Recent content by templerecession

Hi guys, A little about myself. I have been using Propecia for 5 years, and minoxidil once a day, off and on for 3-4 years. 2 years ago, I was diagnosed with Hypothyroidism. The symptoms were pretty much tiredness, muscle pains, etc. I've been on meds ever since. Now, I have been feeling...

Don't know if this is helpful but most Asians do wash their hair daily. And they usually have very thick hair. I personally have found that my minoxidil and propecia works better when the scalp is clean and not inflammed. Its all a matter of preference, but washing hair 2-3 times a week...

His Xandrox solution is pretty oily though, but I use them. Figure the 5% azelaic acid will do something. His 5% is like a super drying formula. One of his more popular products. Always wondered why dont he just make 12.5% or 15% regular minoxidil instead of his Xandrox series. Its the...

Its not that we want to be skeptical, but seriously if it was that simple, most of us would be doing it. Its really not easy as crushing the tabs and putting on the scalp hoping it will be absorbed, and will have a positive effect.

I you have never used minoxidil 5% or Xandrox 5%, its better for you not to jump the gun by using 15% Xandrox. I am sure its very potent, and probably work better than 5%, but you've gotta at least use 5% or equivalent for a while before even considering such a high dosage. A lot of ppl here...

BHD, Your points are valid too... :D

BHD, I understand your point that keeping a consistent/stable regimen is key to success. However, Trent has never started minoxidil, hence it can be a consistent/stable treatment as long as he use it consistently after he starts it. Frankly, minoxidil isn't this magic bullet that will...

You might be over doing it with the shampoos. I too rotate Tgel and Nizoral. And I do remember when I first started I was itching like crazy. I scrubbed my hair only in shower, rinse thoroughly with water. In about 2 weeks it cleared up. I do not wait 10 mins soaking my head with the shampoos...

I think thats normal to have an oily looking scalp while on drug treatments. I think you're properly taking care of your washing regime (or regimen), and thats good. You didnt say you have a shed... so keep it up. Sebum i think is the yellow bulb that sometimes become thick crusty gross out...

Frankly, this is the first time I have heard of a doctor advising a patient to take 2mg propecia instead of 1 mg. Propecia comes in 1mg tablet so you will now have to take 2 tables, cutting a montly supply to just 2 weeks. I think you better get Proscar.

I think you must be using Dr. Lee's Xandrox 5%, as it is definitely greasier than his regular minoxidil solution. I too use Xandrox 5%, and it is indeed quite greasy especially if you put too much. I normally shower in the morning to get the residue out. However, I been applying in the...

Trent, Keep up with the propecia. I has work wonders on me. Also, add minoxidil and nizoral if you had not done so already. Does your scalp itch more, or you find it oilier now than before the shed?

NO DO NOT USE NIZORAL EVERYDAY. I also have tried it... definitely hair shed. It irritates the scalp. Rotate it with something else. See once your have less flaky scalp, the hair shed lessens. Do whatever that stops the flaking, oilyness and irritation to the scalp and you should see...

I am not hunded percent certain if the hair grows back is thicker, but over the past three years the only part that anyone might notice to be thinning is my left temple. So I suppose the hair growing back is at least growing back with the same thickness or perhaps thicker.

A very common yet practical hairstyle is to keep hair relatively short and comb forward. Spiking up is recommended. Style when it is just about to dry.