Senior Member Dr. William Parsley Posted December 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted December 6, 2012 47 y/o WM was skeptical of the value of meds and reluctant to use them. Hair loss was rapidly becoming a NW VI. A trial was given using 1/4 tab of Propecia (0.25mg finasteride) daily along with minoxidil 5% foam twice daily. Also, alternating Head & Shoulders and Nizoral shampoo was used. Results at 1 and 2 yrs, showing all hair restoration cases don't have to be treated with surgery. Sometimes surgery can be avoided or at least delayed. Dr. Parsley is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sajushair Posted December 6, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted December 6, 2012 Wow Excellent results by the Meds - I am 40 years old & norwood 6 - Just started the Big 3 around 2 weeks back , i will be happy to get even half the result this guy has.Lucky Chap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Since13 Posted January 3, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted January 3, 2013 I'm surprised to find only one reply for this thread! Thank you doctor for sharing this! I'm just wondering what his hair will look like if he increases the dosage! This is a message for every reluctant hair sufferer who is afraid of using this drug! Definitely, it's life saving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted January 3, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 3, 2013 He is what you call a "responder." Dr. Parsley have you done this with many patients and did this particular patient report any side effects? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted January 4, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 4, 2013 Wow! Impressive turn around. "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raphael84 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Very interesting! Great post, very worthwhile! Just wish that I had responded in a similar way. Surely this must be an extreme case? What percentage of Propecia uses respond this way? Patient Advisor for Dr. Bisanga - BHR Clinic ian@bhrclinic.com - BHR YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcH4PY1OxoYFwSDKzAkZRww I am not a medical professional and my words should not be taken as medical advice. All opinions and views shared are my own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member SADbutTRUE Posted January 4, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 4, 2013 great result with meds, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Janna Posted January 4, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 4, 2013 Great response to the meds. It's good to remind people just how effective the meds can be. Patient Care Services & UK Patient Advisor for Shapiro Medical Dr. Ron Shapiro, Dr. Paul Shapiro and Dr. David Josephitis are members of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians. http://shapiromedical.com/info@shapiromedical.com http://shapiromedical.com/contact/request-a-consultation/janna@shapiromedical.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted January 4, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 4, 2013 That is very impressive. Thanks for posting Dr. 2 poor unsatisfactory hair transplants performed in the UK. Based on vast research and meeting patients, I travelled to see Dr Feller in New York to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Since13 Posted January 6, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted January 6, 2013 Would someone tell me how many grafts has he spared in case he wants to go for a hair transplant? I would say around 3000. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member orlhair1 Posted January 6, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 6, 2013 Great to see how well the meds worked for him......amazing difference. Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUT 6/14/11 - 3048 grafts Surgery - Dr. Ron Shapiro FUE 1/28/13 & 1/29/13 - 1513 grafts http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/orlhair1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dr. William Parsley Posted January 25, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted January 25, 2013 Sorry, just now seeing the responses. This patient has had no side effects. I have been primarily using this low dose (0.25gm daily) of finasteride for about 1-2 yrs. Most patients who have had side effects with higher doses have been able to tolerate this lower dose. With this type response, why use a higher dose and increase the chances of side effects? But in my 15 yrs of frequent use of finasteride I have not had one patient to my knowledge with permanent side effects. To answer the question of grafts, I think it would take at least 3500 - 4000 grafts to get a similar result. But just as important, this will probably save him that many more if he continues the meds. There are a couple of important points, in my opinion. The combination of Rogaine and low dose Propecia are very important, possibly allowing this low dose to be effective. The Rogaine needs to be used over the entire top of the scalp, and applied after shampooing. Also, starting treatment while there is a lot of miniaturized hair is vital. Let it go to baldness, and many of the hairs will be too far gone to revive. Dr. Parsley is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member tacolinowest Posted January 25, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 25, 2013 id say that maybe 15%of people have this good a result from fin, just a guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairz Posted March 10, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 10, 2013 I am going to have to try the low dose of .25 and see if that works for me without side effects thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Dr. William Parsley Posted March 10, 2013 Author Senior Member Share Posted March 10, 2013 Use low dose finasteride in combination with topical minoxidil. Works much better. Dr. Parsley is recommended on the Hair Transplant Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairz Posted March 20, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Use low dose finasteride in combination with topical minoxidil. Works much better. Okay I will give it a shot but how much dose of minoxidil? 5% foam twice daily.? Edited March 20, 2013 by hairz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted July 17, 2016 Senior Member Share Posted July 17, 2016 Worthy of a bump 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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