I think that I'm an ideal candidate for hairloss treatments for two reasons:
1) I started hairloss treatment within the first month or two of seeing hairs on my comb.
2) I'm only 20 years old, and to my understanding, treatment works best on a younger crowd. (That's not to say that it doesn't work for everyone else, though)
MIC said:
Aplunk1,
- What part of your regimen is providing the best results.?
- What is MSM
- Where did you get the Avodart and what is the price?
- Do you feel Avodart is more effective then Proscar/Propecia
- What are the potential side effects of Avodart?
- How long have you been addressing your hair loss?
- What did your hairloss look like before you started addressing it?pictures?)
As of right now, Rogaine 5% has yielded the best results. The Avodart treatment has just been started, but I am seeing amazing hairline growth and temple growth. Time will tell, but I have a feeling Avodart will prove better.
MSM - Methyl-sulfonyl-methane
This article pretty much explains it:
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/newsletter/article234.htm
Though very few conclusive studies have been performed on MSM and its relation to hairloss, I've taken it because a lot of successful stories of hairloss sufferers have referred me to it. It has grown a crapload of hair all over my body, especially my arms. Vellous hair growth all over my back, and especially my bum. It makes your hair grow faster, skin look better, and it helps your joints like crazy. It's like a wonder pill. I take 2000/mg with a meal.
I got my Avodart prescription from
http://www.medicalwellnesscenter.com
It costs $58 for a prescription and $279 for a 90 capsule supply, once the prescription is forwarded to Community Drug Pharmacy.
Do I feel it's more effective than Proscar/Propecia?
I can't answer this for sure yet, but my answer for the time being is, YES!
Avodart's potential side effects:
Everything Propecia has: ED, gyno, libido, headaches, etc. Supposedly twice as much. I have had ABSOLUTELY no side effects, not one bit. And it's so nice to have my dick back since taking finasteride.
I have been addressing my hairloss for 1 year to date. Seriously addressing it since September, with great results so far.
If I could upload a picture here, I would, but I'm not too good at that.
My hair has always been very thick, curly, and wavy. Dark brown, and I always wore it long, sometimes over my eyes. My brothers have always had thin hair, and both my older and my younger brothers are losing their hair. (my older brother is going bald, fast) -- My older brother is going to start treatment because he's a little jealous.
I'll send you a picture if you email me of my hair about 1-2 years ago, if you want.
Let's see here-- The good part:
MY RESULTS
Nothing short of great. A lot of regrowth in a very short time. I was getting worried because my scalp was becoming very visible in September and October. Hairline has now come down increadibly, and thickening up. The pigment of my hair is becoming much darker.
MY EXPECTATIONS
To maintain my hair for as long as possible, then say f*** YOU to all my treatments and get hair multiplication or hair cloning. Then I won't have to worry about topicals and internals.
MY RECOMMENDATIONS
Stick to your treatment; ride out the sheds; take your pictures; and get drunk.