Topical DHT Inhibitors... Revivogen vs. Crinagen... Others?

TwentySomething · Jul 16, 2008

Me:

25, had thick hair all through high school and college, but have been losing hairs like a mad man in the shower (probably at 250 total hairs lost daily). I use Min 5% on the temples and hairline at night and use the Hairmax 3x a wk. I tried finasteride, but got bad sexual sides and was forced to discontinue.

I'm trying to maintain what I have and stop the shedding and, correct me if I'm wrong, but that's going to be incredibly hard without a DHT inhibitor. I was wondering what the next best thing to finasteride is. I've heard of Revivogen and Crinagen, but wasn't sure which one is more effective, or if there's another topical DHT inhibitor out there that's even better.

Also, what's the best place to purchase revivogen / crinagen etc?

Thanks for the help! Been an observer for a while, but these boards are great!

sammo · Jul 16, 2008

i havnt heard much about crinagen actually working... then again neither have i about revivogen on the boards... like no real success stories out there. i use revivogen and have for about 8 months... i think the quality of my hair is still thinning.... ill assess it abit later when its clear it either has / hasnt worked. cant really buy revivogen anywhere, and even if u find it, same price as their website, which is kinda expensive.

sammo

TwentySomething · Jul 17, 2008

Thanks for the reply. Anyone know of any other DHT inhibitors that are worth looking into?

hairsucks · Jul 17, 2008

Topical spironolactone? didn't really help me but didn't really give it a fair chance.

fluridil? meant to be good but expensive.

RU? if you can get hold of it and mix it yourself while keeping it stable.

Topical flutamide? could get sides. Not sure if it's local or systematic results.

There's loads.