Weepy's Story

[Weepy]

I began losing hair in the anterior about a month ago (late-July to early-August). I suspected that it might be a dietary supplement I was taking, so I stopped said-supplement and decided to wait it out. Hair loss was rapid and substantial, and continued at an incredible pace, even after cessation. I decided to see my primary physician after about a month of this.

Primary care and dermatologist were extremely unhelpful. I was able to get an Rx for Propecia, and began treatment in mid/late September. (Started minoxidil in late-August.) I am still unable to find a hair specialist who will actually run a lab for me. I don't even know my DHT levels. The nearest appointment I can get is April 2006. APRIL 2006!

Effects on my mental state have been subtantial. Over the last 2.5 weeks, I have lost 20 pounds, and rarely sleep. I cannot calm down. I cannot focus on work. I naueseate myself everytime I look in the mirror. All I feel is grief and shame.

I cannot seem to find help from professionals. What's worse is I can't talk to anybody in Real Life. I just feel so.... ashamed -- there's no better word for it. Like I've committed a crime, and am being punished. But I can't say what it is that I've done.

 

[Justlooking]

Hey buddy, we're here for you. We are all going through the same thing and feel your pain. If there's anything I or we can help with, just holler. There is hope and a lot in the pipes which might cure our ills.

 

[nohairnodandruff]

Hey man we are going through the same thing. You just learn to live with what you have.

 

[Weepy]

Thanks very much guys, I truly appreciate your supportive comments. I know I'm being a drama queen, but I also know you guys know what it's like. I appreciate your support so much.

 

[maintainence1]

Weepy, try using Nizoral shampoo once every 3 days or so. I see it's not in your regimine yet.

 

[Weepy]

Weepy, try using Nizoral shampoo once every 3 days or so. I see it's not in your regimine yet.

Thank you m1. I have added it, due to the information on this board. I am also going to try the Tric. spray.

 

[Weepy]

Personal Log

I will be introducing a personal log, and will update as time goes by.

8-15-05 Substantial hair loss begins

8-30-05 Norwood 2 (Self-assessment)

8-30-05 Rogaine 5% 2/day

9-07-05 Nizoral 1% 3/week

9-07-05 T/Sal 3/week

9-12-05 Propecia 1 mg/day

9-21-05 Substantial hair loss on sides and back

9-25-05 Stopped Propecia

9-26-05 Restarted Propecia

9-28-05 Rogaine 5% 1/day Itchy scalp

9-29-05 Restarted Rogaine 5% 2/day

9-29-05 Tricomin 1/day

9-29-05 Changing Nizoral 2/week

10-3-05 Norwood 3A (Self-assessment)

10-3-05 Changing Nizoral 1/week

10-3-05 Changing T/Sal 1-2/week

10-3-05 A.M. wood returns. No other finasteride-related side effects apparent.

10-8-05 Shedding slowed significantly.

10-11-05 Shedding returned; increased dramatically. Missed P.M. Rogaine application. Itchy scalp.

10-12-05 Missed A.M. Rogaine application. Did daily test; few hairs. MINIMAL shed through the A.M. WTF?!?

10-13-05 Stop Rogaine 5%; taking a break.

10-14-05 Restart Rogaine 5%; 2.5 day break from Rogaine.

10-14-05 spironolactone 5% 1/day p.m.

10-15-05 Rogaine 5% A.M. + Xandrox15 P.M.

10-15-05 Noticed small hairs growing across upper forehead. Considering lowering frequency of minoxidal application.

10-16-05 Rogaine 5% 2/day

10-19-05 Skipped topicals; giving scalp a break.

10-20-05 Partially resumed topical; one Xandrox15 application in the A.M.

10-22-05 Resume topicals; Xandrox5 a.m./Rogaine 5% p.m. + spironolactone 5% p.m. + Tricomin p.m.

10-24-05 Started MSM @ 1g/day; will increase to 3 g/day.

10-27-05 Started JASON 84% Conditioner. Scalp felt much better.

11-2-05 Propecia 0.5mg/day. Possible sides. Added emu oil.

 

[Justlooking]

9-12-05 Propecia 1 mg/day
9-21-05 Substantial hair loss on sides and back
9-25-05 Stopped Propecia

You quit when it just started working :roll:

 

[Weepy]

XXX

 

[Weepy]

XXX

 

[SE-freak]

Why on earth did you switch to Xandrox15 after only two months on minox5%?

You are not leaving any big guns for later AND risking another shedding period. Needless to say that if your initial shed was a response to minoxidil stimulation then it is probable that you will shed again.

Give things time to work. You move like a panicked rabbit.