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1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results (Propecia, Spiro, DHT & hormones ...)

posted by Goingallout, 14.03.2008, 03:01
(edited by Goingallout on 14.03.2008, 03:08)

» » » I am going to start a log of my results on the following regime which
» I
» » am
» » » in the process of starting up. But first I have some questions that
» » are
» » » asked in the parantheses below:
» » »
» » » 0.5 Dutasteride daily
» » » Rogaine Foam 2x daily (should I only apply it to the crown and vertex
» » or
» » » also to my hairline)?
» » » Nizoral 2% cream (how often do people suggest?)
» » » 1g Lysine daily
» » » 2,000 mcg Biotin daily
» » » 4 g daily MSM
» » » 10g of L-Arginine (this is said to stimulate the release of growth
» » » hormone, especially in those who exercise)
» » » Multivitamin
» » »
» » » Any thoughts?
» »
» »
» » 1st week: No visible results (not that I was expecting any). But
» there
» » have been changes. It should be noted that during the first week I
» wasn't
» » using Rogaine or Nizoral cream (but did use 1% Nizoral shampoo twice)
» and
» » I started Rogaine last night. Firstly, on Dutas, my libido took a bit
» of
» » a nosedive. I had sex two days ago with a girlfriend and was able to
» » function for the first go-around, though my desire's a bit curbed. I
» think
» » I would have been able to bounce back quicker for a second go were I
» not
» » taking Dutasteride. There have been some mood shifts and near headaches
» » which I seem to be able to head off by exercise. The BIGGEST change is
» » that my scalp doesn't itch; this is actually a huge relief. The
» itchiness
» » of my scalp before was beginning to make me go batty.
» »
» » NOTE: I won't post unless there are changes worth noting either in
» terms
» » of results or physical effects.
»
»
»
»
» Why do you think your scalp was itching so badly?


I can't be entirely sure, but it was especially focused in areas of recent hair loss. It goes away for a bit when I use Nizoral shampoo. It went away when I exercised more and used the L-Arginine which lowers blood pressure and is reputed to induce the release of HGH. I've noticed that there are many reports of itchy scalp by people who are losing their hair. It seems to me there must be a tie between DHT, reduced blood flow, and hair loss. This is speculation, but it would explain the things that I've experienced and what so many others have. Certainly, there must be a tie to DHT, given what's happened with me on Dutas. Also,I've seen doctors websites suggest there is no link at all, and that just doesn't fit the heavy anecdotal evidence I've seen to the contrary.

Complete thread:

