I'd like to keep the hair I have - what's the best combination?

[Mav23]

I'm pretty new to the scene and was thinking Propecia and Rogain perhaps? But there's so many different kinds of Rogaine and apparently a cheaper version of Propecia (called Proscar) that I get lost trying to combine a good regimen to keep the hair I have.

Also, if I do decide to get something like Proscar, where can I get it from (I'm in Canada)?

[Tracy C]

You need to book and appointment with a doctor who specializes in treating hair loss.

[WarLord]

I'm pretty new to the scene and was thinking Propecia and Rogain perhaps? But there's so many different kinds of Rogaine and apparently a cheaper version of Propecia (called Proscar) that I get lost trying to combine a good regimen to keep the hair I have.

Also, if I do decide to get something like Proscar, where can I get it from (I'm in Canada)?

Generic minoxidil - 5% Kirkland - is very cheap. Proscar and its generic derivatives are already very cheap as well.

[rdawg]

I'm pretty new to the scene and was thinking Propecia and Rogain perhaps? But there's so many different kinds of Rogaine and apparently a cheaper version of Propecia (called Proscar) that I get lost trying to combine a good regimen to keep the hair I have.

Also, if I do decide to get something like Proscar, where can I get it from (I'm in Canada)?

In canada, ask for a proscar prescription from your doctor, it's around 70-80 bucks for a years supply(if you cut the pills in quarters like you should).

I'd reccomend the big 3. Nizoral, Minoxidil, proscar.

my regime is:
7 days a week proscar
mon and thurs- Nizoral
tues, fri, sat, sun- minoxidil 5%
wed- only proscar(makes my hair feel less rigid).

[lilpauly]

You need to book and appointment with a doctor who specializes in treating hair loss.

they are useless!

[Tracy C]

they are useless!

You are very wrong, very reckless and even more foolish.

[chrisis]

Be wary of Propecia side effects, especially if you're young and your balding is on the lesser side. In my opinion, the studies I've seen do not prove safety satisfactorily in such men.

Disclaimer: 28 year old who had Propecia side effects, and still trying to shake them off.

[Tracy C]

In my opinion, the studies I've seen do not prove safety satisfactorily in such men.

For the record, I agree with this opinion. Propecia/Proscar or generic Finasteride is appropriate for those who have thinning in the vertex and/or mid-anterior but not appropriate for those who are trying to prevent the natural and normal adult mature male hair line from developing.

[lilpauly]

For the record, I agree with this opinion. Propecia/Proscar or generic Finasteride is appropriate for those who have thinning in the vertex and/or mid-anterior but not appropriate for those who are trying to prevent the natural and normal adult mature male hair line from developing.

u have no idea of what your talking about. Propecia and Rogaine are only allowed to report it's efficacy in the crown because it has only been FDA approved for that use. However, many hair restoration physicians prescribe Propecia and Rogaine for hair loss in the hairline as there is a possibility that it will both stop further hairline recession and possibly even regrow hair.

[chrisis]

However, many hair restoration physicians prescribe Propecia and Rogaine for hair loss in the hairline as there is a possibility that it will both stop further hairline recession and possibly even regrow hair.

Please don't lose track of my original point: the safety of Propecia is not proven in men who have hair loss limited to their hairline, which applies especially to younger man.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Where are the studies testing the safety of Propecia for young men at the early stages of losing hair? I haven't seen any that are even representative.

[beatinghairloss]

Propecia and all substitutes are not only dangerous but pointless. ERT is essentially the same thing and with a little self-control you can mimic low dose Propecia without the sides. ERT=Ejaculation Rhythm Technique. One ejaculation ever two weeks and no more, after 2 months go down to one ejaculation per month, within 6 months your prostate will be producing the equivalence of a Propecia induced prostate. Propecia on the other hand has the potential to reduce prostate function way below the normal levels at which point negative sides can and will happen; breasts, loss of libido, watery ejaculate, inability to obtain an erection. Don’t play with fire some have been burned. Also if on Propecia your libido stays the same, THAT’S A BAD THING!!! Your prostate is still getting worked every day so it never reduces function and DHT remains HIGH!!!!!

[Tracy C]

Please don't lose track of my original point: the safety of Propecia is not proven in men who have hair loss limited to their hairline, which applies especially to younger man.

Realize that safety is of absolutely no concern what so ever to lilpauly. He simply does not care about how reckless he is and advising others to be.

Where are the studies testing the safety of Propecia for young men at the early stages of losing hair? I haven't seen any that are even representative.

You won't find any because the existing studies were for males with MPB. The natural and normal adult mature male hair line is not MPB. Until these guys accept this reality, they will continue to be reckless and take foolish risks.

[greatjob!]

Propecia and all substitutes are not only dangerous but pointless. ERT is essentially the same thing and with a little self-control you can mimic low dose Propecia without the sides. ERT=Ejaculation Rhythm Technique. One ejaculation ever two weeks and no more, after 2 months go down to one ejaculation per month, within 6 months your prostate will be producing the equivalence of a Propecia induced prostate. Propecia on the other hand has the potential to reduce prostate function way below the normal levels at which point negative sides can and will happen; breasts, loss of libido, watery ejaculate, inability to obtain an erection. Don’t play with fire some have been burned. Also if on Propecia your libido stays the same, THAT’S A BAD THING!!! Your prostate is still getting worked every day so it never reduces function and DHT remains HIGH!!!!!

For the love of God will you go troll some other site already!!

[Tracy C]

For the love of God will you go troll some other site already!!

+1

I have a very difficult time believing anyone is foolish enough to fall for nonsense like that, but apparently...

[dex89]

Propecia and all substitutes are not only dangerous but pointless. ERT is essentially the same thing and with a little self-control you can mimic low dose Propecia without the sides. ERT=Ejaculation Rhythm Technique. One ejaculation ever two weeks and no more, after 2 months go down to one ejaculation per month, within 6 months your prostate will be producing the equivalence of a Propecia induced prostate. Propecia on the other hand has the potential to reduce prostate function way below the normal levels at which point negative sides can and will happen; breasts, loss of libido, watery ejaculate, inability to obtain an erection. Don’t play with fire some have been burned. Also if on Propecia your libido stays the same, THAT’S A BAD THING!!! Your prostate is still getting worked every day so it never reduces function and DHT remains HIGH!!!!!

I have sex 2-3 times a day when I could, my semen looks really healthy, I have muscular pecks and women love sucking on them lol I had erection problems when I first started but now, it won't go down. Sometimes I feel like I'm taking viagra instead. So far, Propecia hasn't affected me and I've been on it for 13 months...I guess I got lucky.