Spencer Kobren Speaks To Dr. Craig Ziering - Histogen’s HSC Update 6/16/12

[BoSox]

Originally Posted by Tracy C

Propecia (or Spiro for women) and Rogaine can hold on to what you have now.

I've been on Propecia since 2007 and Rogaine. My hair is slowely starting to get thinner, I'm nervous by the time HSC comes out, I will be bald :/ That's why I'm praying for Allergan to be really effective.

[yeahyeahyeah]

Originally Posted by TravisB

But they often gain very much from treatments.

Yeah, if they hold onto the hair they have now till then.

Now imo is the worst time to diffuse thin.

[Tracy C]

Originally Posted by BoSox

I'm nervous by the time HSC comes out, I will be bald :/

I've seen your pictures. You have nothing to worry about.

Have you been consistently using both Propecia and Rogaine properly since 2007?

[BoSox]

Originally Posted by Tracy C

Have you been consistently using both Propecia and Rogaine properly since 2007?

Just Propecia, I've been using Rogaine in the morning and night consistently for a month now, and plan on until Allergan comes out. This is just in desperation because my hair loss now at age 27 is becoming more aggressive.

[Tracy C]

Originally Posted by BoSox

Just Propecia, I've been using Rogaine in the morning and night consistently for a month now...

O.K., so you haven't been using Rogaine long enough to know if it is even helping you or not. Give it reasonable time and be consistent.

[Follicle Death Row]

Originally Posted by BoSox

Just Propecia, I've been using Rogaine in the morning and night consistently for a month now, and plan on until Allergan comes out. This is just in desperation because my hair loss now at age 27 is becoming more aggressive.

You can do one cap of the foam just at night 30mins before bed and it will serve you just as well. I find this is a lot more convenient as you can shower in the morning and go about your day without that gunk in your hair.

[Tracy C]

Originally Posted by Follicle Death Row

I find this is a lot more convenient as you can shower in the morning and go about your day without that gunk in your hair.

I can't even feel Rogaine foam in my hair. I massage it into my scalp in the morning, 15 minutes later I can't even tell it's there. My hair feels the same as it does if I didn't apply Rogaine foam. So the question is; what are you doing differently than me?

[stilted]

Originally Posted by Tracy C

I can't even feel Rogaine foam in my hair. I massage it into my scalp in the morning, 15 minutes later I can't even tell it's there. My hair feels the same as it does if I didn't apply Rogaine foam. So the question is; what are you doing differently than me?

Perhaps it's different with the women's formula, but Rogaine for men definitely leaves a sticky residue in my hair. The wet spot dries, clumping together the Hair around my vertex, and in doing so it actually accentuates my MPB. Then, if you try to comb it out, the you simply end up pulling out even more hair. So, now I only use it at night, and I'm doing that less and less as I have a girlfriend -- who wants to jump into bed with a wet back of the head? Fortunately, it's really not that effective of a product. I've only been using it out of habit, not because it has provided any real results...

[Tracy C]

Originally Posted by stilted

Perhaps it's different with the women's formula, but Rogaine for men definitely leaves a sticky residue in my hair...

There is no women's forumla of Rogaine foam. I use men's Rogaine foam. I do not feel it in my hair at all. We are obviously doing something different.

Originally Posted by stilted

Fortunately, it's really not that effective of a product. I've only been using it out of habit, not because it has provided any real results...

It doesn't work for everyone but it does work for most people who use it properly, especially if you are also taking an oral med. Sadly, there isn't a more effective topical available at this time. That is why it is a good thing that another company is trying to produce a different topical. One topical treatment that works for one person may not work for another - and vise/versa.

[Conpecia]

Originally Posted by BoSox

This is just in desperation because my hair loss now at age 27 is becoming more aggressive.

I'm right there with you man, 27 and really starting to go after having been on fin for several years. It's like we're right on the edge of the plank but may not have to go overboard if these treatments come through, hence the desperation!