Recent content by IncognitoMan

It’s been approx 30 days since I began oral minoxidil. Seeing many hairs grow in my temples and hairline — definitely a positive effect! I’ve also noticed a slight increase in eyebrow density, and a bit darker arm hair. About 10-12 days ago I reduced dosage to 2.5mg EOD. Haven’t noticed any...

Thanks! I also have low body hair, so hopefully I’ll not have any issues with increased body hair!

Thanks @HTHM I was leaning towards oral minoxidil myself. Still concerned about hypertrichosis, though. Does anyone know of a way to minimize this possibility? Or, is there no way around it?

While I’m not certain scalp tension doesn’t play a role in hair loss to some extent, I doubt it’s the primary cause. While this is just an example I have, I’d like still like to share. I have my mom’s identical hairline (cowlick and all) and head shape. She has not lost any hair on her hairline...

Some quick history. Been on Finasteride for 18 months, basically have periods of stabilization, and periods of slight loss (hairline thinning). I have no crown loss. I’ve tried topical minoxidil, but have terrible skin irritation... literally, it’s like I had a chemical peel. I tried 3 months of...

I have been debating taking oral minoxidil, too. Whether it’s sourcing pills or drinking the liquid. I cannot use it topically because of terrible irritation... I’ve tried twice, and my skin peels like crazy after one or two applications. I’m hoping I don’t have any reaction if I take it orally...

It’s been 9 weeks, now. I’ve continued twice a day application, and have not missed once yet. At the 6 week mark, I began noticing small hairs in (and slightly below) my left temple. I was reluctant to say anything last post because I wanted to see what would happen before reporting. I am...

Update on 5% spironolactone cream. Been nearly 6 weeks of use. Apply morning and evening to entire hairline, focus on temples where hair loss is worse. So far no shed. I really believe my itch has been reduced! I had worst itching at left temple, and now I hardly get it anymore. It’s still there...

@rcom440 I have only been using it for 3 weeks, so I really wouldn’t expect to see any difference yet. I was referring to the progesterone cream which I used for a little more than 3 months. I can confidently say that it didn’t do anything. I’ll continue using spironolactone cream for a minimum...

Tomorrow marks three weeks of applying 5% spironolactone cream morning and night, for me. I am also on Finasteride, and have been for 15-16 months. I tried progesterone for 3 months, and it did nothing for me. I’m only applying to my hairline as I don’t have loss in my crown. So far, I have no...

Hey, @willwork4pizza You seem to be doing well, and have minor recession, in my opinion. I don’t think any normal bloke would consider this balding, or really even notice your slightly receded temples. If you want to do all you can to maintain your current hair, then finasteride is probably...

@Rho Gain I’ve been on Finasteride for about 14 months, and seem to be maintaining, or at the least have drastically slowed my recession. I plan to wait 3 years to see where Follica, Cassiopea, Riken/Tsuji, Shiseido/Replicel, Follicum, and others are at. During that time, I will likely introduce...

I was only mentioning numbers of Japanese millionaires (not sure where you got Jewish, sorry?). Also, I said only 25% care about hair loss, and only 10% of those actually would dare get this procedure. By your scenario, if 90% of the 2.8 million Japanese millionaires didn’t care about hair...

Why is everyone debating between whether or not there will be a market for this at approx. $400k? Don’t you think if this group is intelligent enough to clone hair, they can figure out what a good market price for this procedure is? Japan has 2.8 million millionaires. Let’s say only 25% suffer...

I think if you intend to take finasteride in the future, then just start with that. If finasteride works for you, it’ll be much easier than minoxidil and dermarolling. Taking a pill every day is way less time consuming and you’re more likely to stick with that regimen. Plus, the effects can last...