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Thanks for that info. I did have another question regarding application of the Rogaine. I've read that finasteride takes many months to have a noticeable effect on the retention and improvement of the hair. So, in the interim.. where should I be applying the Rogaine foam? Only to noticable loss/thinning areas (hairline, temples, a bit in the center front of the vertex) or everywhere to cover my bases before the finasteride actually helps maintain what I currently have. Sorry if that's kind of an absurd question, but I really don't know. Thanks.

Hello all, I've been lurking off and on for a little while and decided, initial research complete, time to start posting! Anyway, based on some reading I've done here and other places, I'm trying to put together a multifaceted attack to slow down, and hopefully stop/reverse my current hair loss. I don't have any pictures to post at the moment, but I believe I'm currently floating around a phase 2. And yes, this lack of photos will probably be counterproductive to narrowing down specifics for my regimen. I'll get some up soon. Anyhow, I have strong thinning and some recession at the temple and hairline area, though there are still some hairs floating around, it isn't completely bare. The center of the top of my head (as in not the vertex, further forward) is very slightly starting to thin, but isn't noticeable. From what I can see there is no visible thinning in the rear or crown area. Here is my plan, and I would greatly appreciate recommendations or anecdotal evidence on any of the following: brand, frequency, dosage, efficacy, what else to take/not take, anything really. Daily - Some form of finasteride, completely unsure what kind. 2x Daily - Some form of minoxidil, leaning towards Rogaine foam or comparative generic (ie: also the inactive ingredients, not just minoxidil) 2x Weekly - 2% Nizoral shampoo From what I understand this is the framework of a typical "Big 3" situation. Some threads I already read and set aside for future review include this and this. For reference, I'm 25. Pictures forthcoming soon. Thanks a bunch guys.