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    Apply retin-A before or after minoxidil

    Retin-A is a prescription medication typically used for the treatment of acne, although it can also reduce the appearance of wrinkles after long term use (6 months or more). Retin-A work by speeding up cell turnover rates, rapidly exfoliating the skin and decreasing the buildup of dead cells...
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    Want to stop minoxidil..

    Give rogaine foam a try, its not greasy (so no acne around the area its applied to) and in my case less side effects. I get terrible migraines i did notice some mild (well i consider them mild) headaches while i was on the liquid. Havent eperienced anything like that with the foam. The...
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    Question about minoxidil & finasteride combo

    None of the meds available today are approved for the front of your scalp/hairline. However that doesnt mean that its impossible for you to see results in those areas. I started taking finasteride probably two years ago, my hair loss slowed but didnt stop although i did see a small amount of...
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    Any chance of success for Rogaine Foam where liquid failed..

    I've found the foam to be more effective than the liquid. My GF hates the way the foam smells so i tried using the liquid for a while, didnt really notice that much of a difference. When i switched to the foam + propecia i started getting my hairline back. It could have something to do with...
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    Ex/Current minoxidil liquid users

    I guess i fall into both categories here. I Rogaine both foam and liquid for around six to 8 month earlier in the year, however i stopped both around may. I had stopped using for a few reasons, mostly because i thought it was increasing the frequency of the migraine headaches i get (it wasnt)...
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    Glaucoma/pressure behind eyes

    Get a Glaucoma Test ASAP, but i would like to ask a few other questions about the headaches. Can you describe them for us, do they favor one side? is the pain located above/around one of your eyes?
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    When does propecia Start to work?

    no. no product works that fast and if they say it does its a scam. Propecia starts lowering the levels of DHT in your body after that first pill. However it will take 3-6 months before you see the results on your head.
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    Lets talk about minoxidil related fears and try to solve them

    If you stop any hair regrowth product, it doesnt matter if its propecia or rogaine, you will loose anything you gained while you were on it. Thats just the nature of male pattern baldness. You have 2 options either you go bald, or you use minoxidil and/or another medication till something else comes along.
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    Could minoxidil damage propecia regrowth?

    minoxidil is a lifetime commitment, if you start it you cant stop using it, otherwise any hair you regrow and possibly more will be lost within a few months. But then again, your going to be taking propecia as long as you want to keep your hair too. Anyway, if you are like me and only saw mild to...
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    minoxidil works only a couple of years??

    To be honest i dont know, and i'm not the people at phizer do either. They still dont know exactly why rogaine makes you regrow hair they just know it does. I suppose you could try cutting down the dosage to once a day, but they do say twice a day for a reason. So unless you are having side...
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    Stopping finasteride, starting rogaine foam - your thoughts?

    I had what i would describe as a moderate response to propecia. I could see some hair coming back but i was still loosing it as well. However Combining rogaine and propecia has yielded amazing results. if the finasteride is not causing any side effects, try a combo for a few months. that is what...
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    What makes your rogaine work better?

    propecia. and using it twice a day.....no mater how bad it smells.
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    minoxidil works only a couple of years??

    I forget where i read it (think it was on the actual box of rogaine) but it mentioned something about a year. However they were referring to regrowth effectiveness. Meaning the following, Your hair will continue to improve untill around a year after you start using rogaine. After a year...
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    Rogaine Foam 3 months

    well those cans should last a month each, however depending on the area you decide to use it on that time could change. 2 to 2.5 bottles sounds around right for 3 months. Now the bad news is that if you read the directions you'll see that rogaine says its "only approved to regrow hair on the...
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    Itchiness on everyone?

    I got severe dandruff and moderate itchiness from the liquid, the foam has not cause any of these problems. However the foam is scented and if you dont like the smell (i dont) it can be rather annoying after a while.
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