@irockdemdunks My doctor, Dr. Bauman, says that 100 hairs shed per day is normal. However, if you are seeing some visible loss (more scalp, receding hairline, etc) then you might want to talk to a doctor.
@nadz4maz Propecia is the only oral prescription pill for male pattern baldness. It works like 90% of the time to keep the hair you have. Get it from a hair doctor, like I did.
Ive been taking minoxidil [regular strength and notice hair shedding and an increase in hair loss but told it was a good thing.! I and was suggested propecia 1mg. I heard about the side effects such as erectile dysfunction, libido and sex drive loss and breast enlargement. I was like what?? I do not want to become a woman!!! lol. did you experience any of those unwanted side effects??
@Supersmooth007 I did not have any side effects from Propecia. I hear that they are pretty rare, unless you are trying to sell an 'herbal' alternative, LOL.
Wow, that's very impressive! I assumed products like Rogaine were more or less snake oil, producing results only perceptible to the user. Guess I was wrong. You've clearly gained objective benefits. Looks more like a cowlick now rather than a bald spot. Luckily, I can't relate to the whole baldness issue, since both my maternal and paternal sides are unaffected. At 38, my hair is as dense as it was when I was 18. I can imagine hair loss being a major hassle, though. Good luck in the future
I was very lucky, side effects from fin 0. Only minox gives me problems sometimes with slight itching, slight inflammations and iritated skin, but the rest, still okay.
nice results and also nice neutral opinion on hair loss treatment. Im on fin to since a year together with minox. I had a horrible shedding btw in the aplied areas, after 3 months the shedding stopped, after 4-5months new hair started to regrow, it seemed to reach its peak at 9 months, till today it stayed as it is. Well i have only problems in the front area :( i regrew a small line of my temples again, but its not 100% of what it was, still im rly happy with the results.
@hitmancn It's actually very common to have shedding with propecia in the first few months...People get scared and then stop using it...but you must keep using it because your hair just went into dormet and will grow back new better hair over 6 to 12 months
hi . one question . i`m taking propecia now for 3 weeks and i noticed decreasing in ejaculate volume as well as decreased in libido , and now i`m worried . is it normal ? will it go away by time ? thank you
wallody: My opinion. NO it will not go away unless you stop the Propecia. I have some of those side effects too. I am not a doctor, ask a doctor though.
Joe, I have now completed 90 days with Propecia, and I can say I am seeing results,t first I thought it was my wishful thinking,,but its real. One other thing, I have been using Rogaine since 1996, and it REALLY worked for a while in fact it grew back major hair,,but in time it didnt work so great any more.So far I am happy with Propecia.
Yeah Clem, I think combination treatment in general works better than any one by itself. At the start of the video you can see that he doesn't even look like he's losing hair, between the three treatments he's using.
i'm thinking about getting a script for this but do i really have to actually meet with my doctor or can i just call them by phone and be like "hey, i'm balding can i get a script for propecia?".
Clemburke1111: I tend to get brand name because it's available and I like Rogaine Foam. Finasteride (Propecia) I get brand because it's easier for me. I do also get a generic Finasteride from a hair expert at times too. Reason.....I'm not that sensitive to cost.
Joe, So does the generic work as well or do you have the slightest reservationns, and how much harder is it to get? I am not that cheap, LOL but I always like to see all my options. I still cant beleive how well this is working in only 90 days I was expecting to see the slightest something in 6 months.
Clemburke1111: Yes, the generic works just as well. Neither are har to get...I have a valid prescritpion, but I have autoship. Who said 90days? I didn't say 90 days! 6+ months.
joe ,thank you so much for you time responding to me and thank you for all the vids and info. I was saying in 90 days it has worked for me remarkably and its unbelievable,,,so I am very happy,,,,I cant wait t osee where it goes in another 6 months.
joe do you think there is a difference between propecia and the generic propecia? and if i do decide to take it where should i purchase it for lowest cost?
arisinger21: There is no generic Propecia. However, there is finasteride 1.1 mg or Proscar 5mg. If you want to get finasteride 1.1 mg send me a private message and have a valid doctors prescription and I can give you a place to get it. Keep in mind, you must have a valid US doctor's prescription.
ag81807: Tough question. Anywhere between 3 and 12 years. Stem cells....hair multiplication....and all of that stuff is making progress....but still no product or procedure in the mainstream.
hi joe, thanks for the vid.. Like a lot of people, I'm losing the temple sides.. i'm ok with the hair not growing there again, but can propecia could keep the hair on the temple sides too? i know it can do that for the top, but keeping the hair on temple?(again not regrowth)..
greatpaneb: It might be able to help keep some hair in the temple area...maybe...but it may not. Really, it's worth a try, but I can say for sure. (I'm not a doctor)
I think it usually works better in the crown area than towards the front, and I think that's the case with a lot of treatments. Which is better than the reverse I think - a full, but receded, head of hair works better for most men than a bald spot in back IMO.
But as you say, there will be stem cell therapies possibly as soon as 2010. Thank goodness for modern technology or many of us would be putting sun screen on our domes every day. :)
Hi I was thinking of using this, but just a question that I dont know if you wanna answer. Did you notice any extra growth in other areas? Manly the private area? Plus I heard if you stop taking it you lose everything again, do you know if maybe its enough to just take it once every week or so to keep the hair?
mac02738: No extra growth elsewhere. Yes, if you stop taking it your hair will begin to fall out again. You have to take it at least 3-4 times a week for it to have some benefit. Everyday is the suggested though.
Just heard some exciting news, apparently there a drug called Lumigan, which originally was used to treat glaucoma, that causes eyelashes to grow back thicker and longer. Not sure if it works on the scalp, but I can't imagine why not. Looks like it might be the new rogaine! has anybody heard anything about this?
fgump910: I got it from Dr. Bauman. I'd recommend it for making your hair LOOK thicker, but I don't think it grows hair. It doesn't make that claim. It was $180.00 for a bottle. A bottle might last 3-4 months.
