Hey everyone, I recently posted a thread about my hair thinning, and which way to go about it. Ever since then, it seems like I'm more confused or going in circles.
The first step someone suggested was to find a hair specialist. I visited Dr. Arocha in Houston, he examined my hair, said its very thin all over and could be genetics, and gave me a printout with the following:
He favored the propecia and Laser Cap Pro, along with the other methods above.
So now, I have the shampoo (I have really bad dandruff, so I hope this helps), I'm already taking the biotin, drinking plenty of water (since I used to just drink only juice), and exercising more. I also am planning to get a 3 month supply of rogaine from target, and possibility go with the laser cap around Feb./Mar. next year.
I am staying away from the propecia cause honestly I'm scared I'd be one of the few that might have infertility/sex side effects, and I rather lose the hair then cant have children/perform in bed ha! Dr. Arocha said he's been prescribing it for over 20 years, and very few have had those side effects. I also have gynecomastia, not sure if thats causing the hair loss, or hormone imbalance?
But as I'm reading other members post, and suggestions, I see some saying the laser cap doesnt work, that its either propecia or surgery, that rogaine isnt a good solution (only temporary) and the shampoo can lead to further hair loss.
So I'm back at square one.:confused: Dr. Arocha and his crew really suggested the laser cap. They said it can it keep 90% of your hair back, and grow 50% new hair. But it comes at a price ($2500+), and I think I have to wear it forever like rogaine.
What do you suggest I do in this case? My hair isn't terrible, but its starting to thin (it was shedding a before I visited him, I think I got really stressed out, or the biotin and exercise started to kick inl, and now its stopped), and I would like to get it flourished, and hang on to it another decade or so.
P.S. I see theres a topical finasteride, not sure if it works?