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[ajays]

Nice !!! Please keep me posted on your progress with minox. I had decided to never use it again (my face just recently recovered from it). If this process works well for you, then it might give me the confidence to try it again.

FINALLY ordered Keratene capsules. Should be here in a couple weeks. Started minox two days ago, once a day at around 5:30PM when I get off work, then washing it off before bed about 7 hours later (the instructions say leave it on at least 4 hours). So far so good, eyes and face don't look as puffy or worn as they did last time I tried rogaine foam. Gonna order a good facial wash and some cream for under my eyes. Then I'll add 1 Keratene capsule a day, play the waiting game for the summer, and see what happens...

[everest13]

Well after telling my parents about the side effects of fin, they are completely against it now, just the mention of the word impotence has made them horrified. I think i'm going to stick with keratene, the problem is they made me throw away most of the capsules earlier. I only have like 2 days worth of dosage left. An order of keratene might take 1-2 weeks to arrive here, if my dht levels revert back to their original levels during that time, would that mean the time i've been taking it for the past 5 weeks be useless?

[everest13]

With anything above 20mg, yes. At 50mg I get gyno sides.

what are some sides of gyno?

[clandestine]

what are some sides of gyno?

Soreness, swelling of your tits and /or nipples.

[ajays]

The possible sides are the only reason i opted for Keratene instead of Fin. I have decided to use Keratene capsules for atleast 3 to 6 months to see if it makes any difference. Last option for me is Fin. It is unfortunate that you had to throw much of the capsules. They are not cheap in any case.

I think your 5 weeks of Keratene usage will not be wasted. Assuming Keratene is working for you, it may have benefitted the follicles during the 5 weeks and in absence of further capsules it may take a week or two before DHT starts impacting the follicles again. So if you have made up your mind to stick to Keratene, order the capsules asap.

There are side effects to every medication, even aspirin. The only reason I gave Keratene a chance is because the company has a long history in the hair space, the product is said to be organic and there have been couple of clinical trials which proved that DHT is lowered. I personally consider taking them as if they are a replacement for saw palmetto. If I do get some sides out of Keratene I presume they may not be as serious as with Fin which is a synthetically engineered chemical compound.

Well after telling my parents about the side effects of fin, they are completely against it now, just the mention of the word impotence has made them horrified. I think i'm going to stick with keratene, the problem is they made me throw away most of the capsules earlier. I only have like 2 days worth of dosage left. An order of keratene might take 1-2 weeks to arrive here, if my dht levels revert back to their original levels during that time, would that mean the time i've been taking it for the past 5 weeks be useless?

[Conpecia]

Thanks guys, it will be good to finally attack MPB from a DHT and growth-stimulant combination. As I've said before, after quitting Propecia about 15 months ago, I've lost a ton of ground, going from NW2 to NW3 with no slowing in sight. Thankfully I've read that hair lost that recently is likely to be regained with a strong, consistent regimen and patience. If I can just get to where I was in late 2011 and then maintain it until I'm 30, I'll have zero complaints. I don't expect to ever get my full head of hair back, but I'll take maintenance and a little regrowth over continuing to lose hair any day.

[Conpecia]

Any of you guys who've been on the capsules the past couple months noticing anything? Reduction of shedding? Less hairs in the shower?

[HARIRI]

Any of you guys who've been on the capsules the past couple months noticing anything? Reduction of shedding? Less hairs in the shower?

To be honest, its almost a month since I started. I feel I have less hair falling every morning. Everyday before I shower, I usually oil my hair with coconut oil due to the dry nature of my hair. So after applying the oil I comb my hair backwards, I found out that the hair on my comb is much less than before. In my opinion, it definitely helps maintaining hair.

[big time charlie]

I'm about a month on the capsules now, added minox liquid 5% once a day about 2 weeks ago. Haven't had any shedding or sides on this combination. I do think the capsules stop quite a lot of the shedding....at least I'm noticing it less in day to day life right now.

[yeahyeahyeah]

To be honest, its almost a month since I started. I feel I have less hair falling every morning. Everyday before I shower, I usually oil my hair with coconut oil due to the dry nature of my hair. So after applying the oil I comb my hair backwards, I found out that the hair on my comb is much less than before. In my opinion, it definitely helps maintaining hair.

Can you post pics.

Otherwise this is going to turn into another MSM/vit c thread.

[Jcm800]

Tempted to get on this myself. Sack Whitfield once and for all. Least this stuff might actually do something.

[StayThick]

Anybody experiencing side effects to date?

[ovoxo]

started capsules today, fingers crosed

[ajays]

I have been on them a little of 3 weeks. Definitely seeing less hair falling around me, especially in the shower. I didnt want to say this until after atleast 2-3 months, but I am feeling that my hair has started to get a little bit thicker. Also, adding the shampoo and serum had made them more managable. Overall, my hair is "looking" healthier now compared to when it was tormented by minox before a few weeks. Hopefully, all this is not placebo effect. Keep you all posted.

No sides apart from feeling a little bit of fatigue during afternoon/evening. But it could be because of work rather than Keratene, who knows?

Any of you guys who've been on the capsules the past couple months noticing anything? Reduction of shedding? Less hairs in the shower?

[Boldy]

I Had fatigue from it as well. but it deff inhibits my dht levels. less oily scalp.