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    Default 29 years old MPB

    I am 29 and I have been viewing this board for awhile. I have been taking propecia since mid-october (which means almost 8 months) and I have gotten no results. I'm not sure why this is, I also started taking nizoral shampoo once a week or so maybe 3-4 months ago.

    I haven't had any shedding, don't see any hairs around or anything but I also feel no effect of the propecia or nizoral shampoo.

    My hairloss is really starting to accelerate over the last 4-5 months (maybe this is shedding but I doubt it? hairline keeps receding and I'm starting to see the crown pattern of the thinning compared to the sides very clearly)

    I would say I am NW3-4, dad and uncle are NW7. I am going to provide pics soon in this thread.

    Really looking for some advice, I have no problem continuing the propecia but after 8 months just not sure it is working.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveC9114 View Post
    I am 29 and I have been viewing this board for awhile. I have been taking propecia since mid-october (which means almost 8 months) and I have gotten no results. I'm not sure why this is, I also started taking nizoral shampoo once a week or so maybe 3-4 months ago.

    I haven't had any shedding, don't see any hairs around or anything but I also feel no effect of the propecia or nizoral shampoo.

    My hairloss is really starting to accelerate over the last 4-5 months (maybe this is shedding but I doubt it? hairline keeps receding and I'm starting to see the crown pattern of the thinning compared to the sides very clearly)

    I would say I am NW3-4, dad and uncle are NW7. I am going to provide pics soon in this thread.

    Really looking for some advice, I have no problem continuing the propecia but after 8 months just not sure it is working.
    Just took these 3 pics. It is crazy to see my hair from the top, it definitely looks way, way worse than when I look in the mirror in the morning or taking a pic of my face straight on.

    I suppose it is possible I am shedding? I dunno, I don't ever see hair around me or comeoff in the shower or anything. I had a decent amount more hair than this when I started taking it 8 months ago though.
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    Just wanted to say i've readup on hair transplants and that just seems like something I'd hope to avoid.

    I guess I am wondering what is next, I'll pretty much try anything

    Minoxodil
    Extreme Laser Comb from hair club? (the amazon reviews aren't bad)
    Dursteridegdskjg or whatever its called

    I really want don't to go bald...

    Any general living tips that are contributing to hair loss? I guess I need to make sure my scalp is cleaner on a regular basis? I use nizoral shampoo is there another kind I should use as well?

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    Propecia is suppose to prevent/slow down your loss. If you aren't losing your hair at the same rate you were before you started taking it then consider it a success. Some people may get some re-growth but its a very small group and the regrowth is usually nothing to write home about. If you want and try to regrow some hair you can give Minoxodil a try, its really you're only choice.

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    dont waste your money on a laser comb

    if u have no sides continue with the propecia for another 4-6 months, sometimes it takes over a year to see positive effects

    try minox, atleast ur hair is short and it should be easy to apply daily

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    Quote Originally Posted by nynex View Post
    Propecia is suppose to prevent/slow down your loss. If you aren't losing your hair at the same rate you were before you started taking it then consider it a success. Some people may get some re-growth but its a very small group and the regrowth is usually nothing to write home about. If you want and try to regrow some hair you can give Minoxodil a try, its really you're only choice.

    I started taking it in mid-Oct and I'd say my hair loss has shed at a higher rate since I started (this maybe just natural progression)

    I just bought some minoxodil yesterday so hopefully that can work.

    What about switching from propecia to avodart? anyone?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dan26 View Post
    dont waste your money on a laser comb

    if u have no sides continue with the propecia for another 4-6 months, sometimes it takes over a year to see positive effects

    try minox, atleast ur hair is short and it should be easy to apply daily
    Yeah Dan, I just shaved my head yesterday. I have no problem shaving it while I'm going bald since it makes it easier to apply minox to the scalp and since I feel like I'm can't really grow a full head of hair anymore anyway

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    Quote Originally Posted by DaveC9114 View Post
    Yeah Dan, I just shaved my head yesterday. I have no problem shaving it while I'm going bald since it makes it easier to apply minox to the scalp and since I feel like I'm can't really grow a full head of hair anymore anyway

    Does anyone have any opinions on me switching from propecia to avodart? Been on propecia 8 months with no results, avodart seems more lethal and better

    Will this start the whole process over or can I seamlessly transition from propecia to avodart without losing whatever effects avodart had.

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    Hey man, a similar thing happened to me while using Propecia. I noticed I was developing a tiny bald spot in my crown so I started Propecia and within about two months of starting it I noticed diffuse thinning at the hair line and top of my head. There are no bald spots developed, but it is definitely thinner because I can see some scalp. My hair before I started was thick in these areas.

    I read about the "Propecia shed" and always assumed it would grow back, but it has been about 16 months now with no improvement. I'm not absolutely positive, but I don't think It has gotten worse since the "shed" though (over a year ago). Maybe I was bound to lose that hair anyway, and Propecia is helping me to keep the hair I currently have? I don't know, but It was a shock to start something and have it do so much damage to my hair when I was hoping for an improvement.

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    Any other suggestions?

    Strongly considering switching to avodart to go with minoxodil and nizoral for my treatment

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