After a few months on the fence, I'm going for the big three

[kejan]

I'm NW3 and diffuse thinning as well.

I shaved for a period and I'm ok with that, but I want to try and see if I can hold onto what I have and possibly regrow some hair where I'm thinning round the back and at the front.

This might sound like a stupid question and I apologise in advance, but can I use concealers after using rogaine? I touch up the crown and a bit at my front with nanogen or dermatch and I'd hope to be able to use this as well as minoxidil.

Thanks in advance,

 

[Kev123]

You can use concealers.


How are you going to get Nizoral? I don't find it any where, only on Ebay for too much.

 

[kejan]

:woot: shows how much I know, I thought the big 3 were 'minoxidil, finasteride and taking Photos'.

Never thought of Nizoral. So I'll leave it out until or if it comes available again.

 

[Boomer01]

There are other shampoos which contain Ketoconazole.

 

[Kev123]

There are other shampoos which contain Ketoconazole.

Name one and tell me where I can get it. Please.

 

[Kev123]

:woot: shows how much I know, I thought the big 3 were 'minoxidil, finasteride and taking Photos'.

Well that is the Big 3 that I use right now.

 

[Boomer01]

Perfect Image: http://www.amazon.com/Hair-Shampoo-Keto ... 472&sr=8-5

Regenepure DR: http://www.amazon.com/Regenepure-DR-Tre ... 472&sr=8-3

Revita: http://www.amazon.com/DS-Laboratories-R ... 472&sr=8-1

 

[kejan]

Thanks for the links guys.

So I started on Rogaine foam 5% on Wednesday. I've looked finasteride/propecia pills but not yet ordered. I'm also going to try a nizoral type shampoo.

I've been reading a few other areas where people have said to leave the pills until after 4-5 months on minoxidil to see if they are required.
Would you guys on here mostly agree with that? Or should I get on Propecia/finasteride asap?

Cheers again for all the help so far.

 

[ripple-effect]

Use a natural topical DHT inhibitor w/ minoxidil. Propecia will give you side effects.
Men's Premium Minoxidil 15% & Azelaic Acid 5% DHT Inhibitor

Is this what you want to risk?
[youtube:1gvitgep]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAZ3-t7vJeg&feature=player_embedded[/youtube:1gvitgep]

 

[kejan]

Again, thanks for the link, ripple effect.

Have you had any success with a topical DHT? If so, what would you recommend?

I've been about a week on Rogaine foam and so far not noticed much change but I know they need time - so wil stick to this regime. I just don't know if I should stay on Rogaine for a few months alone, or add something else to it now?

Thanks .

 

[kejan]

I doubt anyone is interested but that's 3 weeks into Rogaine only. I'm assesing DHTs and what route I would take with them, but I've almost finished the 'month supply' of Rogaine so I need to take it easy with the dosage. Too trigger happy I suppose, I've got 2 bottles left, so will probably start the 2 bottle tomorrow or Thursday.

As for results, too early but I certainly can see and feel small hairs growing in and around the V-hairline patch. Whenever or not these will grow or not. The diffuse patch in the middle of my head still looks the same if not a bit worse, so will see how it all goes.

I'll try get some pics up at somepoint too.