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    Default 2 Months In (15% Minoxidil, Propecia, Nioxin)

    Hi everyone,

    I'm a 25 year old male. I've been balding since I was 18. I've used Rogaine, Propecia, and even a lasercomb in the past and have had success with all three. The past year and a half or so I had stopped using anything (honestly I just became lazy) and began relying solely on Toppik to hide my hair loss.

    I've started taking care of my hair again and am super pleased with the results. I'm currently using 15% Minoxidil (Perfect Image brand from Amazon), Propecia, and Nioxin shampoo and conditioner. The Minoxidil is a strong dose and a bit pricey, so I'll probably use this brand for another month or two and then will return to Rogaine. I'm two months in and super pleased with the results.

    Note: I've only been using the Nioxin for about three weeks. I've had zero side affects.
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    Hi

    If I am correct, I'm sure you posted a thread some time ago talking about your experience with the lasercomb? I even remember Dr Charles commenting on your apparent improvement. Can you advise as to your thoughts on laser therapy specifically? I know this is often a therapy met with criticism but I am a user myself and how found some merit in it's use. Any feedback would be much appreciated.

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    Hey Alex, if I remember correctly, I used it for about four months and had fairly good results. I felt like my hair was thicker and that my thinning area had filled up. That thread with my pics are still up, if you look through my post history.

    To be clear, I'm not currently using the lasercomb, but at some point I will put it back in my regiment.

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    Dude, that's all great. With or withouth the comb, if those pictures are a before and after then you seem to be coming on leaps on bounds. Nice to hear from a pragmatic and open minded user. I wish you continued success with your treatment.

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    Thanks man!

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    wow a good improvement.

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    You shouldn't go back to a regular dose of minox if you're using 15 percent now

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    Samiam is right.

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    Are those before and after photos the same perso?. The hair color looks and head shape look very different. If they are then keep doing what you are doing. Don't make changes to something that is working.
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    Yes, it's the same person. It's me. The other picture is just stretched and the flash came out weird for whatever reason.

    Is it a bad idea to switch back to Rogaine? I was just afraid that the dosage might be a bit much.

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