NewGuyMA Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 After reading throughout the site for some time, I thought I would finally post with some pictures and a short overview of my situation with the hope of a recommendation. I noticed my hair first thinning (not bad) in college (19yrs old) and decided to use Rogaine Extra Strength (topical) until I was 29 (last yr). After I discontinued its use, my hair started to think quickly over the next 6 months...especially in months 3 & 4. I noticed my hairline receded and the hair on the top of my head thinned dramatically. I've attached photos I took today, which is 6 months after I discontinued Rogaine. As I look towards the future, I'd like to grow my hair back (of course), starting with non-surgical and then moving into surgical..which seems to be the recommendation on here. At this stage, I'm up for taking supplements, topical, shampoos and just about anything else you can recommend. As a next step, what do you recommend? Thank you in advance for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TommyLucchese Posted January 16, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 16, 2013 propecia/finasteride/proscar. it should at least stop any further loss, but probably thicken up all the hair you still have and regrow some in those areas. get back on the minoxidil and try nizoral shampoo once twice a week. see where you are in a year. if you have stabilisation and maybe growth, you could be candidate for surgery. Then you should try and consult with as many of the top doctors as possible (you dont have to be here long to find out who they are) to get an idea of whether surgery could be for you - how many grafts you'd need - how good your donor supply is - how much money it would cost. Then you pray that the meds keep further loss at bay and live with a much improved head of hair - if you're a good candidate, choose a good surgeon and respond well to everything. Good luck! 2,000 grafts FUT Dr. Feller, July 27th 2012. 23 years old at the time. Excellent result. Need crown sorted eventually but concealer works well for now. Propecia and minoxidil since 2010. Fine for 8 years - bad sides after switching to Aindeem in 2018. Switched to topical fin/minox combo from Minoxidil Max in October 2020, along with dermarolling 1x a week. Wrote a book for newbies called Beating Hair Loss, available on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member TommyLucchese Posted January 16, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 16, 2013 Also for a quick fix, grow your hair out and try concealers like toppik, nanogen, dermmatch. You apply these and your hair should instantly look thicker, it comes out when you wash your hair though. It doesnt stop balding or regrow hair - just conceals the loss. 2,000 grafts FUT Dr. Feller, July 27th 2012. 23 years old at the time. Excellent result. Need crown sorted eventually but concealer works well for now. Propecia and minoxidil since 2010. Fine for 8 years - bad sides after switching to Aindeem in 2018. Switched to topical fin/minox combo from Minoxidil Max in October 2020, along with dermarolling 1x a week. Wrote a book for newbies called Beating Hair Loss, available on Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sharan9895 Posted January 16, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted January 16, 2013 what about the donor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted January 16, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted January 16, 2013 Agree with the last three posts. Get a few Drs opinions and take it from there. 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...
NewGuyMA Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 thanks guys for the advice! How has the new Rogaine shampoo worked? I always disliked the dropper bottle b/c of the oily mess, dry skin, etc. How does the shampoo improve on the traditional dropped bottle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted March 20, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2013 thanks guys for the advice! How has the new Rogaine shampoo worked? I always disliked the dropper bottle b/c of the oily mess, dry skin, etc. How does the shampoo improve on the traditional dropped bottle? Are you referring to Progaine Shampoo? It contains no anti-hair loss solution I'm afraid so it still needs to be used with Rogaine topical or Foam. I saw the shampoo in a pharmacy a few days ago. 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...
NewGuyMA Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Are you referring to Progaine Shampoo? It contains no anti-hair loss solution I'm afraid so it still needs to be used with Rogaine topical or Foam. I saw the shampoo in a pharmacy a few days ago. Whoops, I meant Rogaine Foam!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted March 20, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2013 Whoops, I meant Rogaine Foam!! I've only ever used the foam but it does work fairly well for me. 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...
Senior Member greatjob Posted March 20, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 20, 2013 Whoops, I meant Rogaine Foam!! It is much better!! no mess, no oily feel and drys in a few minutes. Some find that they actually like they way it makes their hair look and feel. It is also less irritating to your scalp. They now have generic foam as well so it is cheaper, I get a 6 month supply from costco for like $50-$60 if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewGuyMA Posted March 21, 2013 Author Share Posted March 21, 2013 It is much better!! no mess, no oily feel and drys in a few minutes. Some find that they actually like they way it makes their hair look and feel. It is also less irritating to your scalp. They now have generic foam as well so it is cheaper, I get a 6 month supply from costco for like $50-$60 if I remember correctly. Great info, I didnt even know they had a generic for it. Once I stopped taking Rogaine, my hair thinned dramatically. What's strange, is that on both legs, my hair starting thinning, particularly below the knee. Both legs, same exact areas. I've added Vitamin D & Complex B (only vitamins during the day), otherwise my diet has stayed the same. Any ideas? Just in case the question comes up, I only put Rogaine on the top of my head! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Bobman Posted March 21, 2013 Senior Member Share Posted March 21, 2013 Hey NewGuy...you're in a good place for research. I wish you well on your Journey to More Hair. 🙃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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