Sorry, if this was stated at some point, I must have missed it. Is this product something you have to take indefinately in order to maintain your results?
I got a quick question. I have diffuse hair loss in the crown area. My doctor said I have MPB too. My hair falls out when I comb it or wash it. The hair always comes out with a white bulb on the end. Is that a good sign or bad sign? I took Propecia for a year, I'm currently taking Proscar now. Thanks!
HillieBillyMan: I'm not a doctor. It's hard to tell. You would need a folliscope to see if your follicles are shrinking. This would tell you if it's from MPB, an antagen shed, or a random shed. Maybe you doctor has one?
hanselxy: DHT causes MBP......DHT is in the bloodstream....hats do not have any DHT in in them nor are hats in the bloodsteam. It's a MYTH that hats cause hair loss.
Hey Joe, Thanks for the vid - can't tell you how useful it is to know there's hope! If someone's destined to have very little / maybe no hair (at least judging from male relatives!!), do you know if the lack of effectiveness on the temples would be a problem? I'm just thinking that if the temples end up going, it might not look great if the front and back stay with recession at the temples...a sort of extreme widows peak. I hope this makes sense and isn't too stupid a question.
macout83: Thanks for the question. Put it this way......Propecia is your best tool against hair loss. Use it or lose it. (or transplant it in which case most people STILL need to use Propecia). To answer your question, the goal is to keep as much of your own hair as possible so if you ever get a transplant....you won't have to do the crown and the temples. You only have about 7,000 donor grafts so you have to use them wisely! Also, it's OK to be bald...some guys look great bald! Not me.
Hey joe man ur awesome...i just needed ur advice..i m a diffuse thinner nd thinning at a rapid pace..but i m afriad to use propecia 1 mg bcoz of the side effects nd cost ..wat if i use .5 mg i ve heared it delivers almost the same results and a minoxidil 5%...i really wanna stop my hair loss and restore if i may...plz give me some advice..congrats once again
infammo7: I'm not a doctor. You will likely get same side effects from .5 as you will from 1 mg. However, it's worth a try, but not optimal. Maybe take 1mg every OTHER day instead?
Got the picture..but I don't want to use a shampoo that could be a burden to Propecia effectiveness.I wanna use the same shampoo u were using just to make sure.Thanks
bud486: You will likely not get my results, but I used J/A/S/O/N Hair Thicken Shampoo, Nexes Diametress, and Bauman shampoo. It really doesn't matter what kind of shampoo though.
hi, i have been on propecia for 6 months now and have mixed feelings about it. question: does color shampoos like FOR MEN can affect hair quality, so they will be more likely to fall out?
granit2006: Hair color thickens the hairs diameter for about 3-6 weeks. I guess hair color could make your hair fall out if you had a reaction to it. Best to ask your doctor.
Hey, you are great to answer all these questions! Mine is, Does everyone have a "shedding period" even if they are on no medication? How long do they last? I am 24 and have some thinning, but am thinking about staring to use Prorecia, rogaine, an the laser comb all at the same time, any thought you could share with me?
mytube759: Yes, everyone goes through a shedding period even if they aren't losing hair due to MPB. Most people shed when they start Rogaine or Propecia. (check out my blog in the upper right box on this topic). My shed lasted 4 months this year. It just stopped about 3 weeks ago. See my youtube video on shedding as well and it will show you that even though I was shedding it wasn't due to MPB. I prove this with a hair microscope. Follicles become smaller when you have MPB, mine didn't as show.
I'm 19 and I think I'm going to start using it. I'm not balding at the crown (yet) but my hairline is pretty bad. I know Propecia isn't used for hairlines I just want to maintain what I have and stop my crown from balding.
ibeen using propecia for 4 yrs i think it works just i the top area no in the front the best thing is hair transplant the doctor recomend using propecia for 5 yrs that costs 200 dls every 3 months
bacyem: Not very well by itself. When combined with Propecia, it works better. Does Rogaine work...yes...are most people satisfied with the results of Rogaine.....I doubt it.
the only advice i can give to anybody on here is this...Use propecia the minute you notice your hair falling out. If your scalp is already showing you might as well shave your head or go for a transpant. Nothing else you can do.
you said that you have started using procepia with 27. how old were you when your hair lose did start? (approximatly)I´m interested in in the duration of the process. +what about the thickness/coverage if your hairs are wet. thanks
patzl1: I guess I started losing my hair at 25maybe...roughly. It took many years for my hair to become somewhat normal. More than 5 years. My hair still has coverage and thickness when wet. Propecia is better at stopping hair loss than it is at growing hair.
Can ANYONE inform me on this. I took the pill once and felt slight pains and aches in my groin area, testicle mainly. I stopped after that one pill, because I thought if it got like this after one pill, imagine what it would be like after a couple of months. But I think that perhaps what I experienced was normal, and what happens to everyone when they take the drug. Was what I experienced a sign that I shoud stay away from the drug, or was it normal? This goes out to anyone.
im just 16 and im already losing my hair and really sucks balls! do u think it is a good idea to use this stuff at an early age ?? (im mostly thinning from the front of my head btw)
SalvadorDormax: I'm not a doctor and your best bet would be to see a hair/skin doctor in your area. You are likely too young, but some docs will put young people on Propecia. I doubt a doc will put you on Propecia, but you never know. It's ok to be bald too ya know!
