has anyone tried?

yes, i think i'm losing hair

 

uh- oh...

 

See a doctor...You might only have a diet or other problem that could be fixed... if its really going, hell, you might as well try something-- or just beat it to the punch and shave your head.

-- Aaron

 

actually it's been a slow process, but i've noticed my forehead, especially the sides (kinda like andre agassi) have been, er, slowly retreating.

 

mingster,
Welcome to the elite group, "Receding Hairline Now." Don't worry there are no fees to join, you just have to get a little older.

I know a woman who tried Rogaine, but stopped it because the hair on her face grew in. She was glad that the stuff did not have permanent effect and her facial hair went away. After that she went to doctor - obviously the best way to go with this.

 

My brother used Propecia with amazing results...in fact, he always need a haircut...!

I have the same "problem" as you Mingster, the sides of the forehead are heading south or north, well, who knows, it's going in the wrong direction. I started a program called Kevis about a year ago and while it's a slower process than Propecia or Rogaine, it's NOT a prescription and it's not a toxic chemical for pregnant women! That is one of the main reasons why I picked this...it's a food supplement, it's a lotion and it's a creme. The programs differ according to how you want to approach it. But I have total confidence in it and think that, from a chemical standpoint, it makes sense to me. I think it's very worthwhile...

Also, if I recall correctly, Rogaine is for men who are losing hair on the crown of their head...I seem to remember that from a while back.

Anyway, check out Kevis at http://www.kevisnet.com ... I think it's a good thing...you decide.

If you do go with it, let me know...!

 

No Richard you can't use it on your chest!

 

Mingster,

Start a new club.
Support RHR (Receding Hairline Racing)

 

Um, Greg

Do you know what they put in "Kevis"?
It's all natural all right. Hehe.




ok, I know it was just a rumor...

 

Rogaine can work well for some people, but only for as long as you keep using it. Rogaine is actually a vasodilator and may increase the blood flow into the folicle, thereby stimulating hair growth (at least that's the most common theory and other mechanisms may be involved). Once you stop using it, whatever benefits were obtained recede (no pun intended).

Propecia can also be effective, but in a completely different way. Although somewhat complicated, Propecia basically prevents the conversion of testosterone into DHT (a more active form of the hormone). Since male-pattern baldness is related to the effects of DHT, the reduction in serum levels of this hormone reduce the baldness (and YES,it can also effect "performance").

FYI: If a pregnant woman comes in contact with Propecia, it can have serious developmental effects if the fetus is male (for obvious reasons).

No, I'm not balding (at least not yet). It's my job to know this stuff