Started RU 3 Weeks ago

[jlantern]

Hi, only 2 weeks in at the moment. But i don't notice any shedding yet, i do actually notice a decrease in shedding tho. And yes, my RU dissolves pretty easily in kirkland 5% minox.

I dont know anything about vehicles and mixing as far as what I personally do with KB and RU. But I think there might be an issue with the vehicle carrying the extra RU in the minox. I am not sure if this is true, but I would like someone with background in this to clear it up for us.

[Californication]

For a person who had gyno as his only real concerning side effect on fin (showed up around the 4 month mark as it tends to), should I start at 20 mg and work my way up despite the fact that some advice has been to 'kickstart' the process by starting at a higher concentration?

[Imalmostbald]

I dont know anything about vehicles and mixing as far as what I personally do with KB and RU. But I think there might be an issue with the vehicle carrying the extra RU in the minox. I am not sure if this is true, but I would like someone with background in this to clear it up for us.

Nah.. It will carry the RU into your skin. I know a few people who are mixxing it with minox and have good results. I allready ordered hydroxypropyl chitosan aswell to add to my solution at 1% to get the "film effect" for enhanced localized action and time release (from the topical fina patent).

[StayThick]

For a person who had gyno as his only real concerning side effect on fin (showed up around the 4 month mark as it tends to), should I start at 20 mg and work my way up despite the fact that some advice has been to 'kickstart' the process by starting at a higher concentration?

This is my concern as well, but I'm starting at 50mg. I'm very sensitive to gyno personally so I'll let you know my take on that when I start.

My first application of RU & KB is next Wednesday so it will take some time to evaluate this because like yourself, the gyno hit me around 6 months while on FIN.

[jlantern]

This is my concern as well, but I'm starting at 50mg. I'm very sensitive to gyno personally so I'll let you know my take on that when I start.

My first application of RU & KB is next Wednesday so it will take some time to evaluate this because like yourself, the gyno hit me around 6 months while on FIN.

I got gyno maybe twice on fin .. only 1 nipple .. its from when I did a really strong steroid it flairs up now and again a little letro for a few days takes care of it. It happened once while on RU but I dont think its related

[marikeo]

Hi, only 2 weeks in at the moment. But i don't notice any shedding yet, i do actually notice a decrease in shedding tho. And yes, my RU dissolves pretty easily in kirkland 5% minox.

Excellent. I am glad to hear it. Thanks for the response.

[jlantern]

I want to clear up my shedding history.

After a year of FIN I had NO shedding, none. My shedding stated to stop at around 6+ months into the treatment of FIN. When I added RU I am seeing very thin and miniaturized haris shed. My second round of RU shedding is only on the crown and hairline. Where at first it was all over. My diffuse area wasn't that thin but had some (not noticeable ) thinning. It my diffuse area is starting to feel thicker. My crown a little too. My hairline now is shedding pretty fast (only the thin hairs you see in the regrowth pics) new hairs appear to be taking place. I plan on updating with new pics in 3 weeks or so, or when I get back from being our of town.

Which poses a new challenge, traveling with RU. I am flying out of town for work in 3 weeks. I will be gone 1 week. I figure I can premix RU into a old minox bottle. Carrry both RU and minox on my checked bag. I wonder really how long the RU will be good.

[jlantern]

Im still shedding pretty fast. My crown and diffuse area is coming thinner than I would like. On a positive side, my crowns thin area has shrunk in diameter but im still shedding. Per my run in with shedding it seemed to last about 6 weeks. I should be half way thru this one if times keep up.


Ive noticed I am shedding most of my regrowth or existing thin hairs. The hairs from the last shed I can see growing back just slightly thinker than last. I hope to take pictures either end of this month or mid June depending on the shedding.

[marikeo]

Im still shedding pretty fast. My crown and diffuse area is coming thinner than I would like. On a positive side, my crowns thin area has shrunk in diameter but im still shedding. Per my run in with shedding it seemed to last about 6 weeks. I should be half way thru this one if times keep up.


