Regular Member auteur55 Posted June 1, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted June 1, 2011 and it doesn't appear to be doing anything. It looked like I went through a shed at month 3 and it doesn't appear like that hair grew back. My hairline was receding very slowly but seemed to speed up in the front after taking Fin. That was the shed I was referring to. I got a little excited because I was sure that meant it was working and some hair would grow back in the front. My temples are bad but my back is ok just a lot thinner. Losing faith in the Fin. Maybe it's holding onto some hair but I just find it pathetic that we spend so much money and time on something that may do nothing and is only a marginal approvement even when it does work. After years of research and scientific development I am sickened that the only thing we have to fight hair loss is an expensive pill that doesn't work most of the time and MAY only slow down hair loss and a liquid you can dump on your scalp twice a day with similar results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted June 1, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 1, 2011 Give it another 6 months. It's just now starting to kick into high gear. If it's going to work for you then the next 6 months should show improvement. Also, aren't you getting the $9 Finasteride from Walmart? Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted June 1, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 1, 2011 Definitely stay on it now since you've gone through the shedding phase. Give it a chance and see how it goes http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted June 1, 2011 Share Posted June 1, 2011 what is fin? is that cartilage that helps hair grow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TakingThePlunge Posted June 2, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted June 2, 2011 Sabretooth Propecia (finasteride) is a drug that inhibits the conversion of testosterone to DHT. DHT binds with the receptor sites of hair follicles that are genetically susceptible to its effects and causes the hair follicle to weaken over time. You can read more here. David - Former Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant I am not a medical professional. All opinions are my own and my advice should not constitute as medical advice. View my Hair Loss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member auteur55 Posted June 2, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted June 2, 2011 Thanks for the encouraging words. I will stick with it. My Finasteride pills cost me about $52 bucks. My insurance is terrible and I pay for everything up to $2500. My expensive comment is more for those that pay $80 bucks a month buying propecia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabretooth Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Just wanted to do an update: after reading information on finesteride on this site, went to my doc and got a prescription. I have to say after 8 months, I'm feeling like it is putting some growth on the top of the head. Thanks for the advise. I also started putting romaine, but I hate that it is greasy, but if it is going to keep the hairs coming, then i keep doing it. Anything else I should do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member irishsailor Posted February 25, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 25, 2012 it wasnt until i had been on propecia 16 months, that i truly seen the effects. Stick with it for a year but they reckon the best results can be up to 2 yrs after taking the meds regulary Hair Transplant Dr Feller Oct 2011 Hair Transplant Dr Lorenzo June 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dutch Posted February 26, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted February 26, 2012 Just wanted to do an update: after reading information on finesteride on this site, went to my doc and got a prescription. I have to say after 8 months, I'm feeling like it is putting some growth on the top of the head. Thanks for the advise. I also started putting romaine, but I hate that it is greasy, but if it is going to keep the hairs coming, then i keep doing it. Anything else I should do? Use Rogaine foam- its less greasy than the liquid & lotion http://www.hairtransplantnetwork.com/blog/home-page.asp?WebID=2329 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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