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Old 08-09-2012, 08:23 AM   #11
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I'm not sure about going back on fin, even at a low dose. It's really frustrating how much that drug has messed with my sexual health, and I feel really let down by the industry and forums like this, for not representing the risks more thoroughly.
Have you tried countering it with viagra? Someone post about his sexual side effect and he used viagra and it help him.
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Old 08-09-2012, 04:36 PM   #12
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EDIT: When I first went onto Minoxidil was when my derm gave me a bottle after I reported having hair loss sides from Accutane. What I was given was actually a liquid Minox, but as a spray bottle. It was exceptionally good and way better than the standard liquid. Does anyone know what brand it might of been?
That is how they used to sell it : with both the spray and the dropper.
For some reason they dropped the spray version but I kept mine and that is how I still do it.

IMHO the spray gets a lot of minox in a larger area. The neg is you use more of it, but it's so cheap now I don't care. I spray a little in the front and more in the back as that is where i need it the most. It's faster to apply that way too.
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Old 08-10-2012, 03:54 AM   #13
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Have you tried countering it with viagra? Someone post about his sexual side effect and he used viagra and it help him.
This is where nobody wants to be. On the brink of using viagra.
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Old 08-15-2012, 07:59 PM   #14
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OP, great results! I've seen a lot of people with positive results using only minoxidil, I just wish I was one of them.

I'm curious to see how long the new hairs continue to grow out. Mine would terminate at about a half inch then fall out and one of my coworkers can only gro them out about an inch.
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Old 08-15-2012, 08:43 PM   #15
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Chrisis - I'm envious! And pleased for you also. I tried Minox foam for around 15 months on my hairline and regrew sweet f*ck all.

Keep at it, I call you a responder mate in this instance.
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Old 08-16-2012, 03:31 AM   #16
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Thanks for the feedback, and yeah I'll keep it up and report my progress.

I won't be using viagra, by the way. Viagra is for erectile dysfunction, which I don't have. Thanks anyway.
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Awesome Chris. You must be very happy with the results.

I know you are against taking Fin again - have you considered Saw Palmetto?
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Old 09-13-2012, 12:04 PM   #18
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Awesome Chris. You must be very happy with the results.

I know you are against taking Fin again - have you considered Saw Palmetto?
I have but I'm worried about side effects with that too :/
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Old 09-27-2012, 05:17 AM   #19
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Hi Chrisis, good results for 6 months. I too am thinking of using Rogaine 5%. Can you answer a few questions for me

How long before the initial shed started and how bad was it? How many hairs would you loose because of it?

How long before the initial shed stopped?

Would you recommend using the liquid or the foam?

Did it cause or stop any itching you may have had? Any other sides such as damaged to the skin, dizziness, headaches or dark circles under the eyes?
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Old 09-28-2012, 03:18 PM   #20
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Hi Chrisis, good results for 6 months. I too am thinking of using Rogaine 5%. Can you answer a few questions for me

How long before the initial shed started and how bad was it? How many hairs would you loose because of it?

How long before the initial shed stopped?

Would you recommend using the liquid or the foam?

Did it cause or stop any itching you may have had? Any other sides such as damaged to the skin, dizziness, headaches or dark circles under the eyes?
Thanks MrBlonde!

The shed started within a few months and was really bad. I started frantically researching my options and was obsessed with this forum and researching. I've scaled down somewhat, but still want a hair transplant.

I started noticing improvement within 4-5 months. The hairs that fell out seemed to regrow and I think I gained territory. Never thought that would happen, but looking at these pics it's quite clear. I was actually a bit shocked seeing this post and how bad it was, even as recently as April.

I used both liquid and foam. Foam is the best if you can afford it; it's much easier to apply.

I had a bit of itchiness with the liquid, but haven't noticed it with the foam. I was using Nizoral for awhile also, so maybe that had an effect.

Hope this helps. Uploading some new pics.
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