Thanks for posting this video. It made my decision easier. My hair loss happened when I turned 18, just receded over the years. Now 30. Anyways I just recently got the prescriptions to propecia after noticing the back side of my head thinning out a few years back. I know for sure it won't work on the front. My grandpa has thin hair but not bald, my dad is completely bald; my dad's dad is completely bald. Funny thing is that my brother has full set of hair. He's now 27, stupid genetics.
nitebluesky: You're a smart guy. If you had started earlier you could have saved you whole head of hair likely. You're right, Propecia is not very effective in the temple area for most. Good points! Thanks!
would propecia fix the front of your hair line and make it straight like a box? because i have hairloss but not serious just my hair line is becoming a night mare but it starting to look like a u when i take pictures on top but can't it grow back to cover those u and make a square?
IM 25 and I will be goign on propecia soon, do you think i still go time to stop the madness? Im only reacing (inwards) on the sides, I can deal with what I got but I want it to stop.
izleep: No I don't think Propecia works well in the temples. However, I do think it works in the center frontal hairline and behind the hairline. I have microscopic evidence of this on my own hair. I'm working on a video explaining it and SHOWING what it looks like under a hair microscope. It's quite amazing. Give me a few weeks. Thanks!
Ihaven't tried proecia, but I have tried Rogaine..Ive had little results with Rogaine....to all the have hair loss issues and can afford it,, I had a hair transplant and love the results after...I started losing my hair in high school and now i'm 33 and my hair is growing like weeds....not to mention the pain I went through to have it done...but worth it....
Hey , I just started Propecia Friday, do you know if there is any truth to any rumor that there will be a generic vesion( of Propecia) of this drug coming to the shelf one day like Minoxidil did?
Clemburke1111: Propecia will lose it's patent in a few years. I do know where you can get compounded (off label) Propecia, but you DO need a doctors prescription.
Joe, yes I went to the doctors and got the perscription and started last week, and it is 75 dollars per 30 pills, which is affordable but still looking for cheaper down the road,,I am getting the 90 day supply I sent away for recently, but startetd my 30 day supply now.
loadtha6pounder: I'm not a doctor, but the FDA would "likely" nto clear it if it caused brain cancer. However, I don't know, but I seriously doubt it.
I am going to start taking a propecia pill in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. I think taking it three times a day will have a greater impact than taking a pill once a day
sammo2u: I totally disagree with that approach and so would any doctor. Just take it as directed. Propecia is not linear, more does not mean better results.
I am currently using proscar 5mg five times the strength of propecia as well as saw plamaento (I think thats how u spell it). I just started I'll get back in touch see how it goes.
thats weird that u only recede at the crown. See i always thought u lose hair at the temples first and then, older u get, u start losing from the crown. are u also balding at the temples? I have been prescribed propecia and im losing hair only at the temples, but i saw on the website that there is no evidence that it regrows hair at the temples. Have u had or know anyone with success regrowing/maintaining hair in the temple region? cheer mate
VonSchtepin: No, I have not known Propecia to work in the temples. You can lose hair in any pattern. Check out the Norwood scale and it might help. Google "norwood scale"
hey joe i was just curious if you still use the rogaine foam. Do you think if you took it out of your routine now, with your currents results, do you think u would start losing your hair again?
Aueneye: Thanks. No, I don't use any "potions or lotions". Really, a product has to block DHT in the bloodsteam to work well. Propecia blocks DHT in the bloodstream and I think that's why it worked so well for me.
hey just joe, i was curious as to what time of the day do you take your propecia pill? and do you always take it at the same time of day every day? Thanks
hey justjoe, just wanted to know if your suffered from any side effects from propecia. If so what were they? I am about to start taking it very soon along with rogaine simultaneously
man got 2 question hopfly u replay... 1: is it ok to wash ur hair twice day b4 usin minoxdil ?? 2: whats the diffrent between (rogain) and ( regaine) ??
Hi Justjoe, I am considering taking Proscar (5mg Finasteride) and cutting it up into 4 peices cause the drug is cheaper than Propecia. Do you think it will be as effective as Propecia? My docotors doesn't recommend it. What do you think? Will it be as effective as Propecia? Thanks
hey justjoe, just wanted to know if you suffered any side effects from propecia. If so what were they? I am about to start taking it very soon along with rogaine simultaneously
Justjoe: What I meant to say is if I cut Proscar (5mg finasteride) into 5 peices making each bit equal to 1mg of finasteride. Will this be as effective as 1mg Propecia? Do you think I would still get good/decent results?
lilbeezy4u: Sorry, I deleted your comment by mistake. If you're 16.....talk to your doctor about it. No matter what your age talk to your doctor. Yes, for me the side effects are worth it...but for many it's not.
I have been on Rogaine and Propecia for 2 and a half months now and I am not shedding anymore or loosing hair when I brush it or wash it. This dude that has been using Propecia and Rogaine successfully for 3 years now told me shedding always happens in the begginning to get rid of the bad(dying or dead) hair and make way for the new.
i am 18 and i can sense future baldness for me wen i look at ma hair...its good now but i can tell that in the future i mite face hair loss challenge...any advise, man.btw great video keep it up.u r an idol.
lifeeasyhere: see a HAIR doctor, see if the doctor thinks Propecia is right for you....take it from there. Hair docs can use a special scope to see if you're thinning and where. Then, they can offer treatments. Most regular doctors don't know much about hair loss...but a hair doc will know ALOT more.
Thanks for posting bro'. Proof in pictures/videos is the best thing we can see. Ive use finasteride for a decade, and its held the back and top. Temples have receeded though.................
Justjoe9074. Hi
R u still on propecia at the moment or have u stopped taking it?
