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"A hair on the head is worth two on the brush." - Irish Proverb
As you might know, I always like to share my lessons learned, experience and insights to help others succeed. So here are my hair tips!
Yes, I also was suffering from losing my hair and getting a bit bald... Runs in the family and getting older and a busy lifestyle took their toll on my scalp as well... Based on various discussions I had on how to prevent or even stop losing your hair…, I can hereby reveal the secret ingredients you'll need to stop losing and even start growing the hair on your scalp again!
On the advise of several friends of mine (two are GP's) I started taking Propecia pills and using a special hair gain lotion. The result is that I now dare to reference this process as it is also working for me: I stopped losing hair and I started gaining more hair!!! After 3 months I do not have empty/thin hair area's on my scalp anymore!
What is it and how does it work?
1. Propecia or Proscar (Finasteride, MSD) pills (for men only) are the only once-a-day pill for the treatment of certain types of male pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). Finasteride acts in the body to significantly lower levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by inhibiting the type 2 5 Alpha Reductase enzyme which is responsible for the conversion of testosterone into DHT. High amounts of DHT contribute to prostate enlargement as well as hair loss in individuals with a genetic pre-disposition to it.
For all information on Finasteride, please see the Wikipedia entry: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finasteride
2. Minoxidil Topical Application lotion: Minoxidil is used to stimulate hair growth and to slow balding. It opens up the hair veins and enables hair growth. In combination with Finasteride it has the highest effect. It is most effective for men whose hair loss is recent. Unfortunately Minoxidil has no effect on receding hairlines.
Why use both?
A clinical study has shown that a combination therapy of Minoxidil and Finasteride (Propecia or Proscar) shows great promise in the treatment of hair loss. It may potentially become the main stay therapy in this condition. Please see: http://www.regrowth.com/hairloss-remedy/remox/promox-study.cfm
How and how often to take?
1. You take one Propecia (1mg) or one Proscar (1.25mg or 1mg) pill once a day. Preferably take on an empty stomach (officially Propecia and Proscar can be taken with or without food) with a glass of grapefruit juice. Grapefruit juice contains substances which inhibit certain digestive enzymes that break down Finasteride thus boosting (more or less doubling) your bloodsteam uptake of the drug. Important: because grapefruit juice boosts the uptake, make sure do not take any other medication besides the Finasteride! Otherwise just use water.
2. Every morning and every evening you drop 1ml of Minoxidil Topical lotion on your dry scalp and just lightly rub it in. It's that simple and easy!
How long to take it?
The advise for a long lasting result is to take both for at least 12 months.
What are the risks/side effects?
Risks and side effects will differ per person, so always make sure you consult your GP, doctor or another qualified medical specialist first.
My own experience with side effects:
1. My GP told me that when taking Finasteride pills there is a risk of getting a lower libido and decreased sex lust…. Fortunately, so far that did not happen to me. I've not experienced any negative side effects. OK, just one: some hair started growing on my chest…
2. Minoxidil Topical lotion may cause side effects like: scalp itching, dryness, scaling, flaking, irritation, or burning. If it happens than most often in the early stage after start of using the lotion. Personally I have not experienced any negative side effects so far.
What does it cost?
1. Monthly doses of Propecia (Finasteride, MSD) pills is approx. $80. Cost-conscious customers usually buy Proscar® (Finasteride, MSD) and cut the 5mg tablet into fourths (1.25mg) or even fifths (1mg) therefore getting all the benefits of Propecia at a dramatically reduced pricetag. If you cut Proscar into fourths ( 1.25mg ) you only need 3 boxes to save your hair for the entire year! Compare that to 12 boxes of Propecia and you will realise that Proscar is the cheapest way to save your hair and your save your bank balance. For more info, please see: http://hairloss.cyberatlantis.com/proscar.php
2. If you manage to buy the lotion online or at a discount pharmacy the price per box with 3 to 5 bottles of 60ml will vary between $129 and $249. It just depends on what kind of brand/packaging it has…..I shopped around and found a package with 5 bottles (enough for 5 months) for $129. The average cost per month for 1 60ml bottle of lotion will be approx. $25.
How to get it?
1. Propecia or Proscar pills can be obtained with a prescription from your GP. For Propecia pills, please ask your GP for repeat prescription of at least 6x or 12x (1 per month).
2. Minoxidil Topical Application lotion can be obtained at most drugstores (again; my advise is to shop around for the best price. It could save you $50-$75 per package!). The Minoxidil Topical lotion I'm using is Hair A-Gain.
Other tips?
Yes, these three tips are proven ones as well (at least for me):
1. Stop using fancy shampoo's. Just use baby shampoo! The best you can use is the Johnson & Johnson: 'Johnson's baby shampoo plus conditioner' (red/pink bottle). It is scientifically proven to be less harmful to your hair.
2. Stop washing your hair every day. Just wash your hair bi-daily, which will be less harmful to your scalp and your hair.
3. Stop using gel, spray or foam to model your hair. Start using men's hair wax, hair paste, or hair creme to model your hair. The difference is that gel, spray's and foams will often affect your scalp and can also negatively impact the quality of your hair. Wax or hair creme will "sit" on your hair and will not touch your scalp, nor impact the hair veins or quality of the hair.
"Experience is a comb that is given to you, when you have already lost you hair." - Giorgos Zambetas
I hope my experience helps you as well, as it works well for me!
Thanks, warm regards & success,
Patrick Driessen
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