About 9 months ago my hairline started to recede. And I mean, QUICK. (I'm 22). I didn't really know why since my dad started balding when he was 45, not 20-something.
It was getting worse and worse every single week. And I was getting more and more stressed, and depressed.
My dermatologist prescribed me Propecia and Minoxidil.
I reacted really bad to both treatments. My libido was completely gone, couldn't get firm erections at all and just felt tired all the time.
Minoxidil gave me a horrible rash on my scalp.
I stopped both treatments, and fortunately the side effects went away. I am not going to ever touch those two. To me, Propecia was poison.
I started to research alternative treatments and started a neat little regime which completely stopped the shed and I am now seeing a ton of regrowth in my temple areas. My hair strands are coming out thicker and darker in color as well. I'd say I'm about 85% from where I was before my hairline started to recede.
My dad has started this regime as well.
This is my daily regime:
Ketoconazole Shampoo - try to get one with Zinc, Saw Palmetto, B6 and Linolenic acid. I greatly believe all these ingredients block DHT on the scalp. Leave it on for 10 minutes. Nizoral can work fine too.
Hair Brew - I put it on my scalp before heading out in the morning and at night before going to sleep. It contains Zinc Sulfate, B6, Saw Palmetto, Beta Sitosterol Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid. There are multiple brands available. Please stay away from brews that contain Azealic Acid as this will ruin the entire mix.
Tocotrienol - 2 scoops a day. It is pure vitamin E. Not the synthetic form you buy at the pharmacy. This one increased my libido considerably after my side effects with Propecia. I get spontaneous erections all the time now. - It is also supported by a study done in Malaysia.
Nettle Root - It is thought to inhibit DHT without sexual side effects.
Omega 3 and Reveratrol Supplements - Using them mainly to inhibit PGD2.
I have also changed my diet, lowering my consumption of beef and chicken, replacing them for more vegetables and legumes.
Let me know what you think. I hope this was of some help to someone!