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To Hairsite-BCP's, DHT inhibitors, etc. (Birth Control Pills & Hair Loss)

posted by bunnyheather, 11.02.2008, 11:59

ť ť Based on what my hair looks like now vs before the medication, it is
ť ť either making it worse or my thinning is happening despite and faster
ť than
ť ť before I took the medication. I am taking Diane-35 (for 4 months) and
ť 1mg
ť ť finasteride (for a month)
ť ť I have not experienced a massive shed, no. My hair just looks and is
ť ť thinner (less dense)
ť ť Any advice woudl be great.
ť
ť A lot also depends on why your doctor put you on Diane35 and Finasteride
ť in the first place. Unless you are experiencing massive shed, there is no
ť reason to stop the treatments that your doctor recommended. BTW, bear in
ť mind that finasteride is recommended for post menopausal women only
ť according to most doctors.
ť
ť Your regimen only addresses the issue of DHT/androgens internally. That's
ť not enough in my opinion. Assuming that your hair loss is AGA related, you
ť may want to consider a regimen that addresses the following:
ť
ť 1) Internal Anti-androgen and/or DHT inhibitor to slow down hair loss. For
ť example, spiro, finasteride etc.
ť
ť 2) Topical anti-androgen and/or DHT inhibitor to slow down hair loss such
ť as Fluridil or topical spiro.
ť
ť 3) Topical Growth Stimulant such as minoxidil.
ť
ť 4) Topical anti-inflammatory such as Nizoral shampoo, Tea Tree Oil or Emu
ť Oil shampoo etc depending on your hair condition. Nizoral can act as a
ť mild topical anti-androgen too, many people use it once or twice weekly.
ť
ť You have been on finasteride for only 1 month. That is not enough to
ť evaluate the efficacy of the medication. Most people believe that you
ť should give it 3-6 months. Finasteride does have a tendency to cause dry
ť skin, this may affect your hair quality as a result. Your hair may become
ť more brittle than usual, perhaps that's why you feel that your hair looks
ť and feels worse than before.
ť
ť Last but not least, stay away from hair dyes. Most contain very harsh
ť chemicals. If you must dye your hair, use a PPD free, ammonia free,
ť and peroxide free hair dye.
ť
ť The above is just my personal opinions. I am not a doctor. Bear in mind
ť that there is no one treatment that works for every person. AGA related
ť hair loss is very much a hormonal issue. You should ask your doctor about
ť altering the medications if you do not see an improvement after some time.
ť It's an exercise of trial-and-error.
ť
ť Whatever you decide to do, please be sure to do that under the supervision
ť of your doctor.

Thank you!!!!!

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To Hairsite-BCP's, DHT inhibitors, etc. - bunnyheather, 08.02.2008, 17:54
- To Hairsite-BCP's, DHT inhibitors, etc. - HairSite, 09.02.2008, 19:22
  - To Hairsite-BCP's, DHT inhibitors, etc. - bunnyheather, 09.02.2008, 20:05
    - To Hairsite-BCP's, DHT inhibitors, etc. - Sadie, 11.02.2008, 08:21
    - To Hairsite-BCP's, DHT inhibitors, etc. - HairSite, 11.02.2008, 11:15
      - To Hairsite-BCP's, DHT inhibitors, etc. - bunnyheather, 11.02.2008, 11:59