Well, I've reached 6 months on propecia

[Guest]

and at this precise time, my hair has never looked any worse in my whole life. The one word I’d use is ‘horrible’.

Is anyone actually sure a shed definitely occurs whilst on finesteride or is it just peoples hopeful imaginations trying to convince themselves that male pattern baldness isn’t beating them? I think it could be the latter as I’m not sure about this ‘shedding’ lark.

What have I noticed after 6 months of daily use? Squat.

My hairline is a mess. It looks horrible to view from straight on. The top of my head is diffused and a horse shoe pattern is forming around my head. This is frightening to look at. My heart sinks every time I happen to look at it. I wasn’t actually the worst candidate for success as I was only a norwood 2 at about Xmas time with a centre parting hair style. Now I’m nearer a Norwood 3. I don’t know, do things really get worse before they get better? Do people actually have any evidence of this to back these type of statements up?. It certainly begs the question, as that’s all people seem to say on these forums, even though they don’t really have any clue on what they’re talking about.

I first shaved my head to a ‘grade 2’ all over, about 2/3 months ago (as you can see looking at my previous pictures) and it doesn’t suit me. Looking in the mirror each day is very cringe-worthy indeed. having loss at such a young age is really embarrassing. I was no way ready or prepared for this. It’s like I’ve had to change my life because of it.

Pre 2001 I had peace of mind and not a care in the world. I haven’t had that feeling for well over 2 years now. I now carry that constant 'horrible' feeling in my stomach. Does this sound familiar? My hairloss is on my mind 24/7. It’s like an unwanted obsession that doesn't look like leaving any time soon.

When I 1st got my prescription from my local GP (who was bald norwood 7 himself) he got my hopes up when he read from his medical book whilst writing out the prescription - "a person taking the drug for 1 year will have a full head of hair". Well it’s month 6 for me today and thus far things are only worse. At times it seems like I’m paying £36.78 per month to lose my hair. Money I can’t afford.

I did give minoxidil a try for about 4/5 months whilst on propecia, using it mainly on the hairline and it doesn’t make any dramatic cosmetic change for me. It's far too much trouble for so little reward. There is no way on earth you can put that stuff on twice a day and look respectable. No way on earth. But this isn’t about minoxidil anymore.

Anyway, I'll add 6 months pictures in a couple of days.

http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/gooner_yddo

 

[Mikey]

ya know dude, your hair is not that bad.

I am a fellow blondy like yourself. I think your just styling it in a really wrong way. The next few haircuts you have only have your sides shaved and grow out the top (im talking 2/3 inches, keeping it trim at the front and long towards the back. Buy yourself some couvre. Apply it before bed, wash your hair in the morning with water only, and comb your hair forward with a little gel in it. Keep those sides nice and thin and you should look fine. Believe me if i had my hair cut the same way as yours, i would look much much worse than your current situation. But styling my hair in the way i have just described i get away with a nice looking full head of hair.

good luck

 

[bombscience]

I think what gunner is feeling is that he knows his treatments aren't super effective so he's loosing his hope for success. Right now i think I look horrible compared to 1 year ago, but to many other's my hairloss isn't 100% noticable.

Gunner, I feel for you cause i'm in the middle of month 5 right now and my hairloss is not slowing down even with the big3 + folligen. Going to give it a year, and then watch out, cause i will be whipping out the big guns.

p.s. go arsenal!

 

[Guest]

gunner you've got to go for the long ball on this one trust me, 1 year is the time to start weighing things up.

I don't think your hair looks bad at all, I am being serious when I say If I saw you (pissed in some pub in highbury) I would not describe you as even thinning.

compared to you I look like sh*t!

keep in there mate.

Ty

 

[Guest]

Pre 2001 I had peace of mind and not a care in the world. I haven’t had that feeling for well over 2 years now. I now carry that constant 'horrible' feeling in my stomach. Does this sound familiar? My hairloss is on my mind 24/7. It’s like an unwanted obsession that doesn't look like leaving any time soon.

I feel you man. You couldnt of described my situation any better. I serously would give ANYTHING to go back a year and a half ago when I had no hair problems. Im starting 2 get wierd about it. I will like go to places I havent been for a while and think "last time I was here I had no hairloss" im a wierdo.

Anyways, man its in your head. Im gunna be honest with you. Your situation did seem 2 get a little worse but you still look ok. Im sure the propecia is working for you. Guys that shed i heard shed around the amount you shed. Im sure you will get results.

Ride it out, and i would add spironolactone 5% if I where you. I know its hard but you have 2 do it. Where all in the same situation here.

 

[Guest]

And your about a NW2 not a nw3 yet. My advice to you is;

Nano Shampoo (1 bottle can last over 2 months like it is 4 me)
Its a pretty good shampoo, thickens fine hair after a couple months, can regrow a tad also

Folligen conditioner (1 bottle lasts FOREVER)

(adds body to thin hair, good for your hair, and can make your hair look really good) It can save you from a couple depressing days

DR lees dht blocking shampoo - Block dandruff and dht

And I would use the minoxidil man. You lost some hair at the temples you need 2 regrow it.

minoxidil 5%
Or Xandrox 5% for a little extra kick and power. If you can afford it.

Dont worry man your not as bad as you say you are. Your still in good shape.

 

[alwaysno1]

your hair look alright arsenal boy, sheeeeet just grow it out another 1/2 inch or so, what about dying it black, it'd be a good contrast to your skin color.

