What More Can i Do? (on finasteride & nizoral)

[MARTINSTERN]

ok so im on Finpecia and nizoral 2% now for 60 days,
and nothing so far,

what else can i use besides rogaine?

like any good shampoos etc. to use?

 

[StartingTreatment]

Big Three:

1) Finasteride (propecia)
2) Minoxidil (regaine/rogaine)
3) Nizoral Shampoo

The only two that have been FDA approved for treatment are finasteride and minoxidil. That means they've gone through extensive clinical testing, and that the statistical results showed that they can be effective for treatment. It also means that they are probably safe...with few side effects in most cases.

Why no minoxidil? I've been on finasteride and minoxidil with great results and no problems. Have not yet started Nizoral shampoo.

 

[MARTINSTERN]

Big Three:

1) Finasteride (propecia)
2) Minoxidil (regaine/rogaine)
3) Nizoral Shampoo

The only two that have been FDA approved for treatment are finasteride and minoxidil. That means they've gone through extensive clinical testing, and that the statistical results showed that they can be effective for treatment. It also means that they are probably safe...with few side effects in most cases.

Why no minoxidil? I've been on finasteride and minoxidil with great results and no problems. Have not yet started Nizoral shampoo.

well i tried minoxidil a while back with no results so i want to hold off on trying it again unless i have to..

 

[Obsidian]

Dude minoxidil didn't work as well or at all because it does not stop the advancement of male pattern baldness, now that you have an AA in you, you should try minoxidil. It will work better.

Also, how long have you been on finasteride? If it's less than six months, don't expect to see anything.

 

[MARTINSTERN]

Dude minoxidil didn't work as well or at all because it does not stop the advancement of male pattern baldness, now that you have an AA in you, you should try minoxidil. It will work better.

Also, how long have you been on finasteride? If it's less than six months, don't expect to see anything.

well if i see finasteride stops my hair loss ill consider minoxidil,but so far it hasnt stopped anything...

 

[patagonia]

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[StartingTreatment]

I agree...once you start the anti-androgen in finasteride, it could help the minoxidil work too.

 

[MARTINSTERN]

ok so im thinking of starting minoxidil again, but im worried about applying, last time i used foam which was ok at nite, but used up wayy too quick, how do i make sure i get my entire scalp covered with liquid minoxidil?

 

[StartingTreatment]

How come you need your entire scalp covered? Just the top...or the WHOLE thing?

I've only used minoxidil on my crown. And a littttle bit on my temples...I usually run the "extra" thats on my fingers through the front of my hair. It's not really supposed to work there (minoxidil at temples). But I figure why not, it's extra.

 

[MARTINSTERN]

How come you need your entire scalp covered? Just the top...or the WHOLE thing?

I've only used minoxidil on my crown. And a littttle bit on my temples...I usually run the "extra" thats on my fingers through the front of my hair. It's not really supposed to work there (minoxidil at temples). But I figure why not, it's extra.

well ive had overall thinning over my whole top scalp..

 

[StartingTreatment]

I don't know if you're on finasteride right now...but if you can do it, I would highly recommend it. Either the brand name propecia, or a legit source of the generic.

I started with the minoxidil first...and it slowed my loss for a few years, but it kept getting worse. Since I've started the finasteride, it's gotten better. My crown is literally filling in.

So I'm doing the finasteride/minoxidil treatment right now, and I'm really happy with my results.

 

[StartingTreatment]

Oh, my bad. You were the original poster. You are on Finasteride. Yea, if you can couple that with the minoxidil, you might see good results. I would go with the foam. The regaine/rogaine foam and just run it through your hair like you would hair gel.

 

[MARTINSTERN]

Oh, my bad. You were the original poster. You are on Finasteride. Yea, if you can couple that with the minoxidil, you might see good results. I would go with the foam. The regaine/rogaine foam and just run it through your hair like you would hair gel.

yeah i use finpecia from inhouse whats the cheapest foam supplier, i dont mind generic brands

 

[MrBastard]

How come you need your entire scalp covered? Just the top...or the WHOLE thing?

I've only used minoxidil on my crown. And a littttle bit on my temples...I usually run the "extra" thats on my fingers through the front of my hair. It's not really supposed to work there (minoxidil at temples). But I figure why not, it's extra.

That is bullshit... They are not just allowed to say that it work there since they dident monitor that area on the trials. If you got loss in front apply there too. For some people it even work better at front than crown