Week 22

Week 20

Rogaine Foam vs. Kirkland Minoxidil

I have been using Rogaine for a long time (more than 3 years), but I recently switched over to Kirkland Minoxidil. Here is my review of the two products. 

Pros

• Feels less greasy on the scalp
• Dries faster on scalp

Cons

• Expensive. Over $30 for three months supply
• Foam gets onto the hair very easily 

Pros

• Cheaper than Rogaine. $33 for six months supply from Amazon. 
• Easier to apply directly onto the scalp 

Cons

• Dries up more slowly 
• More greasy feeling on the scalps

Overall Recommendation

I would recommend Kirkland Minoxidil. The satisfaction level of the two products is pretty much the same. I don't think one product has noticeably better impact than the other. Kirkland is half the price of Rogaine, so I think Kirkland is better for long term users. 

Week 18

Week 17

Week 16

Week 15

Shampoo Reviews

I have used 3 shampoos during my treatment.

Trader Joe's Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo

Link : Amazon

Recommend : Yes

Shampoo feels fresh after rinsing. Shampoo doesn't have as much tingling effect as other tea tree shampoos, which I think is a positive. 

Pura D'or Hair Loss Prevention Organic Argan Shampoo

Link : Amazon

Recommend : Yes

Shampoo doesn't leave any residue after rinsing. It feels very fresh and clean after rinsing. However, my scalp feels a little bit dry after using this shampoo. Too frequent use of this shampoo made my scalp dry and uncomfortable unless I use a conditioner after shampooing. 

Art Naturals Organic Argan Oil Hair Loss Shampoo

Link : Amazon

Recommend : Yes

This one has a great moisturizing effect. Unlike the other 2 shampoos, this one doesn't feel like the shampoo is completely rinsed off after rinsing it off. 

Week 14

Week 13

Week 12

Week 11

Same treatment. Bald patches are more visible after a haircut. 

같은 처방중. 머리를 자른후 머릿속이 더 잘 보인다. 

Week 10

Same treatment. I am seeing more improvements but longer hair makes the hair more dense than it really is.

같은 처방중. 나아지는 듯 한데 머리를 자른지 오래되서 긴 머리가 머리숱을 더 많게 해 보인다.

Week 9

Same treatment but less frequent application of the almond oil. No side effects.

프로페시아에 미놀시딜 사용중. 샤워전에 30분간 바르던 아몬드 오일을 예전처럼 자주 하진 않지만 건조함은 사라졋다.

Week 8

Continuing with the same treatments. Applied almond oil on my scalp for 30 min before shower everyday and dryness went away.

같은 처방을 계속하고 있다. 매일 아몬드 오일을 샤워하기전 30분 동안 두피에 바르고 난 후 두피건조는 사라졌다.

Week 7

Week 7 - Same treatment
Still having dryness. Read online that daily dose of propecia might overwork my liver, causing headaches and diarrhea. Starting eating tomatoes everyday because I read that tomatoes are good for liver. Not sure if this is a placebo effect, but no more headache and diarrhea.

7주 - 같은 처방
여전히 건조한 두피. 프로페시아가 간에 부담이 될수 있다는 글 (그리하여 두통과 설사를 유발)을 온라인에서 읽고 토마토를 매일 먹기 시작했다. 토마토 또한 간에 좋다는 글을 읽었다. 그 후 두통과 설사는 없어짐. 의학적 근거가 있는지 플라시보 효과인지는 모르겠다.

Week 6

Week 6 - Same treatment
Still dry scalp. Headache continues. Frequent diarrhea

6주 - 같은 처방
건조한 두피와 두통. 설사를 자주 하기 시작

Week 5

Week 5 - Same treatments
Still dry scalp. Sporadic headaches but unsure about the cause.

5주 - 같은 처방
건조한 두피는 여전하고 뜨문뜨문 두통이 있음.

Week 4

Week 4 - Propecia every morning and Rogain every morning and evening.
Start to feel a little dryness in my scalp but not sure whether the dryness is related to any of the treatments. No other side effects.

4주 - 프로페시아를 아침에 복용, 미녹시딜을 아침 저녁으로 사용
두피가 건조하나 원인은 잘 모르겠음. 다른 부작용은 없음.

Week 3

Week 3 -  Propecia every morning and Rogaine every morning and evening.
No noticeable side effects.

3주 - 미녹시딜을 아침 저녁으로 한번씩 사용.
뚜렷한 부작용은 없음.

Week 2

Week 2 of Propecia. Rogaine every morning and evening.
No noticeable side effects.

2주 - 미녹시딜을 아침 저녁으로 한번씩 사용.
뚜렷한 부작용은 없음.

Week 1

week 1 of propecia. I also apply Rogaine every morning and evening.
No noticeable side effects.

1주 - 미녹시딜을 아침 저녁으로 한번씩 사용하고 있다.
뚜렷한 부작용은 없음.

Introduction

This blog is to track the improvements to my male pattern hair loss after taking propecia.