Propecia side effects & other options

[KeepTheHair]

I am not sure.


You do know it is referred to as a norwood scale right?

You can google it and find some results like that I guess.

I am approaching a norwood 3 vertex. Although not quite there. I still have my crown, it is just getting thin

[rtpatter]

Thanks for sharing Aznstan. You have confirmed what I fear about propecia. So my question is what other alternatives are there other than Roagine and Revita/Nizoral?

[KeepTheHair]

You could try a topical DHT inhibitor/anti androgen like spironolactone. Topical spironolactone has very few side effects if at all any according to minoxidil.com

Although I am no expert and I can't stand behind that claim. I can tell you however that I have used plenty of it at the same time and I didn't notice any sides. Fluridil is also a topical.

I suggest you research the side effects before you try anything.

[rtpatter]

I would certanly be willing to try a topical DHT inhibitor/anti androgen. However from what I read they do not work. Where do you buy Topical spironolactone and fluridil. Have you noticed any improvements when using them?

[KeepTheHair]

I only recently started using spironolactone.


There are definitely some mixed opinions about whether it works or not. I personally believe that it does work. Spironolactone won't grow your hair back, but it probably will cause much less to fall out/die because of DHT.

I think spironolactone was originally used for acne, because it inhibits dihydrotestosterone receptors in human sebaceous glands. So, it can probably do something for hair loss as well.

Enough people believe in it for me to try it. I doubt Dr. Lee from minoxidil.com would make his spiro for $$$ and not believe in it. I think there is science behind it, though a lot of opinions as well. Fluridil you will have to google. I don't have experience with it. Although I have read that there are a good number of people who believe in it and that I would perhaps try it in the future.

Again, I am no expert at ALL. I know nothing, just trying to help.

[mr green]

hey,

my doctor wouldn't prescribe it to me saying that it was dodgy doing it for those that have enlarged prostrate glands let alone for hair loss.

I think am going to follow his advice on the matter.

[rtpatter]

As much as I would like to give propecia a go the risk do not outweigh the benefits as I have other health issues that I have to consider. My questions is what else is there besides Rogaine. Does monox with Retin-A work better than the foam. Where do you purchase?

[KeepTheHair]

I buy from minoxidil.com


You might want to try spiro if you don't want to use propecia.

[PayDay]

You guys are putting way too much thought into this. Propecia works and has a very low risk of side effects. If you have the side effects just stop taking the stuff. If you think about it you’ll get all of the side effects and they might even persist do to your mind. I’ve been on it for years and have benefited from taking it without any side effects and so have millions of men.

[rtpatter]

Propecia seems to benefit the ones who's hair is susceptible to DHT correct. Also, there are blood test that can identify genetic markers associated with baldness. So does anyone know of a listing of doctors that will perform this blood test and do miniaturization exam on your hair to give you an idea of how much good propecia may do you? If I had some assurances of results I might be more willing to risk it.