Artista and Finasteride

[Artista]

Im 8 days away from my 3 month mark in using Finasteride.
I have been noticing a change albeit minor at this point in time.
I know that a 3 month time frame is not enough time to know one way or the other as to what will eventually transpire from its use.
I'm still using Nizoral 1% and the supplement Biotin.
This morning makes me a bit unnerved once again.
Every calendar year employees of the company that I work for must renew security badges which mean that we also must have our updated pictures taken for the badge.
They ignorantly take your picture amongst other employees in bright lights!
As A NW5a I always wear a company cap to feel comfortable,
so you can understand why I am so UNNERVED.
I just hope this goes smoothly and FAST.

[Artista]

Glad to see you here PatientlyWaiting ,,its great that we all share our personal experiences with everyone else..its IMPORTANT TOO.

[PatientlyWaiting]

Actually thanks for this thread for reminding me of it. I will order some MSM right now.

[PatientlyWaiting]

What is MSM?

I used to use it to speed up hair growth, when I was on fin, minoxidil and nizoral. It made my hair and nails grow faster. If I remember correctly, the health benefits also make it better than biotin.

METHYLSULFONYLMETHANE

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[Notcoolanymore]

From experience using both Biotin and MSM separately, I found MSM was better for hair growth.

What is MSM?

[PatientlyWaiting]

From experience using both Biotin and MSM separately, I found MSM was better for hair growth.

[Artista]

Hi Swinging'
I dont use Rogaine but i do use the shampoo Nizoral at 1% ..that and the Biotin.

Im looking forward to hearing all about this month's ISHRS conference in San Francisco on Oct. 22-23

[TheSwingingGate]

Hey guys,

I have been using 2500mcg of Biotin the last few months, just upped it to 5000mcg daily per the dermatologist's suggestion.

I can not tell any difference.

Artista, are you using Rogaine along with your Propecia?

I stared the Rogaine a few weeks ago. Feel puffy and weight has upped 5-7 lbs.
My diet has been off, but not that off.

[Artista]

I will my friend Notcoolanymore,
I look forward to seeing what maybe at the end of my 3rd month on Fin'.
Regarding Biotin, of course it is not a replacement for Fin' or Min' but it has proven over the years to promote stronger hair growth.
That being said, IF any of my hair affected by DHT
(not the 100% minimized ones) can become healthy again Biotin will help to promote their growth.

[Notcoolanymore]

Artista,

Keep updating this thread. It is good to hear positive experiences from people using finasteride, instead of the usual negative stuff. Hopefully you keep seeing improvement.

[Notcoolanymore]

Hi Notcoolanymore , We will find out together bro..how long have you been taking Biotin and at what mcg?

5000 mcg. I actually believe it does help grow hair. No it is not a replacement for fin or minox. I do think it does help grow existing hair though.

[darryls]

I take biotin, but I have no idea if it is actually doing anything though.

i dont think biotin makes a difference

[J_B_Davis]

My friends Today being the 7th of October, I must say that I do sense that Finasteride is showing promise to my scalp.
This morning after stepping out of the shower and facing the mirror, something about the look of my hair caught my eyes.
I wasnt able to pinpoint exactly what caught my eyes-maybe a little more color to the scalp due to hair??
Now Im not saying that unequivocally , Finasteride is helping me but I sense it may be!
I am into my 3rd month of course and I have not noticed any shedding to speak of.
Throughout my life during the years of hair loss I had never experienced any type of shedding at all.
My hair loss was slow but progressive ...

Great news! The stuff works, there is no question about it.

[Artista]

My friends Today being the 7th of October, I must say that I do sense that Finasteride is showing promise to my scalp.
This morning after stepping out of the shower and facing the mirror, something about the look of my hair caught my eyes.
I wasnt able to pinpoint exactly what caught my eyes-maybe a little more color to the scalp due to hair??
Now Im not saying that unequivocally , Finasteride is helping me but I sense it may be!
I am into my 3rd month of course and I have not noticed any shedding to speak of.
Throughout my life during the years of hair loss I had never experienced any type of shedding at all.
My hair loss was slow but progressive ...

[Artista]

Hi Notcoolanymore , We will find out together bro..how long have you been taking Biotin and at what mcg?