Ive noticed I am shedding most of my regrowth or existing thin hairs. The hairs from the last shed I can see growing back just slightly thinker than last. I hope to take pictures either end of this month or mid June depending on the shedding.

This really sounds like a tough situation JL. I am trying to understand why you are shedding so much. Typically I have heard that folks stop shedding when they are on RU. That would make sense since the androgen blockers would seem to promote a continued growing cycle.

If you are shedding in a positive way, then it makes me wonder what is triggering your hair to think they need to reset their growth cycles. That would make sense if you were just starting on Minoxidil or some other growth stimulant. The combo of that plus RU allowing the growth to kick in would explain the shed. Have you started anything else new with your regime?

I'll be watching your progress very closely as I wait for my RU to arrive. Sounds like you have a similar thinning pattern to me, although I am sure mine is more advanced.

Good luck. And let us know how you transported your RU when you traveled and how you made out.

[jlantern]

This really sounds like a tough situation JL. I am trying to understand why you are shedding so much. Typically I have heard that folks stop shedding when they are on RU. That would make sense since the androgen blockers would seem to promote a continued growing cycle.

If you are shedding in a positive way, then it makes me wonder what is triggering your hair to think they need to reset their growth cycles. That would make sense if you were just starting on Minoxidil or some other growth stimulant. The combo of that plus RU allowing the growth to kick in would explain the shed. Have you started anything else new with your regime?

I'll be watching your progress very closely as I wait for my RU to arrive. Sounds like you have a similar thinning pattern to me, although I am sure mine is more advanced.

Good luck. And let us know how you transported your RU when you traveled and how you made out.

I am wondering myself, those are good theories. I cant explain it eitiher, but it seems to be making slow progress. The shedding my thin it a little but nothing t make me worry.

When I started RU I also included Prox-n capillogain and sometimes AHK. I also switched to lipogain from kirkland minox. With all these additions and adjustments its hard to say what is doing it. I'll just wait and see if these hairs keep growing back faster.

I read everything lilpauly posted. He also reported bouts of shedding. I think it might start slowing down. Ill post an update laster this week if that holds true.

Good luck

[UK_]

Hi jlantern...

what percentage of RU are you using?

Lol only joking Nice thread.

[jlantern]

Hi jlantern...

what percentage of RU are you using?

Lol only joking Nice thread.

Thanks, I just took a close look in the mirror with a magnified mirror. I can see the hairs growing back getting more color/(blonde) they seem to still be maybe half the diameter or less than the more visible hairs. To be clear, these are hairs that have showed up in a area with no other visible hair. 4 months ago I saw nothing there. So I will continue to keep pressing and be patient.

[marikeo]

...When I started RU I also included Prox-n capillogain and sometimes AHK. I also switched to lipogain from kirkland minox..

Ah, this makes a bit more sense. I have been using various forms of Minoxidil since 1988. Every time I switch brands, I shed. No idea why. But it seems any change in the growth signal is enough to trigger a temporary change in the growth cycle. In your case, if RU is doing its job and your androgen receptors are being blocked, then I could see this effect being magnified.

However, I would expect that you should respond back pretty quickly if this is all positive effects. Hopefully that is what you are seeing now.

[jlantern]

Ah, this makes a bit more sense. I have been using various forms of Minoxidil since 1988. Every time I switch brands, I shed. No idea why. But it seems any change in the growth signal is enough to trigger a temporary change in the growth cycle. In your case, if RU is doing its job and your androgen receptors are being blocked, then I could see this effect being magnified.

However, I would expect that you should respond back pretty quickly if this is all positive effects. Hopefully that is what you are seeing now.

Thanks for the tip. I didnt know things like this could happen from switching brands of minox. At any rate the shedding isnt too bad really and its only in he areas you some of the regrowth coming in.

Ill just waitit out to see if thing get better

[mature]

I was thinking about adding RU eventually looks like a great alternative to fin with solid results if one is willing to mix the ingredients themselves. What is the cost anyways around 60 a month?