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Old 11-20-2013, 08:32 PM   #226
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anyone actually gone through hair transplant?
I have not, but be prepared to be on Propecia even after your surgery to retain the hair you DO have...

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Old 11-21-2013, 11:44 AM   #227
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I called and spoke to Hair transplant center. They seem pretty awesome. Part of Skin center near vgh. Affiliated with UBC. Hasson + Wong using their technique. 30% cheaper.
Yes, I'm quoting a 2 year old post but it is complete horsesh*t. H&W doe NOT use the techniques of HTC. H&W invented the "Lateral Slit" technique where they use custom cut blades to make incisions, not needles. If you take some time to research online you'll see that they constantly get recognition for awesome results and they use HD video very effectively to show the details of their results. HTC? Search online and there is barely any mention of them.
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scalp pigmentation is the biggest joke. it looks HORRIBLE. just look at Joey Lawrence.
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Old 11-25-2013, 11:47 PM   #230
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Old 10-29-2014, 07:33 PM   #231
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bump!

Anyone using propecia (finasteride) regularly care to chime in on their results + side effects?

Cost is a moot point (in Canada anyways), and the efficacy has been shown to be around ~85% -- but how many of you are suffering from the side effects?



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Old 09-12-2015, 10:58 PM   #232
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Has anyone tried different forms of minoxidil like foam vs gels vs droplets? Also, any difference between the brands other than %?
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Old 10-11-2015, 02:46 PM   #233
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Where are you guys getting the cheapest legit minoxidil?

I last looked at the Kirkland one at Costco a few years ago and I think it was ~$40 for a one month portion?
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Old 11-01-2015, 12:12 PM   #234
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You can try asking your doctor for a prescription as well b/c there is a stronger dosage.
This way you can try writing it off on your extended health insurance
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Old 12-27-2015, 06:43 PM   #235
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Bamboo Silica is a great product, its not a miracle, but will provide similar results to biotin but stronger. A great addition to try
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Old 10-20-2016, 03:56 PM   #236
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Has anyone tried this?

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Old 10-24-2016, 07:15 AM   #237
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I have a similar problem. My scalp is little itchy too.
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anyone try priorin? an over the counter drug. been reading about finasteride and a bit worried about the side effects.

https://www.londondrugs.com/priorin-...e-hairregrowth
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Is Minoxidil over the counter in Canada yet?
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It is for the lower concentration. You can get a higher concentration with a doctor's prescription


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Old 10-13-2017, 06:06 PM   #242
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The 5% minoxidil foam I was prescribed was over the counter at London Drugs. Comes in a 3 month supply box. People swear by propecia (finasteride) tablet though.
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Old 12-11-2017, 05:04 PM   #243
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Gonna shave completely for the new years. Embrace the baldness.
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Been on 5% minoxidil liquid for 6 weeks now, only once a day though.
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The 5% minoxidil foam I was prescribed was over the counter at London Drugs. Comes in a 3 month supply box. People swear by propecia (finasteride) tablet though.


Propecia has side effects though


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Don't they all give you man boobs and shrink your penis? Or are they just myths?

When I was using Rogaine and notice weak erections, I stopped immediately. No hair is fine, can't get it up during sex is not.
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^How long were you on rogaine? I haven't noticed any dick issues.
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Old 12-16-2017, 03:01 PM   #248
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^How long were you on rogaine? I haven't noticed any dick issues.
A month or so.
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Old 12-18-2017, 04:46 PM   #249
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IMHO stress and shit diet are the main contributing factors to baldness.

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6 months I've been on 5% minoxidil once a day at night, and no results other than color less hair furs growing on my ears and cheeks.
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