Losing my hair, need to act soon!

[KeepTheHair]

^spammerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

[hindsight2020]

Really? Nah, I actually prefer shampooing.

Some shampoos like the one i use remove ALL sebum and stuff so It can leave hair really flat and so on. But i really like how it makes my scalp feel man. I will only use that 2-3 times a week and a normal shampoo more.

thing is, my hair looks crap with rogaine in it, only good when its washed OUT or so. Same goes for other topicals. So I have to wash it.

But yeah. Don't read my posts wrong though. My hair looks better, but still kinda crap. Just better lately. I am not really shedding hair at ALL. So I am curious what the next couple of months will bring.

So what have they brought?

[KeepTheHair]

Really? Nah, I actually prefer shampooing.

Some shampoos like the one i use remove ALL sebum and stuff so It can leave hair really flat and so on. But i really like how it makes my scalp feel man. I will only use that 2-3 times a week and a normal shampoo more.

thing is, my hair looks crap with rogaine in it, only good when its washed OUT or so. Same goes for other topicals. So I have to wash it.

But yeah. Don't read my posts wrong though. My hair looks better, but still kinda crap. Just better lately. I am not really shedding hair at ALL. So I am curious what the next couple of months will bring.

[[mcr]]

For what it's worth, I'd like to mention that I do not use shampoo everyday. That's a little overkill to me. Unless you sweep the floor with your head, you should try using shampoo 1-2 times a week and see. In my case my hair feels smoother and is better looking. It usually looks the worst right after I use shampoo so I use it AT MOST once a week.

[KeepTheHair]

Man...damn!


I don't have anything in my hair today...and it looks good. Like really. Still doesn't look great but wow. Definitely something I can live with. I think my regimen is definitely working to some extend. I haven't really shed any hair for awhile now and I think it is getting thicker.

I again didn't wash with the keto shampoo and my hair is even thicker today. That shampoo definitely took the life out of my hair. It looks good today. I love it. Some super moderate amount of dermmatch will really give me that full look. Today I am confident again... what a relief! It looks ok! My hair doesn't look like complete trash today.

But yeah...still a lot of improvement that can be made. But what I am saying is I think I can wear my hair long again soon. I won't cut my hair for at least a year, will see what happens!

Finally a day that I can feel good again.

[KeepTheHair]

I have been on finasteride for 35 days lol. Only MSM pill supplement for like 2 weeks.

I know, way too soon to see results, obviously.

[Vanzzzz]

Dude you cant see anything in 2 weeks I think. But I still hope things will go well for you. I myself will be starting fin soon too. After i cure my dermatitis...

[KeepTheHair]

Man...if you check the time stamps on my posts it is so clear that I am totally consumed by this crap!



Man... I think my regimen is working though. I am not shedding...we will see.

[KeepTheHair]

OOoohhh...


Also, I was using Dr. Lee's Regrowth shampoo every singly day. I guess that left my hair really flat...and now it's not so flat anymore...

I am going to use it every 2nd or 3rd day from now on. First month was...uh...load phase? lol

That 4oz bottle lasts a long time.

[KeepTheHair]

Actually I think it is the rogaine foam that has a temporary thickening effect even if you wash it out. My hair looks good today...like really thick and really natural too. Guess I won't be depressed today.


I read something about rogaine foam doing this. Obviously regrowth can't be so fast. But I do think even after I wash it out my hair looks way better than it did before.

Current:

Finasteride 1mg (April 21, 2010)(1mg/day)
Minoxidil 2% (April 13, 2010)(I use a lot twice daily to increase the concentration)
Ketoconazole 2% / salicylic acid 3%(April 21, 2010)(Every morning, 10-50min leave on)
Spironolactone Lotion 5% (May 8, 2010)(once daily)
MSM(Methylsulfonylmethane) (May 10, 2010)(2000mg-8000mg daily)
*******-PLUS Minoxidil 15%(May 11, 2010)(Use a small amount every other day, just easing into it for a month or 2, I dont want massive sheds)


Soon:

Retin-A liquid 0.05%
Derma Roller 1mm(will use together with minox 2%)
Biotin

[KeepTheHair]

My hair today looks the best it has in a very long time. It feels much thicker. I don't know if I am getting regrowth or not though. I do know that I have been shedding almost NO hair for quite a while now.

Few days ago though my hair really sucked...so it might just be a cycle or some crap or different state/dryness. blah

I do know that if I apply ******* to my hair and even if I was it out it still leaves my hair thicker.

I am glad I am not shedding much. Will have dermmatch soon to add more density.

I think MSM is making my hair grow faster. I am not 100% sure though. But I think it does. I want to pick up some biotin soon.

[Fixed by 35]

Oh dear, there he goes again.

It's not about giving up on life. It's about rebalancing life to maximise pleasure whilst you still can.

There's little point seeking pleasure in life from a highflying career because it's statistically unlikely to happen. Unlike your hairy colleagues, you actually have to be phenomenal to get promoted (they can just blag and look good).

Instead, you should focus on what does please you. Invariably that involves a lot of vice, although because of my disdain for drug users that normally limits itself to vast quantities of wine and lots of saturated fat.

[hindsight2020]

I hope you can too. Learning something about yourself while doing it is also a nice bonus, which I am sure you will. I just hope its the not same thing your friend fixed learn; give up on life.

[KeepTheHair]

Thanks man.

I am optimistic about the months to come and really hope I can improve the appearance of my hair.

[hindsight2020]

Today is a vicious day

Today I use everything!

I have taken finasteride a few hours ago, I have applied a LOT of rogaine. Once it dries I will apply a LOT of spiro .

And I have taken 2 MSM pills, will take 4 more today. A lot of people believe it extends the anagen phase? Some others believe it just grows hair faster. I am not sure which it is, either will do a lot of good for the appearance of my hair.


Tomorrow marks the 1 month mark, since my haircut and start of rogaine use. I think rogaine works to a certain extend for me, I definitely notice new hairs on the right side of my forhead. Perhaps a few on the left I am not sure.

I am definitely NOT shedding anymore. I did shed for a few days, a few days ago lol. I am shedding much less now. I think I was shedding around 200+(not sure how much, but I could easily count 60+ each time I looked in the sink when washing rogaine off, or shampooing) hairs per day for a few days.


I am definitely sick also, I have some sort of flu or whatever. Taking antibiotics to stop infection now etc and some other crap for it.

So, I think the flu is what caused my rogaine side effects. I will see what happens today, I applied a lot even though I am not recovered yet.

I am going to give 2% rogaine a month or 2 more before I try 15% minoxidil. I just don't want to screw up my hair with excessive shedding. I will give it a month or two since I think 2% is doing something for me.


I feel relieved and much less anxious than I was a month ago. I feel like I can win this war against my follicles...

I expect some regrowth and a better appearance in a few months. Though I will give finasteride over a year to work.

I will take 6 msm pills for a week or 2. Then perhaps go down to 4 etc etc. Since I just want to grow my hair longer, fast. I don't like short hair.



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LOL Keepthehair, I am really starting to like you! Love the positive attitude... hope more good days are in your future!