Hair Loss Prevention

**BigVrunga** · 08-18-2006 12:15 PM

Although shaving your head would ensure more of whatever topical treatment you applied go absorbed into the scalp...

Best just to keep your hair short, IMO.

BV

**poison** · 08-18-2006 05:38 PM

I'm thinning pretty good here; I don't take any PH's or juice. It's all me, baby! I tried Costco's generic Rogaine, used it for over a month, and stopped. While using it, I had good regrowth, a bunch of little hairs coming in on my hairline (which its not supposed to do, according to the label).

The problem is this: it was greasy. My 4yo daughter ends up climbing in our bed a lot, and I hate to think she is getting that on her skin. I sweat like a pig, is it going to run all over the place with the sweat? I also hate the greasiness.

And I don't mind putting it on once a day, but the twice a day thing is annoying.

Is there something I could use to regrow hair that is not an issue as far as my kids, and that is used once a day? I know that's probably asking too much, but...

Thanks for any help! oh, I'm using Nizoral 2% every other day. Doesn't seem to do much.

**BigVrunga** · 08-18-2006 05:55 PM

Is there something I could use to regrow hair that is not an issue as far as my kids, and that is used once a day? I know that's probably asking too much, but...

Finasteride, Nizoral, Laser Brush

And I don't mind putting it on once a day, but the twice a day thing is annoying.

I understand where you're coming from man, but honestly if you're not willing to put in the effort/time/patience to be strict and dedicated with the various effective treatments - you'll just be wasting money and time.

However - everyone is different. If I dont put that minoxidil on 2x per day every day Ill pay for it. You might be able to get away with a small dose of FInasteride, Nizoral EOD and LLLT EOD. Worth a shot anyway!

BV

**poison** · 08-18-2006 06:05 PM

Yeah, I hear you. I just hate the high maintainance factor of it.

Finasteride makes me nervous, i think i'd rather just put up with the twice daily thing.

Is there any danger to transferring minoxidil to someone else through contact on the same pillow? Or to the minoxidil going somewhere it shouldn't by sweating (I mean I sweat a lot, is that stuff going to be running down my face, or is it mostly absorbed and it wouldn't be enough to matter)? Morefacial hair = bad.

Thanks for the reply, BTW.

Edit: I know you lose the hair you regrow within 6 months of quitting treatment. Do you lose more, or is it the same? There's no rebound effect, or some weird 'bald overnight' phenomenon, right?

**BigVrunga** · 08-18-2006 06:42 PM

Edit: I know you lose the hair you regrow within 6 months of quitting treatment. Do you lose more, or is it the same? There's no rebound effect, or some weird 'bald overnight' phenomenon, right?

Depends on the person really. Generally, I think you'll lose whatever you gained, plus your hair will be at the level it would have been at if you had never used minoxidil in the first place. So it looks like you've lost more hair, but basically you've just lost whatever positive gains minoxidil made.

Is there any danger to transferring minoxidil to someone else through contact on the same pillow? Or to the minoxidil going somewhere it shouldn't by sweating (I mean I sweat a lot, is that stuff going to be running down my face, or is it mostly absorbed and it wouldn't be enough to matter)? Morefacial hair = bad.

My guess would be the danger is minimal (see the minoxidil toxicology study above), but with a young child around I wouldnt take any chances. Switch to a different brand of minoxidil that has more of an alcohol base and isnt greasy. Dr.Lee or WWHP both fit the bill.

Finasteride makes me nervous, i think i'd rather just put up with the twice daily thing.

If you want to start with the minimal amount of effort - try going with Nizoral and the LLLT EOD. No mess, nothing to apply really either. The Nizoral acts as a DHT inhibitor/anti inflammatory and the LLLT will help stimulate regrowth. Its worth a try - if its not working for you you can always add minoxidil later.

BV

**poison** · 08-18-2006 06:56 PM

Laser, huh? I'll read up more on that. Thank you again.

**poison** · 08-18-2006 06:56 PM

Laser, huh? I'll read up more on that. Thank you again.

**CEDeoudes59** · 08-20-2006 02:27 PM

Dr. Lee's Minoxidil is not oily

**BigVrunga** · 08-20-2006 02:58 PM

Dr. Lee's Minoxidil is not oily

Very true - its the best feeling minox/aa solution there is, IMHO. No doubt this is because of the addition of tocopherol (vitamin E). As an experiment, I tried squeezing a few VitaminE gelcaps into my bottle of WWHP minox - definitely feels a bit nicer on the scalp. Still not as good as Xandrox though.

BV

**same_old** · 08-21-2006 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by BigVrunga

Although shaving your head would ensure more of whatever topical treatment you applied go absorbed into the scalp...

Best just to keep your hair short, IMO.

BV

agreed! plus it's easier to monitor loss/growth, IMO...and you will require less of your regrowth products, as you wont lose much on the hair shafts...not to mention short hair is easier to maintain and can actually "hide" some recession, at least by not drawing the eye to it....

**BigVrunga** · 08-21-2006 02:56 PM

agreed! plus it's easier to monitor loss/growth, IMO...and you will require less of your regrowth products, as you wont lose much on the hair shafts...not to mention short hair is easier to maintain and can actually "hide" some recession, at least by not drawing the eye to it....

Yep, nothing spells "Im balding" like a comb over.

Look at the dude from The Transporter ,Jason Statham, obvious MPB but he carries it well by keeping his hair really short:

**same_old** · 08-21-2006 03:48 PM

Originally Posted by BigVrunga

Yep, nothing spells "Im balding" like a comb over.

Look at the dude from The Transporter ,Jason Statham, obvious MPB but he carries it well by keeping his hair really short:

ditto for bruce willis and a handful of others. it also helps to be perpetually cast as a complete badass who kills EVERYONE

so, my recommendation on concealing MPB is to kill a bunch of terrorists, drug dealers and assorted misfits and ne'er-do-wells.

**CEDeoudes59** · 08-21-2006 06:29 PM

i'll post again, this is the best stuff ever..
DermMatch Hair Loss Treatment

**BigVrunga** · 08-21-2006 10:55 PM

What is that CED, like a hair follicle volumizer?

**CEDeoudes59** · 08-21-2006 11:10 PM

shading, I ordered Toppik and another one as well, honestly, you could lose 50% of your hair and appear to have a full head of with this stuff.. I'm using it until I get the hairline fixed

hairline looks better than it did in 8th grade

**BigVrunga** · 08-21-2006 11:18 PM

No **** - does it really look and feel natural??

**CEDeoudes59** · 08-22-2006 02:17 AM

oh it doesn't feel like anything,, it's shading (nearly makeup) but you can swim with it.. just wash it out - I've bought some others that actually add density to the hair.

google reviews for: Dermmatch, Toppik, Prothick - all are supposed to be awesome

**wastedwhiteboy2** · 08-22-2006 01:21 PM

its head paint!

**same_old** · 08-23-2006 08:48 AM

Originally Posted by wastedwhiteboy2

its head paint!

**John Smeton** · 08-23-2006 05:49 PM

I went to my doctor and he gave me nizoral 15 % gel solution. i asked for azelaic acid 2 %. I went to the pharmacy and they dont carry it. they told me to call back tomorrow morning. There going to call my doctor and try to order it. However if my insurance doesnt cover it , im not paying for it.

Ill just get ket powder whenever one of these sites on here carries it. but my doctor made a good point he said these companys that carry it, could mix it with another solution. thats why its important to find a company you trust.

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