RawalpindiBrittania 11 months ago
@irockdemdunks My doctor, Dr. Bauman, says that 100 hairs shed per day is normal. However, if you are seeing some visible loss (more scalp, receding hairline, etc) then you might want to talk to a doctor.
justjoe9074 1 year ago
Damn, so I am losing my hair. Im only 19 too D:
PbMessiah691 1 year ago 68
@shuaibafghan Hehe. It's me, dude. But I did gain a little weight over the years, lol.
justjoe9074 1 year ago
@Ocelot911 All good!!
justjoe9074 1 year ago
whats propecia?
nadz4maz 1 year ago
@nadz4maz Propecia is the only oral prescription pill for male pattern baldness. It works like 90% of the time to keep the hair you have. Get it from a hair doctor, like I did.
justjoe9074 1 year ago
@nadz4maz Propecia is a prescription pill (get if from a hair doctor) that stops the progression of hair loss for 90% of guys.
justjoe9074 1 year ago
Did u have any side effect?
chetean 1 year ago
@chetean No. No sides at all.
justjoe9074 1 year ago
An excellent, unbiased video. Thank you
UmedAVK 1 year ago
That was very good - thanks
UmedAVK 1 year ago
Ive been taking minoxidil [regular strength and notice hair shedding and an increase in hair loss but told it was a good thing.! I and was suggested propecia 1mg. I heard about the side effects such as erectile dysfunction, libido and sex drive loss and breast enlargement. I was like what?? I do not want to become a woman!!! lol. did you experience any of those unwanted side effects??
Supersmooth007 1 year ago
@Supersmooth007 I did not have any side effects from Propecia. I hear that they are pretty rare, unless you are trying to sell an 'herbal' alternative, LOL.
justjoe9074 1 year ago
can you tell me something about the side effects of propecia?did you have any problem at all?thet say it kills your sex drive
MrLondon2007 1 year ago
@MrLondon2007 I haven't had any side-effects. According to the published data, side effect occur in less than 2% of patients. No issues there for me!
justjoe9074 1 year ago
Wow, that's very impressive! I assumed products like Rogaine were more or less snake oil, producing results only perceptible to the user. Guess I was wrong. You've clearly gained objective benefits. Looks more like a cowlick now rather than a bald spot. Luckily, I can't relate to the whole baldness issue, since both my maternal and paternal sides are unaffected. At 38, my hair is as dense as it was when I was 18. I can imagine hair loss being a major hassle, though. Good luck in the future
ritter89 1 year ago
I was very lucky, side effects from fin 0. Only minox gives me problems sometimes with slight itching, slight inflammations and iritated skin, but the rest, still okay.
Congrats on ur result joe.
TheFreeFlow 1 year ago
nice results and also nice neutral opinion on hair loss treatment. Im on fin to since a year together with minox. I had a horrible shedding btw in the aplied areas, after 3 months the shedding stopped, after 4-5months new hair started to regrow, it seemed to reach its peak at 9 months, till today it stayed as it is. Well i have only problems in the front area :( i regrew a small line of my temples again, but its not 100% of what it was, still im rly happy with the results.
TheFreeFlow 1 year ago
I can't keep up with the number of questions in the text comments format. If you have a question send me a message and I'll try to answer it. Thanks!
justjoe9074 3 years ago
@justjoe9074 hi joe, did you experience any side effects on propecia? low sex drive etc..?
983789825566 1 year ago
@983789825566 Nope. No problems in that area at all! Sides are pretty rare.
justjoe9074 1 year ago
kool vid it mite help me, thanks
IMaiden89 3 years ago
Did you see any change in your hairline at all?
kevdogg05 3 years ago
kevdogg05: No.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
HI。I am a chinese.And Im 24.I found my hair is dorping fast from maybe 1 year ago
I took Propecia from 2008.5.28.So I also used Propecia for more than 3 monthes.But now I think My hair droping faster than before.
Does the Propecia really work ON Asian ? Or I should use Propecia muchlonger?like half a year?
Sorry,my English is poor.thank u
hitmancn 3 years ago
hitmancn: Ni Hao. I am not a doctor. You have to take Propecia everyday...forever....you can't start and stop taking it. Xie Xie.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
@hitmancn It's actually very common to have shedding with propecia in the first few months...People get scared and then stop using it...but you must keep using it because your hair just went into dormet and will grow back new better hair over 6 to 12 months
danesters 1 year ago
justjoe9074. for u what treatment has been most effective, propecia or rogaine?
if u used only propecia by itself do u think u would have had less results?
DERBYSHIRE4EVER 3 years ago
DERBYSHIRE4EVER: Propecia, by FAR! The Rogaine is minimal!
justjoe9074 3 years ago
hi . one question . i`m taking propecia now for 3 weeks and i noticed decreasing in ejaculate volume as well as decreased in libido , and now i`m worried . is it normal ? will it go away by time ? thank you
wallody 3 years ago
wallody: My opinion. NO it will not go away unless you stop the Propecia. I have some of those side effects too. I am not a doctor, ask a doctor though.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
When I started taking propecia I had a lowered libido for about 4 weeks then it went away ..but everyone is different
Shrike12 3 years ago
where do you buy this??? whats the website???
Thanks
SlashDotDash121 3 years ago
SlashDotDash121: From a legit pharmacy.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Joe, I have now completed 90 days with Propecia, and I can say I am seeing results,t first I thought it was my wishful thinking,,but its real. One other thing, I have been using Rogaine since 1996, and it REALLY worked for a while in fact it grew back major hair,,but in time it didnt work so great any more.So far I am happy with Propecia.
Clemburke1111 3 years ago
Yeah Clem, I think combination treatment in general works better than any one by itself. At the start of the video you can see that he doesn't even look like he's losing hair, between the three treatments he's using.
NormsChem 3 years ago
i'm thinking about getting a script for this but do i really have to actually meet with my doctor or can i just call them by phone and be like "hey, i'm balding can i get a script for propecia?".
shaman642 3 years ago
shaman642: Most doctors will want you to come in the office. Most GOOD docs won't give you a script without seeing you.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
thanks dude i think this might help my hair thinning
jayguy173 3 years ago
do you know if finasteride works as well as propecia? if i order it online do i still need a perscription?
arisinger21 3 years ago
arisinger21: finasteride is Propecia. Same thing. Propecia has a patent at 1mg.....that's why the 'generic' is 1.1 mg. Same drug though.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
joe,,,do you use the generic and if not why?
