Question regarding the 'big 3' hair loss treatments

indie85

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Im 21, and have finally decided to do something about my gradual hairloss, as its got to the point now where its hard to make it look even half decent. So I'd say my temples receeded when I was around 17/18, or my right temple anyway, but the rest of my hair still grew strong, so i was able to achieve a good appearance just by brushing my hair over to that side and up. But over the last 2 years, the hair at the front top just doesnt grow as long any more, say around 2inches in general, and it looks like some degree of diffuse thinning also, plus my left temple now only grows very short hair. Now this is not long enough to make hair style i had to really work any more. Plus as rest of hair gets longer and the top front just stays the same length it just looks weird.
So i got Nizoral today, and ordered finasteride (5mg, which ill divide into 5ths) and 5% min foam which ill apply morning and night, which should come in about a week. So I would say even though i definately dont want to loose any more hair, my main goal would be to get the top front hair to grow long again coz even without any regrowth, i know i can get it to look good again. Any regrowth in the temples would be just gravy :shock:
So i guess my main query is, do you guys think i can get my top front hair growing long again? Do you think stopping DHT and applying min as stimulant can kick start follciles into producing longer hair??
 

JohnnySeville

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Sounds like a good regime to me. You will have all bases covered with these drugs. Just note, you may go through a shed within the first 3 months, it is normal, just continue using everything and growth will come down the road.
 

Stu85

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Jm0311 said:
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/discussions/viewforum.php?f=46

(evil laugh) :p

Bah, bunch of hypochondriacs the lot of 'em! Just kidding.

Those with side effects (or who think they have side effects) will always be the most vocal. How about those of us who have had no side effects redress the balance, eh?

I HAVE HAD NO SIDE EFFECTS!!!!! LOOK AT ME!!!! NO SIDE EFFECTS!!!! PROPECIA RULES OKAY??? ME = NO SIDE EFFECTS!!! FINASTERIDE IS GOD!!! WORSHIP FINASTERIDE AND DUTASTERIDE, FOR YOU ARE ALL NOUGHT BUT MERE PEONS IN THEIR MIGHT PRESENCE!!!!!
 

Bertie

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Yes, that treatment plan could result in longer hair. That is a possible outcome of a solid regimen, which is what you have.

Getting the temples back is also possible, though less likely. For most people, it seems, that's the hardest thing to get back, and simply halting further loss in that area with maybe a few intermediate length sprouts on the hair line there should be considered pretty good.
 

indie85

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Yeah, I've heard about the sides some guys get with finasteride, and I'll be weary of them. But its worth the risk imo. tbh, as long as its not permanant, I could deal with a decreased libido, its usually sky high so maybe finasteride will just tame it down to normal peoples levels, if it does at all. I also hear it makes people feel groggy? Maybe I should take it in the evening.
 

Optimist

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Stu85 said:
Jm0311 said:
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/discussions/viewforum.php?f=46

(evil laugh) :p

Bah, bunch of hypochondriacs the lot of 'em! Just kidding.

Those with side effects (or who think they have side effects) will always be the most vocal. How about those of us who have had no side effects redress the balance, eh?

I HAVE HAD NO SIDE EFFECTS!!!!! LOOK AT ME!!!! NO SIDE EFFECTS!!!! PROPECIA RULES OKAY??? ME = NO SIDE EFFECTS!!! FINASTERIDE IS GOD!!! WORSHIP FINASTERIDE AND DUTASTERIDE, FOR YOU ARE ALL NOUGHT BUT MERE PEONS IN THEIR MIGHT PRESENCE!!!!!

I'm pretty sure Merck's statistics about side effects is fallacious. Otherwise I am one of the "1%" who got gyno from Propecia. I would definately take hairloss over female breasts anydays. fortunately most of the side effects have faded after being off of it for 2 years.
 

Lorenzo_91

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I am sure that we are all golden no matter what. Propecia will save us all from ever having to do much more than 2500 graphs.
 

indie85

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optimist, getting gyno must suck major balls man, but you say its gone away after a couple years? I guess im just gonna have to be on top of finasteride and look out for any signs of breast tenderness. At that point, ill STOP.
 

Jojje

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Im on the same regime.. and no sides.
And its working :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
 

Lorenzo_91

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If you look for signs you will find them.
 
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