ttaco

I took finasteride every day and my wife and I conceived a healthy baby boy 2 years ago. No problems.

Futzy ... yours is still the best HT result I've ever seen. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

Mr. T, your hair looks awesome. Congratulations. A huge improvement! Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

I apply the minox twice - once in the morning after I shower on towel dried hair, and then before bed. I only use the spiro before bed; I apply it about 10 minutes after the minox. I get mine from Dr. Lee at www.minoxidil.com. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

I've been taking 5% minox for many years (don't remember exactly but it's probably been over 5). I started taking 1/5 proscar daily since 8/1/02, and started using 5% spiro on 12/1/02. My vertex and crown are in much better shape since I've started proscar and spiro. I also use Nizoral shampoo twice per week. I wish I had a "before" pic of the top of my head to show a comparison. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

I've been using the 5% cream from Dr. Lee for about a year now in conjunction with 5% minoxidil and propecia. I can't say for sure how much it's working since I'm using all 3 at once, but I'm doing everything possible to keep the remianing non transplanted hair that I have. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

Thanks, Paul. Hope all is well here with everyone, I haven't checked in in a while. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

His website says he uses minis and micros. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

I had the same frayed/frazzled look, but it straightened out after about 11 months. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

I agree that it's not very good, but I'll bet you 99% of the population would never look at that picture and say that he had a hair transplant. I pointed out Senator Biden's transplant to my wife and parents one time when he was on TV, and they said they couldn't tell. Yet we all talk about how bad it looks. Unless it's a complete chop job of huge, widely spaced plugs most people just don't notice. We are definitely our own worst enemy. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

I asked Dr. Richard Lee from www.minoxidil.com this very question a few months ago. Here was his reply: ------------------------------------------------- It is true that small amounts of finasteride is excreted in the semen, but the important question is how much is excreted? I've called Merck, and they informed me that the absorption rate of finasteride via the semen is 750 times lower than the 'no effect rate' tested on Rhesus monkeys. In essence, there is no risk, because it would be impossible to have a ejaculate of 3750ml. The average volume is 5 ml. There is no correlation between taking finasteride and birth defects. While it is known that women who have a congenital 5-alpha reductase deficiency can give birth to a male child with hypoplasia of the external genital tract, it does not happen by taking finasteride to reduce the DHT. That's why the package insert in the U.S. doesn't include the warning anymore. To be on the safe side, it is still recommended that women in the child bearing age do not take finasteride. Richard Lee, M.D. ------------------------------------------------- Hope this helps. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

Who was your doctor? Did he use microscopes to dissect the grafts? Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

Big difference from where you used to be. Looks great. Congrats. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

McFly, try the very short/shaved look and see if it works. A lot of guys really do look good with it. Have you tried this already? Regarding getting a hair system: I talked to a guy who has to wear one behind his transplant (he's 33 now) and he says wearing a system should be someone's absolute last resort and that it is a MAJOR pain in the butt. The monthly maintenance is a hassle and also expensive. He said if he could do it all over again he would have done nothing. He's spent a fortune on transplants and systems and it hasn't been worth the $ or hassle. Sharp's correct - in another few years, many of your friends will be thinning too and it won't be such a big deal. If reputable docs are telling you to wait, you should. Sorry it's not what you want to hear. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco

It's the same. I have been using the Kirkland brand 5% from Costco for years. $20 for 4 bottles. I've yet to see anyone beat that price. $5 a month. Results of my 1424 FU transplant procedure on 8/16/02 can be viewed at... http://community.webshots.com/user/ttaco