I have experienced a receding hairline for the last couple of years. It has not been anything drastic, but it definitely has received some comments and personal attention from myself. I still receive many compliments from girls, but I would like to restore my hairline and add thickness on the rest of my head (my blonde hair is naturally thin). I have recently started on Rogaine Foam and will be starting Propecia soon. I purchased the Nioxin System 2 in terms of shampoo and styling. Any thoughts or advice would be well appreciated. Cheers!
Matvei15's Story - (25 / NW2/3)
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amsch
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Re: Male - 25 YO - NW2/3
Hey there.
Propecia should stop forther hairloss for the next 5-6 years, and rogaine foam MAY cause some regrowth. There has been one user who started at about the same Norwood-stage as you did, and regrew an unbelievable amount of hair on rogaine foam.
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=36967&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=defenton&start=140
But NEVER EVER expect his results. Don't forget, stopping hairloss is great as well!
Hey there.
Propecia should stop forther hairloss for the next 5-6 years, and rogaine foam MAY cause some regrowth. There has been one user who started at about the same Norwood-stage as you did, and regrew an unbelievable amount of hair on rogaine foam.
viewtopic.php?f=28&t=36967&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&hilit=defenton&start=140
But NEVER EVER expect his results. Don't forget, stopping hairloss is great as well!
Re: Male - 25 YO - NW2/3
Actually you've caught your hairloss just in time, good for you. Hairline is notoriously difficult to restore, but you really haven't lost much ground. And for me the regrowth actually started with the hairline when I began to take finasteride (Propecia). I started with 0.5 mg daily and now switched to 1 mg every other day, which seems like a better idea than the recommended 1 mg every day. Economical, too )). And according to the trials there's no significant difference between 0.5 and 1 mg daily, and one dose keeps your 5ar low for about 48 hours.
The thickness on the rest of your head looks fine, blond hair is always thinner than dark.
Good luck!
Actually you've caught your hairloss just in time, good for you. Hairline is notoriously difficult to restore, but you really haven't lost much ground. And for me the regrowth actually started with the hairline when I began to take finasteride (Propecia). I started with 0.5 mg daily and now switched to 1 mg every other day, which seems like a better idea than the recommended 1 mg every day. Economical, too )). And according to the trials there's no significant difference between 0.5 and 1 mg daily, and one dose keeps your 5ar low for about 48 hours.
The thickness on the rest of your head looks fine, blond hair is always thinner than dark.
Good luck!
Ok, so here is an update to my progress:
Routine:
I have been applying Rogaine foam every night before bed, since the end of December 08.
I have been taking Propecia daily since mid February.
I have applied Nizoral 1% every other day, leaving in hair for 5 minutes each application.
Current results:
I have visible underdeveloped hairs along my hairline. They have been in this state for some time now, with no change.
I am not sure whether it is a seasonal shed or something else, but my hair seems quite thin at the moment, with my scalp very easily exposed with any moisture (when it was not even like this before the start of my routine).
The crown of my head seems unchanged, with the vertex and top areas seemingly more thin that before the routine began.
Questions:
After I apply rogaine foam, I comb into my scalp to achieve maximum coverage. Is this detrimental?
I only apply rogaine foam at night, not twice a day. Is this severely limiting my results?
I am fully aware that any major results take time once on a routine, but over five months into using Rogaine foam, I am slightly disappointed as I have barely seen the slightest of changes and almost feel thinner as of writing. Considering most resources I have read (including the manufacturer's labeling) have stated results can be seen a few months in, it makes things interesting.
(Pictures to follow)
Routine:
I have been applying Rogaine foam every night before bed, since the end of December 08.
I have been taking Propecia daily since mid February.
I have applied Nizoral 1% every other day, leaving in hair for 5 minutes each application.
Current results:
I have visible underdeveloped hairs along my hairline. They have been in this state for some time now, with no change.
I am not sure whether it is a seasonal shed or something else, but my hair seems quite thin at the moment, with my scalp very easily exposed with any moisture (when it was not even like this before the start of my routine).
The crown of my head seems unchanged, with the vertex and top areas seemingly more thin that before the routine began.
Questions:
After I apply rogaine foam, I comb into my scalp to achieve maximum coverage. Is this detrimental?
I only apply rogaine foam at night, not twice a day. Is this severely limiting my results?
I am fully aware that any major results take time once on a routine, but over five months into using Rogaine foam, I am slightly disappointed as I have barely seen the slightest of changes and almost feel thinner as of writing. Considering most resources I have read (including the manufacturer's labeling) have stated results can be seen a few months in, it makes things interesting.
(Pictures to follow)
monitoradiation
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It's hard to say, because when you part your hair like that in the fourth pic it's normal under lighting to see scalp. However, it seems like your natural hair isn't thick to begin with. I'd stick to your normal hairstyle; they can really hide loss. Keep at it and you should be okay, I think.