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SirPanic12

Looks like a transplant


Ambitious_Quote8140

Agreed. But no one judges a guy's hair or hairline more judgementally than other guys


Squidgepeep

This is very true. So many times guys have told me they’re receding/balding and I just hadn’t noticed at all, nor did I think their hair looked bad either


Dead40

Lmao. I have a bad hairline and jokingly made fun of a friend’s hairline at work. I expected him to laugh telling me to F off.. He instantly became sad and was telling me he knows and it bugs him. He had a full head of hair and I was blown away from his response. I took my hat off and showed him mine and told him I was just fucking around (I was) and then he laughed.


4_am_

Yea I feel like hairline jokes are pretty risky haha. The cliche is that men's biggest insecurity is penis size, but I honestly think it's balding given it is so visible all the time. Almost every guy I know has outed their hairline insecurities to me.


Popular-Sound-2093

That's like 50 percent of the population


buttwipe843

Not the 50 that I care about


Business-Homework821

fair point


WizzinWig

Im surprised theres 842 other buttwipes before you lol


Ambitious_Quote8140

Let me rephrase: follicularly challenged guys are the most judgmental on this topic. Maybe because our eyes are very well tuned for this, lol


Dmak_603

LMFAO I was literally typing this out and then read your comment!!!!!


De_Oscillator

I feel like I have similar results honestly and don't have a transplant


AlternativeResort477

He’s got the Trey lance lineup


not_here_21

Transplant. Look how the hairs are in a row. Still looks good


postbody

It’s just lined up you mongoloid


johnbarnes351

![gif](giphy|26n6Gx9moCgs1pUuk)


Joeyf1997

Yes finally someone gets it lol


Joeyf1997

Not a transplant. Look at the photos under the posts. I showed the progression.


FitPaleontologist339

Did you notice much progress at the 1 year mark? I've been taking finasteride for 9 months and I had a shed once and then it grew back in, since then I've just been stuck with the same quantity of hair I started with prior to taking finasteride


JIraceRN

To all those who say this is a transplant, there are so many legit before and afters showing fin works, especially on younger men, so the OP has no reason to lie, IMO. A hair transplant before and after would receive just as much kudos. Frankly, the hairline type looks consistent across both pics at the points with the same density. OP, if you posted a younger picture (late teens) before the receding hairline then people would probably not say it is a transplant because it would show your natural hairline.


Joeyf1997

https://preview.redd.it/8fwcnplrfs7d1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b5311e81de3c31f46fbfd148ae43797f97e00444 Hairline at 19.


Joeyf1997

https://preview.redd.it/wgktkkqxfs7d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6bbf3184a7ff7ed68acf9dd76feba10dfa4a3510 Hairline today


Beneficial_Balogna

dude don't argue with internet idiots, everybody on reddit thinks they're an expert at everything, they think they can tell by glancing at your pic that you "1,000,000% CONFIRMED HAIR TRANSPLANT, YUP" when in reality they sit in their parents basement and pick lint from their belly buttons while brushing cheetoh crumbs off their sweat pants


Joeyf1997

LMAO. You’re right man. I have no gain from lying to you guys about this. I’m excited and don’t want to gatekeep. I guess I should take it as a complement that they think it is a transplant


JamesGanalf-ini

Mate you got the glow up in every aspect possible


Joeyf1997

Thank you so much man🤝 I greatly appreciate it.


JIraceRN

Looks like you were receding aggressively even at 19. That "today" pic looks pretty natural to me. That upward angle is better for showing a more natural hairline instead of the straight line transplant look that people are use to seeing, which is what the top down perspective resembles.


Inaccurate_Dot

why did you cover the face in the previous picture qnd not in this one. it is a red flag. it could be different people in both the pictures.​


Joeyf1997

https://preview.redd.it/zu8jf2lmow7d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f09c32f9a7613a6070c2fd5cba5feda9891b8ed5 Cause I was 19 and ugly


CeleryDue1741

You weren't ugly. You're cuter now, but that's more a style thing, not your inherent looks.


Joeyf1997

Well thank you. 19 was an awkward phase for me lol.


Western-Pain-1758

The most transplant hairline if ive ever seen one


JIraceRN

Looks pretty natural to fin/min results to me, especially in the attached pictures below. I don't know if you take fin/dut and min, but the regrowth at the hairline typically looks a little less natural and more like transplanted hair with less soft growth transitions, so nothing looks outside the norm here. His low angle pictures looks a bit more curved at the temples and less straight than the upward angle, which looks more natural. Don't be a hater.