Clemburke1111 3 years ago
Clemburke1111: I tend to get brand name because it's available and I like Rogaine Foam. Finasteride (Propecia) I get brand because it's easier for me. I do also get a generic Finasteride from a hair expert at times too. Reason.....I'm not that sensitive to cost.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Joe, So does the generic work as well or do you have the slightest reservationns, and how much harder is it to get? I am not that cheap, LOL but I always like to see all my options. I still cant beleive how well this is working in only 90 days I was expecting to see the slightest something in 6 months.
Clemburke1111 3 years ago
Clemburke1111: Yes, the generic works just as well. Neither are har to get...I have a valid prescritpion, but I have autoship. Who said 90days? I didn't say 90 days! 6+ months.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
joe ,thank you so much for you time responding to me and thank you for all the vids and info. I was saying in 90 days it has worked for me remarkably and its unbelievable,,,so I am very happy,,,,I cant wait t osee where it goes in another 6 months.
Clemburke1111 3 years ago
joe do you think there is a difference between propecia and the generic propecia? and if i do decide to take it where should i purchase it for lowest cost?
arisinger21 3 years ago
arisinger21: There is no generic Propecia. However, there is finasteride 1.1 mg or Proscar 5mg. If you want to get finasteride 1.1 mg send me a private message and have a valid doctors prescription and I can give you a place to get it. Keep in mind, you must have a valid US doctor's prescription.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
joe i have to say you are "cured" from baldness you have a great hair .i think your hair is going to start to decline after your 50.
ag81807 3 years ago
ag81807: Baldness will always be a risk for most men. By the time I'm 50, they will have a cure, likely stem cells or hair multiplication.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
interesting in your opinion how many years do you think we have to wait to see a next generacion of treatments?
ag81807 3 years ago
ag81807: Tough question. Anywhere between 3 and 12 years. Stem cells....hair multiplication....and all of that stuff is making progress....but still no product or procedure in the mainstream.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
hi joe, thanks for the vid.. Like a lot of people, I'm losing the temple sides.. i'm ok with the hair not growing there again, but can propecia could keep the hair on the temple sides too? i know it can do that for the top, but keeping the hair on temple?(again not regrowth)..
greatpaneb 3 years ago
greatpaneb: It might be able to help keep some hair in the temple area...maybe...but it may not. Really, it's worth a try, but I can say for sure. (I'm not a doctor)
justjoe9074 3 years ago
I think it usually works better in the crown area than towards the front, and I think that's the case with a lot of treatments. Which is better than the reverse I think - a full, but receded, head of hair works better for most men than a bald spot in back IMO.
But as you say, there will be stem cell therapies possibly as soon as 2010. Thank goodness for modern technology or many of us would be putting sun screen on our domes every day. :)
NormsChem 3 years ago
NormsChem: Very true.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
thanks for the video. im losing hair my two temple sides. the hair line looks like a 'M', does it regrow hair on the front?
itisjun 3 years ago
itisjun: Not normally very well, but worth a try.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Yeah, it's best using it anyways, to keep what you already have.
rafanavega 3 years ago
Hi I was thinking of using this, but just a question that I dont know if you wanna answer. Did you notice any extra growth in other areas? Manly the private area? Plus I heard if you stop taking it you lose everything again, do you know if maybe its enough to just take it once every week or so to keep the hair?
mac02738 3 years ago
mac02738: No extra growth elsewhere. Yes, if you stop taking it your hair will begin to fall out again. You have to take it at least 3-4 times a week for it to have some benefit. Everyday is the suggested though.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Just heard some exciting news, apparently there a drug called Lumigan, which originally was used to treat glaucoma, that causes eyelashes to grow back thicker and longer. Not sure if it works on the scalp, but I can't imagine why not. Looks like it might be the new rogaine! has anybody heard anything about this?
fgump910 3 years ago
fgump910: Yes, I have some actually. It will thicken hair, but doesn't make a legit claim to regrow it.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
nice! how did you get it? And would you recommend it?
fgump910 3 years ago
fgump910: I got it from Dr. Bauman. I'd recommend it for making your hair LOOK thicker, but I don't think it grows hair. It doesn't make that claim. It was $180.00 for a bottle. A bottle might last 3-4 months.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
thanks for the video. im 22 and using propecia for like 2 1/2 months. all the hair on top is thinning but mainly in the back
question: does using rogain in addition to propecia really make much of a difference? is it worth it....
did it actually regrow hair or just increase it calibur?
thanks
bball24am 3 years ago
bball24am: It might help a little bit but not THAT much.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Sorry, if this was stated at some point, I must have missed it. Is this product something you have to take indefinately in order to maintain your results?
H68822526 3 years ago
H68822526: Yes, you have to take it for ever. It blocks DHT in the blood stream.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
hi joe, great video mate, very informative.
Just reading through some of the comments left here and noticed something about side effects. Did u experience anything inparticular?
I'm from England and im pretty sure its available over here, but i dont suppose you would know how i could hold of it do you?
Keep up the good work man
robbiethecowboy 3 years ago
propecia really helped me!
medz18 3 years ago
I got a quick question. I have diffuse hair loss in the crown area. My doctor said I have MPB too. My hair falls out when I comb it or wash it. The hair always comes out with a white bulb on the end. Is that a good sign or bad sign? I took Propecia for a year, I'm currently taking Proscar now. Thanks!
HillieBillyMan 3 years ago
HillieBillyMan: I'm not a doctor. It's hard to tell. You would need a folliscope to see if your follicles are shrinking. This would tell you if it's from MPB, an antagen shed, or a random shed. Maybe you doctor has one?
