thedude1981
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3 MONTH UPDATE
Hey guys - I've been on the big 3 for the past 2 months and wanted to share my experience for those interested...
My area of concern is my vertex/crown area. For the last 2 years, I noticed that it was thinning at a rapid rate.. After months of lurking this site for information/help, I decided to make an appointment with a Dermatologist to get an ''experts opinion'' on the matter.. My worst fears were confirmed when she told me that I had pattern baldness. She mentioned that idea of my taking finasteride + minoxidil and I immediately agreed to start the treatment. I opted for the generic version of Propecia - Finnasteride. (sp?!)
Routine:
10,000 mcg's Biotion - (every morning)
Avalon Organics Thickening Shampoo Biotin B Complex Therapy (5 days a week)
Nizorol 1% shampoo - (2 times a week)
Liquid minoxidil 5% - (once a day at night during the weekdays -- twice a day on the weekends)
1.25 MG Finasteride - Camber Pharmaceuticals - (daily in the morning)
Comments:
I was definitely very nervous to start this routine. Mainly for the ''shedding'' that I kept reading about. I eventually told myself that I could either do something about it right now with the chance that it would actually work or NOT do anything about it and pretty much have the same end result if I made the plunge to the Big 3 yet wasn't one of the ''lucky ones'' who actually did see major improvement. Obviously, I chose the big 3 route.
Now the fun stuff that everyone wants to read... LOL.. I experienced a major shed the first month.. To the point where I was freaking out because of all of the hairs I would see in my sink. I took pictures, stared into mirrors, and definitely could tell I was experiencing the ''shed''... I kept telling myself that this meant it was working... So I continued on. I would say that the shed lasted a good month. I don't know if I ever stopped shedding, but I can definitely tell a major difference (less shedding).
Sexual side effects: None really.. I still have an active sexual life with my girl, and havent had any issues getting it up. Semen seems normal too.. I didn't even experience the ''ball ache'' that many experience.. So I am pretty darn happy about not having sexual side effects.
Looking at the 3 pictures attached, you can definitely see the shed I was going through after the first 3 weeks. My crown/vertex definitely got worse...
After 2 months, I think that things are going well. I don't want to get my hopes up, but looking at recent pictures I can see hairs filling in areas of my head that previously didn't have much hair.
That's about it so far.. Please ask me any questions regarding my treatment if you want. I am also open for feedback..
I will post monthly updates from here on out.
UPDATE ***** added 3 month picture
Hey guys - I've been on the big 3 for the past 2 months and wanted to share my experience for those interested...
My area of concern is my vertex/crown area. For the last 2 years, I noticed that it was thinning at a rapid rate.. After months of lurking this site for information/help, I decided to make an appointment with a Dermatologist to get an ''experts opinion'' on the matter.. My worst fears were confirmed when she told me that I had pattern baldness. She mentioned that idea of my taking finasteride + minoxidil and I immediately agreed to start the treatment. I opted for the generic version of Propecia - Finnasteride. (sp?!)
Routine:
10,000 mcg's Biotion - (every morning)
Avalon Organics Thickening Shampoo Biotin B Complex Therapy (5 days a week)
Nizorol 1% shampoo - (2 times a week)
Liquid minoxidil 5% - (once a day at night during the weekdays -- twice a day on the weekends)
1.25 MG Finasteride - Camber Pharmaceuticals - (daily in the morning)
Comments:
I was definitely very nervous to start this routine. Mainly for the ''shedding'' that I kept reading about. I eventually told myself that I could either do something about it right now with the chance that it would actually work or NOT do anything about it and pretty much have the same end result if I made the plunge to the Big 3 yet wasn't one of the ''lucky ones'' who actually did see major improvement. Obviously, I chose the big 3 route.
Now the fun stuff that everyone wants to read... LOL.. I experienced a major shed the first month.. To the point where I was freaking out because of all of the hairs I would see in my sink. I took pictures, stared into mirrors, and definitely could tell I was experiencing the ''shed''... I kept telling myself that this meant it was working... So I continued on. I would say that the shed lasted a good month. I don't know if I ever stopped shedding, but I can definitely tell a major difference (less shedding).
Sexual side effects: None really.. I still have an active sexual life with my girl, and havent had any issues getting it up. Semen seems normal too.. I didn't even experience the ''ball ache'' that many experience.. So I am pretty darn happy about not having sexual side effects.
Looking at the 3 pictures attached, you can definitely see the shed I was going through after the first 3 weeks. My crown/vertex definitely got worse...
After 2 months, I think that things are going well. I don't want to get my hopes up, but looking at recent pictures I can see hairs filling in areas of my head that previously didn't have much hair.
That's about it so far.. Please ask me any questions regarding my treatment if you want. I am also open for feedback..
I will post monthly updates from here on out.
UPDATE ***** added 3 month picture
