Recent content by JWM2

Nicely done! Are you still using Fincar brand finasteride?

Question is, where do you get a 0.6mm roller?

Over the years, I have read zinc sulphate was most effective. Best to just stick with that.

I'd like to know as well.

I would stay on finasteride and introduce the dutasteride slowly. One capsule a day (in addition to daily finasteride) for the first 6 months (preferably 12 months), and then assess. If you see progress then you can keep the dose as is. If not, add two capsules a week to your daily finasteride...

Inhouse pharmacy is also good.

Have you recently switched brands of Finasteride or minoxidil?

Agreed. I'm already on BP drugs for my hypertension, so I would never touch oral minoxidil.

I guess my question should then be for people who have noticed minoxidil working BETTER after dermarolling.

Anyone still dermarolling? I see so many conflicting reports/studies these days about the best needle length and frequency etc. If you are, what's your protocol?

If Finasteride hasn't worked, I am almost certain Viviscal will not. Have you tried Dutasteride or minoxidil?

I added in minoxidil years later. For awhile, I was just on finasteride. Now I use finasteride 7x a week, dutasteride 1x a week, Nizoral 3x a week, and minoxidil once a day.

I'd say it would be just as effective. Give it a shot and good luck.

It's most likely a shed. My advice is to stick with it. I would also consider adding Dutasteride.

My first year on finasteride gave me some NASTY sheds. I was certain my hair was getting worse. I'm also a diffuse thinner in the front half of my scalp. I wasn't on these forums then (this was around the year 1999-2000), and I'm glad. I stuck with it, my hair thickened back up, and I've been on it for...