Recent content by Rashan

While I do agree with you that the consenses is there is a "loss of effectiveness" in the drug from a general standpoint, you have to consider all the facts here. The two major factors relative to hair loss are an increase in DHT production and androgen receptor activation. Unfortunately, there...

I never said keto by itself will stop hair loss. I have used finasteride for over 13 years (started in May of 98) and there are many others on here who have used it for 10+ years who can say its hasn't lost its effectiveness. I still have close to 90% of my hair since my late teens/early twenties and...

I have to disagree with you. I think there needs to be just as much emphasis on keto as there is on minoxidil and finasteride since they all perform different functions. finasteride being a DHT blocker, minoxidil being a growth stimulant, and Keto being and androgen blocker. The only reason I'm assuming keto (or...

Well, Keto (or in your case Regenepure which has the same ingredient) isn't a DHT stopper, its an androgen blocker so it plays a completely different role. The problem is this drug hasn't been FDA approved for hair loss (only for dandruff and dermatitis), so their isn't as much research as minoxidil...

I agree with you that it does inform people that using minoxidil will lead to the same offset of growth as people who don't use it. But what it doesn't do is inform people that keto should be used in conjunction with minoxidil. To the newbie who has just started his hairloss, you're "assuming" that he...

I know people who used rogaine when it was only available with a prescription who still use it today. I wouldn't put too much emphasis on that chart, since it doesn't tell the whole story.

I think you misinterepreted what I wrote. I was talking about creating a chart that shows the effectiveness of using minoxidil simultaneously with Ketoconazole and adding it to the existing chart to compare it to just using minoxidil alone and minoxidil with finasteride. I think if that chart showed a combined use...

Thats exactly what I'm saying. If the chart doesn't discuss androgen blockers such as Ketoconazole which should be used along with Minoxidil, how can that graph help them understand that? I think a new chart needs to be made showing the two in conjunction with each other for people to understand...

The problem with that graph is that it doesn't take into consideration other factors that contribute to hair loss such as the increase of DHT production, the acceleration of androgen receptors, and so forth. Its kinda like the theory that finasteride starts to lose its effectiveness after a few years...

If I were you, I'd look to start off with Topical Casodex before jumping into oral Bicalutamide. See how your body responds since the sides are way less severe than the oral medication.

My first piece of advice is to get your bloodwork done before even thinking about using Dutasteride. Too often people make the switch from finasteride to dutasteride without know where there testosterone levels are. This will give you a better idea of how aggressive you need to be with your DHT inhabition...

My understanding is that the best way to use the two in conjunction is to first apply the minoxidil, wait for it to partially or fully dry, then apply the spironolactone cream. Subsequently, this allows for enhanced absorbtion of both medications. Any thoughts on this, or how to better use the two simultaneosly?

Another added benefit to the foam is that when if fully dries, it actually makes your thin hair look thicker and fuller. At least that's the experience I've had with it for the past several years, and my hair is fairly long, down to my neck.

Hey Patrick, How long have you used the 15% minoxidil solution for? And did you switch over from the 5% and get better results? I was thinking of switching over from the 5% foam to something stronger and wanted to get some feedback, thanks.

It took me 5-6 years for my sides to completely go away, and I stuck with finasteride everyday for the past 13+ years taking 1-1.25mg daily. viewtopic.php?f=61&t=66174&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=10