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Greetings all,
I made this thread back in August 2014 and promised an update: https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showth...ere&highlight=
I have stated that i have been shedding heavily and gonna start a regimen to halt my hair loss and maybe even regrow some hair back.
First of all, I would like to thank my dear friend Jazz who has helped me so much during this period.
Straight after I left the above thread, Jazz contacted me through a PM, then asked if he could call me. I was in London at that time. We spoke for more than an hour discussing treatments and expectations and got to know one another. I had an appointment at the time with the Belgravia Center.. He was well acquainted with them and even managed to get me a considerable discount on the items i purchased.
I was really concerned at the time about Propecia side effects. Jazz told me not to think about it and if it happens, with time, i will just ride through it and that it's mostly psychological...
We put forth a Regimen and i have followed it religiously ever since.
He is one of the kindest, most helpful and sincere people i got to know... We are always in contact and he has been following my progress ever since I commenced.
So my Jazz-inspired regimen goes as follows:
- Finasteride (0.5 mg EOD) No, I didn't not suffer from any sides.. I did notice a brain fog at first which subsided in no time (two weeks maybe?) I am planning on sticking with this dosage for the time being.
- Belgravia Minoxidil Liquid Solution which i apply every morning before heading to work or starting my day.
- Minoxidil Foam 5% which i apply after my shower at night.
- Once my hair is dry, I apply the Belgravia Minoxidil cream (12%) this also contains azelaic acid... I told Jazz at the time that i have noticed regrowth but not so much at the front and temples... So he advised me to add Tretinoin prior to the minoxidil cream... ever since, I noticed loads of tiny hairs on my temples.. (I started the Tretinoin like two months ago), hopefully they will go terminal.
- I use a laser helmet which I procured from OMG (400 diodes if I am not mistaken), 3 times a week for 20 min each session. I wanted to discontinue but Jazz advised me to keep it as part to my regimen. i do believe it has merit and i will keep using it.
- Nizoral Shampoo: twice a week
- Vitamins and Supplements: MSM, Vitamin A, C, D, E, B6, B12, Zinc, Biotin, Glucosamin Chondroitin... maybe i missed something
- Finally, the Divine Herbal oil which got included in my regimen since last week. It was recommended by Jazz and i read some great reviews about it. Maybe by itself the oil is useless, but i believe all of the above work in conjunction with each other.
One thing i believe i am missing and which i think it has some merit to it, is the dermarolling. I told Jazz that i have no time/willpower to add another treatment to such an extensive regimen. I do work from 9 till 6, I workout lightly every day, I have 3 kids... It is all so burdensome..maybe in the near future i will purchase a dermaroller..
Almost 5 months now since the inception of my regimen and my hair is thicker, fuller and stronger. I used to shed, no exaggeration, not less than 200 hairs a day... my hair was everywhere, in the shower, on the pillow, on the keyboard, goes in my food plates... Now i shed, but way less.
Worth mentioning that every month or so i notice a shed (lots of tiny hairs), but i notice it comes back thicker and stronger after the shed duration elapses.
Here are my before and after photos (I hope the link works, first time i use this):
Please do note that a year prior to my regimen i had an FUE HT for around 1,000 grafts on my front line.
My ONLY regret is not starting this regimen earlier.
I hope i didn't omit anything.. Do ask me if you require any clarifications/information.
Once again Thank you Jazz for all your kind help and assistance.
I will come back with more photos in few months time, God willing, they will show even more progress.
Cheers everyone.
I made this thread back in August 2014 and promised an update: https://www.baldtruthtalk.com/showth...ere&highlight=
I have stated that i have been shedding heavily and gonna start a regimen to halt my hair loss and maybe even regrow some hair back.
First of all, I would like to thank my dear friend Jazz who has helped me so much during this period.
Straight after I left the above thread, Jazz contacted me through a PM, then asked if he could call me. I was in London at that time. We spoke for more than an hour discussing treatments and expectations and got to know one another. I had an appointment at the time with the Belgravia Center.. He was well acquainted with them and even managed to get me a considerable discount on the items i purchased.
I was really concerned at the time about Propecia side effects. Jazz told me not to think about it and if it happens, with time, i will just ride through it and that it's mostly psychological...
We put forth a Regimen and i have followed it religiously ever since.
He is one of the kindest, most helpful and sincere people i got to know... We are always in contact and he has been following my progress ever since I commenced.
So my Jazz-inspired regimen goes as follows:
- Finasteride (0.5 mg EOD) No, I didn't not suffer from any sides.. I did notice a brain fog at first which subsided in no time (two weeks maybe?) I am planning on sticking with this dosage for the time being.
- Belgravia Minoxidil Liquid Solution which i apply every morning before heading to work or starting my day.
- Minoxidil Foam 5% which i apply after my shower at night.
- Once my hair is dry, I apply the Belgravia Minoxidil cream (12%) this also contains azelaic acid... I told Jazz at the time that i have noticed regrowth but not so much at the front and temples... So he advised me to add Tretinoin prior to the minoxidil cream... ever since, I noticed loads of tiny hairs on my temples.. (I started the Tretinoin like two months ago), hopefully they will go terminal.
- I use a laser helmet which I procured from OMG (400 diodes if I am not mistaken), 3 times a week for 20 min each session. I wanted to discontinue but Jazz advised me to keep it as part to my regimen. i do believe it has merit and i will keep using it.
- Nizoral Shampoo: twice a week
- Vitamins and Supplements: MSM, Vitamin A, C, D, E, B6, B12, Zinc, Biotin, Glucosamin Chondroitin... maybe i missed something
- Finally, the Divine Herbal oil which got included in my regimen since last week. It was recommended by Jazz and i read some great reviews about it. Maybe by itself the oil is useless, but i believe all of the above work in conjunction with each other.
One thing i believe i am missing and which i think it has some merit to it, is the dermarolling. I told Jazz that i have no time/willpower to add another treatment to such an extensive regimen. I do work from 9 till 6, I workout lightly every day, I have 3 kids... It is all so burdensome..maybe in the near future i will purchase a dermaroller..
Almost 5 months now since the inception of my regimen and my hair is thicker, fuller and stronger. I used to shed, no exaggeration, not less than 200 hairs a day... my hair was everywhere, in the shower, on the pillow, on the keyboard, goes in my food plates... Now i shed, but way less.
Worth mentioning that every month or so i notice a shed (lots of tiny hairs), but i notice it comes back thicker and stronger after the shed duration elapses.
Here are my before and after photos (I hope the link works, first time i use this):
Please do note that a year prior to my regimen i had an FUE HT for around 1,000 grafts on my front line.
My ONLY regret is not starting this regimen earlier.
I hope i didn't omit anything.. Do ask me if you require any clarifications/information.
Once again Thank you Jazz for all your kind help and assistance.
I will come back with more photos in few months time, God willing, they will show even more progress.
Cheers everyone.
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