Sigildark

bad advice the best choice for hair loss in that area would be rogaine that's where it's proven to work best and the chance of sides are minimal

also, propecia does not guarantee results for some it has no impact as such, perhaps your hair loss is continuing unabaited despite your use

I'm not going to harp on this too much but TBH it seems some people are still living in the past when it comes to propecia sides and strictly going with the FDA trial findings. Post FDA approval use has unveiled additional risks in the use of finasteride that some people just don't seem to clue into to. It's frustrating to see people spouting out incorrect information, continually. Such as "Besides, if you do experience impotence it will go away when you discontinue taking the drug." It may be the most likely outcome but as a statement it's false, Merks documentation even states as such. Persistent post use side effects are a fact for some people. And it's not just about sexual sides. If your are succeptible to depression, lower DHT levels can play havoc with your mental health. Merck also has updated their docs to state that depression can be triggered by finasteride. Also the risk of side effects is greater then 1%. Anyhow i digress. All i can say to anyone is do your homework using credible and up to date sources while you carry out your research as to wether this is for you. For most it will be fine. But speaking in absolute terms is flat out wrong with the information that is out there today.

haha well i have to say excellence in sports is more about physical genetics/drive and the understanding of a game and sport games are not extremely complicated in the greater scheme of things as such genius <> world class athlete although one could be both if they won the genetic lottery x 2 As such being the best at your sport hardly makes you a genius because average intelligence is all you really need for sports. Not to mention that some pretty stupid people are excellent athletes. Since Rahal's pursuits are intellectual in nature, i'm sure his IQ is sky high. That's what you need to get into and out of med school. And to be counted amongst the best in a given field where it's all about intellect. Perhaps being at the top of your chosen field would of been a more accurate statement. Semantics, i know 8)

It's a good medium and the most important thing is that it's right for you. And that it works for you. With respect to the whole half life principle and it's impact on DHT suppression I'd like to refer you to the following thread on these forums. Post #5 by Dr Jerry Cooley, who amongst other things states: - " The average serum “half-life” of finasteride 1mg is about 5 hours in young men and 8 hours in older men. This does not mean that half of the medicine is out of your body in that time period though." - "So the finasteride is leaving the bloodstream, entering the tissue throughout the body, and binding to the typeII 5AR enzyme, resulting in long lasting DHT suppression" - "Several studies show that a single dose of finasteride suppresses serum DHT for 7 days or more" One would assume that any side impact one feels because of fin is not because of fin but because of reduced DHT? But that any amount of reduced DHT is better then no reduction at all when it comes to hair loss. And that less DHT reduction can mean less sides. And that is the whole basis from breaking away from the 1MG daily regime. I've seen charts on these forums that show DHT levels using varying doses with varying frequencies but am having a hard time digging them up.

It's all about education and understanding the risks vs the benefits. It's been proven that for some, side effects do not cease in an acceptable time frame after discontinuing use. As such, there is a certain level of inherent risk that it may change you in some ways long after you cease using. For some it's not as simple as i'm getting sides, i will stop using and the sides will go away. There used to be alot of contention in respect to that in past. It's now fact. Knowledge is power, nothing evil about the pill

Persistent side effects relating to libido now appear on Merck documentation. It's a reality for unlucky people. What's hard to finger right now are metrics to have a good understanding of the level of incidence. As you know, something like impotence can happen quite on it's own in some men after a certain age with or without Finasteride and the odds of it occuring naturally only increases as you age. Here is a few threads that you might find interesting. There are a few others kicking around the forums as well. http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/160747-study-persistent-finasteride-side-effects-young-men-aged-21-46-a.html

perhaps 1MG every 5 days would have the same effect? just playing the devil's advocate hehe

Just got my prescription to start up Finasteride. Going generic as well, 3 days a week. I'm assuming there is no difference between the brand name and a generic that's being produced by a reputable company. The active ingrediant and dosage should be identical. Perhaps the inert materials could be different. This is what logic tells when buying it from a reputable pharmacy. I'm assuming the warnings are about mail order via the internet from a shady source where counterfeit pills / improperly QAed pills are risk?

it's not like he's hanging his head out the window or flying an old biplane head out in the open

No reason to be frightened IMO. You requested an online consultation and you got one. As far as i know, online consultations are not unsual for people wishing to consult with doctors that do not live in their area. It's a starting point provided by a team that has a tremendous amount of experience and an excellent reputation. Since you are travelling from out of town, would you prefer to make two trips? One to get assessed and another to have the procedure? Because you can do that as well. Or get this as a starting point that is close to a finishing point and have it revised a bit if the pictures didn't provide for a 100% assessement along with the other variables they couldnt properly assess thru a photo when you come in for your procedure as they stated in their email. Obviously you have to be ready for a bit of variability but it won't be 2500 grafts to 5000. It's the tradeoff you have to make for not having to travel and get the initial assessement done in person. My opinion anyhow 8)

foam shouldn't cause a greasy look that said, using Rogaine once a day is still better then not at all. I do remember Spex stating that using Rogaine once a day is part of a good maintenance regimen so while you will not maximise the potential of the drug you still stand to make some gains by using it once a day - aka when you get back home from your day and you are ready to relax, apply it then. That way you don't relaly need to care about how it makes you look. That's the only way i would ever use liquid. With foam it's not as much of an issue but if you don't like the way it makes you look then this is an option.

sounds like a good problem to have

It's not, if you get cardiovascular sides you are supposed to cease and consult your doctor.

Actually, it's not that simple. The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency of the United Kingdom and the Swedish Medical Products Agency have both updated their patient information leaflets to include a statement that “persistence of erectile dysfunction after discontinuation of treatment with Propecia has been reported in post-marketing use.” Back in May, Merck updated their North American side effect document with the following: "In general use, the following have been reported: breast tenderness and enlargement; depression; allergic reactions including rash, itching, hives and swelling of the lips and face; problems with ejaculation; testicular pain; difficulty in achieving an erection that continued after stopping the medication; and, in rare cases, male breast cancer." You can read it for yourself right here: http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/p/propecia/propecia_ppi.pdf They have all but admitted it can happen. As such there is no denying the fact that it happens to some people. The only question that's left to answer is the frequency. How big is the risk?