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wow very cool ...i was not a believer...i am and will start today.....thank you for taking time to write guys

would like to re-open this:

i would like to hear some thoughts on trt,propecia and exactually what does propecia do beside lower dht to allow hair maintaince vs hair regrowth.

bigger question to tie this all together....

if one take testosterone for years and raises dht to a high level and creates hair loss....test blood dht level 80 range 30-75 ...then goes off testosterone

tests blood dht 46 (range 30-75)

would one suspect to achieve the same results as propecia?

hair regrowth ;thickening; ? and now be able to try rogaine?? ( as we know rogaine is useless in the fight against dht)

also if propecia only works by lowering dht...stopping testosterone would also drop dht back to my normal level..so if my normal is low(if) would regrowth come with out propecia>?

well that is what i was hopeing not to hear...i was thinking taking testosterone may help sexual issues...

so far 3 hair replacement dr.s told me no big fans of propecia...

i also see 2 derm's and they both say try it see what happens...

i see you tried jeff epstein any results at all>?

me zip 1 1/2 years later no growth at all

been pn Hrt (testosterone) for over 5 years ..first couple years seemed ok..then I developed seborrheic dermatitis around my nose..then my scalp started itching like crazy...tried many dr. prescribed shampoos as well as over the counter...nothing has helped...hair loss started about 3 years ago . the issue now is my scalp is irritated constantly...

my only thought now is propecia...i had blood drawn 3 times over past 6 months my dht was between 80-95 each time...labcorp range 30-85..

i am not asking any doctors here to prescribe me anything . I am just looking for some input if i sound like someone who would benefit from propecia and if so to what extent...could it grow back hair lost over the past 4 years. thank you

been on trt for 5 years ...my scalp started itching like crazy the second year of trt...had no clue it was due to the rising dht from the TrT (TESTOSTERONE).

I had and very thick head of hair until the trt....even years ago i used steroids lost some hair stopped and it all came back....

now my dr. is telling me to start propecia..to lower dht and bring back hair( really?).

few questions I have

1. does propecia only work by lowering dht ?

2. has anybody succesfully regrown hair while still on trt by using propecia?

3.would it make sence to do propecia prior to hair transplant to lower dht and create a healthier scalp?

any and all feedback will be greatly appreciated.....i live everyday with insane scalp itch... all shampoo's (all) make my scalp feel good for few hours but by next morning scalp feels burned then itches rest of day...

a great study would be successful hair transplants vs non-successful and level of dht ..3 of 4 dr's i have had consults with dont recommend dht inhibitors.

17 months out fue zero growth...zip.

i will not knock the dr. ...i am just stating my results.

I am approx 11 monts out from 1600 FUE'S ...results zip..

consumer reports did study on protein...these poison's could cause hairloss?

"But our investigation, including tests at an outside laboratory of 15 protein drinks, a review of government documents, and interviews with health and fitness experts and consumers, found most people already get enough protein, and there are far better and cheaper ways to add more if it's needed. Some protein drinks can even pose health risks, including exposure to potentially harmful heavy metals, if consumed frequently. All drinks in our tests had at least one sample containing one or more of the following contaminants: arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. Those metals can have toxic effects on several organs in the body. "

I was traveling recently and was talking to an M.D. who sat next to me on plane..discussed my hairloss and why propecia and durt. scare me ...he mentioned he read an article on CB0301..though said not his area and doesnt know much about it.

"Test items dispersed in a specific gel for hydroelectrophoresis, and applied to the scalp by

hydroelectrophoretic technique. Applications occurred once or twice a week, for five sessions of

about 20 minutes each"

Did not use it for long, and the results was good. Follicular density went from 71 - 109 while it doubeled the hair diameter after only 4 weeks of 1%. Improved for 85%.

any Doctors here know of this? thx

some great looking results there from Dr. Shapiro

should i find it odd my dr. does not have a record of my hair count;meaning how many 1's,2's 3's? thx

no clue...but i would like to see more patient describe what is happening to them from week 1 through 52 without the other guys (who i feel are working for dr's) not allowing them to give their honest experiences.

I am 7 months out from same Dr..........my hair looks like s***. (period)

I am not pushing him yet for answers or even complaining..I think it is fair to give time ;what if I am just a late grower..

Though; through my research since my procedure I have learned that the more epinephrine(no clue if spelled right) used ,the less likely your results will be good...also will cause more shock loss...i had a two day fue; lots of trama ..would not do that again..FUG less time in chair= less trama and= less epi =less risk of trama to head, and even the graphs.

This should be a top topic on all HRT forums. This is what decides successful transplants...

or even wholefoods parabens and SLS free?

anybody know of any gentle shampoo's I can walk into walgreen's and buy?

what is a good everyday shampoo . It has been 6 months from my HT I am still shedding; seemed to have stopped but started again...

What is a good daily shampoo I was using head n shoulders felt good for a few weeks then I read can cause hair loss (and i am shedding)...

sls good or no thx much

I will be 5 months post op on thursday..I had shed alot ..I approx 1500 fue over two days ..Am I just expecting too much too soon? I keep thinking 4 more weeks to see something positive ?

i was shedding alot since hrt in jan. ..i have recently started 1%nizoral 1x per week and other days head n shoulders...so far less shedding but in the past 5 months 1-2 has ment nothing I have ended up shedding again was using only baby shampoo..will see if new protocol helps..I will add biotin though I did much reading which didnt show much promise of that or saw palmetto.

Nizoral alone to inhibit DHT??

Been a rough 18 weeks hair really looks like shit now after all the shedding..I am still clining to the "5 month miracle where the shedding stops and I see some growth and re-growth".

Xandros or Revivogen safe for me to try if still shedding from surgery? And as an anti dht do they really work? thx

wow Doc, that job looks beautiful. I will be in N.Y. June-July what is your email? Thank You .

I dont want to discuss who did my surgery at this point..I dont want to put dr. on the spot . I really just want to learn for now..though I will tell you he is not on this forum.

Dr. Feller your input is welcomed greatly; in my profession I dont hold back I help those that ask questions even if they were not a client of mine at the time..too many professionals sit back and do not help educate others; again thank you...

To my dismay yes I was given the "Epi" all through the surgery and in the frontal part of my head. Everytime the staff would see me feel some pain they would give me another shot they said if I felt pain I would create more bleeding which would not be good for the graphs. I want you to know each time I got Epi I would feel a sort if rush of blood or my heart would pound for a minute which really scared me a bit so in turn I was trying to hide the pain as they were working cause I didnt want more shots ; really the pain was bearable but they saw me squinting a bit...also the epi shoits I think were the most painful part of entire surgery

Yes I have good hair in front I was a norwood 1 and am 2 if not a bit worse now...I lost more on the right side even lower as you go towards the ear..

I think my biggest mistake was not makeing sure the Dr. oversaw all..He didnt do the extractions or even have any idea of how many epi shots I was given...yes I blame me not him I could have spoken up and been more asertive as to what would have made me more comfortable and possibly given me a better result ..but that only time will tell.

my concerns

1.too much epi

2.graphs too close to existing hair

3.back to back surgery 8 hours two days in row

4.extraction semed difficult for them

5.only 1500 graphs vs what I have lost and asked dr how many 1's 2's 3's seemed clueless said guess's most were 2's

2 days of head n shoulders scalp feels great no flaking no itching ...works great