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Hair Loss Drugs Share your opinions and experiences regarding drugs like Propecia (finasteride), Minoxidil and others.

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Old 01-18-2007, 04:12 AM
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I recently saw the infomercial for ScalpMed and decided to "google" it to see if anyone had actually used it. That led me to this site, where I saw that someone claiming to be "Sherida Devine", the "crying woman" from the infomercial, had posted a couple of messages. So I looked her up and found out that "she" has a website showing pictures of her "results" and has posted on blogs and other places, "praising Jesus" for her miracularous hair regrowth. So I decided to look her up.

In the infomercial she says that she was "Ms. Black Nevada". I can't find any mention of her ever having this title (other than "her" own website). In fact, I can only find two other instances where the title has been mentioned - I suspect they meant to say "Miss Black Nevada", or at least imply it.

However, I did find several websites that mention a Sherida Devine who lives in Nevada who is involved in the theater, including one which lists her occupation as "actress". I don't know if I'm allowed to post links to these websites (they aren't promotional), but if you look up "sherida devine" nevada (with the name in quotes) on Google, you'll see them. There are definite shades of "Miss Cleo" here. (She was [and still is] a professional actress.) The website that mentioned an actress named Sherida Devine was posted to in April 2006, around the same time "Sherida Devine" was claiming to be a "single mother of five with no child support" on her "blog".

I decided to post this here because a lot of people seemed to be interested in the product. I have no clue if it works or not, and the fact that this woman may be an actress doesn't necessarily mean she was lying (many former beauty pageant contestants become actors). I just thought this was something people considering purchasing the product might want to be aware of. There are certainly many other reasons to be skeptical.

I apologize if this has been discussed before - I searched the forum and couldn't find anything about it.

EDIT: I forgot to add something. In the commercial, the "crying woman" didn't mention why she had lost her hair. Although I don't know if the person posting on the internet claiming to be "Sherida Devine" was actually her, that person posted on another website that it was due to wearing her hair in tight braids for many years (eg traction alopecia).
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Old 01-18-2007, 05:08 AM
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It contains minoxidil 5% I hear, it sounds like a lot of fluff. Avacor does the same thing, repackaged minoxidil under another name. Save your money.
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Old 01-18-2007, 05:15 AM
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Thanks for reminding everyone that this stuff is useless and that the people who sell it are liars. However, the people that frequent this forum are smart enough to know that. They know that finasteride and minoxidil are the only two proven FDA-approved agents that help with hair loss. But hey, we all appreciate the reminder!
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Old 01-18-2007, 05:17 AM
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nobuzz,

Just so you know, my smart-A$$ comment was meant for Olivix, not you!
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Old 01-18-2007, 05:27 AM
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Kamin,

The world needs smart asses like you to help all the dumb asses right?!!!
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Old 01-18-2007, 09:58 AM
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Hi

Scalpmed is crap.

about 6 months ago miss "Devine" posted and basically got her butt slammed as she had no credability to back her claims...Yuo may be able to find the posts under that name or mine

It's all BS.. Cmon guys... A name like miss Devine...
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Old 01-18-2007, 10:37 AM
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Good call JOBI, your BS antenna goes as high as mine!
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Old 01-18-2007, 12:52 PM
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Quote:
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However, the people that frequent this forum are smart enough to know that. They know that finasteride and minoxidil are the only two proven FDA-approved agents that help with hair loss. But hey, we all appreciate the reminder!
Actually, my post was primarily for people who don't frequent this forum. This board was one of the first links that came up when I looked up the product name on Google, so I imagine many people who are researching it will find this forum as well and will look through the messages for threads about it. In posting here, I thought those people might find my thread and be able to make a more informed decision about the product.

I'm sorry to have annoyed you.
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Old 01-19-2007, 01:34 PM
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Hopefully the Google explorers will find the knowledge on this forum to make an educated decision.
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Old 01-29-2007, 09:43 AM
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Yes

and we will deliver the facts as well
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