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@esrec - can you show me before/after pics from any other doc that look on par with dr hasson?

Hi, is Dr Hasson the best hair transplant surgeon? His before/after pics look truly amazing with many before pics looking like outcasts and after pics looking like rock stars. I have 2500 grafts left and I'm planning to save them for Dr Hasson. I would describe the quality of his work as a perfect 10/10.

No one here uses Nizoral 2%? Walmart wanted to charge me $88 for a 3oz or 4oz bottle. I'm guessing that excessive cost may be the main reason why there are no replies to this thread.

Hi, what's the max % pyrthione zinc recommended for hair? H&S has 1% or 2% but if you were getting a mix custom made then what is the max % of PZ you would put in the mix for max effectiveness?

Hi Mark - I dye my hair with henna dye on Sunday nights so I can't use the 15% minox then. They recommend to let the Henna set for about 24 hours so I don't use the 15% minox on Monday nights either. I probably put it in my hair before bed 2-3 times/week. Sometimes I forget. Nizoral can strip my hair a bit so I definitely like to use the 15% minox after washing with Nizoral. I find that the morning after my hair looks thicker and fuller so I would def recommend. I get mine mixed by Murray Avenue Apocarthy. I also use Rogaine foam in the shower every day.

At a minimum, minoxidil should help make hair follicles thicker, right? If the hair follicle is thicker then this should prevent follicle miniaturization and eventual loss, right?

Hi - does anyone here use generic nizoral 2%? I recently got a prescription for generic nizoral 2% and the shampoo substance is like a cherry scented gel as opposed to the brand name nizoral 1% that most people here are familiar with. Does brand name nizoral 2% have the same smell, color and texture as brand name nizoral 1%? Are there any generic versions of Nizoral 2% with the same smell, color and texture as brand name nizoral 1%? What is the typical cost for Nizoral 2%? I think I paid something like $30 for a 4 ounce bottle of generic nizoral 2% which is not cheap and I really don't like the shampoo qualities other than the 2% nizoral content of course.

Hi, someone mentioned to me that generic finasteride may not always be reliable. Does anyone here know if there is any truth to this? I'm fairly inexperienced with prescription meds. I would assume that generic meds should be at least 80% as good as name brand meds. Otherwise, they wouldn't be approved. Can you provide any insight on this?

Hi, is it possible to overuse minoxidil? For example, if I put compounded minoxidil 15% in my hair for 12 hours/day on the weekends then could this cause any negative side effects?

Hi, I have a hair treatment that contains 2% PZ. Is there any downside to leaving it in my hair for an extended period of time?

Hi, do you know if Nanogen makes a spray top for its fibers similar to the one made by topek?

I was able to get 2% pyrthione zinc in an ethanol base from murray ave apocarthy. that should fit the bill perfectly.

I'm not sure if the Biotin has helped or not because I take several different supplements. Science says that it works and others believe in it strongly. There are no harmful side effects and the supplement is cheap so I simply include it in my daily regimen. Egg whites are considered the ultimate protein. 2 cups of egg whites for dinner a few times per week will help you get back into shape pretty quickly.

Hi, egg whites contain a protein named adivin which binds strongly to biotin and can lead to biotin deficiency if egg whites are consumed on a daily basis. Cooking egg whites reduces the adivin by 60-70%. A biotin supplement is recommended for biotin deficiency. I currently take a daily Biotin supplement of 10000mcg. Would 2 cups of cooked egg whites per day essentially absorb half of this amount? I'm wondering if I should bump my biotin to 20000mcg per day if consuming 2 cups of cooked egg whites per day. I'm also wondering if there's any type of fiber supplement I should take in addition to this which might help reduce potential residual binding? What kind of approach would you take with this?

what about for those over 40?

Hi, my dad takes Proscar to help manage his prostate. Since I take Finasteride for hair loss, does this mean that prostate maintenance is a beneficial side effect?

So can anyone here report if they've had better results after switching to 2%? Or can anyone provide a url to a scientific study that tested this?

Hi, do you have a favorite formula of compounded minoxidil? I know M82 is a popular variety. Murray Apocarthy makes their own version. Does anyone here use it? I've had a pretty good experience doing business with Murray Apocarthy so I'd be inclined to do business with them again. Do you customize your compounded minoxidil formula? How do you like the results?

"I've only ever used the 1% even though I've heard that it's not nearly as effective for hair loss" Based on this info sounds like I should try to get a prescription for 2%. Can anyone else provide any input on this assertion?

@spyk - yeah but ebay is notorious for fakes

Hi, is Nizoral sold on Amazon 1% whereas is Nizoral sold by prescription 2%? Are there other products with a higher % of the active ingredient that are better than Nizoral? Or is Nizoral considered the best? Is 2% Nizoral worth the cost and hassle over 1% Nizoral?

Hi, Sometimes after a workout at night I'm too tired to take a shower so I just go to bed. However, leaving all the sweat and oil in my hair is probably bad for follicle health because follicles get clogged with gunk. Especially compounded by scalp stress from heavy cardio. Is there any type of spray that you bring to the gym with you and spray in your hair after a workout to help keep your scalp healthy?

Hi, Rogaine should be used twice/day for best effectiveness. However, what if it's only used once/day? Is it basically an ineffective treatment in this scenario? Or is it half as effective? Or is it only somewhat less effective? If you only shower once on a particular day then do you simply put Rogaine foam in your hair before you go to bed or is there a different topical variation of Rogaine that you use in this scenario?

Hi, say you've been taking finasteride for 18 months. You've basically achieved all the gains from it. How soon would you start to lose your gains and how soon would you completely lose your gains if you stopped taking it? 1 week? 1 month? Or more?

yeah but are some better than others and is there a particular good one I can buy from amazon?