Propecia & Minoxidil

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I've been told some of the stronger formulas can work on frontal loss. I've also read some positive reviews on this site.

[Footymad]

I've been told some of the stronger formulas can work on frontal loss. I've also read some positive reviews on this site.

Which formulas in particular please?

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I think Dr. Lee sells some 15% stuff. I've read someone saying they had success with Rogaine foam too.

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So, anyway, the new approach. I'm going to replace Propecia with saw palmetto, nettle root extract and beta sitosterol; I'm going to improve my diet and exercise more; I'm going to take TRX2 tablets and I'm going to continue using Revita and minoxidil.

Aren't you worried about switching from Propecia to less proven treatments like nettle root extract? It seems like the results you've gotten from finasteride would be at risk.
What about the idea of supplementing (instead of replacing) your current regimen with some of those natural remedies?

[Footymad]

Aren't you worried about switching from Propecia to less proven treatments like nettle root extract? It seems like the results you've gotten from finasteride would be at risk.
What about the idea of supplementing (instead of replacing) your current regimen with some of those natural remedies?

I would tend to agree. It might not be a bad idea to add supplements instead of coming off propecia altogether.

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Hey Footymad. I meant to address some of your shampoo questions as well.
I personally wouldn't recommend using ketoconazole (Nizoral) shampoo more often than every other day. From what I've read, using it every 24 hours won't increase effectiveness against MPB, and might increase scalp irritation also. If you feel you must wash your hair every day (I understand clean hair usually looks fuller and healthier), try using a mild shampoo on days you don't use Nizoral.
I've been using Vichy Dercos w/ aminexil every other day (alternating with Nizoral), and it seems gentle on my scalp, not to mention my hair looks pretty damn good after being freshly washed with the stuff. Dercos shampoo also claims to fight hair loss, but I can't vouch for that - for all I know, it does absolutely nothing for MPB.

BTW. If you're interested in Nizoral, I would definitely go for the 2% prescription, which I have used for some time now.