This forum is awesome, has a wealth of info ...

I think it would be GREAT to see a thread with a simple Yes/No questionnaire about various drugs, treatments, etc. and what has worked and not worked on others!!!

It would be a excellent resource for someone to understand what works for some and doesn't work for others, especially someone new trying to wade through all the info available in these forums!

Heaps of people explain there experiences here with drugs etc, but there aren't many reviews like 'Yes, its WORKING' or 'NO - waste of time'.

My questions I think everyone should answer:

1. Where are you balding/thinning?
a) Front
b) Crown
c) All over
d) Other (Specify) =

2. Rate your baldness/thinning (personal opinion):
a) Totally bald areas
b) Extreme thinning
c) Tolerable thinning
d) Very slight notice - Im here so I can stop it early

3. What is your age? (Optional) =

4. At what age did you notice thinning / baldness? (Optional) =

5. Do you use Propecia (or equivalent Finasteride brand)?
a) Yes - Propecia
b) Yes - Proscar
c) Yes - Other (Specify) =
d) No pills for me

6. If YES to question 5, do you think it is working?
a) DEFINITELY - I have more hair on my head
b) I think so - it seems to have slowed my thinning
c) No - I am still losing hair, it looks worse
d) I dont know / too early to tell

7. How long have you been using Propecia/Fin.? =

8. Do you use Rogaine (or equivalent Minox)?
a) Yes - Rogaine 5%
b) Yes - Rogaine 2%
c) Yes - Other Brand (Specify) =
d) No topical treatment

9. If yes to q8, foam or liquid? =

10. If yes q8, do you think Rogaine / Minox is working?
a) Yes it is working, my hair is thicker / denser / looking better
b) I think so, I think it may have halted hair loss
c) No, Im still shedding - its not working at all
d) I dont know, its too early to say

11. If yes to q8, how long have you been using this product for (please specify daily application, once, twice, etc.)? =

12. Do you use any shampoo that may aid in reducing hairloss?
a) Yes - I use Nizoral 'X' times a week (Please fill in X)
b) Yes - I use Revita 'X' times a week
c) Yes - I use 'OTHER' 'X' times a week (Please specify) =
d) No, no shampoos or conditioners

13. Do you use any vitamins / tablets / herbal remedies? If yes, please specify =

14. Finally, lets look at the overall picture, and answer this one question. 'My hairloss prevention routine, so far, has been' =
a) VERY Successful. I have more hair.
b) Successful. It seems to me that I am keeping what I have.
c) Somewhat successful. I am thinning, but it has slowed.
d) Unsuccessful. Its not helping.
e) I dont know / too early to tell.

15. My final comments / advice / speculation that may have been missed in the questions above:



I like to think that this would be a great summary to understand whether people are experiencing SUCCESS with their treatments. Please note that these questions are probably catered to ME and what I would have liked to know. Please feel free to add a question to the end, if you think it will help others.

I will kick this off with my own experience, to get the ball rolling. If you people dont support me by posting, I am going to look like a dill - so help out! I think this will be a great resource, your 'one-stop' for personal experience!

Anonymous Man,

I'm glad that you have found a lot of helpful information on our discussion forum. Thanks for participating.

Great questionnaire, I'll play along

1. Where are you balding/thinning?
a) Front
b) Crown
c) All over
d) Other (Specify) =

2. Rate your baldness/thinning (personal opinion):
a) Totally bald areas
b) Extreme thinning
c) Tolerable thinning
d) Very slight notice - Im here so I can stop it early

3. What is your age? (Optional) = 31

4. At what age did you notice thinning / baldness? (Optional) = 21

5. Do you use Propecia (or equivalent Finasteride brand)?
a) Yes - Propecia
b) Yes - Proscar
c) Yes - Other (Specify) =
d) No pills for me

6. If YES to question 5, do you think it is working?
a) DEFINITELY - I have more hair on my head
b) I think so - it seems to have slowed my thinning
c) No - I am still losing hair, it looks worse
d) I dont know / too early to tell

7. How long have you been using Propecia/Fin.? = 3.5 years

8. Do you use Rogaine (or equivalent Minox)?
a) Yes - Rogaine 5%
b) Yes - Rogaine 2%
c) Yes - Other Brand (Specify) =
d) No topical treatment - used to, don't anymore