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Thanks I'll ask next time I go see him.
HillieBillyMan 3 years ago
hi joe!thats a great vid, thank you.going back to ure previous commments, how do you know for sure that hats and caps dont cause baldness?
hanselxy 3 years ago
hanselxy: DHT causes MBP......DHT is in the bloodstream....hats do not have any DHT in in them nor are hats in the bloodsteam. It's a MYTH that hats cause hair loss.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Hey Joe, Thanks for the vid - can't tell you how useful it is to know there's hope! If someone's destined to have very little / maybe no hair (at least judging from male relatives!!), do you know if the lack of effectiveness on the temples would be a problem? I'm just thinking that if the temples end up going, it might not look great if the front and back stay with recession at the temples...a sort of extreme widows peak. I hope this makes sense and isn't too stupid a question.
Thanks again.
macout83 3 years ago
macout83: Thanks for the question. Put it this way......Propecia is your best tool against hair loss. Use it or lose it. (or transplant it in which case most people STILL need to use Propecia). To answer your question, the goal is to keep as much of your own hair as possible so if you ever get a transplant....you won't have to do the crown and the temples. You only have about 7,000 donor grafts so you have to use them wisely! Also, it's OK to be bald...some guys look great bald! Not me.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Hey joe man ur awesome...i just needed ur advice..i m a diffuse thinner nd thinning at a rapid pace..but i m afriad to use propecia 1 mg bcoz of the side effects nd cost ..wat if i use .5 mg i ve heared it delivers almost the same results and a minoxidil 5%...i really wanna stop my hair loss and restore if i may...plz give me some advice..congrats once again
infammo7 3 years ago
infammo7: I'm not a doctor. You will likely get same side effects from .5 as you will from 1 mg. However, it's worth a try, but not optimal. Maybe take 1mg every OTHER day instead?
justjoe9074 3 years ago
lilbeezy4u: Ask your doctor, but likely too young. If you stop taking it your hair will fall out again, yes.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Thanks man. If this works for me i will worship u everyday.Would u tell me which shampoo you were using?
bud486 3 years ago
bud486: No shampoo regrows hair, it doesn't matter what shampoo you are using. I used Propecia and Rogaine, not a special shampoo.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Got the picture..but I don't want to use a shampoo that could be a burden to Propecia effectiveness.I wanna use the same shampoo u were using just to make sure.Thanks
bud486 3 years ago
bud486: You will likely not get my results, but I used J/A/S/O/N Hair Thicken Shampoo, Nexes Diametress, and Bauman shampoo. It really doesn't matter what kind of shampoo though.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
hi, i have been on propecia for 6 months now and have mixed feelings about it. question: does color shampoos like FOR MEN can affect hair quality, so they will be more likely to fall out?
granit2006 3 years ago
granit2006: Hair color thickens the hairs diameter for about 3-6 weeks. I guess hair color could make your hair fall out if you had a reaction to it. Best to ask your doctor.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Hey, you are great to answer all these questions! Mine is, Does everyone have a "shedding period" even if they are on no medication? How long do they last? I am 24 and have some thinning, but am thinking about staring to use Prorecia, rogaine, an the laser comb all at the same time, any thought you could share with me?
mytube759 3 years ago
mytube759: Yes, everyone goes through a shedding period even if they aren't losing hair due to MPB. Most people shed when they start Rogaine or Propecia. (check out my blog in the upper right box on this topic). My shed lasted 4 months this year. It just stopped about 3 weeks ago. See my youtube video on shedding as well and it will show you that even though I was shedding it wasn't due to MPB. I prove this with a hair microscope. Follicles become smaller when you have MPB, mine didn't as show.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
I'm 19 and I think I'm going to start using it. I'm not balding at the crown (yet) but my hairline is pretty bad. I know Propecia isn't used for hairlines I just want to maintain what I have and stop my crown from balding.
lac3y1988 3 years ago
lac3y1988: Make sure you talk to your doctor. I agree that starting early is the best defense against hair loss.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Well I guess I'll have to in order to get a prescription, but yeah hopefully it'll stop it from happening. I may even get some regrowth
lac3y1988 3 years ago
Thanks Joe...God Bless you and your family
airforcelife 3 years ago
one more thing?!,,lol,,how many times a daily do u use the foam
mikejones957 3 years ago
mikejones957: once a day, but most use it twice per day.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Hey Joe , How many mg of propecia do u use daily?
mikejones957 3 years ago
mikejones957: 1 mg
justjoe9074 3 years ago
did your hairline benefit from propecia
sexygrimace 3 years ago
sexygrimace: I'm not sure because my hair line never got that bad. So, I'm not sure.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
thanks for the reply.
sexygrimace 3 years ago
i bet everyone had heard this before, but does hats really make you loose your hair quicker/faster.
nitebluesky 3 years ago
nitebluesky: NO! Hats do not make you lose your hair.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
yes my friedn wears hats all the time and his head is going ald
rmangion 3 years ago
rmangion: 100% untrue! Hats do not make make a person bald. I know that for a fact. Genes and horomones are not related to hats.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
ibeen using propecia for 4 yrs i think it works just i the top area no in the front the best thing is hair transplant the doctor recomend using propecia for 5 yrs that costs 200 dls every 3 months
karlo399 3 years ago
karlo399: I generally agree.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
does rogaine really work? and does it cause facial hair?
bacyem 3 years ago
bacyem: Not very well by itself. When combined with Propecia, it works better. Does Rogaine work...yes...are most people satisfied with the results of Rogaine.....I doubt it.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
the only advice i can give to anybody on here is this...Use propecia the minute you notice your hair falling out. If your scalp is already showing you might as well shave your head or go for a transpant. Nothing else you can do.
