Hi all, I'm a newbie to the site. I'm 23 years old and have started experiencing a noticeable patch on the top of my head. I'm also receeding on the sides a bit. My hair has always been quite thin and soft but its now unfortunately started getting comments from my friends, just about everytime I see them. I have never used any products and so have joined this discussion site to seek your opinions on what is best to use. From the research I've done, the Rogaine combined with Propecia looks like a possibility but what scares me is the initial 1-2 month shedding that people have been talking about with the Rogaine. Even if long term results were good, I don't think I could cope with that initial shedding. Could somebody help? Any feedback would be really appreciated. Thanks.
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Help on what products to use/what to do!
- Thread starter jimbob_86
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Hi all,
I wrote sometime earlier asking for advice. I've scouted reviews, looked at opinions and can't come to a conclusion! Never used any hair products before but have recently noticed thinning on the top. Can anyone help? I looked with interest into Rogaine but the initial shedding is something I couldn't handle. Any thoughts would be so so so much appreciated! Thanks!
I wrote sometime earlier asking for advice. I've scouted reviews, looked at opinions and can't come to a conclusion! Never used any hair products before but have recently noticed thinning on the top. Can anyone help? I looked with interest into Rogaine but the initial shedding is something I couldn't handle. Any thoughts would be so so so much appreciated! Thanks!
I think it's best if you posted in the general hair loss discussion sub-forum if you want more responses.
But my input is that finasteride, minoxidil and nizoral (along with some possible by products or other supplements) seems to be the main force in guys regrowing and maintaining their hair. Shedding is something that has put me off from starting the 'big 3' however i think it's worth the try. But apparently it's something that happens in order for new hair to grow.
Check out the success stories sub-forum, a lot of users have responded rather well to the big 3, along with other combination of products.
But my input is that finasteride, minoxidil and nizoral (along with some possible by products or other supplements) seems to be the main force in guys regrowing and maintaining their hair. Shedding is something that has put me off from starting the 'big 3' however i think it's worth the try. But apparently it's something that happens in order for new hair to grow.
Check out the success stories sub-forum, a lot of users have responded rather well to the big 3, along with other combination of products.
Hey Jimbob,
I'm a Big 3 user and I never had a terrible shed with minoxidil or finasteride. That's not to say that you might not. But for some of us, the shed was very minor. As you keep browsing this forum and read other's stories, you may discover that many people who shed then regrew that hair and more back.
Also, you might consider going on one of these, such as minoxidil, and try it out before adding the others. You probably shouldn't dive in on all three right away.
Good Luck!
I'm a Big 3 user and I never had a terrible shed with minoxidil or finasteride. That's not to say that you might not. But for some of us, the shed was very minor. As you keep browsing this forum and read other's stories, you may discover that many people who shed then regrew that hair and more back.
Also, you might consider going on one of these, such as minoxidil, and try it out before adding the others. You probably shouldn't dive in on all three right away.
Good Luck!