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Is this a strip procedure? If so, yes, that pain is typical. It hurts. For individual grafts. My pain level was very low to gone by the end of 7 days.

No, control groups are always useful when testing any new drug, change in dosage or combo with other drugs.

Citations?

Go with God. You will need him.

Nizoral three times a week is pretty standard for male pattern baldness. It works.

I can't think of a worse idea than swallowing topical minoxidil.

I have used OM for quite a while. For me, it has been WAY more effective than topical M, which did essentially nothing for me. The general approach is to start with a very low dose and move up if you don't see any side effects. The first side effect I saw was a heavy increase in my beard: grows...

My only comment is that oral minoxidil has made my beard go crazy. Now, if I can only transplant THAT hair to my head, all will be well.

I use Nizoral shampoo AND conditioner every third day. I alternate with Folligen shampoo and Conditioner. Many people recommend copper peptides after transplant. Hair Signals fits that bill.

You might try oral minoxidil. It worked for me when topical did not. Also, you could add topical finasteride.

Well, my regimine has worked fine, overall. The biggest impact was clearly from the propecia, which I added years after I was using minoxidil. I have not tried the foam but have contemplated that.

Developed headaches, dizziness, and eye pain. I am not willing to risk the chance that this is related to long term minoxidil and/or propolyne glycol toxcity. I have seen some research on PG toxcity with chronic use. Safe than sorry. I am 62 and willing to lose a bit of hair if that is what it...

Hi, Well, I have had it with minoxidil and am dumping it after 15 yrs. I use propecia daily and alternate Nizoral shampoo every other day. I also take MSM powder. Any suggestions for replacing the minoxidil with something that has few to no side effects? I have used Folligen lotion in the...