Hair Loss Prevention - Hair Loss / Alopecia Message Board

SomePerson12 · 01-18-2007, 01:58 AM

What can I do to prevent hair loss(receeding hairline) from happening anymore then it has? Shampoos? any other suggestions?

ThankS!!!!!!

Chris26MI · 01-18-2007, 06:05 PM

Someperson - let me counsel you

Im a male in my mid, approaching late twenties. I have made myself into a guinea pig for all of the hype out there on hair product. Lets look at the facts:

If there was such a thing as just a simple shampoo that would let your hair grow back and you'd have an afro-puff of hair, dont you think you'd have heard about it by now? (Referring to the shampoos that are supposed to help regrow hair - they dont!)

Its true that keeping your scalp clean with a regular ol' shampoo will keep the sebum out of your hair follicles on your scalp. That much is true. However, the true enemy is DHT - Dihydrotestosterone - is what kills your hair follices and makes your hair thin. After it thins so much guess what happens? Yup, you got it- bye bye hair on my head.

If your hair is thinning and you are alarmed see a doctor. Its no big deal, really! My Dr was more than willing to help me. Its not even embarrassing to talk about (unlike male physicals can be!) lol. Your Dr will rule out any problem (hyper/hypo thyroidism,etc) and make sure its male pattern baldness. I started using Rogaine about 5 years ago, it works. However it irritated my scalp so much it drove me crazy. I have really bad allergies and sensitive skin to boot. I would tell you to try Rogaine first. Use it for 6 months. Take 1 picture at the same time every month and compare it. Use the Rogaine every day, 2x a day, extra strength. If the Rogaine irritates you or for whatever reason is doesnt work your last ray of hope is Propecia. Propecia blocks the DHT in your blood, whilst Rogaine blocks it directly on your scalp. Ive been on propecia for about 7 months now with no side effects and my hair regrowth is just awesome! My bald spot is just about covered with hair, and let me tell you - it was shiny and bald before.

Read through this forum and educate yourself. Dont be afraid to ask questions, and definately dont be afraid to ask a Dr. or friend (who might be in the same situation as you).

SomePerson12 · 01-19-2007, 01:19 AM

Thanks for your reply.

So Rogaine and Propecia are good for preventing future hairloss too?

Barry876 · 01-19-2007, 03:58 AM

I agree with Chris.
Rogaine and Propecia are the best products for hairloss.
I would add, get the 5% Rogaine Foam.
They make a 2% and 5% version.
The Rogain Foam is alot better then the regular Rogaine.
Its much less greasy and irritating on the hair.

I would also recommend using Retin A.
It was found out, that that applying Retin-A with Minoxidil increases the absorption of Minoxidil on the hair.
Minoxidil is the main incredient in Rogaine.
Retin-A should be applied separately from Minoxidil.
If you mix them together, you will weaken them.
Put the Retin-A on your hair, then wait 15 minutes till it dry's.
Then apply the Minoxidil on your hair.

After awhile, you might want to try 12.5% Minoxidil.
They don't sell this in the stores, but there are places that are now selling it online.
You first want to start off using 5% Minoxidil, so your hair gets used to the Minoxidil.
Then after 5 or 6 months, you can start using the 12.5% Minoxidil.
Do an online search of 12.5% Minoxidil.

For shampoos, I like the Thicker Fuller Hair.
They sell it in CVS.
This Shampoo really improves the hair shaft and will make your hair thicker.
It has alot of good ingredients.
Rosemary, Chamomile, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Wheat Starch, Ginko Biloba Extract, Retinol, Panthenol, Biotin, Aloe, Jojoba

For Vitamins I like the Osteo Bi-Flex.
They make a new one that has Glucosamine, Chondroitin, MSM, Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid. The key ingredient is a potent extract of Boswellia serrata called 5-Loxin, which is 10 times more concentrated than typical Boswellia extracts.
This is a good vitamin for hairloss.
I get it at Walgreens.
Usually once every 3 or 4 weeks, Walgreens has a buy one get one free.
Walmart and Target also sell it.

Biotin also is very good vitamin for growing hair.
You need to take 5000 MCG, which is 5MG.
Take one capsule a day.

Calcium Citrate is also very good. .
Calcium Citrate absorbs better in the body then Calcium Carbonate
But you usually have to take 2 Calcium Citrate vitamins to = the Carbonate vitamin.
Usually Calcium Citrate vitamins are 250 MG per Calcium.
Where the Carbonate is 500 to 600MG per calcium.
Get a Calcium Citrate with Vitamin D and Magnesium.

SomePerson12 · 01-23-2007, 08:03 AM

OK, I read up on Minoxidil and am affraid of using it cause i know that once you stop you lose all progress!!!! So what other options besides Propecia and Rogaine or is that there? Even if it's just maintaining the hair I already have? What about vitamns?

Thanks again!