Itsnotreal888
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It is a 5mg version of propecia (1mg) made by the same company (Merck) with the same active ingredient, finasteride. A prescription from a doctor is required and purchased from a pharmacy, then cut into 1/4s to have similar efficacy as propecia while saving money. It also comes in generic to save even more.
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Great question. I do not use rogaine on the crown. For the 6-8 months that I noticed the diffused thinning at the front I did not take notice of the crown. I think it was slightly thinning at the crown but I did not properly evaluate that area nor was I as concerned. I took a pic of the crown from 4 months ago and have uploaded before and after photos. Perhaps fin has been or will be effective enough. Sorry about the lighting and picture quality difference. Different office/lighting and different phone, iPhone 4/iPhone 5.
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I use solution because it was recommended by my derm. His reason is that the propylene glycol acts like a vehicle for absorption and the foam does not have pg. Also the solution is easier to apply directly to the scalp and the dosing is easier. With the foam you can lose a lot of it in the hair and half a capful doesn't go far. If you're using solution at night just make sure you do it a couple hours before bed so it dries on your scalp rather than being absorbed into your pillow. Hey if it's working for you then keep it up. As I only do it once a day you are already doing more than me. Also fin and minoxidil are more effective on the crown than on the frontal region as per the studies. Take care.
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Thank you. I am 36, noticed diffuse thinning in the frontal area for 6-8 months before seeing a derm and starting treatment.
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I apply on the front inch of the hairline with the solution at night.
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Thanks for the kind words everyone. I'll show you one at 12 months. Good luck to others. If you have questions let me know.
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In the first month I had a slightly reduced libido and for a few days I had tenderness in my balls. Slowly these went away by month 3 libido was normal. I shed the first 3 months. During showering and styling would lose 20-30 hairs. Maybe in month 4 I would only lose 5-10.
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been using 1/4 proscar daily and rogaine daily PM. here are some update photos. feel free to ask me questions and your thoughts on the progress.
