Hello. I just became a member of this site. I have been a lurker for a while now and have learned a lot here. I am 25 years old and first noticed my hair thinning a few years ago when someone politely pointed it out lol. It has progressively gotten worse and lately I notice there more shedding than normal especially when washing my hair. I end up with 30 or so hairs in my hands....not good. I came to the conclusion that I need to do something about it. I am always wearing a hat now as its almost impossible to pull off a haircut to go out without it showcasing the excessive thinning. I would like to hear from all of you veterans here. I guess my options are...
Rogaine
Propecia
Xandrox
Spro
Folligen
Nizoral
The only thing I have tried is Nizoral 1% and havent noticed much. I probly havent been using it as much as I should. I would prefer to stay away from Propecia for 2 reasons......relying on a Rx and the possible interfearance with gains in the gym. I heard that since it blocks DHT it will hinder muscle gains which is important to me since I compete in bodybuilding shows. So I was thinking Xandrox and Nizoral. What do you guys think? I havent heard much from the others. Imput? Im nervous about the excessive initial shedding with the Rogaine.
So its either stack some of these products and hope for the best or Im gonna end up buzzing my hair short which brings up another opinion. Do I have the right head shape for it and how it will affect the way my hair looks. I appreciate all the help. Thanks in advance.
Here are a couple pics. I usually kind of flip my hair up in the front (almost spike it) but can no longer really pull it off anymore. Tends to look way to thin and transparent.
Answers:
Dude, what's it gonna be.. your hair or your muscle? I'd take hair any day of the week. You need to get on propecia because it's the ONLY thing that will stop/prevent further loss. Rogaine/Xandrox will only help you grow more hair but won't stop the root of the problem. Get on big 3 (finesteride/rogaine/nizoral) and buy some hair concealer to get you through the shedding etc. You need to start asap.
Answers:
That is a myth,
Finasteride blocks the enzyme, Alpha 5 Reductase type 2 (A5R2). A5R2 is the enzyme which is responsible for Testosterone's conversion into DHT, by suppressing A5R2 there is less Testosterone converted into DHT, which results in more available free ranging Testosterone. This is beneficial to muscle development, because Testosterone is needed for Muscle growth, not DHT.
You are probably familar with the ''big three''= Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo. I would recomend this combination because it addresses every facet of hairloss causes.
Finasteride- Blocks DHT production and reverses hair minaturization, hair minaturization leads to the death of the hair follicle
Minoxidil- Is a Vasodilator which increases scalp circulation which stimulates hair growth.
Nizoral- Retards scalp inflamation and itching
Remember you must take treatments daily for as long as you want your hair, and it takes an entire year to see full benefits so patience is key, good luck!
Answers:
That is a myth,
Finasteride blocks the enzyme, Alpha 5 Reductase type 2 (A5R2). A5R2 is the enzyme which is responsible for Testosterone's conversion into DHT, by suppressing A5R2 there is less Testosterone converted into DHT, which results in more available free ranging Testosterone. This is beneficial to muscle development, because Testosterone is needed for Muscle growth, not DHT.
You are probably familar with the ''big three''= Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo. I would recomend this combination because it addresses every facet of hairloss causes.
Finasteride- Blocks DHT production and reverses hair minaturization, hair minaturization leads to the death of the hair follicle
Minoxidil- Is a Vasodilator which increases scalp circulation which stimulates hair growth.
Nizoral- Retards scalp inflamation and itching
Remember you must take treatments daily for as long as you want your hair, and it takes an entire year to see full benefits so patience is key, good luck!
isnt xandrox camparable to using propecia and rogaine? Someone I know said they actually startd getting symptoms of gyno while on propecia.
Answers:
Gyno is a rare side effect, according to the FDA side effects only occured in a 2% minority. I have been on Fin for over a year, and I honestly believe that a lot of the internet talk about Finasteride side effects are blown way out of proportion.
Xandrox has never been scientifically proven effective, their has ever been any proper clinical trials for xandrox, so there's no way of knowing its Effectiveness. I'm sure the Minoxidil in xandrox is legitamate, but topical Finasteride has not been proven effective.
Answers:
so what is the best approach to getting an Rx for propecia? Are there any cheaper alternative brands? Also when and how should I take all these product for maximum results?
Answers:
If you go the "legit" route through a doctor, if he's a cool doctor, get him to prescribe Proscar.
As you may know, Proscar is a 5mg dose of Finasteride. Propecia is 1mg. Proscar costs a little bit more than Propecia, but if you split the pill into 5 pieces (there's guides how to do it on these forums and the internet), you'll be saving a lot of money.
As for effectiveness, the "Big 3" (Fin, Minox, Nizoral) is your best bet.
Answers:
He's right, go to a dermatoligist and get a prescription to Proscar, Proscar is offered in a generic 5 millagram tablet. I get mine from the wal-mart pharmacy for about $20 a month, in contrast brand name propecia would have cost me around $60-$70 a month. You just cut the pills into 4-5 peices with a pill cutter.
Take one piece of the Proscar every day, apply minoxidil once in the morning and once at bedtime, use Nizoral 2-3 a week.
Answers:
so would I just go to a random doctor or a hair specialist like bosley? Also will buzzing my hair short look ok in the meantime or will it exentuate the thinness?
Answers:
That bosley place is a joke.
Go to a dermatoligist, explain to them that you would prefer a prescription to Proscar, which is 5 millagram's of Finasteride, tell the dermatoligist that you plan to cut the Proscar into five pieces and take one piece a day to save money.
A buzzcut might suit you just give it a shot if you want.