Recent content by quicksand

Going bald young is sh*t, I really feel for you. However, definitely avoid finasteride until you're at least 18. Presumably you know that DHT production is inhibited by the drug, but you may be less aware of the function of DHT. It has many functions in the body and is heavily involved in many...

I don't (yet) have any diffuse thinning, but I use Nizoral (2%) as a precautionary measure at the moment. I use it about 2 times a week and only leave it in for about 2 minutes as I find that it makes my scalp itch / tingle after I use it. It's somewhat ironic as, when I use it as directed, it...

Awesome, thanks. Hope I respond well too.

I have the early signs of some recession in my temples, and I am wondering if regaine foam is effective there? I have heard very mixed opinions about this and I'm trying to figure out if it is worth the (somewhat limited) hassle. Whenever people say it is not effective there, they never seem...

Hi, I've perused this forum for a while but I've felt like I'd like to make a greater contribution to it and learn more from the many helpful people on it. My story regarding hair loss has probably a much larger psychological side to it than most as there is little hard evidence that I have...