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Title: hair regrowth
Post by: Riley Skye on February 23, 2013, 12:32:35 PM
Post by: Riley Skye on February 23, 2013, 12:32:35 PM
so right now im on finasteride and minoxidil for my hair for the past 2 months or so. So far my temples have gotten a little fuzzier but thats about it. I'm curious as to how long do I have to be on said drugs before I start seeing results such as regrowth of my lost hair. Its only been the last 3-4 years since I started losing my hairline. Its not that terrible but enough to be noticeable even when im growing it out.
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: Alainaluvsu on February 23, 2013, 02:52:38 PM
Post by: Alainaluvsu on February 23, 2013, 02:52:38 PM
It's said that it takes about a year to see if Fin will work for you. But my roommate has been on spiro for 4 months and she is experiencing regrowth at the front.
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: Riley Skye on February 23, 2013, 04:16:39 PM
Post by: Riley Skye on February 23, 2013, 04:16:39 PM
Ive been curious espeicially since a few months in I'm starting to see and feel some peach fuzz on my hairline :)
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: Alainaluvsu on February 23, 2013, 04:40:06 PM
Post by: Alainaluvsu on February 23, 2013, 04:40:06 PM
Just remember that it has to go through the same process of deminiaturization that it went through to become miniaturized. This means that it's going to get thicker and thicker each time it sheds if it's going to become a terminal hair producing follicle.
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: MaidofOrleans on February 24, 2013, 11:49:44 PM
Post by: MaidofOrleans on February 24, 2013, 11:49:44 PM
Quote from: JuliaVB on February 23, 2013, 04:16:39 PM
Ive been curious espeicially since a few months in I'm starting to see and feel some peach fuzz on my hairline :)
That's a good sigh of the initial stages of hair growth.
I've had some sporadic hair regrowth since I started HRT though my hair line wasn't that bad. The regrowth has not been even by any means though.
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: Riley Skye on February 25, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
Post by: Riley Skye on February 25, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
Its weird, im seeing dark fuzzy hair on on side yet its real light on the other side of my head. But so far its progressing along fine and hoping by summer its notifiable!
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: ZoeM on February 25, 2013, 12:59:34 PM
Post by: ZoeM on February 25, 2013, 12:59:34 PM
One of my worst fears is waking up bald. That would be a hair-razing experience.
All joking aside, I hope this all works. There's a very noticeable Lord Elrond-style hairline hidden under my bangs, and I'd prefer it go away. Not much luck so far, but we'll see over the next year.
All joking aside, I hope this all works. There's a very noticeable Lord Elrond-style hairline hidden under my bangs, and I'd prefer it go away. Not much luck so far, but we'll see over the next year.
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: natastic on February 25, 2013, 01:40:37 PM
Post by: natastic on February 25, 2013, 01:40:37 PM
Quote from: ZoeM on February 25, 2013, 12:59:34 PM
That would be a hair-razing experience.
I lol'ed.
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: MaidofOrleans on February 25, 2013, 01:55:03 PM
Post by: MaidofOrleans on February 25, 2013, 01:55:03 PM
Quote from: JuliaVB on February 25, 2013, 12:48:09 PM
Its weird, im seeing dark fuzzy hair on on side yet its real light on the other side of my head. But so far its progressing along fine and hoping by summer its notifiable!
I've had more regrowth on my left side than my right.
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: Riley Skye on February 25, 2013, 02:03:23 PM
Post by: Riley Skye on February 25, 2013, 02:03:23 PM
Quote from: ZoeM on February 25, 2013, 12:59:34 PM
One of my worst fears is waking up bald. That would be a hair-razing experience.
All joking aside, I hope this all works. There's a very noticeable Lord Elrond-style hairline hidden under my bangs, and I'd prefer it go away. Not much luck so far, but we'll see over the next year.
Ive been using minoxidil along with my hormone regimen and slowly it has been working. You have to give it time though alainal said it takes about a year to work if you do go that route, much cheaper than transplants!
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: Riley Skye on February 25, 2013, 02:05:46 PM
Post by: Riley Skye on February 25, 2013, 02:05:46 PM
And im hoping it evens out and i get a full head again
Title: Re: hair regrowth
Post by: ZoeM on February 25, 2013, 02:38:20 PM
Post by: ZoeM on February 25, 2013, 02:38:20 PM
Quote from: JuliaVB on February 25, 2013, 02:03:23 PMI'm currently using Rogaine, dermatologist-prescribed levels of finasteride, and Spironalactone. Again, I'm hoping it turns out OK, and I don't need a wig yet, but that M-shape is depressing. :(
Ive been using minoxidil along with my hormone regimen and slowly it has been working. You have to give it time though alainal said it takes about a year to work if you do go that route, much cheaper than transplants!