Fante 4

Thanks Bill. I've been resisting minoxidil due to its messiness and negative rep, but I might be giving in soon.

I used Ketoconazole 1% and 2% for about a year without any other hairloss products and noticed minimal if any reduction of shedding. But then you might respond differently.

Furthermore the damn stuff practically scorched my scalp every time I used it, and it didn't even get rid of my dandruff!

From my experience if you're going to use it, stick to 2x/week.

In your experiences do you feel propecia works just as well on the hairline as the crown? For example, have you noticed that shedding has slowed or stopped in the crown but not the hairline, or vice versa?

FYI, Biotin won't stop your hair loss. However, it will make the existing hair you have healthier. Same with multi-vitamins, fish-oil, etc...

I've often wondered if there is an environmental or dietary trigger that activates the balding gene prematurely, but even if such a thing does exist finding it would be like sifting through an entire beach to find a lost ring.

Originally posted by Marvin:

I have been taking Propecia since April of 2009 (so seven months) and am still losing hair. I have several of the side effects, however, so I know it is "working".

Yes, I also find it odd that the side effects start immediately and yet the hair loss continues. Do you do anything to counteract the side effects, or just grin and bear it? Also, do you think your hair loss has lessened at all?

You could try taking Saw Palmetto in large quantities. It's available at most grocery stores in the supplements aisle.

There has been some research that suggests it prevents hair loss in a similar fashion to Propecia.

Thanks for the informative replies.

I'm not expecting any regrowth, just stabilization or, best case scenario, a complete stop to hairloss.

I don't think I'm going to take it for my entire life. Right now I'm just focused on getting out of my 20's with some hair left on my head.

Sparky: so you're saying within the first week you stopped shedding hair?

I just got my first prescription at the low low price of $74 a month. Yoiks! I suppose that's not too much to pay for peace of mind, but I'd like to know when to start expecting results.

The script says it may take several months, but first hand experience is of course much preferred.

Thanks guys (and gals),

Fante