• Dutasteride, Rogaine, Nizoral, Lysine, Biotin, Exercise, L-Arginine - Goingallout, 13.03.2008, 23:36
  • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - Goingallout, 14.03.2008, 00:20
    • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - dave21, 14.03.2008, 02:39
      • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - Goingallout, 14.03.2008, 03:01
        • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - brm, 14.03.2008, 12:51
          • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - Goingallout, 14.03.2008, 14:54
            • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - brm, 15.03.2008, 00:52
              • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - Goingallout, 15.03.2008, 03:17
                • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - Bryan, 16.03.2008, 11:17
                  • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - Goingallout, 16.03.2008, 13:19
                    • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - Bryan, 18.03.2008, 13:17
                      • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - Goingallout, 21.03.2008, 11:54
                    • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - HanginInThere, 20.03.2008, 12:36
                      • Hangin': so you're saying Ultra Hair is better than Maxi Hair? - vivace67, 23.03.2008, 10:39
                        • Hangin': so you're saying Ultra Hair is better than Maxi Hair? - HanginInThere, 23.03.2008, 19:01
                        • Here is a side by side comparison - HanginInThere, 23.03.2008, 19:19
                        • More Detailed side by side - HanginInThere, 23.03.2008, 20:46
                      • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - Goingallout, 23.03.2008, 13:39
                        • 1st Week, Physical Effects, No Results - HanginInThere, 23.03.2008, 19:05
  • 3rd week report -- Minor sexual issues, no effects, not staying consistent. - Goingallout, 21.03.2008, 12:09
    • 3rd week report -- Minor sexual issues, no effects, not staying consistent. - vivace67, 23.03.2008, 11:06
      • 3rd week report -- Minor sexual issues, no effects, not staying consistent. - Goingallout, 23.03.2008, 13:26
        • Goingallout: Re: Laser Comb - vivace67, 30.03.2008, 14:27
        • 3rd week report -- Minor sexual issues, no effects, not staying consistent. - vivace67, 30.03.2008, 14:36
  • Another 3rd Week Report: Nizoral Cream Relieves Itch, Hair Growth in Temples? - Goingallout, 23.03.2008, 23:36
    • Another 3rd Week Report: Nizoral Cream Relieves Itch, Hair Growth in Temples? - HanginInThere, 24.03.2008, 00:30
      • Another 3rd Week Report: Nizoral Cream Relieves Itch, Hair Growth in Temples? - Goingallout, 24.03.2008, 15:23
        • Another 3rd Week Report: Nizoral Cream Relieves Itch, Hair Growth in Temples? - HanginInThere, 24.03.2008, 16:33
          • Another 3rd Week Report: Nizoral Cream Relieves Itch, Hair Growth in Temples? - Goingallout, 24.03.2008, 19:06
            • Another 3rd Week Report: Nizoral Cream Relieves Itch, Hair Growth in Temples? - HanginInThere, 24.03.2008, 20:32
              • Another 3rd Week Report: Nizoral Cream Relieves Itch, Hair Growth in Temples? - Goingallout, 24.03.2008, 22:47
                • Another 3rd Week Report: Nizoral Cream Relieves Itch, Hair Growth in Temples? - HanginInThere, 24.03.2008, 23:46
                  • Another 3rd Week Report: Nizoral Cream Relieves Itch, Hair Growth in Temples? - Goingallout, 25.03.2008, 10:04
  • The 4th week Update - Goingallout, 27.03.2008, 13:56
    • The 4th week Update -- Thinking about going off of DUT because of side effects - Goingallout, 01.04.2008, 20:51
      • The 4th week Update -- Thinking about going off of DUT because of side effects - HanginInThere, 02.04.2008, 10:01
        • The 4th week Update -- Thinking about going off of DUT because of side effects - brm, 02.04.2008, 15:31
  • 5th week update: headaches stopped, libido getting better, no scalp itch - Goingallout, 07.04.2008, 12:31
  • 6th Week Update: What makes this worth all the hassle - Goingallout, 15.04.2008, 11:39
    • 6th Week Update: What makes this worth all the hassle - brm, 16.04.2008, 22:03
      • 6th Week Update: What makes this worth all the hassle - Goingallout, 16.04.2008, 22:15
        • 6th Week Update: What makes this worth all the hassle - Goingallout, 16.04.2008, 22:17
  • 8th Week: I've found it -- i.e.what works for me - Goingallout, 27.04.2008, 18:56
  • 12th Week Update: Taking a Break - Goingallout, 02.06.2008, 18:09
    • you need to get off all the drugs - HanginInThere, 04.06.2008, 07:08
      • you need to get off all the drugs - brm, 04.06.2008, 16:31
        • you need to get off all the drugs - Ergh, 04.06.2008, 22:46
        • n/t - Ergh, 04.06.2008, 22:46
        • you need to get off all the drugs - HanginInThere, 04.06.2008, 23:54
          • you need to get off all the drugs - Ergh, 05.06.2008, 00:08
            • you need to get off all the drugs - HanginInThere, 05.06.2008, 01:09
              • I Need To Take More Drugs! - Ergh, 05.06.2008, 07:40
                • I Need To Take More Drugs! - HanginInThere, 05.06.2008, 09:46
                  • I Need To Take More Drugs! - Ergh, 05.06.2008, 20:54
                    • I Need To Take More Drugs! - HanginInThere, 06.06.2008, 01:26
                    • I Need To Take More Drugs! - Ergh, 07.06.2008, 01:37
              • you need to get off all the drugs - Ergh, 05.06.2008, 10:43
      • you need to get off all the drugs - Goingallout, 05.06.2008, 11:34