bln1980 Posted December 12, 2010 Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'm new to the site, and just want to get some treatment opinions. I am 31 years old and have been battling a receding hairline for 7 years, and my hair is been thinning all over for the last 3-5 years. I have used Rogaine off and on for the last few years, and used propecia 1mg about a year ago for about 4 months, but quit because of side effects. I recently saw a Dr. to discuss all of my options including a transplant. He aid I have great hair, but if I don't do something I will definitely lose it. He prescribed propecia again, but said I should cut it in 1/4's (.25 mg) each day. He is confident that reducing the amount will alleviate any side effects. He also said I should use Rogaine foam daily.I have started using both of these, and feel good about them. As far as shampoos, he said I should use Nizoral 3x per week, and head and shoulders daily. My questions is about the shampoo treatment. I have read a lot of negative info about Head and Shoulders and hair loss. I am thinking of using Nioxin regularly with the Nizoral 3x per week instead of the Head and Shoulders. Has anyone tried this, or are there any recommendations on the best daily shampoo regimen? Any opinions/advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted December 13, 2010 Share Posted December 13, 2010 I do not think the Head and Shoulders will have any hair loss prevention benefits. I recommend a Sulfate free shampoo daily and the Nizoral shampoo 2-3 times per week. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bln1980 Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks for the advice. Do you have any recommendations of a good sulfate free shampoo? I don't even know where to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member waveskier Posted December 14, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted December 14, 2010 How about Revita Shampoo? I use Nizoral twice a week and Revita twice a week. Nizoral seems to be kind of harsh, Revita not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Baldtom Posted December 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted December 14, 2010 I use Nizoral twice a week and Jason Tea Shampoo the other days . I also use Rogaine foam and generic propecia cut in 1/4's. I lost my hair while using Head and Shoulders so for me it did not prevent hair loss. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Mercury Posted December 20, 2010 Senior Member Share Posted December 20, 2010 My doctor told me to use a gentle shampoo so i use Pantene which he said was fine for hair. Life is like a game of cards. The hand that is dealth you represents determinism; the way you play it is free will. Jawaharal Nehru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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