Once you start using minoxidil..everyone usually goes thru a big shed.People think it is minoxidil making things worse and quit it.You need to continue minoxidil atleast for a good 9-12 months to see any regrowth.
Finasteride = DHT inhibitor
Minoxidil = for hair regrowth
The online finasteride is mostly manufactured by "Cipla" which is a pretty reputable Indian pharmaceutical company.
If "propecia" contains the active ingredient finasteride and the "fincar" and "Finpecia" also contain active ingredient finasteride,I dont see how using generic would make any...
I have read about the miniaturization mapping on baldingblog.com and it looks like a very good and scientific approach to evaluate if your regimen is working or not. I agree that normal photos also help to do the same but this would be a step further.
A handheld digital microscope can be easily...
I am using the 15 % minoxidil from mopclabs. I am in the 3rd month of using it.
I think that stuff is really 15% minoxidil in a glycerin base as all previous minoxidil formulations (except rogaine foam caused heavy flaking of my scalp).
Efficacy of that is however another issue.I saw some good...
Kirkland brand 5% Minoxidil caused a lot of flaking of my scalp.
As soon as I switched to roagine foam,the flaking and itching went away.
I am also using 15 % minoxidil with Azelaic acid.I guess the azelaic acid helps moisture the scalp