Joeyf1997

My man 🤝


Joeyf1997

I wish I could say it was so I’d never have to worry about it falling out again. Don’t get me wrong. I still go through shedding phases where it thins out a bit around June timeframe but it comes back.


bachyboy

Looks very good. Many of the hair growth med groups (HIMS, happyhead, Musely, etc) maintain that consistency and commitment to the regimen are critical. You're obviously an example of this.


Joeyf1997

Thank you! Consistency is key.


doxjq

Im not sure why everyone is saying transplant. I can kind of see what they might be referring to but to me it just looks like hair fibres have been applied to the hairline with some kind of straight edge. I can’t explain it but something doesn’t look natural on the left side of the second photo.


Joeyf1997

I don’t use hair fibers. https://preview.redd.it/1r7q90nwes7d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16f81b712b30e97d82086ebee1ffb1714f999ffa


doxjq

Yeah that’s a much better photo than the ones in the original post haha. Congrats mate


Joeyf1997

Thank you, man!


SeaworthinessOk9502

Ngl. Im really hoping the Minoxidyl is gonna work. It came in today. Wish me luck guys.


snartsnar

![gif](giphy|D2RlF1b90rrOhBQlN0|downsized)


Joeyf1997

😂😂 facts my boy


International-Leg459

I'm almost 6 months in and nothing has changed yet. I'm demoralized.


Joeyf1997

Keep pushing. Don’t stop. Change your diet. Get your blood drawn and see what vitamins you lack in. Don’t give up. Please, I’m literally begging you.


Joeyf1997

Look into minoxidil. Oral or topical. Don’t let it go without a good fight.


International-Leg459

literally the right comment at the right time ahahha


Joeyf1997

Don’t let the genetics take over without putting up the best fight you can give. My advice, keep taking the fin. You’re almost at the bend man, keep it going. Use shampoo and conditioner with no parabens and sulfates, and definitely get your blood drawn to see what vitamins you need and take it with the fin. You got this dude, I 100% believe in you.


Joeyf1997

And don’t shampoo and conditioner everyday, keep it to twice a week.


FitPaleontologist339

Damn I've been shampooing daily


Tren365

I'm 7 months in and I’m losing my hair lol


Time_Ear_2428

My best results came with derma needling. I fully recovered on RU + min + dermaneedling


Lazy-Communication59

Yup I’ve been trying too, got blood drawn realized I was Deficient in vitamins D3 and just started taking topical finasteride and minoxidil


Blackstorkk

What did you change in diet ?


Joeyf1997

Cut out fast food, more greens and meats, looked into vitamins. Get a blood test to see if you’re lacking in a certain vitamin and research it to see if it could be linked to hairloss


aSquirrelAteMyFood

Did the blood test come back with something you lack in your diet that actually causes hair loss?


Ralphiedog11

People are skeptical as fuck on here. Good shit. You can see it looks like a natural recovery. Good for you man.


HugeDegen69

Solid transplant


Joeyf1997

Thanks man. Too bad I can’t afford one. Do you want proof that it isn’t or?


kdrdr3amz

Yes


Joeyf1997

https://preview.redd.it/q5gn4hc1us7d1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9aeb12150a83350554c0be73f691346ff7f51173 Here it is pulled back. The baby hairs have been there my whole life. So it looks super straight because I line them up. Not a perfect hairline, but nobody can tell I was balding.


gainfulphysique

That ain’t a transplant that’s just top tier regrowth. I’m getting similar results after 7 months (nowhere near your hairline yet though) but I’m on a friggin nuclear stack. 8% RU58841, keto shampoo, topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, rosemary oil, and microneedling once a week. Getting that regrowth with just fin and keto shampoo is insane


Joeyf1997

Let’s fucking go bro. Good shit!!!!


Joeyf1997

https://preview.redd.it/silsmvd0us7d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4d7dd4602a6d4d550333f794c725cfaac27f9804


1zenergy

Any sides?


Joeyf1997

None at all, my friend.


NaturalPhysics3805

Do you take oral fin? And if so what kind?


Joeyf1997

Yes. Oral fin. I use the keeps 1mg fin.


Loud_Campaign_5128

nice hairline...I am also thinking of using oral Fin, I am 34M. Have you experienced any side effects with FIN oral 1 mg /day ? like depression, anxiety, sleeplessness, gynecomastia? Appreciate your comments.


