Recent content by hair mchair

Haven't checked in on hairlosstalk in ages, but here's my update: - Discontinued Propecia in November 2002. - Still sexually dysfunctional from my use of Propecia. - Other side effects from Propecia (cognitive problems, fatigue) remain - hair loss not significantly worse It's amazing...

It's been a while since I've signed on to HairLossTalk.com. I've been off Propecia for 4 years now and still having major sexual problems. However, I have adjusted somewhat to my situation and it doesn't depress me as much as it once did. Life goes on. My hair looks pretty crappy, but it's not going as...

Actually, it IS a great attitude. Thank you for your praise. When people with good results post in side effects threads, they do so with the intent of presenting a balanced view. I am simply doing the same. So why do you say that this is "something bad"??? Thank you, I will.

Flip, If you have had a severe reaction to Propecia, then stay away from it. Some people who get side effects can stay on the drug, and eventually their bodies will adapt over time and the side effects will subside. However, if your side effects are particularly severe, I don't believe that...

Well, anytime there's a thread about side effects, someone always has to post in that thread about what great results they are having, so I guess I thought I'd return the courtesy.

More than 2 years off Propecia. Sexual problems STILL haven't gone away and are as bad as ever.

I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. Long-term problems from finasteride ARE caused while taking the drug. The only difference is the exact mechanism remains a mystery, ie. it's not know exactly what has been damaged while taking the medication. You mentioned steroids. In addition to the...

Resultsnottypical, No one is really certain exactly what mechanism is responsible. Dr. John Crisler and Dr. Eugene Shippen believe that in some cases, finasteride can cause long-term suppression of the HPTA, even years after quitting the drug. This happens on occassion with men who use...

The makers of Revivogen say 4 hours. No, you don't have to wash it out.

Acceptance is the best regimen Stingray. I've had numerous long-term (permanent?) physical problems as a result of my battle against male pattern baldness, and yet I still can't bring myself to give up the fight. If anything, it makes me want to fight that much harder. That's just my mentality I guess. But if...

That's exactly right. That's why few people use internal anti-androgens to fight hairloss. Most people who use anti-androgens to combat male pattern baldness use them TOPICALLY. For example, if you were to use spironolactone internally, you would be at a high risk of developing gynecomastia or sexual problems...

I worded that poorly. What I meant was someone at the FDA getting a job at a pharmaceutical company AFTER LEAVING THE FDA. The Gardener's scenario was the exact opposite - someone leaving a pharmaceutical company to go work at the FDA. I see more problems with the first scenario, although I...

I think the bigger problem is someone at the FDA getting a job at a pharmaceutical company, and this creates a possible conflict of interests while the individual in question is employed with the FDA.

I wouldn't label this a "conspiracy theory." It's basic human nature. In the business world, it's all about connections. If you work for the FDA, or any government agency really, and you can use your position to establish strong connections with the industry you regulate, then you will likely...

Hair Mchair. And now...