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I tend to agree with the science behind the journals linked. Having a look here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dairy_cattle clearly points out how hormones have become the driving force behind milk production and its increasing dependence to sustain the high demand of dairy in our society. A...

This topic at one point would have seemed ridiculous to me but now not so much... I finally requested a full ultra sensitive blood workup and have since discovered how a long standing problem can attribute to my hair loss. I have tried minoxidil, finasteride, spironolactone, nizoral...

I was taking 1.25mg of finasteride for a while before beefing up my regimen to what it is now. During that time of only taking 1.25mg of finasteride 3 times a week I personally didn't have any perceivable loss. I was and currently am taking other supplements as well so I can't say for sure that 3 times a week...

KeepTheHair, Initially I was taking accutane for my severe nodular acne. At my worst in highschool, my shoulders back and chest were covered. I never had acne on my face other than the usual teenage pimple on the forehead and nose and chin areas. I was worried about the accutane further...

See my post here: viewtopic.php?f=42&t=59810 In my opinion, it is worth trying to increase your retin-a dosage if you can. If you can tolerate 0.025% then gradually move towards 0.05%. I begin using 0.05% and have not had any adverse events worth noting.

I just wanted to add my experience so far with retin-a... I have been taking Accutane (a similar oral version of tretinoin) for acne off and on for many years now (started early in my 20s and did a few courses of it in my mid and late 20s, I'm now 30) and decided to give topical tretinoin a...

@Nene Thats an interesting theory about shaving while using minoxidil. I remember years ago in my early 20s I was using minoxidil (from Dr. Lee) for a brief time when my hair was longer and I can't seem to recall any noticeable thickening. I probably didn't stay on it long enough and likely...

@FSHGLD I buzz without a plastic guard and also shave with a blade and use 5% minoxidil. Funny I just saw your post, I just finished shaving my head and just put on my minoxidil before getting ready for bed. I don't buy a brand like most do, I just get it prepared at my local pharmacy, its...

@Ninootz Also, I have heard that there is a pharmacy that prepares the 5% foam on St. Clair Ave. West/Avenue Road area (towards Yonge). I haven't used it myself, but was told that is where to find it if one were interested...

@Ninootz I too made the mistake of getting a script for Propecia, and it was a huge financial drain. Instead, request a script for Proscar (5mg finasteride) and break it into 1/4 chunks. Very easy to do with a pill cutter. Proscar is almost half the price and it lasts 4 times as long (120...

Also thought I would mention that my hair is also the same color as yours. A bit off topic, but as long as you get a bit of sun and you manage to get a bit of a tan, the stubble look would do wonders i think. I used to work in sales with lots of bright lights over me, the shaved/stubble look...

I support the idea of keeping the buzz as short as possible. Since you are already in the buzz style anyways, why not try it without the attachment, and just the metal clipper. It will give you that stubble look which is quite nice. You have a good shape head for the look so it may be worth...

My hair was thinning since the end of jr. high school, which would have placed me at the age of 15. All through highschool I was dredfully upset and paranoid of this and it did consume my life. The summer I graduated from high school I buzz my head with a buzzer without the little plastic...

My advice to you would be this: Go to your family doctor if you have one, and get a perscription for the 5mg Proscar. Buy a pill cutter and split the tablets into 4 or five pieces. One box will provide you with 120 days of treatment. Not bad at all for the price. Buzz/shave your head...

Sorry if this has been addressed, I have looked all over the internet and quickly looked through this forum without much luck. Just curious if there are any Canadians out there that have had success ordering genuine Proscar tablets without the requirement of a prescription. I have been on...