Hey What's up guys

[Notcoolanymore]

I'll just jump right into it. I'm 36, MPB, maybe a NW4? Been losing my hair since my early 20's.

Just to give you some background info. I went to see my Dr. when I was about age 25 to discuss hair loss. Instead of trying to help me slow it down or stop it, he began to tell me how it is just a natural part of life and how it will happen to most guys. He told me to look at his hairloss. This dude was at least 50!! What a useless waste of skin. Needless to say, he isn't my doctor anymore.

Not too long after that I started cutting my hair really short. Longer hair is a pain in the ass to have where I work and since I thought my hair was garbage I just said screw it. Fast forward to today and just recently I saw a picture of myself from behind and I was like holy crap I am really bald. Haha! So I know I am very late to the party. Not completely shiny anywhere, but in the front due to MPB. So I am trying to do what I can to slow this down, maybe stop it, reverse it a little.

So doing research online about hairloss products and stuff I found this site and decided to join. If I think of anything else I will add it below.

[J_B_Davis]

I'll just jump right into it. I'm 36, MPB, maybe a NW4? Been losing my hair since my early 20's.

Just to give you some background info. I went to see my Dr. when I was about age 25 to discuss hair loss. Instead of trying to help me slow it down or stop it, he began to tell me how it is just a natural part of life and how it will happen to most guys. He told me to look at his hairloss. This dude was at least 50!! What a useless waste of skin. Needless to say, he isn't my doctor anymore.

Not too long after that I started cutting my hair really short. Longer hair is a pain in the ass to have where I work and since I thought my hair was garbage I just said screw it. Fast forward to today and just recently I saw a picture of myself from behind and I was like holy crap I am really bald. Haha! So I know I am very late to the party. Not completely shiny anywhere, but in the front due to MPB. So I am trying to do what I can to slow this down, maybe stop it, reverse it a little.

So doing research online about hairloss products and stuff I found this site and decided to join. If I think of anything else I will add it below.

Welcome to the forum. This is a really good place to learn about treatments and to learn to cope.

[Notcoolanymore]

Thanks. I try to keep a level head when dealing with losing hair though. I don't like it, but I am not suicidal either. Just try to deal with it the best I can. What you guys have going on here is for the most part pretty good. You have some guys that are a bit over the top, but most seem pretty cool.

[Notcoolanymore]

Just to let you know what I am using:

Minox foam or minox solution w/hairmuck 2x/day
Regenpure Dr shampoo daily(if possible)
Microneedle 3 - 4 times a week
Daily Vitamins(nothing special)
Biotin
Silica
Saw Palmetto

Have been on this stuff for about a month now. No noticable results, but I will stick with it and take pics about every month or so.

[Notcoolanymore]

Hair Growth Update With Pics

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to post some pics with my progress. Not amazing results, but I have kept my expectations realistic so at this point I am pretty satisfied. Let me know what you think or if you have questions let me know.

This is what I use:
1mg Prepecia ED(for about 8 weeks)
Regenepure DR shampoo 4 - 5 days/week
Minox foam or liquid(mixed in with hair muck) 2x/day
Dermaroller Microneedle 3-4 days/week
Vitamins: 1 Biotin 5000mcg and 1 Silica Complex 500mg ED

I know I am using a lot of stuff, some of which is probably ineffective. But I have no clue what is so I continue to take it all.

Each pic was taken approx. one month apart starting with the baseline pic. You will notice I started at almost a NW6 so I keep my expectations very low. Believe it or not I actually went through a bit of a shed during the first month. You might notice less hair after the 1st month at my crown. Lastly every pic taken is right after I cut my hair. I use #2 clipper on top. BTW I am not using concealer to give the appearance of more hair.

[user1991]

wow awesome!! If that's actually the same length every month, looks like some serious progress! would be better if u used one each for about 8 months but i totally understand you just wanting results keep it up dude!!

[J_B_Davis]

Wow, very impressive results!

[Notcoolanymore]

wow awesome!! If that's actually the same length every month, looks like some serious progress! would be better if u used one each for about 8 months but i totally understand you just wanting results keep it up dude!!

Yeah, same length. I use a clipper 2 guard. With the amount of hair I have, I don't see the point of letting it grow much longer than that. Also it makes it easier to use the derma roller and apply minoxidil. I save money on shampoo with it this short too. I use about a nickel sized amount in my palm.

I hear what you are saying about about using one product at a time, but my level of desperation led me to panic and try everything I could to get my hair loss under control.

[Notcoolanymore]

Wow, very impressive results!

Thanks dude, I will keep you guys updated on my progress.

[darryls]

great pictures and thread glad you took the time to post this

[Notcoolanymore]

No problem. I realize I joined the fight way too late to get a huge improvement, so I am keeping my expectations realistic. If I can just get a decent improvement in the crown area, I would be more than happy.

No real improvement the past month though, maybe even took a step back. I will continue to post pics though improvement or not.

[Ohionin]

Wow that is freaking awesome results. I gotta try the regiment you are on.

[Notcoolanymore]

Wow that is freaking awesome results. I gotta try the regiment you are on.

I do my best to take pics every month or so give or take a couple of weeks here and there. Also I buzz my head with a 2 guard before pics. I am not certain, but I think I may have taken a step back this past month, but I will still press forward. From what I here there are things that we will have to deal with from time to time like synchronized shedding so I expect my hair may look even worse than usual from time to time. I wont quit and will be consistent with treatment. Will keep you guys posted on progress or setbacks.

[Notcoolanymore]

Update time 7 months minox, 6 months fin

Alright guys, just wanted to post an update. I have been on minox since june of 2013(7 months), and on fin since july of 2013(6 months). I have posted comparison pics below of the top of my head and crown. I try to be as consistent as possible when it comes to hair length and angle. I posted the clearest pics that I had, most of the pics I took were garbage unfortunately and blurry. Check them out below.

I have been pretty consistent using the following treatments: Big 3, microneedle roller. I also take biotin daily. No sides to speak of when it comes to fin. Minoxidil makes my head itch like a mother effer, with occasional dandruff. I wont quit since I am seeing some regrowth and don't want to take any steps backward. I use the needle roller once a week. I don't dig in to my scalp like I have seen others do. I lightly roll over the top of my head and apply minox a few hours later.

Just some final thoughts on everything. First, it has been a total of 7 months since I started treatment. There were many times when I looked in the mirror and thought to myself "is any of this shit working". Sometimes this battle can be a bit discouraging, but I am glad I have stuck with it. I plan on giving this regimen a full year and a half before I decide whether or not it is worth it to continue. Second, I am seeing some regrowth in my temples, but not much. I have accepted that I waited to long to treat and they are long gone. Lastly, l am seeing results, and am left thinking the worst thing. How much hair would I still have if I started treatments years earlier?

[drybone]

No doubt this is better. Well done dude.

We are proud of you. Keep up the good work.