Senior Member Anonymous Posted June 20, 2005 Senior Member Share Posted June 20, 2005 Hi guys, I'm trying to find a new shampoo to use.. I've been losing hair for about 2 years now.. 21 years old and am currently using baby shampoo. Reason being was that I've heard that Baby Shampoo has fewer chemicals in it than other brands being that its made for babies.. hence.. its easier on the hair when washing it. But my hair's still been thinning.. and I keep on reading about Nizoral and Nioxin. (i'm taking 5% minoxidil and proscar a day) Could anyone fill me on Nizoral and Nioxin? Are they just "concealers"? Do they just make the hair look thicker? That's why I was hesitant to choose either one..because I believed that I wouldn't be able to keep track of how bad my hair loss was getting. If they're more than just concealers, do tell, and which is the better of the two? thanks in advance Regimen: 5% Minoxidil twice a day (morning and night) on front hairline, Proscar (broken into 5 pieces) one piece every night. MSM 1000 Mg, Zinc 30 Mg, Vitamin E, Multi-Vitamin. Baby Shampoo for showering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member terry mitchell Posted June 20, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted June 20, 2005 Anonymous, I just ordered a bottle of Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. I can't answer your question right now, but will post my opinions. Judging from the posts I've read, it's good stuff. Terry Mitchell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member terry mitchell Posted June 20, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted June 20, 2005 Should have mentioned this in my reply to Anonymous. Toppik has a new product called Toppek Hair Fattener. {a shampoo} I think I may try that as well as Nioxin. Has anyone else tried it? The website is http://www.toppik.com. Thanks again, Terry Mitchell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member terry mitchell Posted June 20, 2005 Regular Member Share Posted June 20, 2005 Sorry, I read the product description too quickly. Toppek Hair Fattener is a leave-in product and can be used in conjunction with Toppek shampoo and other Toppek products. Terry Mitchell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Robert_ Posted June 21, 2005 Senior Member Share Posted June 21, 2005 Comparing Nizoral to Nioxin is kind of apples-to-oranges. Nioxin makes many claims about its products' effects on DHT in the scalp. I cannot say whether or not these claims are true. However, I use Nioxin shampoo and scalp therapy for no other reason except that they make my hair feel and look better and that they do have a coosmetic thickening effect. Worth the extra cash for me. Nizoral 2% is an actual medicated shampoo that works not unlike minoxidil in that it helps promote regrowth through optimum scalp conditions. I use it 3 to 4 times per week and alternate with Nioxin. I have found that this regimen works great for me. -Robert ------------------------------ Check out the results of my surgical hair restoration performed by Dr. Jerry Cooley by visiting my Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Bob C Posted July 5, 2005 Senior Member Share Posted July 5, 2005 Is Nioxin (and Nizoral, for that matter) available in stores, over the counter? Or only on the Internet, orby prescription? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Robert_ Posted July 5, 2005 Senior Member Share Posted July 5, 2005 Nioxin is available in hair salons everywhere. I, personally, like the Bionutrient Actives cleanser and scalp therapy. Nizoral 1% is available OTC in drug stores like Walgreens, CVS, etc. and in Walmart. 2% is only available by prescription. The generally recommended dose of 2% is 3 times weekly. The shampoo must be left on the scalp for at least 5 minutes. -Robert ------------------------------ Check out the results of my surgical hair restoration performed by Dr. Jerry Cooley by visiting my Hair Loss Weblog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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