A Reader’s Happy Finasteride Story
Good doctors….I’ve written before and have had a couple of posts placed on your website. This is more of a story with comments.
I’m a 41 year old white male, who started to recede in college. I had a ceaser haircut in the early 1990’s that was popular at the time. I tried Rogaine in college when it was an RX and $130.00/three months. I tried snake oils, etc.
Finally, I started buzzing my hair all through my 20’s. I got tired of shaving my head and started growing it out. My hair was still quite thick, but had a more mature frontal hairline and the crown was thinning (by my late 20’s). I still had hair, but used Toppik, to help my confidence. So too with Rogaine 5%.
Eventually, in my late 30’s I discovered this site and started to educate myself. I switched to Rogaine foam and started Propecia in 2008. After about a year, there was/is a noticeable difference. My crown filled in. Areas that were completely skin, have hair. The hair itself is thicker (diameter) and my front hairline/forelock is incredibly strong and I can wear my hair up (think Joel McHale from “Community”….after his alleged transplant). I finally have good hair again. And I love it. I get compliments, and have massive confidence.
I was at Starbucks on Monday, and an older woman turned to me and said, “You have great hair. Most men would KILL for that.” I stopped, told her that she made my day. I jokingly said I spent a lot of money on my hair to look good (Rogaine, etc.). But it’s true. Moreover, with your suggestion, I shifted to the generic Finesteride for 4 bucks a month at Target. 4 bucks!!!!! Thank you!
So, to wind this up, I have better hair than I did in my 20’s. I have an actual style and love to look good. I’m an academic, and I get checked out by coeds all the time. This NEVER happened 10 years ago. Never.
So, to all the crybabies about Propecia, all I can say is quit whining. Quit acting like a woman and worrying. To those that say that male vanity is bad/doesn’t exist, I say, you’re nuts. It’s good to feel good about yourself.
Thanks, men. Keep up the good work.
Well, there you go. I’m glad to hear you’re successfully treating your hair loss, and wish you continued happiness. Thanks for writing in!
I’ve also had a great experience on Finasteride. I’ve been on for over 2 years, and my baldness almost immediately halted and has reversed. Even after 2 years, I still am actually seeing growth and thickness month after month. Even in a best case situation, I couldn’t have imagined it would work this well. My hair hasn’t been this thick in over 5 years, and it’s really turned my life around! Getting a haircut used to be my biggest fear, now I can’t wait to go each month.
All talk about side effects aside, this is by far the most effective treatment we have right now. Unfortunately for hair transplant surgeons, they lose income because of it! :)
Thanks Guys. In a sea of scare stories where the minority have the loudest voice, it’s good to read about this and see great results..good luck
This post is a blatant shill from one of the pharm companies. Nobody uses words like “coeds” unless they’re selling something or making adult movies.
The submission does seem slightly suspect. You would also expect an academic to be able to spell “Caesar” correctly, and write more articulately, even if he/she taught at a third or fourth rate institution.
“Jeremy, make like a tree and get outta here”
DC – I hope you realize that statement makes no sense.
Eli – Merck has already admitted the drug has been linked to lasting erectile dysfunction. So much for your ‘fake retarded sided effects’.
jeremy. If you are one of those who fall into the category of ED, man then Im sorry and I hope you recover one day. There is no need to ruin it for others. Or just pop a viagra pill next time you want to get laid
By the way, I have looked through the post-marketing reports from the FDA and most of the claims were submitted by doctors to Merck and did not originate from individual patients as you implied. Awareness is quickly snowballing and more papers are soon to be released to the dismay of Merck and finasteride (ab)users.
I think your all crazy. If your concerned Finasteride has side effects DONT TAKE IT. Besides it does not regrow hair. Iam still awaiting any photos clearly showing real hair regrowth.
To the people who defend Merck… Why??? Finasteride was not developed to cure or even reduce hair loss it was “supposedly” just a side effect experienced by a few. Merck have not invested any of the profits back into improving the drug OR developing anything new!!
Many have said that Finasteride may not regrow hair but it may slow your hair loss??? How Can You Prove That?? A placebo could do the same!
Somebody please discuss something else like wtf is happening with Follica, Histogen or Aderans.