Purple Glow's Story- (my plan and photos!)

[Purple Glow]

how bad does it look?

38 years old. I have naturally thin hair. I went on a crash diet last summer and then when I got my next haircut in the fall, the lady said I was thinning just a little at the top of my head. As it was cut I could really notice it was thin all over - I could see my scalp. I suspect my crash diet triggered some stress-related hair loss, which apparently can take 6-12 months to recover from. There is also the possibility that I really am starting to go bald.

When I ask random people, some say its fine, others say there's some thinning just in the crown.

Apparently Rogaine 5% foam is 85% effective at either regrowing hair or stopping further loss. I am hoping that I am catching it early enough (I have no bald spot) so that at the very least I don't lose any more.

How correct am I about Rogaine? Is Rogaine truly 85% effective in at least stopping further loss? I am really hoping for some clear answers on that question.

I feel sold on the idea of using Dexpanthenol. I read it helps more Minoxodil get thru the scalp barrier.

My plan:

1. HLCC Scalp Therapy Dexpanthenol, then Rogaine %5 foam 2x per day.
2. Maybe I'll need some hair thickener like HairCubed, just a little in the back.

 

[kthxbi]

Re: Thinning - my plan and photos

what about finasteride?
rule of thumb is pretty much, if you wanna keep your hair, jump on finasteride. min is for regrowth, finasteride is for maintainence.

 

[Purple Glow]

Re: Thinning - my plan and photos

what about finasteride?
rule of thumb is pretty much, if you wanna keep your hair, jump on finasteride. min is for regrowth, finasteride is for maintainence.

I don't want to use Propecia because I have heard about bad side effects such as impotence, gyno, & erectile dysfunction. So I'll just use Rogaine.

 

[kthxbi]

Re: Thinning - my plan and photos

what about finasteride?
rule of thumb is pretty much, if you wanna keep your hair, jump on finasteride. min is for regrowth, finasteride is for maintainence.

I don't want to use Propecia because I have heard about bad side effects such as impotence, gyno, & erectile dysfunction. So I'll just use Rogaine.

i'll also suggest spironolactone then. it's a topical anti androgen, people seem to have pretty good success with it. but yeah, check the link in finfighter's sig.

 

[concernedinCali]

@Purple: I totally agree ... it's those weird reports that keep me away from propecia, too. That's absolutely NOT worth the trade-off IMO

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