Kirkland and Proscar devastated my hairline.....

[NorwoodBalding]

Yes, another day and another rant....

 

I started losing my hair after I left school at the age of 16. Due to utter desperation I began taking light dosages of Propecia(1mg) every two to three days from my brother's stash that he'd leave in his bedroom....with his door usually open:).

 

Since then I've been using it on/off with Minox 2% then 5% soon after until the age of 25. I had occasions where I'd react to shedding and use it efficiently, but that was probably only a few times within a year. I messed around with the dosage so as to not allow my system to become "densensitised" or unreactive to the medication. Later I added Nizoral into the equation which helped immensely but left hair very dry.

 

About a year and a half ago at 25, my hairline and density became very pronounced and this came at a time when my specially concocted meds were discontinued due to a certain Doctor being closed down. I changed the regimen to the Kirkland brand and Proscar 5mg cut into quarters. I added Rogaine foam into that mix for a month, and that seemed to accelerate my hairloss and grow back(then go back:rolleyes:) a few vellus hair on the temples and hairline, but only for a short time. I, for some reason, scrapped the foam. Since then, my hairloss has only gone downhill. My hairline has receded an inch back, my temples have vanished and my sides have become very thin. I can now see the 'outline' of my horseshoe and the density is crap, to put it bluntly.

 

I have to mention that I received 28 pills(5mg) and those have lasted me just under a year. I know, I've not properly implemented them into my regimen but that's because of the side effects. I've since began using the foam because of its reputation for better absorption...

 

One other important mention is that due to time restraints I have applied the Minox solution simultaneously with Couvre and Toppik and on other occasions I've applied Minox on a 'dirty' head. Dirty, that is, with concealers. I've also not washed my head for periods of up to two months at one time. I'm having side effects so the meds are taking effect in my opinion.

 

 

Questions. What do I do? Shall I risk continuing with the same? I could be completely bald in a year or so. Have the meds stopped taking effect? Or is it just a prolonged period of shedding/regrowth? I've just started with the foam again. Was that wise? Please, I could do with your much needed input.

 

I've not ever been in touch with a dermatologist, because I've not known any to be around in my area(near Leeds, England). So if there's anyone from these ends, I'd gladly accept your recommendations.

 

Thanks

 

A Stressed Balding Man

[Dutch]

Hello, okay this is what I would do, either take a proscar tablet and cut it into 8 parts and take one daily or even every other day, or buy Propecia from Boots and take a quarter or half daily or every other day depending on your side effects. I would start low.

Use the foam as well. Stick to both and don't start-stop.

Leeds is very nice! You can contact the Farjo clinic (Manchester) for advice on the above but if you don't want to, you don't have to but what you must do is take the meds and stick with them if you start.

[NorwoodBalding]

Thanks Dutch. I really appreciate the advice, I had an inclination to do as you said before I posted, but uncertainty had me questioning.

 

Just to add, my hair feel thicker everywhere else, but the density has suffered. Is there any chance of growing back the hair I lost in these last 6 months? Whilst I'd be more than happy to keep what I've got if I had the assurance to not lose any more, I'd see it as a bonus to gain back what I've lost.

 

It hurts losing hair on the crown at such a young age. I can feel thickness in the region, but it looks terrible when wet, which indicates poor density. What's the best way to increase density other than using concealers or having a HT. I'll try to add pics later on.

[RCWest]

I believe if you consistently take the Finasteride EVERY DAY, you could possibly regain those hairs. While Finasteride isn't particularly effective in the front for a lot of people, you should still have miniaturized hairs there if it's only been 6 months since you stopped. Minoxidil and Finasteride work great together.

[NorwoodBalding]

My hair seems to be going worse, but that could be because I only wash it once a week.

 

I've also had serious thinning and shedding around the back and sides, my temples have almost vanished and the area behind my earlobes is also looking poor. I think this last bit is because I used to apply minox and then without letting it dry, I'd go to sleep. Has the minox dripped down and affected the aformentioned areas? Could this also be the reason as to why I have hairy cheeks now(as a result from facial contact with pillows)?

 

Another very important mention. My nephew, who's nine, sometimes sleeps on the same pillows as me. Now, he's got some very diffuse, almost unnoticable thinning below his hairline and temples, you can definitely say it's unhealthy hair, however, his hairline almost touches his eyebrows as well, so it could be a re-alignment. Just to add, he also looks malnourished because he's got eating issues.

 

I could do with some advice, this seems to be ruining not only my life but my family's too.

Edited February 26, 2012 by NorwoodBalding

[NorwoodBalding]

Anyone? I know my post sounds stupid, but that's because it is. I have been very stupid to be using these meds. I'm stuck as to what to do, I'm balding at a flying rate.

 

Any response to my exasperated queries will be much appreciated.

 

 

Thanks in advance

[NorwoodBalding]

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Edited February 29, 2012 by NorwoodBalding

[NorwoodBalding]

This site is ridiculous! You only get help when/if you're considering a transplant. All these guys are merely marketer for all the HT surgeons connected to this site. Commercialism gone wrong!

 

 

Please delete this thread, I've found another forum which is a lot more sympathetic to my needs...and please delete my account while you're at it. Although, I bet even this won't get read and I may well have to force the issue directly.

 

Thanks but no thanks!