sammo2u 3 years ago
Hi joe!
you said that you have started using procepia with 27. how old were you when your hair lose did start? (approximatly)I´m interested in in the duration of the process. +what about the thickness/coverage if your hairs are wet. thanks
patzl1 3 years ago
patzl1: I guess I started losing my hair at 25maybe...roughly. It took many years for my hair to become somewhat normal. More than 5 years. My hair still has coverage and thickness when wet. Propecia is better at stopping hair loss than it is at growing hair.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Can ANYONE inform me on this. I took the pill once and felt slight pains and aches in my groin area, testicle mainly. I stopped after that one pill, because I thought if it got like this after one pill, imagine what it would be like after a couple of months. But I think that perhaps what I experienced was normal, and what happens to everyone when they take the drug. Was what I experienced a sign that I shoud stay away from the drug, or was it normal? This goes out to anyone.
tomhetistgut3 3 years ago
tomhetistgut3: Might not be the drug for you. Just use Rogaine maybe?
justjoe9074 3 years ago
im just 16 and im already losing my hair and really sucks balls! do u think it is a good idea to use this stuff at an early age ?? (im mostly thinning from the front of my head btw)
oh and thxs for posting this video up =D
SalvadorDormax 3 years ago
SalvadorDormax: I'm not a doctor and your best bet would be to see a hair/skin doctor in your area. You are likely too young, but some docs will put young people on Propecia. I doubt a doc will put you on Propecia, but you never know. It's ok to be bald too ya know!
justjoe9074 3 years ago
im from phillipines here uhm does any one were can it be bought online and the cheapest though
chinkyching21 3 years ago
Thanks for posting this video. It made my decision easier. My hair loss happened when I turned 18, just receded over the years. Now 30. Anyways I just recently got the prescriptions to propecia after noticing the back side of my head thinning out a few years back. I know for sure it won't work on the front. My grandpa has thin hair but not bald, my dad is completely bald; my dad's dad is completely bald. Funny thing is that my brother has full set of hair. He's now 27, stupid genetics.
nitebluesky 3 years ago
nitebluesky: You're a smart guy. If you had started earlier you could have saved you whole head of hair likely. You're right, Propecia is not very effective in the temple area for most. Good points! Thanks!
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Hey dude - thanks for sharing. Give us all hope :)
I have just started on Propecia (1 week ago). Do you recommend that I stick with just Propecia a while or start Minox now as well ?
Thanks
Shrike12 3 years ago
Shrike12: I'm not a doctor. I would use BOTH of them at the same time and then after about 18 months you can decrease or quit the Rogaine.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
man .. ur case isn't that serious at all , is ur dad bald ? i mean does it run in the family ?
semo2010 3 years ago
semo2010: It started when I was ~27 and I'm now 38. I should be bald by now! My dad has significant hair loss and yes hair loss runs in my family.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Hey Just Joe, great video, congrats!
danlc95 3 years ago
would propecia fix the front of your hair line and make it straight like a box? because i have hairloss but not serious just my hair line is becoming a night mare but it starting to look like a u when i take pictures on top but can't it grow back to cover those u and make a square?
Bamby187 3 years ago
Bamby187: Propecia is not good in the temples and likely would NOT give you a square box.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
would it be like your fourhead shape? like you have it it's straight connected
Bamby187 3 years ago
Bamby187: You can't predict the regrowth pattern with Propecia.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
IM 25 and I will be goign on propecia soon, do you think i still go time to stop the madness? Im only reacing (inwards) on the sides, I can deal with what I got but I want it to stop.
hluiscp 3 years ago
hluiscp: Man, that is a decision that you have to make. It will likely get worse over the next few years, but who knows.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
hi justjoe9074 do you think using propecia helps receding hairline? and do you Revivogen works for hairline? ty
izleep 3 years ago
izleep: No I don't think Propecia works well in the temples. However, I do think it works in the center frontal hairline and behind the hairline. I have microscopic evidence of this on my own hair. I'm working on a video explaining it and SHOWING what it looks like under a hair microscope. It's quite amazing. Give me a few weeks. Thanks!
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Ihaven't tried proecia, but I have tried Rogaine..Ive had little results with Rogaine....to all the have hair loss issues and can afford it,, I had a hair transplant and love the results after...I started losing my hair in high school and now i'm 33 and my hair is growing like weeds....not to mention the pain I went through to have it done...but worth it....
flyingdevil27 3 years ago
flyingdevil27: cool deal!
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Hey , I just started Propecia Friday, do you know if there is any truth to any rumor that there will be a generic vesion( of Propecia) of this drug coming to the shelf one day like Minoxidil did?
Clemburke1111 3 years ago
Clemburke1111: Propecia will lose it's patent in a few years. I do know where you can get compounded (off label) Propecia, but you DO need a doctors prescription.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Joe, yes I went to the doctors and got the perscription and started last week, and it is 75 dollars per 30 pills, which is affordable but still looking for cheaper down the road,,I am getting the 90 day supply I sent away for recently, but startetd my 30 day supply now.
