Hello everyone. I just registerd on the site, though I have read posts in the past here and on several other hairloss sites.
I'd seriously like to contribute what I can to the forums as I appreciate the scientific comments of other members. I've got a biochem background, though up to this point I've avoided seriously diving into the literature. Now I think its time I start reading the journals.
Giving 5% minoxidil and finesteride a second try, on my third month. This time I changed over to Xandrox and added the other items in my regimine below. Since the hairloss started I've had TERRIBLE scalp pain and my scalp has felt VERY dry, itchy, and tight. Its never shown any visible signs of a problem. The Folligen/Tricomin (very similar) seems to have cut down on the burning component of the pain. I've got clear indications that this burning is caused by shedding, at least in my case. However my scalp continues to feel terrible - dry, tight, hairs feel sharp, it feels like i've got some kind of sandy buildup at the base of the hair but can't see anything.
There has also been significant body hair loss for which doctors can't find a reason. They dismiss my problem as only Androgenetic Alopecia and I think there is definately something more... I've also gone into serious depression due to this and some other situations - for which I'm being treated.
I'd just like to hear what some others have to say on some of my more unusual symptoms. Also interested in things to add to my regimine. I'm "excited" :lol: to hear L-arginine my rid me of these finesteride sexual side effects. Let's hope so - you really couldn't find a solution much cheaper or easier to come by.
There's LOTS to read on this board and I'll continue to browse it, but I'd like to hear from some of the more invovled members on how we could possibly go about some sort of concerted reseach effort.
I'd seriously like to contribute what I can to the forums as I appreciate the scientific comments of other members. I've got a biochem background, though up to this point I've avoided seriously diving into the literature. Now I think its time I start reading the journals.
Giving 5% minoxidil and finesteride a second try, on my third month. This time I changed over to Xandrox and added the other items in my regimine below. Since the hairloss started I've had TERRIBLE scalp pain and my scalp has felt VERY dry, itchy, and tight. Its never shown any visible signs of a problem. The Folligen/Tricomin (very similar) seems to have cut down on the burning component of the pain. I've got clear indications that this burning is caused by shedding, at least in my case. However my scalp continues to feel terrible - dry, tight, hairs feel sharp, it feels like i've got some kind of sandy buildup at the base of the hair but can't see anything.
There has also been significant body hair loss for which doctors can't find a reason. They dismiss my problem as only Androgenetic Alopecia and I think there is definately something more... I've also gone into serious depression due to this and some other situations - for which I'm being treated.
I'd just like to hear what some others have to say on some of my more unusual symptoms. Also interested in things to add to my regimine. I'm "excited" :lol: to hear L-arginine my rid me of these finesteride sexual side effects. Let's hope so - you really couldn't find a solution much cheaper or easier to come by.
There's LOTS to read on this board and I'll continue to browse it, but I'd like to hear from some of the more invovled members on how we could possibly go about some sort of concerted reseach effort.