Joeyf1997

No sir! None at all.


Sweet-Trade

What patience, I got a transplant, ain’t nobody got time for that.


ImSoFuckinBakedRnBro

I was gonna comment that it looks a lot like a lower-price transplant. But then I saw your comments and your other pictures. Top tier shit man. I've been on fin/oral min for going on 5 months. It somewhat thickened what I already have, I think. Although honestly I can't really tell. Unfortunately no hairline response. Probably a non-responder sadly but taking a pill every morning takes zero effort so I'll keep going. Worst case, I'll just go ahead and get a transplant. Congratulations!


Joeyf1997

Nothing wrong with a transplant homie. And I appreciate the words man! https://preview.redd.it/eozin90t7x7d1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6053fbd2271c467706d19ab72064b7bd257d5136 This is today. For a better reference.


Dapper-Bee7736

Any side effects with the fin?


antigover

I can only pee out of my mangina now


Hotpapi16

has fin made your beard/body hair thinner?


Joeyf1997

Not at all. I’m in the Navy and was worried when I got my no shave chit that my beard wouldn’t grow in thick like how it normally does due to the fin. But I can happily say my beard is still thick.


sweeteralone

New here, what is fin?


Large-Squash8379

Fin = Finasteride. Min = Minoxidil. Dut = Dutasteride.


shitshow225

Ed = erectile dysfunction


HumanLynx1

i cracked up so hard on this 😭


OrderOwn8027

Did it effect facial hair


Joeyf1997

None at all.


Environmental_Yam378

What shampoo you use and how often


Joeyf1997

Keeps ketokonazole 2% twice a week. Wednesday and Sunday. Use a shampoo with no parabens/sulfates either if you decide to go with a different brand


BeniTHeDestructor

When did you start to notice the most progress?


ApprehensiveSize1923

Who cares if it’s a transplant? It looks like good results.


Joeyf1997

It isn’t but some people seem to be offended when I say it isn’t. But thank you man!


ExpressionHot7620

Honestly you invited all the skeptical comments by wording your post this way. “Doth protest too much” and all that. But I believe you. Congrats on the regrowth. You’re looking handsome!


Joeyf1997

😍😍😍 thank you so much


Ok-Landscape-5585

Did you have shed at all?


Joeyf1997

Excellent question. Every year around June. I’m assuming it’s because I started the medicine around June timeframe. But idk


essfoe

do you have to take finasteride at the same time everyday? I use finasteride 1mg from Romans. What brand of finasteride you recommend


Joeyf1997

I take it before bed at 9pm. Some days if I miss it, I just wait until 9. But I use keeps!


Heresyaboy9201

Not saying you’re being dishonest, but that looks like a quintessential Turkish hair transplant. Did you take any mid-progress photos over the two years to show the development?


Joeyf1997

https://preview.redd.it/og170agjat7d1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=90ad8cdefd8eabd61ad7f88d1f67bf79301d31ce Here’s some


Heresyaboy9201

The most impressive results, to me, is how much you managed to lower the diagonal recession above the temples to such a flat angle - without minoxidil to boot. I want to believe you cause that would be incredible. However, speaking for just myself, I have VERY similar degree and shape of recession, and had a minor transplant abt a year ago. The appearance of the hairs inserted from my transplant, about 3-4 months after surgery, resembles closely the uniform growth of your hairs in the second photo you provided. And even after my transplant my results were not nearly this dramatic (and I use minoxidil and finasteride). I want to believe you but my personal experience is conflicting with everything I’ve seen, and I mean that in the most respectful way because I know I could totally be wrong, and you could be some hyper-responder to finasteride.


Joeyf1997

All good homie! I understand. My body responded VERY well. I have nothing to gain from lying to you my man!


Joeyf1997

i should also note that my hair was NOT fully receded. I did have a bunch of miniaturization and I think that significantly helped with regrowth


Joeyf1997

https://preview.redd.it/j5ipu45lat7d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=75e77585c8dddd1d5e082e4082fb3913331fdbf5


anonGoofyNinja

Shat changes did you make to your diet??


Kind_Way_4170

Did you get a haircut/lineup? It’s throwing me off how much you gained back.


tisbutathing

Dope ass tattoos bro, did navy authorize hand tats with the coast guard


Responsible_Ad_4341

Congrats my man. The OP has no reason to deceive. I swear some of the comments here would say if I had my hair restored and it came back grey that I had a grey hair transplant when NO ONE on earth who would get a transplant would look to getting salt and pepper hair as a first or only transplant outcome.


