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Matgallis
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rogaine, minoxidil are highly over-rated... Remember before you start that you must apply the rogaine forever to maintain any growth you might see. IMO I didn't see any growth, but my hair thinned slower for a period of about 6 months. However, once I stopped I shed like my cat for almost 4 months. Worst 4 months of my life.
Give the propecia some time.
Give the propecia some time.
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jl9238
if you are norwood 6 ,i think you are adressing your problem a little late
if you are norwood 6 ,i think you are adressing your problem a little late
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Matgallis said:
Still, rogaine can be highly effective for some. I am currently using the 5% foam and have seen good results in the crown and even pretty darn good results in the temples (which I never had with the solution).
You can never disontinue propecia, either.
I do think you should start propecia first, give it about six - eight months and then make an evaluation as to Rogaine. If you start both at the same time, and you grow hair, you won't know which worked and may be paying for an unnecessary medication.
If you start the propecia and it does nothing in 6 - 8 months (and by nothing I mean you are still losing hair; merely maintaining hair count with propecia is significant progress, IMO), you can chose to discontinue it then.
If it works, you can then add minoxidil and judge whether you get any added benefit from it.
Good luck.
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jl9283 said:
With 70% hair in the crown I would definitely say it's not too late. Take a look at some of the before and afters on the medication.
As an aside, I don't know if you'd be "cool" with it or not, but a product like Toppik can help tremendously, especially if you have 70% of your hair left and you need coverage in the crown.
I use it and it's truly unreal. I would bet that with 70% you'd look like you never lost a hair after a two minute application. You can always consider some hair thickening shampoo, Aussie worked pretty well.
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Hey!
Well after reading that your about a NW3, then i would start rogain and propecia and nizoral, the killer combo
I was just using propecia until last month, when i also added rogain. First i thought i could keep it all with propecia, but after 1,5 years i was still not happy, it was still a bit thin at the top, so i added rogaine.
many people are very negative when it comes to treatments etc. but from my own experience i can tell you that it's been alot of help. Applying the rogain isnt even that bad, its just like brushing your teeth, so i think of it in this way" if I just had to brush my teeth 2 more times a day too keep my hair, would i do it?" hell yeah!
but you know best, if your really serious about restoring your hairloss, and you have alot of self disiplin go for the combo.
good luck!
Well after reading that your about a NW3, then i would start rogain and propecia and nizoral, the killer combo
I was just using propecia until last month, when i also added rogain. First i thought i could keep it all with propecia, but after 1,5 years i was still not happy, it was still a bit thin at the top, so i added rogaine.
many people are very negative when it comes to treatments etc. but from my own experience i can tell you that it's been alot of help. Applying the rogain isnt even that bad, its just like brushing your teeth, so i think of it in this way" if I just had to brush my teeth 2 more times a day too keep my hair, would i do it?" hell yeah!
but you know best, if your really serious about restoring your hairloss, and you have alot of self disiplin go for the combo.
good luck!
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jl9283 said:
It always makes me laugh when a doctor will make a definitive statement for which they have no basis to make.
After all, doctors are trained to think scientifically, right?
To speak to the question (and I will dig up the link) Nizoral 2% has been shown to have approximately the same efficacy as minoxidil for treating hairloss.
here's a good place to start to see how it works:
http://www.regrowth.com/nizoral.cfm
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Clinical study
Here is at least one clinical study:
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/download/nizoral.pdf
If you google "nizoral + hair loss", you'll find lots of info.
Here is at least one clinical study:
http://www.hairlosstalk.com/download/nizoral.pdf
If you google "nizoral + hair loss", you'll find lots of info.
Products like for hair loss are always determined as the best on the market when they are most likely not. People who sell these products are not going to say it doesn't work when they are trying to get rich off it, thats obvious.
Propecia is widely recognised by doctors but for what reason I don't know as side effects for this type of treatment are more numerous than that of other products. Some side effects include:
Erectile dysfunction, impotence, low libido and gynecomestica and these syptoms don't stop when the treatment stops, they are with you for life. However, Propecia has proven effective for some people.
Nizoral however is not specifically made for hair loss, it is an anti dandruff treatment, but it has been proven to stimulate the hair follicles and produce minor hair growth.
A good product which I would recommend if you are in to natural products is nourkrin, It has a really effective combination of tablets and shampoos aswell as many others. Its endorsed by celebs including Lee Sharpe who uses it also. Here is a review on it:
http://www.best-hair-loss-product-revie ... rkrin.html
Propecia is widely recognised by doctors but for what reason I don't know as side effects for this type of treatment are more numerous than that of other products. Some side effects include:
Erectile dysfunction, impotence, low libido and gynecomestica and these syptoms don't stop when the treatment stops, they are with you for life. However, Propecia has proven effective for some people.
Nizoral however is not specifically made for hair loss, it is an anti dandruff treatment, but it has been proven to stimulate the hair follicles and produce minor hair growth.
A good product which I would recommend if you are in to natural products is nourkrin, It has a really effective combination of tablets and shampoos aswell as many others. Its endorsed by celebs including Lee Sharpe who uses it also. Here is a review on it:
http://www.best-hair-loss-product-revie ... rkrin.html