bensd85 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Hello! This is my first post to the forum, but I've spent a good 15-20 hours reading and researching other's posts, and you seem to be a very well-informed group when it comes to hair loss. Basically, I've been trying to refine and improve my hair loss regimen over the past year or so, and am hoping to get some feedback. Some background on me: I am 26 and my hairline has been receding since I was about 19 and am approximately a Norwood 2. Over the past year, I have been using Rogaine foam, Procerin (which includes saw palmetto and a number of other vitamins/nutrients) and Propecia. Over that time, I have not lost any hair and have experienced some mild re-growth on my hairline. However, I have recently decided to stop taking Propecia due to the side effects. I initially started taking 1 mg of Propecia every day and experience a significant decline in sex drive/ performance. So, I decreased the dosage to 1 mg 3 times a week and the side effects seemed to decrease (but not go away entirely). However, the past two weekends I have had opportunities to have sex with very attractive girls and could not get an erection. It is clear to me that the cause is Propecia and so I have decided to stop with it. I am otherwise a very healthy and active 26-year old. Here is my new regimen: Rogaine Foam 2 x per day Procerin pill 1 x per day 5000 mcg of Biotin 1 x per day 2% Nizoral 2 x per week 500 mg of Evening Primrose Oil 2 x per day Spiro Cream 1 x per day Basically, I am just trying to see if there is anything obvious that I am missing. My big concern is that now I am off the Propecia, I will lose all the gains I experienced over the past year. It also seems as though it may be a good idea to add a hair loss shampoo on the days I don't use Nizoral. Any feedback is much appreciated! - Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted May 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 6, 2012 Propecia by itself will help you more than all that stuff combined, IMO. Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member chrisdav Posted May 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 6, 2012 Totally agree with you RC West. It is the most powerful weapon currently available. 2 poor unsatisfactory hair transplants performed in the UK. Based on vast research and meeting patients, I travelled to see Dr Feller in New York to get repaired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member NEWHAIRPLEASE Posted May 6, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 6, 2012 If you can't take propecia because of sides then dont take it, however like the others have stated its the best. You are wasting money on procerin!!!! Save it Newhairplease!! Dr Rahal in January 19, 2012:) 4808 FUT grafts- 941 singles, 2809 doubles, 1031 triples, 27 quads My Hairloss Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensd85 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hmm. Thanks for the feedback, guys. That's as I feared. Weighing hair loss versus erectile dysfunction is definitely not a fun choice . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member 1978matt Posted May 7, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted May 7, 2012 Hmm. Thanks for the feedback, guys. That's as I feared. Weighing hair loss versus erectile dysfunction is definitely not a fun choice . . . You could try taking a quarter pill every other day and see how that goes. 4,312 FUT grafts (7,676 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2013 1,145 FUE grafts (3,152 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - August 2018 763 FUE grafts (2,094 hairs) with Ray Konior, MD - January 2020 Proscar 1.25mg every 3rd day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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