Two Ops, 3 years on Proscar, now Shedding.WHY?

[LondonGuyGraftKing]

Dear Sirs and Fellow Sufferers.

 

Your knowledge and experience on the following would be really appreciated. I am 30, have had two procedures (in London - June 02 and with Ron Shapiro in Dec 03). I have been on Proscar since the first operation. Since visiting Ron (who is brilliant) I have experienced amazing results - honestly. I always go through the shedding phases, but all is well after a few weeks. However, I have now been shedding for just over three months. I am now the thinnest I have been in a long time. During this period, I had a three week gap when I didn't have any Proscar. Could this be the cause? Should I worry?

 

I try and and wash no more than twice a week at most, as hair fall out when I do so. I have attached two photos..The close up is of my hair one year post op and the second is one and a half years post second op. Since this time where I great density, it's gone downhill!! Any ideas? How long do the shedding phases last? Does three weeks off proscar make a difference?

 

As always, your advice, comments and wisdom and really appreciated.

 

PS: I tried Fincar for a while but it didn't work for me - I ended up with acne! I ended up buying this stuff in 'bulk' (about 15 strips) If anyone wants any for FREE, I can post this to you, if it works for you. I was aiming this at those losing hair who may have not have the money...All I ask is that you make a small donation to any charity of your choice, in your own time.

[LondonGuyGraftKing]

Dear Sirs and Fellow Sufferers.

 

Your knowledge and experience on the following would be really appreciated. I am 30, have had two procedures (in London - June 02 and with Ron Shapiro in Dec 03). I have been on Proscar since the first operation. Since visiting Ron (who is brilliant) I have experienced amazing results - honestly. I always go through the shedding phases, but all is well after a few weeks. However, I have now been shedding for just over three months. I am now the thinnest I have been in a long time. During this period, I had a three week gap when I didn't have any Proscar. Could this be the cause? Should I worry?

 

I try and and wash no more than twice a week at most, as hair fall out when I do so. I have attached two photos..The close up is of my hair one year post op and the second is one and a half years post second op. Since this time where I great density, it's gone downhill!! Any ideas? How long do the shedding phases last? Does three weeks off proscar make a difference?

 

As always, your advice, comments and wisdom and really appreciated.

 

PS: I tried Fincar for a while but it didn't work for me - I ended up with acne! I ended up buying this stuff in 'bulk' (about 15 strips) If anyone wants any for FREE, I can post this to you, if it works for you. I was aiming this at those losing hair who may have not have the money...All I ask is that you make a small donation to any charity of your choice, in your own time.

[baldcasanova]

hey king,

 

perhaps you are just shedding more of your natural hair. proscar doesnt stop your hairloss altogether, just slows it down.

 

 

 

btw you only posted 1 pic. also, do you have a before pic. would be 'smashing' to see where you started.

[hairworthy]

Originally posted by LondonGuyGraftKing:

During this period, I had a three week gap when I didn't have any Proscar. Could this be the cause?

Don't think so. Had a 2 week gap already with no shedding whatsoever. But then again everyone is different.

 

Originally posted by LondonGuyGraftKing:

I try and and wash no more than twice a week at most, as hair fall out when I do so.

Makes no odds. Washing you hair every day or once a month won't change a thing, it's a myth. The second choice will get you greasy hair though.

 

Originally posted by LondonGuyGraftKing:

I tried Fincar for a while but it didn't work for me - I ended up with acne!

No surprise here, this stuff is crap. Steer well clear from it and stick to the ORIGINAL product. Don't play with your health.

[hairworthy]

Originally posted by baldcasanova:

perhaps you are just shedding more of your natural hair. proscar doesnt stop your hairloss altogether, just slows it down.

That is also my view on this case.

[Robert_]

I have to agree with everything you heard already from Hairworthy. You are most likely going through a natural shedding phase as Cas pointed out too. However, it may be from the switching up of med's between the name-brand and generic. Sometimes it is nearly impossible to hunt down the cause of the shed. Such is the way.

 

My best advice: Get back on name-brand finasteride, use it consistently, and start using Nizoral 2% 3x a week along with a gentle shampoo on other days.

 

Best of luck to you.

 

-Robert