Hey,
So I've just discovered this forum and been reading threads for the last few hours, and feel I've gained a lot of useful info. With this in mind, however, I also feel still pretty confused about what is useful, what isn't, and so forth. I've read all about the 'big three' and all these horrible named treatments, and frankly it confuses me. Therefore, I would appreciate the contributions of anyone reading this thread, specifically - what treatment regime should I use for me hair!
Currently I am taking the following: Finasteride 1mg (1x daily) which I've been getting from my chemist at about £35 per month, which isn't great! I also take 1x saw palmetto pill daily which I got from a local health shop and says it contains equiv 500mg of herb powder. I also take general pills like omega 3/6/9, multi vitamins and cod liver oil tablets. I'm 25, have prob been losing hair for a while but noticed it in the last 4 years or so. I think I've been taking Propecia about 15-18 months, I'm not sure of the exact time so I'll check that out.
I've been reading how useful it can be to take Nizoral, so I've resolved to order some of that. However, there appears to be two doses - 1% and 2%. I was going to order some 2% from here - http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/product ... 100ml.html as recommended in a thread on here however it appears there is another version on sale that includes 'seborrhoeic dermatitis'. I've no idea what that is but assume I should stick to 'regular' Nizoral 2%?
On the side effects front, I haven't suffered anything major (at least I don't THINK I have!) except perhaps some libido issues. I find that I have a normal erection with self love and from oral sex, but have had issues with losing it during intercourse. I initially put it down to simple nerves/anxiety - after all this can often be a self-fulfilling prophecy - so I don't want to go crazy and blame the Propecia/Saw Palmetto, but naturally if there could be a link then I'll do what I can to eradicate it. What I would say is that I lose the erection relatively quickly if I don't have constant stimulation in that area, but again I put that down to a mental thing.
Also - I'm 25, live in the UK, my father is bald, I'm pretty skinny, not exactly 'athletic' but I do work out so I've muscles just a bit of insulation on top in the stomach region! I do drink protein shakes but not excessively, and chose whey protein shakes that avoid things like Creatine. My diet is alright - I will often chose the brown alternative to white staples - rice, bread, pasta. I should mention that my sleep is pretty poor and I recently started my own business, both of which might contribute but if anything only in an exacerbating sense. I would say I'm generally pretty happy and confident as a person and cope well with stress.
Please suggestion what treatment I might use. As I said I'm going to order some Nizoral and will order the right kind based on recommendations. I also intend to order some Zinc tablets to counter the libido thing, perhaps it is solely a mental issues but can't hurt to give it a boost. I also intend to get some things like Horny Goat Weed and Maca just to top that area up, again with the intention of ruling out physical effects.
Here's the first round of pics. There are from December 2006. I should say things like the lighting etc is different but whatever:
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These are from today - March 2008:
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Cheers!
So I've just discovered this forum and been reading threads for the last few hours, and feel I've gained a lot of useful info. With this in mind, however, I also feel still pretty confused about what is useful, what isn't, and so forth. I've read all about the 'big three' and all these horrible named treatments, and frankly it confuses me. Therefore, I would appreciate the contributions of anyone reading this thread, specifically - what treatment regime should I use for me hair!
Currently I am taking the following: Finasteride 1mg (1x daily) which I've been getting from my chemist at about £35 per month, which isn't great! I also take 1x saw palmetto pill daily which I got from a local health shop and says it contains equiv 500mg of herb powder. I also take general pills like omega 3/6/9, multi vitamins and cod liver oil tablets. I'm 25, have prob been losing hair for a while but noticed it in the last 4 years or so. I think I've been taking Propecia about 15-18 months, I'm not sure of the exact time so I'll check that out.
I've been reading how useful it can be to take Nizoral, so I've resolved to order some of that. However, there appears to be two doses - 1% and 2%. I was going to order some 2% from here - http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/product ... 100ml.html as recommended in a thread on here however it appears there is another version on sale that includes 'seborrhoeic dermatitis'. I've no idea what that is but assume I should stick to 'regular' Nizoral 2%?
On the side effects front, I haven't suffered anything major (at least I don't THINK I have!) except perhaps some libido issues. I find that I have a normal erection with self love and from oral sex, but have had issues with losing it during intercourse. I initially put it down to simple nerves/anxiety - after all this can often be a self-fulfilling prophecy - so I don't want to go crazy and blame the Propecia/Saw Palmetto, but naturally if there could be a link then I'll do what I can to eradicate it. What I would say is that I lose the erection relatively quickly if I don't have constant stimulation in that area, but again I put that down to a mental thing.
Also - I'm 25, live in the UK, my father is bald, I'm pretty skinny, not exactly 'athletic' but I do work out so I've muscles just a bit of insulation on top in the stomach region! I do drink protein shakes but not excessively, and chose whey protein shakes that avoid things like Creatine. My diet is alright - I will often chose the brown alternative to white staples - rice, bread, pasta. I should mention that my sleep is pretty poor and I recently started my own business, both of which might contribute but if anything only in an exacerbating sense. I would say I'm generally pretty happy and confident as a person and cope well with stress.
Please suggestion what treatment I might use. As I said I'm going to order some Nizoral and will order the right kind based on recommendations. I also intend to order some Zinc tablets to counter the libido thing, perhaps it is solely a mental issues but can't hurt to give it a boost. I also intend to get some things like Horny Goat Weed and Maca just to top that area up, again with the intention of ruling out physical effects.
Here's the first round of pics. There are from December 2006. I should say things like the lighting etc is different but whatever:
1 -
2 -
These are from today - March 2008:
1 -
2 -
Cheers!