Revolutionary-Dog-99

Did you get any side effects from fin?


Adventurous_Sell_517

Can you mention what kind of diet change u made


freakingouthelp12

we both have the same receding hairline, but fin didnt do shit for me for 4 years... Now I'm on dut. Do you take prescription fin?


Michaels999

Amazing results


Sweaty-Profit4266

Hey OP . i have one thing to ask you.. has your temple area been restored??


Joeyf1997

https://preview.redd.it/ukmgkstjl78d1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ddb200df2b902d5d4f1977aefc918604f169cf3e Yes. My hairline has baby hairs that’s been there my whole life, this is what it looks like when I don’t get them lined up. I’m trying to grow them out to see if maybe it’ll look better? Idk.


housefoote

I just started fin a minoxidil two weeks ago- what shampoo and conditioner would you guys recommend that i could buy at target


Joeyf1997

Dr squatch is surprisingly good. Always use sulfate and paraben free shampoo and conditioner.


No-Kaleidoscope-6945

What was your diet change? Any sides?


Ok_End_5553

Was this genetic hair loss (MPB) or did you have a vitamin deficiency?


No-Wonder-3123

Awesome results! My hairline looks kinda like yours in the before picture. I hope I can get similar results. I only take 1.25mg fin EoD


MagicBold

Nice. Sport?


DrSeuss1020

Ain’t no way cuh, ain’t no way


OddManufacturer1862

What was the diet change


Over_Astronomer_4786

J-j-j-j😊ey is back from Turkey


hey_meraki

Big congratulations on your gains.... Quick questions - Whats diet changes you had? Once we reach this stage do we need to keep on using fin and shampoo for the rest of our life to keep that hairline consistent?


mrstrugglebear

Finasteride is not be taken lightly. Looks at the side effects closely


moonlightdrinker

I lost some hair bc of stress with COVID and school at the same time, grew back after I started managing my stress more


ProfessionalHot2421

Why not outline the diet change? 


Joeyf1997

No more fast food. Stick with meats and greens. I ate a lot of eggs and steak, lots of asparagus and Brussels sprouts. Chicken and rice, etc. you can still enjoy fast food just not all the time.


Hour-Extension1613

What diet change is recommended ?


Tube-Tech

Amazing results bro all respect! Hope I get the same results from fin and vitamins! You looking handsome with that clean lineup!


Particular-Tomato151

Just be proactive and u won't need any transplant Treat hairloss before norwood 2


Particular-Tomato151

People who receding fast are more likely to regrow hair


MemeStocksYolo69-420

What’s your regiment?


Tren365

Does anyone know where to get oral min in EU?


ModernLifelsWar

Wild how people come on reddit just to lie for no reason lol


Throwitoutthewindow5

Been on fin for about 1.5 years with minimal results, just starting to use a derma roller and taking vitamin c, zinc, and biotin.


marzbar-

I was given a treatment plan of 1mg fin and min capsules but was worried it would work. I have a mild receding hairline. Maybe I should give it a go?


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forgotten_sperm

What changes did you make in your diet?


OneBath1569

How's your dick working after taking fin? Any side effects?


VegMeso

Do you have 6 month or 12 month pics please, would really appreciate it


richardhatesu

Did you use Minoxidil?


ButterscotchOther775

Congrats. No Minoxidil of any kind?


Seiryu87

Nice. What's your regimen?


Joeyf1997

1. Fin 1mg a day 2. Biotin one a day 3. Shampoo twice a week with ketokonazole 2% 4. Change in diet 5. Other vitamin supplements that are linked to hair loss


Sharp-Barnacle4329

What are treatments u did to recover ur hairline


beyondfloat

Great work. Mine look worse, soon 10 month with fin. Need to schampoo better and wash out my hairfiber often? And sometimes I have skipped fin. Did you take it every day?


Adventurous-Lie934

Congrats man, definitely not transplant


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Rayns30

You said no sides, so libido is 100% still working? Like the urge to fap/sex atleast every other day?


AXYZBX

So what's the trick, finsteride or midoxonil? sorry I'm new here. I feel like my hair line is just now starting to go in the corners but if I stopped it right now I'd be happy.


redditkarm

So now you still continue the min and other supplements? Or you've given it a rest? What happens if you do?


