New here need advice

[canman23]

Hello, this is my first post here and I have a few questions if you all don’t mind? I am 39 (40 in Jan) and I have a reseeding hair line and have noticed a lot of shedding over the past few weeks. I am also noticing some thinning just above my hairline in the front. The top, back and sides of my head are fine. I currently take Plavix and Metoprolol (not sure if that has anything to do with my hair loss?) for a very minor heart condition. Those drugs are mainly for preventative reasons.

I want to start right away using something to keep the hair I have and maybe grow some new hair in the process. I really have no idea where to start. I have been reading lots of posts and watching videos about all the different products. I’m not sure if I should use some kind of shampoo and conditioner product, a natural product or prescription from my doctor. I would really appreciate any advice you may have for me to get started. :lost:

 

[canman23]

Anyone with any advice? Should I try the Rogaine foam, something online? Also what are the Big 3?

 

[OverMachoGrande]

Hi and welcome!!

Yes you should try the Big 3 and here is what I did...

The way I did it was I got on Rogaine 5% Liquid (foam did not work for me), Nizoral Shampoo 1% and I got great results for 2 years and DHT caught up to me as I started to thin again so I jumped on Propecia (and generic finasteride) 1 mg per day and now a total of 4 years later still enjoy most of the gains I got from starting my regimine. I regrew alot of hair with Rogaine but now use Propecia to maintain what I have. I hope this help you and please ask all the questions you need to, everyone here is very knowledgable and willing to help. This is by far the best forum out there. Just remember that different treatments work differently for everyone. Some people here did get great results using foam unlike me. It is going to be trial and error but these are the best treatments out there. Good luck to you.

 

[canman23]

Hi and welcome!!

Yes you should try the Big 3 and here they are....

The way I did it was I got on Rogaine 5% Liquid (foam did not work for me), Nizoral Shampoo 1% and I got great results for 2 years and DHT caught up to me as I started to thin again so I jumped on Propecia (and generic finasteride) 1 mg per day and now a total of 4 years later still enjoy most of the gains I got from starting my regimine. I regrew alot of hair with Rogaine but now use Propecia to maintain what I have. I hope this help you and please ask all the questions you need to, everyone here is very knowledgable and willing to help. This is by far the best forum out there. Just remember that different treatments work differently for everyone. Some people here did get great results using foam unlike me. It is going to be trial and error but these are the best treatments out there. Good luck to you.

Thank you very much for the reply. Where is the best place to get the products you mentioned? I would like to start right away with the Rogaine and the Nizoral. Should I get them online or at the store (if I can get them there).

 

[OverMachoGrande]

You are welcome. I would get Rogaine in the store, i get mine at Sam's club for $17.00 for 6 month supply but Walmart, Target or any store would be fine. Generic or Rogaine brand all work the same, in fact I have been using generic. Nizoral the same thing, i get it at the grocery store. I guess it would depend where you live but I would always consider the local store over the internet, it is less risky.