Anyway just wanted to share my new procedure for combating hair loss, Im still waiting on my dutasteride(avodart) i ordered from overseas, and just recently ordered finasteride but my procedure for the past 3weeks for combating hair loss
Minioxdil 5% Kirkland generic version (CHEAP)
L-Arginine and MSM mixed with the Minioxdil 5%
Nizoral 1% shampoo
What i noticed, Thickening of the hair follicles and little vellous hairs started popping out of my temple area, possible sign of regrowth in my receding hairline i hope only way to know is long term use and a commitment to the products im using
L-Arginine
"This is another essential amino acid for proper hair growth. In addition, it is the metabolic precursor for Nitric Oxide, which is a messenger substance that stimulates hair growth by opening Potassium channels. Arginine in large doses (3g-12g) may also help release Growth Hormone which probably helps in hair loss (along with anti-aging and body development). Since arginine stimulates Nitric Oxide (take 1.5mg morning and evening for this), it also enhances sexual performance and may prevent adverse sexual side effects when taking antiandrogens."
MSM
"Dr Richard Lee, MD answered: "MSM is methylsulfonylmethane. MSM is a natural form of organic sulfonyl sulfur compound that is found in the fluid of all living organisms. It is present in a variety of foods, including most fresh raw fruits and green vegetables, milk, meat, seafood, and some grains. It is also found in many common beverages such as milk, coffee and tea. MSM is a white, odorless, essentially tasteless, water-soluble crystalline solid sulfur powder. Proponents of MSM use claim that the sulfur normally provided to the body by MSM is required for healthy collagen and keratin, which are essential for healthy hair, skin and nails. "MSM and its related compounds are the source of 85 percent of the sulfur found in all living organisms". What they don't say is that the 'related compounds' are all that you need for the necessary sulfur your body needs. Humans obtain sulfur by ingesting the sulfur-containing amino acids methionine, cysteine, and cystine. Thus, sulfur is automatically obtained by consuming adequate amounts of protein foods (meat, fish, poultry, eggs, milk, cheese, nuts, and legumes) and requires no supplementation. I'm not the least bit convinced that MSM is of any benefit in the treatment of MPB. The campaign for MSM as a panacea for all health issues reminds me of chlorophyll advocacy in the 1950's (yes, I'm old enough to remember it), which had the trappings of science, but was of no value. It would be great, if there were a vitamin or mineral or herb that were beneficial in combating MPB, but there isn't. That doesn't mean we won't find one. Let's hope we do."