Recent content by Jrthomas85

I know you didn't mean it this way, but it is a bit annoying that you call maintenance "nothing." If your hair has not changed in 6 months, that is a fairly good sign that finasteride is working for you - it is working to prevent the progression of a progressive condition. That means that if you don't...

I can't say for sure that it was the finasteride, but I've been taking it for 2.5 years and my sex drive is very strong. I can easily masturbate 2-3 times per day and still perform very well with my girlfriend. And for the record, I'm not extremely young. I turn 30 in a few months. finasteride at the very least...

Personally, I think it is more accurate to say that "success" for most people will be maintenance, rather than saying that the degree of "success" is age related. The fact is that most people will maintain on finasteride/minoxidil than experience these aggressive positive results that the best responders...

The only worthwhile thing in your regimen is the Nizoral shampoo. You should really not waste your time (and hair) with those types of treatments. If some topical oil or nutrient combination could really (visually) impact your hair, I suspect there would be a bigger market for those things...

I think, unfortunately, that you're asking questions that really can't be answered. No one could say what will happen to your hair if you get off treatments. Your slightly receded hairline might stay in its current state for 10-15 more years or it might start to degrade immediately. Hair loss is...

I would also add that for some, including myself, nizoral gives the hair a good consistency. It seems to add body to my hair. This is why I use it, and also for its supposed hair loss benefits.

It seems pretty unlikely to me that you would have noticed very visible changes in your hair thickness in as little as a month. Hair loss or growth just doesn't work like that for the vast majority of people. You also say that you started the finasteride, nizoral and Rogaine in June. Then, there will be no...

Hello all, I've been on quartered Proscar 5mg (1.25mg a day) for the past year. I just renewed my prescription and noticed that this pharmacy used Dr. Reddy's generic finasteride 5mg. The good thing about Dr. Reddy's was the price, which was nearly 1/4 the cost of Proscar for a year's supply. This...

Shaving your head is definitely an option, as some people have stated. Also, a short "buzzed" look could actually help to make your crown thinning less noticeable as it may blend in with the surrounding hair. I think that if you do decide to seek treatments, now is the time to do it. Your...

My opinion: Why don't you give finasteride a few months and see how you tolerate it? If you do see real side effects, then you can always discontinue use. Trust in the research. In clinical trials and other studies, most men tolerated finasteride quite well and any side effects will likely clear up even if you...

Naa, I was going to waste my time reading more of his bull****, but I just kind of went on living my life instead. To me, people like that are the worst thing about this forum. Many people here are just trying to share knowledge and experience with treating hair loss. That is a good thing. Then...

You say this as if these side effects are guaranteed or inevitable. They aren't. It is unfortunate if anyone experiences side effects from a drug, but I don't understand the fear mongering or dissuading you see some people engaging in with finasteride. If you personally got side effects and discontinued...

Hello all, I am just curious if anyone switched from Ketoconazole shampoo/nizoral 1% to 2% and noticed any significant changes one way or another? Did it work better for you? Worse? No noticeable difference? I recently made the switch to 2% myself and am hopeful that it will help boost the...

Yes, I see some definite improvement. I think there's a good chance you will see some very good results! Best of luck.

Revivogen does contain Saw Palmetto, which, taken internally, has shown some evidence of 5AR-like effects. This may be some explanation of why people report seeing benefits like a reduction in hair loss. It is also commonly marketed as an herbal prostate-health promoting supplement. However, I...