Clemburke1111 3 years ago
justje9074. u used revivogen. u said it didnt re-grow hair. do u feel it did anything at all for your hairloss?
i have used revivigen for 3 months now and it has done nothing. my hair is shedding a lot now and i think its due to revivogen
DERBYSHIRE4EVER 3 years ago
DERBYSHIRE4EVER: My opinion is that Revivogen does not work at all. I have 3 bottles if you want them.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
i think i will stop taking revivogen. thanks 4 ur opinion
DERBYSHIRE4EVER 3 years ago
yoo!! do you know if the laser comb could cause brain cancer or anything like that??
loadtha6pounder 3 years ago
loadtha6pounder: I'm not a doctor, but the FDA would "likely" nto clear it if it caused brain cancer. However, I don't know, but I seriously doubt it.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
I am going to start taking a propecia pill in the morning, in the afternoon, and at night. I think taking it three times a day will have a greater impact than taking a pill once a day
sammo2u 3 years ago
sammo2u: I totally disagree with that approach and so would any doctor. Just take it as directed. Propecia is not linear, more does not mean better results.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
I am currently using proscar 5mg five times the strength of propecia as well as saw plamaento (I think thats how u spell it). I just started I'll get back in touch see how it goes.
refereeingpesty 3 years ago
refereeingpesty: cool, I don't take Proscar. I only take 1mg and it works fine. Check back in 8-12 months, I'd be interested in seeing if it worked.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
thats weird that u only recede at the crown. See i always thought u lose hair at the temples first and then, older u get, u start losing from the crown. are u also balding at the temples? I have been prescribed propecia and im losing hair only at the temples, but i saw on the website that there is no evidence that it regrows hair at the temples. Have u had or know anyone with success regrowing/maintaining hair in the temple region? cheer mate
VonSchtepin 3 years ago
VonSchtepin: No, I have not known Propecia to work in the temples. You can lose hair in any pattern. Check out the Norwood scale and it might help. Google "norwood scale"
justjoe9074 3 years ago
hey joe i was just curious if you still use the rogaine foam. Do you think if you took it out of your routine now, with your currents results, do you think u would start losing your hair again?
sammo2u 3 years ago
sammo2u: No I don't still use Rogaine, but I will start again next month. No, I don't think removing Rogaine would hurt me results...but who knows?
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Any side-effects?
Commando303X 3 years ago
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Aueneye 3 years ago
Aueneye: Thanks. No, I don't use any "potions or lotions". Really, a product has to block DHT in the bloodsteam to work well. Propecia blocks DHT in the bloodstream and I think that's why it worked so well for me.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
im using propecia and Regaine(minoxidil 2%) already 5 months. Its quiet good. I want to ask you if there is some better products on market nowdays?
thank you very much. i appreciate alot all your answers and posting these videos.
sibedah 3 years ago
sibedah: No, there's not much out there besides Propecia and Rogaine. Some people do laser and some people take Avodart....I don't.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
hey just joe, i was curious as to what time of the day do you take your propecia pill? and do you always take it at the same time of day every day? Thanks
sammo2u 3 years ago
sammo2u: In the morning when I wake up. Yes, always at the same time.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
hey justjoe, just wanted to know if your suffered from any side effects from propecia. If so what were they? I am about to start taking it very soon along with rogaine simultaneously
sammo2u 3 years ago
sammo2u: See my Proecia side effects video and talk with your doctor. Yes, I did have a few side effects.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
man got 2 question hopfly u replay... 1: is it ok to wash ur hair twice day b4 usin minoxdil ?? 2: whats the diffrent between (rogain) and ( regaine) ??
25DDown 3 years ago
25DDown: Yes, it's ok, but I'm not sure why you would want to wash it twice per day, it may strip off skin oils.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
thx for the video
elchiverotx 3 years ago
Hi Justjoe, I am considering taking Proscar (5mg Finasteride) and cutting it up into 4 peices cause the drug is cheaper than Propecia. Do you think it will be as effective as Propecia? My docotors doesn't recommend it. What do you think? Will it be as effective as Propecia? Thanks
romeono1 3 years ago
romeono1: I was told by the best hair docs that 1mg is the optimal dose. No study suggests anything else.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
hey justjoe, just wanted to know if you suffered any side effects from propecia. If so what were they? I am about to start taking it very soon along with rogaine simultaneously
sammo2u 3 years ago
sammo2u: Look at my Propecia side-effects video :)
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Justjoe: What I meant to say is if I cut Proscar (5mg finasteride) into 5 peices making each bit equal to 1mg of finasteride. Will this be as effective as 1mg Propecia? Do you think I would still get good/decent results?
romeono1 3 years ago
romeono1: I'm not a doctor, but I would think so.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
iLoveBlocPartyy: Rogaine is a topical treament and Propecia is a pill. Propecia blocks DHT, Rogaine doesn't. Thanks.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
lilbeezy4u: Sorry, I deleted your comment by mistake. If you're 16.....talk to your doctor about it. No matter what your age talk to your doctor. Yes, for me the side effects are worth it...but for many it's not.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
I have been on Rogaine and Propecia for 2 and a half months now and I am not shedding anymore or loosing hair when I brush it or wash it. This dude that has been using Propecia and Rogaine successfully for 3 years now told me shedding always happens in the begginning to get rid of the bad(dying or dead) hair and make way for the new.
DaBoyBaker 3 years ago
DaBoyBaker: Yes, that is VERY TRUE!
justjoe9074 3 years ago
is it ever too late to take propecia?
soulstice99 3 years ago
soulstice99: Yes.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
i am 18 and i can sense future baldness for me wen i look at ma hair...its good now but i can tell that in the future i mite face hair loss challenge...any advise, man.btw great video keep it up.u r an idol.
lifeeasyhere 3 years ago
lifeeasyhere: Thanks, I'm just lucky that's all :)
justjoe9074 3 years ago
any advise boss man for ma prob..
lifeeasyhere 3 years ago
lifeeasyhere: see a HAIR doctor, see if the doctor thinks Propecia is right for you....take it from there. Hair docs can use a special scope to see if you're thinning and where. Then, they can offer treatments. Most regular doctors don't know much about hair loss...but a hair doc will know ALOT more.
justjoe9074 3 years ago
Thanks for posting bro'. Proof in pictures/videos is the best thing we can see. Ive use finasteride for a decade, and its held the back and top. Temples have receeded though.................
taghl 3 years ago
I keep seeing commercials about Bosely hair products, Do you know anything about this? Do you think it is a scam?
tomhetistgut3 3 years ago