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Yeah, looked online but kept finding Canadien pharmacies and stuff (I'm in the USA). I called my doctor and he said he could call it in to a pharmacy. I guess I'll see if I can get the generic at a CVS or something. Never heard of anyone getting a prescription shampoo though.....

Without violating the promotional link issues with this forum, can someone please shed some light on how to go about obtaining a generic Ketoconazole 2% shampoo? Or Nizoral 2% Shampoo? If I do need to obtain a prescription can that be filled at any pharmacy? I've never seen either in CVS or Walgreens - I have, however, seen the 1% Nizoral. I currently use Revita but want to add a 2% Ketoconazole treatment in my hair a few times per week as well. Thanks everyone.

Here's a picture I took after letting my hair grow a bit. Honestly, I don't mind keep it a bit long in the back as long as the front doesn't look so unhealthy, thin, and receded. Thoughts?

Atomic - Could you expand a little bit? Why do you think it is a bad idea? What do you mean 'traumatic FUE.' I won't have several thousand extracted, it would be a 1200-1800 max procedure, quite small.

Game plan is between 1200-1800 grafts using FUE. Do you have pics posted - it would be interesting to see how we are similar, if at all. I've been on Finasteride for about 6 weeks now, and Revita shampoo for maybe 4 days. I hope it thickens up soon. I'm getting really frustrated!

Jason - Exactly my thoughts and what Matt Zupan advised as well. Booked for Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE first week in February. If we need to push it based on my reaction to the medication we can cross that bridge if need be.

Thanks again for the feedback. I feel like my hair is so weak and unmanageable due do it being so thin. If I run my fingers through my hair - I usually get a few thin hairs in my hand and I find myself constantly re-combing my hair because a slight breeze can even push it. Should I get on Minoxidil too? I was a bit nervous about the 'heart risk' associated with that drug. Also, as mentioned, I purchased Revita shampoo and look forwards to getting on that.

Thanks for the comments and feedback. I'll post another donor area picture in a few days - I really think the lighting and angle factor in to that photograph. Also that was Clipper #3, very short and not usually how short I keep my hair. I've been on Finasteride for about a month. Been in conversations with Matt Zupan from SMG for a long period of time. Just bought Revita Shampoo as well. Not on Rogaine or any MInoxidil however - thoughts on that?

Donor. This is what concerns me a bit as it seems to be thinning out. I talked to Matt Zupan from Shapiro and he thinks it may be the lighting in the photograph, in addition to the fact that my hair is cut extremely short and the angle of the camera may be taken right at the angle that my hairs grow so the light passes right through. I took a few pictures from a straight-line angle and it looks better. Regardless, I still think I am losing some in the back. Would this be problematic for an FUE at this age?

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All, Thanks for the helpful information on this website - its been very informative. I am considering an FUE in February with Dr. Ron Shapiro and just wanted to get everyone's thoughts about the extent of my hairloss and any thoughts and/or recommendations for the future. I'm 27, no real history of hair loss although my father has a receding hairline - but it was definitely not to the extent mine has receded when he was my age. I've been on Proscar for about 1 month and ordered some Revita shampoo as well. I feel like my donor area is thinning as well but I'm not sure if that is psychological or not - and my crown/front hairline is definitely thinning and becoming less manageable and more wiry/brittle. I'll also attach some photos. Any thoughts or advice appreciated!