Recent content by M8R-y644n4

Pretty sure castration is the most effective...and it's natural.

I want to know this from first hand experience too. But I don't I've read that finasteride should produce healthy terminal hair, not just vellus hair. This, of course, does not include area where it's completely bald. However it's not known if the new terminal hair will be as thick as the old...

First of, my hairline is quite intact or very minimally receding at best. The only thing is my hair (top side) density and fullness keeps decreasing over time. I can't have long hair or style it like when I was younger. I'm pretty certain I'm affected by male pattern baldness even though it's progressing...

I've jotted down the recommended shortlist from http://propeciahelp.com/testing and asked a local lab. Androstenedione and 3alpha-diol G are not available. I think these two aren't so common test? Even with just 12 tests, they will cost me a fortune here ($400-500). Is 3alpha-diol G test...

I've read somewhere that people unaffected by male pattern baldness have around 10% of hair those are smaller in diameter than the rest. If you're having more than 10% then it could indicate male pattern baldness. Not sure if this is reliable way to tell.

I've read somewhere (a study) that Finasteride or Propecia has no effect on body hair or any part of the body except scalp. How could this be possible? Because I understand that DHT causes scalp hair to shrink but body hair to grow. If Finasteride reduces 70% of DHT causing noticeable effect on...

If one is going to get on Propecia treatment, what blood or hormone test one should take before taking it? I realize that they're not necessary but I think it's good to know your baseline before treatment so at least you can compare later, regardless the drug might work or not. Please be...

Sides mean above the ears and also the back of your head. If you're losing sides but top is dense, then it doesn't look like male pattern baldness. You should really see a doctor to rule out other causes for your hair loss. If you're lucky (male pattern baldness is not the cause) then it's highly likely possible to reverse lost...

Not a doctor here. But a quick glance at your first four pics, receding hairline is quite obvious there. I would put my bet you might be hit with male pattern baldness and the doctor would prescribe Finasteride and/or Minoxidil.

I couldn't recall anything related to connection between sinus infection and hair loss. If blood flow really causes hair loss, it wouldn't look anything like male pattern baldness. So ask yourself if your hair loss resembles male pattern baldness (eg; thin on top, sides unaffected, receding hairline) or not. Just my opinion.

Propecia's temporary side effects are real. Persistent side effects... maybe. While I tend believe some got persistent side effects from the drug. But that's not really the point of the discussion. The fact is that, over a decade, studies failed to find cause-effect relationship between...

If Merck is required to demonstrate. Can they just show the FDA and other established foundations statement that "the causal relationship not established" to the court? Then the burden of proof would fall into defendants to prove otherwise. Not sure if that would that be enough.

Wouldn't it need to be otherwise in term of law? If those sites failed to show solid or scientific evidence to support their claims that Propecia actually caused those persistent side effects, then Merck could sue them. Merck even have a high chance to win in court. What those sites claim...

Today I just sit and think. One question came up to mind. Why wouldn't Merck sue all the major sites claiming tons of side effects from Propecia like PFS Foundation, PropeciaHelp and many other websites out there? It would be beneficial for the company if they take some actions. I mean for...

Anyone else?