does Rogaine work on the frontal middle hairline?

[bluestar99]

I just started using Rogaine. My question is, does it work on the frontal middle hairline? I read conflicting reports. There's a lot of anecdotal evidence that it does grow hair in the front. However it says on the Romaine box that it was only tested on working on the crown area.

 

[Topher]

It will, I think they tell people that to avoid side effects of hairy face. Are you micro-needling?

 

[bluestar99]

Hi, thanks... no I only started using Rogaine and have been taking finasteride for 8 months. Im not sure if the finasteride stopped all hair loss. My understanding is that you cannot get hair loss anymore by taking finasteride. Is micro-needling a good idea as well?

 

[Topher]

Hi, thanks... no I only started using Rogaine and have been taking finasteride for 8 months. Im not sure if the finasteride stopped all hair loss. My understanding is that you cannot get hair loss anymore by taking finasteride. Is micro-needling a good idea as well?

You stop 70% type 1 DHT with finasteride approximately. DHT is the most androgenic but certainly not the only circulating hormone that is ruff on hair. Taking finasteride will also raise your testosterone roughly 10%. Micro-needling can give great results on its own and side effect free.with minoxidil micro-needling is way better. Just disinfect the needles. I would recommend a topical anti-androgen such as CB (better safety profile/FDA?) Or RU (better receptor binding affinity, comparable to testosterone, but less of safety profile). Start low dose for 3 months, raise if needed.

 

[Chill dude]

You stop 70% type 1 DHT with finasteride approximately. DHT is the most androgenic but certainly not the only circulating hormone that is ruff on hair. Taking finasteride will also raise your testosterone roughly 10%. Micro-needling can give great results on its own and side effect free.with minoxidil micro-needling is way better. Just disinfect the needles. I would recommend a topical anti-androgen such as CB (better safety profile/FDA?) Or RU (better receptor binding affinity, comparable to testosterone, but less of safety profile). Start low dose for 3 months, raise if needed.

Does Dutasteride stop only type 1 DHT or other androgens?

 

[regrowingHairs]

Does Dutasteride stop only type 1 DHT or other androgens?

type 1 and 2. but the thing is type 2 we don't know much about or if its safe to stop - thats why finasteride is more commonly recommended

 

[Topher]

Does Dutasteride stop only type 1 DHT or other androgens?

You need something to protect against other androgens. With low dose RU and micro needling you would have a great protocol. While leaving your self room to improve or modify it later. I haven't read any one getting drastic results switching from finasteride to dutasteride.