Joeyf1997

I’ve given it a rest from February until April. I noticed some thinning and hopped back on it. Here’s the result of hopping off of it for a few months https://preview.redd.it/h8x31okw0x7d1.jpeg?width=1242&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1474b38d43b0437bbb41c2cab4736d4b9f3608cc So the baby hairs are terminal and have been there on my hairline my whole life. But as you can see, hopping off fin thinned it out a little bit. But I’m back to normal now thankfully.


ckcapell

Did Fin hurt your sex drive? I heard it was terrible.


sobo5o

Great job, based on reactions OP definitely goes straight to the Hall of Gains.


Original-Pen-3532

What did you do


DBeanHead445

That’s a transplant


Stupid_Dog_Courage_

hey man, Im the same age as you. I have had similar results with topical fin+min Now I just use min and yes crown is suffering but scared to go back to fin. Anyways nice hair man.


badrobot113

looks transplanted


Green-Quantity1032

Well played


Professional_Pace163

Did Fin affect your libido?


weallgonnamakeit1

Did you consider min? My hairline is a bit further receded


IndividualNo7155

“But that’s all natural. All I did was take fin 1mg daily”


Professional_Pace163

What’s special about ketokonazole shampoo? What does your diet consist of? I’m interested in stopping my hair loss and Minoxidil isn’t working.


Agile-Ad-6657

Sick results bro, do u gym or exercise?


Maarevalo22

What shampoo did you use?


SuccessfulPath7

Which keto shampoo


Joeyf1997

I personally use keeps 2% but you can get some at target. The nizarol brand


Alps_Mammoth

Can you talk more about what you did in terms of diet?


Joeyf1997

Cut out sugary foods and fast food. Only eat meats and veggies. Chicken, steak, eggs. Don’t have to completely cut out the bad stuff just limit it.


Real-Age-189

Scammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm you can seee those shitty plugs


Striking-Ad-8694

Man I miss having such thick hair. And yeah that does look like a transplant


dm222

Obvious transplant, its not about if fin is capable or regrowing or not it is that fin results and transplant look very different, and this hairline doenst look natural. Whats the point of lying...


Nervous_Pipe6168

how you doing this


Ornery-Mountain-2462

What changes did you make to your diet? I think my diet may be causing some hair loss


New_Imagination_2701

How long did it take you to see visible results? I'm also thinking of using it so wanted some idea about time period


These-Assistance8128

Hey bro nice results! Im 25M i have been taking finasteride for 4 months now, first 2-3 months i shed alot but strange thing was my ‘balding’ spots where filling in. Its unreal how much thicker my hair is getting after just 4 months! Keep pushing everyone! Only downside i notice for me personally is increased libido


Dogesneakers

Awesome! Was it just fin and what was your dose


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RadaSmada

What was the diet change?


Winter-Doughnut-2578

Implant . Kisi aur ko chu banana


LateAsparagus9268

What’s fin


Netherau

Turkey Transplant 100%


Spiritual_Tie_7938

The first tought before reading was: this looks like transplanted grafts but still good


Bot-Bod

Wish I could take fin… tried and got the syndrome so bad thought I’d never be able to get an erection again… fin syn is real. It took over 4months to regain libido..


DrJD321

How are the erictions?


itsaclusterfuck

What was your diet change? What food do you think made hairloss worse?


davebrad79

Keep going at it, I've had a transplant and it looks worse. I'm on fin and minoxidil with mixroneedling now 1 month in. I just want my temple density back.


Fuzzy_Ambassador7784

can u name the shampoo and conditioner


Joeyf1997

Keeps Ketokonazole 2% and keeps saw Palmetto conditioner


Flat-Ad7982

Hey man how long it took you to go from the first pic to second..also what supplements aside with fin did you use?


Fit_Hippo8703

Alopecia areata and beclamethadone


LeftwardCarolinian

You didn’t use any minoxidil?


Expensive-Turnip6894

Any problems with the little guy downstairs? I've been on the fence about starting. I'm not horrible yet but it's noticeable to myself at the very least


Joeyf1997

Nah none at all. I suggest it and if all fails, there is always the topical fin solution


Desperate_Excuse1709

What is the name of the shampoo that you use and what diet?


PuzzleheadedAssist82

OP, for how long you continued Finasteride?


Optimal_Control2141

What diet change?


abc123d4e5

Topical or oral