M23 How many grafts do I need....

Hi everyone,

I’m going through a really tough phase with my hair and would genuinely appreciate some guidance.

Over the last 10–12 months, I’ve experienced:

• Rapid hair thinning (density reduced a lot)
• Noticeable receding temples (Norwood ~ 2 to 3)
• Diffuse thinning, especially visible under light (including crown)
• Hair becoming very thin, weak, and lifeless (like “thin grass”)

Earlier, I had very thick and dense hair, and it was honestly a big part of my identity and confidence. The change has been very sudden and hard to accept.

Treatments I’ve taken so far:

• 2 sessions of GFC
• 2 sessions of PRP (including biotin PRP)
• Ketoconazole shampoo (helped dandruff)
• Supplements and serums prescribed by clinic

Despite this, I see no visible improvement yet, and hairfall/thinning still continues.

My concerns:

• Is this level of rapid thinning normal?
• Can minoxidil + finasteride actually recover density and hairline in my case?
• Is the initial shedding phase real, and how bad can it get?
• Should I continue PRP/GFC or stop?
• Am I a good candidate for transplant later, and how many grafts might I need (approx)? Some Clinics are saying I need 2000 to 2500 grafts.

Mental side (being honest):
This has affected me a lot emotionally:

• Loss of confidence
• Avoiding social situations
• Constant stress and overthinking

I know hair isn’t everything, but the sudden change has been really difficult to process.

Would really appreciate:

• Honest opinions
• Similar experiences
• What actually worked for you

Thanks in advance 🙏