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Olympian-to-be Zach Lund's 2006 experience with finasteride. Go Zach!

http://www1.voanews.com/englis...h-Lund-83198957.html

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory?id=9719781

hs.

WHAT THE.....Is this the same person? JK!!

Stellar result there comb!

N-I-C-E result FS, happy holidays!

hs.

Work looks solid. Still a bit sparse but should thicken up. How many grafts? Any further procedures planned?

Grow well!

hs.

Hi desperate_user,

You may well experience some hair loss if you come off these medications but you should not ignore the rash or swelling. It is unlikely that minoxidil is causing the rash unless it is making contact with the affected areas. Your doctor will best advise you.

hs.

notsosure,

It is not necessary to take propecia but it helps to maintain the existing hair and *possibly* some regrowth. Normally the transplanted hair falls out anyway after transplantation but begins to regrow about 3 months out from the procedure anyway. Lasercombs are a waste of time and effort!

good luck!

hs

Dont know of any, cause is mainly hereditary, but....

there are the obvious steps to reduce the onset of this, i.e. try and reduce stress, good diet (vitamin b12), stop smoking, outdoor exercise & feel well psychologically...

be well,

hs.

isolence,

From what I know of Nioxin, I dont believe it does a whole lot for hair growth...there are only the big 3: fin, rogaine & HT.

hs.

isolence,

From personal experience, lasercombs are just an expensive gimmick that just DONT WORK. Some may disagree but most here will agree and that includes some very notable HT docs.

Your best bet, should you deem treatment necessary, would be to consider using Propecia or Proscar perhaps on an EOD basis.

You should first consult your doctor before making any decision.

Best of luck,

hs.

Hairnow, you are really living up to your name, well done!

hs.

Just to chime in here, I met a former patient very recently who had his HT done by one of the supposed 'elite' surgeons in Ireland.

He was over 2 years out and the results looked simply dreadful.

Consider all your options and decide carefully.

Good luck!

hs.

RK,

That's a great result and probably more left in the tank should you want a another procedure in the future.

hs.

It's not all bad....

The cordless version of the LLLT light saber provides an excellent means of directing aircraft on the tarmac at airports.

hs. (former laser brush test pilot)

Originally posted by ninjathen:

 

I am going to try Proscar which is the same as Propecia without the side effects and is a lot cheaper..

Indeed Proscar contains the same finasteride med as Propecia but if you experience side effects with one then there is nothing to say that you wont encounter the exact same sides with the other drug.

hs.

Dark hair has the potential to highlight any inherent unnaturalness in the grown-out result.

This is the standard that ALL surgeons should be aiming for.

hs.

Never heard of it.

It can take 8 months to a year to see any appreciable results from fin but would recommend using a more recognized product like proscar for instance.

GL.

hs.

Perfect result. Just one Q, are you wearing toppek or nanogen in those pics than?

hs.

23yo,

Usually it's hard to know if a decrease in libido is as result of the drug itself or as a result or the placebo effect. Many note that side effects subside after a few months on the med.

Water semen is a well documented side effect of propecia.

hs.

Hi CJM,

What research did you do before deciding to go to this clinic?

Why did you opt for FUE over the higher-yield strip method?

hs.

Thana,

This is indeed a strong result for only 6 months and there should be even more improvement in the next few months even though it looks like you dont even need it you lucky dog!!

hs.

Originally posted by Curious_George:

At 18, I'd stick to just Rogaine alone.

 

There are a couple of people here who have posted about how Propecia lost its initial effectiveness after a 6-7 year period. That for you would mean age of 25. Then, after that time, you have no other option other than surgery.

 

Try Rogaine for a few years and see if that helps before you go on medication.

Yes, but remember there is a significant commitment required applying rogaine once or twice a day. I dont know how many times I've heard people say that they became sick & tired of applying the stuff. When these people subsequently stopped using it, a major shed followed.

Also, using rogaine on its own has produced somewhat mixed results for different people.

hs.

Originally posted by PLEASE GROW PLEASE:

After a dose it takes quite sometime to regenerate. In my opinion everyday is overkill.

Maybe less drugs in my system will help in the long run also as far as in working for years to come. I hear alot of stories of it not working anymore after years of use. I wouldnt recommend this to guys with aggressive hairloss .I would also take blood to see how its working in your body We are all so different when it comes to hormone levels

PGP,

Did you experience any thickening or increase in density/regrowth with this reduced dosage?

hs.

Originally posted by Paddygone:

Thanks for the advice so far.

Would ye consider the Farjo Clinic in the UK a good option?

Been looking into this for a while, I know it's important to do so.

 

Paddy.

Hi Paddy,

The Farjo Clinic is indeed a reputable clinic but you should try not to base your decision solely on location.

Have a look at the many before & after pics on this forum and also on the HTN site.

Do not let a trip across the Atlantic be the reason why you don't chose one surgeon over another. Remember this is one job that must be done right as you'll be looking at it everyday.

Also it is nice to meet former patients of surgeons to see first hand their results.

gl,

hs.

Originally posted by Paddygone:

Have read some good topics here and sone good reviews on places in the US for HT

Is there any place in the UK/Ireland which are just as good?

Hi Paddygone,

I would recommend that you NOT get your HT done in Ireland. The docs are either WAY overpriced and/or do not provide the same standard of finished result as those offered from the coalition docs.

The Farjo Clinic is the only coalition member in the UK.

However, I would urge you to check out a number of surgeons before making your mind up. I know that Dr.s such as Feller, Shapiro & Epstein have been used by Irish patients in the past.

Good luck!

hs.

Originally posted by kg007:

Rogaine foam is much better cosmetically, but lot of people who have used it have had terrible results even after using it for 6-7 months... I used it for 3 weeks and lost TONS of hair... Once I stopped using (since I was really freaked out) it, non of those lost hair ever grew back -- it's been a year since then (those hairs were not new grown rogaine hairs, they were my original natural hairs).. I am not using that product... too much inconsistency and not proven yet.

hi kg007,

Were you on fin at the time? I know that rogaine can be a real follicle killer when using it on its own.

hs.