lostboy182

Thank you my friend. I've followed your story closely on the HT forum, and you've always conducted yourself as a true gentleman 👏

Thank you… No issues so far. Apologies, I haven’t updated this thread in awhile. I have had blood tests regularly and there have been no issues. My son was born in October and he is a perfectly healthy boy with no problems. Just to point out, I came off all medication for two months prior to him being conceived. I have been off all medication now for two months as we are trying for our second child. But once we have good news, I will be back on these meds.

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Sorry for the delay in replying guys. I stopped all medication in September 2022, because me and my partner were trying for our first child. I wanted to wait minimum 2 months until all medication was out of my system. I just wanted to be safe and "over cautious". Anyway, all good news on the child front, and the latest 20 week scan is all fine and healthy 😁. Of course my hair went backwards during 5 months off meds 😅. But a small price to pay - I have been back on all meds for the last 2 months now - 5mg oral minox a day, with Dutasteride and Spiro. I keep all meds in my office so no chance of any transferance at home. I will take some scalp pics this weekend and upload.

The forehead hair I will likely get lasered off, but only if it becomes too noticeable. For now no one has mentioned it, not even family, and they would not hesitate to point something like this out.

No, no side effects heart wise. I space the 5mg apart 12 hours exactly. I also started on 1.25mg once a day and only after 2 months would I gradually increase. But very slowly. Once I reach a decent level I will likely taper down to 2.5mg twice a day.

Longer hair on my cheekbone and the side of the nose… Which is not ideal of course, But I’m willing to put up with this side effect. I’m taking 5mg twice a day.

So I’m pretty sure the oral minoxidil is the cause of this… But I’m seeing longer eyelashes… Some extra hair on my forehead as well.

A slight loss in libido is the main side effect for me. When I take breaks from this med my libido comes back to normal within a week.

No, Im taking oral Spironolactone. 100mg per day Monday to Friday. I know its quite radical.

Thanks buddy. I am using 0.5mg per day. I also should say that all my meds (including Dutasteride) I take Monday to Friday. On the weekend I dont have anything except Oral Minox. Thanks

An update. Progress is steady, and not too much to report. oral Minox - 2 x 5mg per day now. I’m buzz cutting down to a number 3 weekly. I’ve also added Theradome LLLT twice a week.

Thank you. I appreciate your help. I am hoping a doctor who specialises in this subject, especially in London can advise me if this is scarring or non scarring alopecia. I have another appointment with my GP very soon

So I’m using a basic Dermapen from Amazon. 1.5mm on Mondays and Fridays

Thanks mate - its been hard. my follicles are so prone to miniaturisation. Since 16. Such a battle. I had no choice but to try the kitchen sink approach. Im going to buzz my head down over the weekend and will take some more pictures. I get my oral minox from alldaychemist - no customs charges when I last ordered just before Christmas. I started with 1.25mg, then 2.5mg, and then 5mg. Increasing slowly over say 2/3 months - no side effects at the moment