 

[Ams99]

from the pictures your hair pretty much looks the same, except you cut it down. of course, you'd know better if it has gotten or worse, but it just might be in your mind. it's obviously better to take a stab at treatment than doing nothing.

 

[fandabbydozy]

I hear you too.Im approaching 6 months on finasteride and have not noticed anything good yet.
Hoping to see something magical happen in the next 6!




P.S. What the mofo was Lehman playing at the other night?

 

[Guest]

and at this precise time, my hair has never looked any worse in my whole life. The one word I’d use is ‘horrible’.

Is anyone actually sure a shed definitely occurs whilst on finesteride or is it just peoples hopeful imaginations trying to convince themselves that male pattern baldness isn’t beating them? I think it could be the latter as I’m not sure about this ‘shedding’ lark.

What have I noticed after 6 months of daily use? Squat.

My hairline is a mess. It looks horrible to view from straight on. The top of my head is diffused and a horse shoe pattern is forming around my head. This is frightening to look at. My heart sinks every time I happen to look at it. I wasn’t actually the worst candidate for success as I was only a norwood 2 at about Xmas time with a centre parting hair style. Now I’m nearer a Norwood 3. I don’t know, do things really get worse before they get better? Do people actually have any evidence of this to back these type of statements up?. It certainly begs the question, as that’s all people seem to say on these forums, even though they don’t really have any clue on what they’re talking about.

I first shaved my head to a ‘grade 2’ all over, about 2/3 months ago (as you can see looking at my previous pictures) and it doesn’t suit me. Looking in the mirror each day is very cringe-worthy indeed. having loss at such a young age is really embarrassing. I was no way ready or prepared for this. It’s like I’ve had to change my life because of it.

Pre 2001 I had peace of mind and not a care in the world. I haven’t had that feeling for well over 2 years now. I now carry that constant 'horrible' feeling in my stomach. Does this sound familiar? My hairloss is on my mind 24/7. It’s like an unwanted obsession that doesn't look like leaving any time soon.

When I 1st got my prescription from my local GP (who was bald norwood 7 himself) he got my hopes up when he read from his medical book whilst writing out the prescription - "a person taking the drug for 1 year will have a full head of hair". Well it’s month 6 for me today and thus far things are only worse. At times it seems like I’m paying £36.78 per month to lose my hair. Money I can’t afford.

I did give minoxidil a try for about 4/5 months whilst on propecia, using it mainly on the hairline and it doesn’t make any dramatic cosmetic change for me. It's far too much trouble for so little reward. There is no way on earth you can put that stuff on twice a day and look respectable. No way on earth. But this isn’t about minoxidil anymore.

Anyway, I'll add 6 months pictures in a couple of days.

http://uk.photos.yahoo.com/gooner_yddo

Add Minoxidil back-use 5% twice a day.

If not using nizoral, start

Use folligen therapy spray to minimize shedding.

Good luck

 

[Guest]

...."Use folligen therapy spray to minimize shedding. "....

BruceLee,

What is folligen, where do you get it and what does it do ?????

Thanks in advance.

Ty

 

[Guest]

...."Use folligen therapy spray to minimize shedding. "....

BruceLee,

What is folligen, where do you get it and what does it do ?????

Thanks in advance.

Ty

Check out http://www.skinbiology.com

 

[bombscience]

...."Use folligen therapy spray to minimize shedding. "....

BruceLee,

What is folligen, where do you get it and what does it do ?????

Thanks in advance.

Ty

Folligen is the only "hairloss treatment" that I've noticed works. Why? Because my scalp is so much healthier.

 

[Guest]

...."Use folligen therapy spray to minimize shedding. "....

BruceLee,

What is folligen, where do you get it and what does it do ?????

Thanks in advance.

Ty

Folligen is the only "hairloss treatment" that I've noticed works. Why? Because my scalp is so much healthier.

Ditto

 

[Ams99]

Hey BruceLee, do you think folligen shampoo works just as well as the spray? I mean, as far as stimulating the follicles is concerned.

 

[cantosis]

...."Use folligen therapy spray to minimize shedding. "....

BruceLee,

What is folligen, where do you get it and what does it do ?????

Thanks in advance.

Ty

For us guys over in the UK a lot of these products you mention need to be shipped here from the USA......thats a real pain, why cant we buy it here??

 

[Guest]

Hey BruceLee, do you think folligen shampoo works just as well as the spray? I mean, as far as stimulating the follicles is concerned.

Don't see how it could. I put the spray on at night about an hour before bed. No problems doing that.

 

[Ams99]

do spray all over your head? is it something that you have to spray and then spread with your fingers? i just don't want to mix minoxidil and folligen together, in thinking that it might make the minoxidil less effective.

 

[Luther007]

folligen and minoxidil work great together. The SOD of folligen greatly enhances the NO uptake from the minoxidil. It's actually recommended that you use both together--first slap on some minoxidil, wait a couple minutes then put the folligen on top (used nightly). Alternating folligen with emu oil supposedly ups the ante even more. I've been using folligen and minoxidil for 2 months now and I notice my hairline (though still receded) is slightly less 'kinked' with thicker, longer hairs. I don't think the finasteride has done a damn thing yet except mess up my libido a little bit. Maybe I should have seen my Doctor...

Hey Gunner, there's no big deal with minoxidil, i use it twice a day, and it's easy. Put on some mousse about ten minutes after applying it in the mornings and you can style as usual. No problemo.

 

[Redbone]

Dr. Lee is firmly against the use of Folligen and isn't Tricomin supposed to be better than folligen?