December 2012:
after about 3 months of getting back on a regular minoxidil regimen i think ive regained most of what i shed back, which im happy about. i will never quit minoxidil again, after the shed i went through it wasnt worth it
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i apply 1ml in the mornings and about 3 ml in the evenings. sometimes ill use foam if im in a hurry and need something that dries quicker, but most of the time i use liquid minoxidil (generic kirkland brand)
my regimen has remained relatively the same since started 2 years ago, i use: Minoxidil twice a day (1ml in the mornings, 3ml at night), 1.25mg of generic finasteride every night, and nizoral at least twice a week. ive suffered no side effects to speak of.
so all in all, although im still battling i would say im happy to have maintained this much this far. i feel like if i hadnt started treatments i wouldve been alot worse than i am now.
ive come to grips with the fact that my hairline looks weird, and that theres not a lot that can be done for it outside of a transplant, so in a few years ill probably be getting my hairline fixed with surgery, but for the most part im grateful to have maintained what i have.
my advice to you dudes would be to just keep going strong. i always try and keep a positive outlook on all of this and it has really helped me get through some tough times, and while i still get down about my hair loss, i always try and remain grateful for what i have. some people arent as fortunate and have lost it all in their mid 20's.
if you dudes have any questions please feel free to ask. ill try to be more active on these boards!
