Anybody use Rogaine?
01-24-2010, 10:50 AM
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Anybody use Rogaine?
I'm worried about going bald. I'm almost 28. I can see signs. All my uncles from my mom's side are bald also. I'm thinking about using Rogain? Anybody have any experience with it?
01-24-2010, 11:01 AM
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I don't have an answer to your question, but I can tell you that being bald isn't so bad. I made a deal with my son when he was 7 going thru cancer treatment that if he lost his hair I'd shave my head. Shortly after the radiation treatments started, his hair started to fall out. I shave my head like I promised and it's actually kind of nice not having to worry about combing my hair, shampoo or conditioner. I don't wake with bed head or get hat head. I shave my head once or twice a week with an electric razor so I save money on hair cuts too. That was more than 5 years ago and my son's hair has long since grown back but I still like my shaved head.
01-24-2010, 08:38 PM
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I'm freaking out about this whole balding thing, too. I'm definitely seeing signs at 24, not good. The only knock on Rogaine is that I heard you lose more hair before seeing any results, and it is kind of a no win situation because you continue to buy the product without any guarantees.
I'm more interested in Propecia, (sp?) the pill that can supposedly regrow your hair.
I don't want to go bald!!!!! Anyone have info?
I'm more interested in Propecia, (sp?) the pill that can supposedly regrow your hair.
I don't want to go bald!!!!! Anyone have info?
01-24-2010, 11:14 PM
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I take the generic version of Propecia which is Finisteride (Cheaper$) and use the Kirkland Minoxidil(generic version of Rogaine). My goal is to keep what I have. I had a consultation with a hair transplant surgeon about filling in the areas that are receding. I was using only Minoxidil at the time and the Doctor was surprised I wasn't using Propecia, as that is much more effective than Rogaine. In fact the Doctor would be hesitant to do any transplant unless I had been taking Propecia for 6 months prior because it might reduce the need for transplant on top. I don't know if I've regrown any hair but it's supposed to reduce the DHT levels in the body which is the cause behind hair loss.
Take a look at the following message boards-lots of info
Hair Loss Help Forums
Hair Restoration Research Forum - By and for Hair Loss Patients
Take a look at the following message boards-lots of info
Hair Loss Help Forums
Hair Restoration Research Forum - By and for Hair Loss Patients
01-27-2010, 11:30 AM
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I am 24 and I discovered I was balding a few months after my 23rd bday. It almost made me sick because I had an afro in high school and really liked my hair. I thought of using rogaine etc. but then I thought I would be a prisoner for it and wasting money on a losing battle. Sure it sucks to go bald at 24 but i am perfectly healthy, have a 1st class medical and am physically very active. I am sporting the buzz cut now and i do it myself about once a week. I hope you get used to it and start embracing it. Some lose it some don't what's the big deal?
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