Starting today

[Thebaldone1]

Just started my Fin today. I also got the nizoral shampoo and will be starting that tonight as well. It says to use twice a week, so should i use it Monday and Thursday? Or does it really matter what days I use it? Also, on the propecia how long does the shed period last? I'm posting two photos today of my hairline and then how thin the top of my head is. I will post pictures every four months to see if there will be any improvements or not, I know that it typically takes about 8 to 12 months too see any signs of gains. I want to say thanks to everyone on The Bald Truth forums for all of the information that is helping people try and beat MPB!

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

I usually recommend patients only starting one new treatment at a time. That way if there are any negative side effects you will know what caused them. Once you have been taking a treatment for a few months without side effects then you can start a second treatment. Have you considered Rogaine as well?

[Thebaldone1]

Thank you Dr. Charles, I will stick with just the fin for a couple of months and then start using the nizoral. I have thought about rogaine, but being in college and getting an extreme shed I decided not to. I have hidden a lot of my hairloss and receding hairline pretty well. I just hope to thicken it up and put a holt on this until a treatment finally does come out. I do have one quick question about side effects. If I were to see any negative side effects from the fin, when would I first start noticing them?

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

Athough side effects are uncommon they usually presents themselves shortly after starting the medication. There are some incidents of delayed side effects, but these cases are even more rare.

[Spex]

Good advice doc, roll with one med at a time. Nizoral shampoo is pretty strong stuff and can cause major shedding so dont be too quick to jump on it. Propecia is the main weapon.
Regards
S

[Thebaldone1]

so I have been on fin since oct. 25, I know it has only been just over 2 weeks, but I have yet to see any kind of side effects. I would assume I haven't taken the medication long enough for it to start kicking in. To me it seems that I have started to shed a little bit more. Although, it is probably just my imagination getting the best of me. When does the shed/ side effects come in? Also, would it be fine to start taking the nizoral shampoo or should I wait another month?

[Dr. Glenn Charles]

I would recommend continuing the Propecia for another month or two and then start the Nizoral shampoo. You should only use the Nizoral 2x/week for a while before considering using it more often. Some initial shedding is common when first starting Propecia or rogaine.

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How are you doing.

[Thebaldone1]

So far I havent experienced any side effects, besides the shedding. I have noticed Im shedding a lot more than normal plus my hairline is looking a lot worse. Here is a picture that I took tonight.

[DotheDewNorwood2]

Baldone, Im assuming you were prescribed fin by your doctor or dermatologist. Did he/she mention how long the shed would last, and from the research I can gather, this is only a sign it is working, correct? I am also curious how old you are. I am 27, approx nw2-3 and about to begin propecia within the next few weeks. Anyone else with experience with the propecia shed, please share your thoughts.

Thanks