Hello,
For the past few years I have noticed a gradual decline in my hair’s health and thickness. I am now 23 years old, and the situation has gotten to the point of no return; I must do something now before it’s too late, I just hope it’s not already too late.
I have a thick curly hair, that masks my true condition, and now it’s at a stage where even that is not enough. I am going to take action!
One of my problems is that I have a really bad case of dandruff; it started about 4-5 years ago and still affects my scalp. I tried every shampoo on the market, visited doctors that prescribed ointments and topical solutions, but nothing worked. I do not know what to do as I am sure that my condition worsens my hair loss.
I decided to start using Rogaine and Nizoral, and wait a bit on the Propecia.
I have been researching this topic for years now, and now its time to actually do something.
Before I start, I have a number of questions; and I would greatly appreciate some feedback, tips and general moral support.
1)Will my case of dandruff have any affect on the Minoxidil treatment? Will the flakes act as a barrier of sorts, or will they counteract the ingredients and cause escalated shedding?
2)How do I apply the foam, how much of it do I use for maximized affects and when is the best time to do it?
3)Do I need to wash/wet my hair before I use it?
4)Since I am still hesitant about Propecia, what other things I can use to help my hair and take full advantage of the treatment? (I take multi-vitamin and fish oil daily already)
5)Do any products counteract one another?
6)I noticed on this forum that many people talk about a quality conditioner and its importance; what are some recommended conditioners that I can use?
7)Is it sensible to use the brand name Rogaine 5%, or is it better to just get the generic. I am not rich so money is an issue, but I would not mind springing extra few bucks for a better product. Is there really any difference between them? What, if anything will happen if I switch Minoxidil brands mid treatment?
8)Does lifting weights affect your hair loss? I noticed that opinions on this are mixed. I used to work out often, and now I want to get back into it, but I am affraid that the extra T in my body will expedite the hair loss. Is this a valid fear or are there no connections between gym and hair loss?
On a side note, I am not sure of this matter, but I live in a basement apartment, and for a long time have been having a stuffed nose and at times shortage of breathing. My nose has been stuffed for years now, and again no treatment seems to work. I often suspected that the fact that I don’t have the best air circulation in my body may by a cause to my dandruff and perhaps hair loss; is this totally ridiculous or is there any merit in this assumption?
Baldness is in my family, and I taken a blood test and my results are good, so I ruled out almost every cause of baldness that is not genetic.
Thanks in advance for the help, I will go order my Rogaine soon and start treatment, I just wanted to gather some last minute information before diving into the deep water
For the past few years I have noticed a gradual decline in my hair’s health and thickness. I am now 23 years old, and the situation has gotten to the point of no return; I must do something now before it’s too late, I just hope it’s not already too late.
I have a thick curly hair, that masks my true condition, and now it’s at a stage where even that is not enough. I am going to take action!
One of my problems is that I have a really bad case of dandruff; it started about 4-5 years ago and still affects my scalp. I tried every shampoo on the market, visited doctors that prescribed ointments and topical solutions, but nothing worked. I do not know what to do as I am sure that my condition worsens my hair loss.
I decided to start using Rogaine and Nizoral, and wait a bit on the Propecia.
I have been researching this topic for years now, and now its time to actually do something.
Before I start, I have a number of questions; and I would greatly appreciate some feedback, tips and general moral support.
1)Will my case of dandruff have any affect on the Minoxidil treatment? Will the flakes act as a barrier of sorts, or will they counteract the ingredients and cause escalated shedding?
2)How do I apply the foam, how much of it do I use for maximized affects and when is the best time to do it?
3)Do I need to wash/wet my hair before I use it?
4)Since I am still hesitant about Propecia, what other things I can use to help my hair and take full advantage of the treatment? (I take multi-vitamin and fish oil daily already)
5)Do any products counteract one another?
6)I noticed on this forum that many people talk about a quality conditioner and its importance; what are some recommended conditioners that I can use?
7)Is it sensible to use the brand name Rogaine 5%, or is it better to just get the generic. I am not rich so money is an issue, but I would not mind springing extra few bucks for a better product. Is there really any difference between them? What, if anything will happen if I switch Minoxidil brands mid treatment?
8)Does lifting weights affect your hair loss? I noticed that opinions on this are mixed. I used to work out often, and now I want to get back into it, but I am affraid that the extra T in my body will expedite the hair loss. Is this a valid fear or are there no connections between gym and hair loss?
On a side note, I am not sure of this matter, but I live in a basement apartment, and for a long time have been having a stuffed nose and at times shortage of breathing. My nose has been stuffed for years now, and again no treatment seems to work. I often suspected that the fact that I don’t have the best air circulation in my body may by a cause to my dandruff and perhaps hair loss; is this totally ridiculous or is there any merit in this assumption?
Baldness is in my family, and I taken a blood test and my results are good, so I ruled out almost every cause of baldness that is not genetic.
Thanks in advance for the help, I will go order my Rogaine soon and start treatment, I just wanted to gather some last minute information before diving into the deep water
