My story - 35yo after 10 years on & off FIN & MINOX with pics - A topsy turvy tale...

[tommy079]

Tommy, I pre-wrote this but it may apply to you:

My advice… to all those starting out with not too much balding:

Let me see if I can get a picture on here...tell me if I have, "Too much balding" Also this pic is about 2 years old and my receding hairline is going back quick. When I see myself in video from the top of my head I see alot of thinning and a noticeable bald spot forming.



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[Night]

Its hard to tell with a photo and lighting. But if you don't have a smooth bald spot, then its all good for what I have seen.

[tommy079]

Mostly just a quickly receding hair line and thinning hair on the top, I guess it's the crown, of my head.

So what do you suggest I do?

Do I just try a small dose of the fin and see how I do on it? And do I throw in the Minoxidil and shampoo?

[Xandroxuser]

This is a very useful thread. On Lazoid's point, I would just add one thing. Anyone can develop an allergy to PG at any time - even after years of previous use without inflamation. Allergies to minox are extremely rare, so I would suggest trying minox without PG - the foam does not have PG. I would also go easy on complicating things with different shampoos in case that is aggravating things. Use mild ones - or - cautiously - Nizoral 1% not more than twice a week.

[Lazoid]

Hey mate, really hard to tell with that picture.

[Night]

Mostly just a quickly receding hair line and thinning hair on the top, I guess it's the crown, of my head.

So what do you suggest I do?

Do I just try a small dose of the fin and see how I do on it? And do I throw in the Minoxidil and shampoo?

Try fin for a year or two. Keep photos! Eyes will trick the shit out of you! If you are unhappy with the state of your hair you add Rogaine, its a hassle. So why resort to it right away?

This is a 'long term battle' not a over night one. Post progress updates every month (if you want) but try to do it at least every 3 months.

[Lazoid]

This is a very useful thread. On Lazoid's point, I would just add one thing. Anyone can develop an allergy to PG at any time - even after years of previous use without inflamation. Allergies to minox are extremely rare, so I would suggest trying minox without PG - the foam does not have PG. I would also go easy on complicating things with different shampoos in case that is aggravating things. Use mild ones - or - cautiously - Nizoral 1% not more than twice a week.

Thanks for the advice. I might "ride it out" for a few weeks b/c i think the itch has something to do with the MASSIVE shed im going through right now. If the shed subsides and I'm still itchy I will look at getting onto the foam.

I am using Nizrol 1% (the one with conditioner) twice a week.

[tommy079]

I think I'll try it like that. If I don't like the Fin I'll quit it. I think I've learned that the long term side effects only happen in like 1% of guys. Especiall starting at a low dose like he suggests.

I'm gonna need my family doctor to prescribe this right?

[Lazoid]

Try fin for a year or two. Keep photos! Eyes will trick the shit out of you! If you are unhappy with the state of your hair you add Rogaine, its a hassle. So why resort to it right away?

This is a 'long term battle' not a over night one. Post progress updates every month (if you want) but try to do it at least every 3 months.

Good advice right there. Maybe jump on a 1/2 dosage of FIN to begin with. Get a script for Proscar or Procepia and away you go.

[Lazoid]

I think I'll try it like that. If I don't like the Fin I'll quit it. I think I've learned that the long term side effects only happen in like 1% of guys. Especiall starting at a low dose like he suggests.

I'm gonna need my family doctor to prescribe this right?

Yep, go see your Doctor.

[Lazoid]

How old are you Tommy?

[tommy079]

Now if I'm taking half a pill...what is the pill half of?

What mg dose do I ask for. And I want the cheapest possible because I'm a cheap b#$tard But not when it comes to results. So I'll buy the cheapest that works. But it seems to me that as long as it contains the active ingredient in Propecia...Fin...something. That I'd be good right?

[Lazoid]

Get a script for the 5mg proscar, its cheaper. You will need to cut the tablet into qtrs to receive the 1mg (approx dose) however if you want to do a half dose (0.5mg) then cut in half again. These will last you ages.

I do the expensive option Procepia (1mg tabs) for convenience - but horses for courses.

[Night]

The cheapest would probably be generic Fincar 5mg. Most people cut it into 1/4ths and take 1.25mg dose a day. Some others take skip Thurs/Tues.

[Cyberdyne]

Hey Fellas, I am using ‘Finpecia’ which is a generic 1mg Finasteride.
I cant be bothered cutting pills, plus it can be dangerous if there pregnant women around.
I use a website called ‘the swiss pharmacy’ if anyone can find cheaper let me know