is patchy. I am black African with coily hair, I don't smoke, I hope this is temporary and the hairs would grow back in density. Please help!
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If you have androgenic alopecia, then finasteride/minoxidil combination works great especially in the crown area but does have some effect in the frontotemporal area so you could try that as I have seen patients that have resulted in improvement with your type of history. Platelet rich plasma...
Just like any medication for any treatment, the effect of medication depends on each individual's response. 1 mg is the most commonly recommended dose for treatment of hair loss, though various numbers in various reports, the chance of adverse effect even on 1 mg dose is very small, some quote...
It appears from the photos that you are also experiencing some receding in the temples and at the anterior of your hair line. I would suggest transplant first to stabilize your hair line and fill in the temple area. After waiting a minimum of 8months if you wish to further reduce your forehead...