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I have to agree, looks like a very well-designed study with a reputable team behind it and blinded!. Not sure how the laser detractors simply ignore it...

yes, definitely hurt my hair. hoping it's temporary.

Better erections are a bonus feature :) http://www.jurology.com/article/S0022-5347(05)64298-X/abstract

This study has always fascinated me. All three treatments helped significantly. That tells me the delivery method is the key (iontophoresis). We spend 99.9% of our time worrying about WHAT we put on our head, when in fact, it may may be HOW we put it on our head, that matters. - - - Updated - -...

Any noticeable difference between the dermapen and the chinese knock-off?

I use Capillogain (in addition to minoxidil+DR), which contains raspberry ketones. I think it has helped me quite a bit although always hard to say when using multiple treatments.

Not to sidetrack things, but this new curcumin product recently launched and is apparently a white powder...could be interesting. http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/Suppliers2/Is-curcumin-the-next-omega-3-Sabinsa-expects-so-with-game-changing-Curcumin-C3-Reduct

Maybe a soap would work well? http://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Store-Castor-Soap-Ounce/dp/B000N4B9IU

Seems like castor oil is worth a shot...it apparently binds to the EP3 receptor, which is the same receptor that PGE2 works on to increase FGF9. There are quite a few anecdotal reports from women about it helping grow hair faster and/or thicker.

I'm pretty sure Merck tested Total T, not Free (or bioavailable) T.

I'm surprised this discussion has faded. Seems to me that the reduction in free testosterone could explain a few of the "propecia mysteries"...1) impact on libido, 2) why older men are more severely affected, 3) potentially some of the cognitive effects. How is the FDA able to approve a drug...

If you buy an exacto knife you can cut it into .125mg. I did it when i tapered off the drug.

Just keep cutting it shorter as your hair gets thinner. I've been through about 6 different lengths over the last 2 years. Now that i'm getting to "very short" I definitely get some comments from people I haven't seen in a while. No one really cares. It is definitely stressful, just not the end...

I'm not going to lie...i've been toying with the idea of going on .125mg. I look pretty good with a #1 cut though so shaved might look fine too (but I do like having a good hairline). As for not being early-20s again, I agree. However, there is no doubt my libido went up when off finasteride. Plus, I...

I quit finasteride after 12 years on the drug (started at age 21). I have very aggressive balding genes (younger brother is a nw6 at age 28). I maintained a nw1 up until i quit - i must be a great responder. I would say i lost 20% of my hair in the first 6 months after quitting. Then it stabilized for...