On the big 3 --- is there more I can do?

[valeous]

Hi guys,

I currently use nizoral + propecia + rogaine on a daily basis. I have been using this regimen for the last 6 years and it has definitely halted my hairloss and increased growth.

However, this improvement has mostly been on my frontal scalp and not so much on the top/back. I learned a while ago that propecia is mostly used for frontal scalp and rogaine is what acts further back. Is this true? if so, I am not sure how well rogaine is working.

Are there any alternatives that I should consider to address the area further back?

Thanks

 

[isishearmyplea]

topical anti androgens like RU/CB. The only problem is they are not easily available.

 

[Notcoolanymore]

Sure there is more you can do, but you are pretty much using the most effective stuff there is. Adding anything else will most likely make little difference.

 

[smyth01]

Have you considered a Hair Transplant?

 

[Spanishlad]

Both propecia and rogaine normally more effective on the crown. Its strange you had more success up front.

I guess the next logical step would be dutasteride or RU

 

[corvidae]

There were some studies on a few miscellaneous things which suggest that they provide minor results in halting hair loss, such as topical melatonin and saw palmetto. I use hair surge shampoo and it does help a bit, or at least reduces shedding. Bear in mind these will have very minor effects

 

[Bad]

One question, minoxidil once or twice a day?

 

[valeous]

5% twice a day.

Thankfully the crown is not so bad that I would ever consider a hair transplant.

How can I learn more about RU/dutasteride/CB?

 

[dps]

I am thinking about switching to 15 % minoxidil