9. If yes to q8, foam or liquid? = N/A

10. If yes q8, do you think Rogaine / Minox is working?
a) Yes it is working, my hair is thicker / denser / looking better
b) I think so, I think it may have halted hair loss
c) No, Im still shedding - its not working at all
d) I dont know, its too early to say

11. If yes to q8, how long have you been using this product for (please specify daily application, once, twice, etc.)? = N/A

12. Do you use any shampoo that may aid in reducing hairloss?
a) Yes - I use Nizoral 'X' times a week (Please fill in X)
b) Yes - I use Revita 'X' times a week
c) Yes - I use 'OTHER' 'X' times a week (Please specify) =
d) No, no shampoos or conditioners - I've tried Revita and Nizoral for awhile, liked them, but noticed no increased benefit personally

13. Do you use any vitamins / tablets / herbal remedies? If yes, please specify = Nope

14. Finally, lets look at the overall picture, and answer this one question. 'My hairloss prevention routine, so far, has been' =
a) VERY Successful. I have more hair. (Only because of the fact that I've had 3 hair transplant surgeries)
b) Successful. It seems to me that I am keeping what I have.
c) Somewhat successful. I am thinning, but it has slowed.
d) Unsuccessful. Its not helping.
e) I dont know / too early to tell.

15. My final comments / advice / speculation that may have been missed in the questions above:

Non surgical treatment options can regrow hair is some but typically work pretty well at maintaining existing natural hair. Hair transplantation, for those who are qualified, is the only certain way of restoring a good amount of hair in the hands of an elite surgeon.

Falc

1. Where are you balding/thinning?
a) Front
b) Crown
c) All over (YES)
d) Other (Specify) =

2. Rate your baldness/thinning (personal opinion):
a) Totally bald areas
b) Extreme thinning
c) Tolerable thinning (YES)
d) Very slight notice - Im here so I can stop it early

3. What is your age? (Optional) = 32

4. At what age did you notice thinning / baldness? (Optional) = 24

5. Do you use Propecia (or equivalent Finasteride brand)?
a) Yes - Propecia (YES)
b) Yes - Proscar
c) Yes - Other (Specify) =
d) No pills for me

6. If YES to question 5, do you think it is working?
a) DEFINITELY - I have more hair on my head
b) I think so - it seems to have slowed my thinning (YES)
c) No - I am still losing hair, it looks worse
d) I dont know / too early to tell

7. How long have you been using Propecia/Fin.? = 8 YEARS

8. Do you use Rogaine (or equivalent Minox)?
a) Yes - Rogaine 5% (YES)
b) Yes - Rogaine 2%
c) Yes - Other Brand (Specify) = XANDROX 5%
d) No topical treatment

9. If yes to q8, foam or liquid? = Liquid

10. If yes q8, do you think Rogaine / Minox is working?
a) Yes it is working, my hair is thicker / denser / looking better (YES)
b) I think so, I think it may have halted hair loss
c) No, Im still shedding - its not working at all
d) I dont know, its too early to say

11. If yes to q8, how long have you been using this product for (please specify daily application, once, twice, etc.)? = Twice a day for 7 YEARS

12. Do you use any shampoo that may aid in reducing hairloss?
a) Yes - I use Nizoral '2 to 3' times a week (YES)
b) Yes - I use Revita 'X' times a week
c) Yes - I use 'OTHER' 'X' times a week (Please specify) =
d) No, no shampoos or conditioners

13. Do you use any vitamins / tablets / herbal remedies? If yes, please specify = PROVILLUS

14. Finally, lets look at the overall picture, and answer this one question. 'My hairloss prevention routine, so far, has been' =
a) VERY Successful. I have more hair.
b) Successful. It seems to me that I am keeping what I have. (YES)
c) Somewhat successful. I am thinning, but it has slowed.
d) Unsuccessful. Its not helping.
e) I dont know / too early to tell.

15. My final comments / advice / speculation that may have been missed in the questions above:

BIG 3 ARE WORKING GOOD

1. Where are you balding/thinning?
a) Frontxxxxxxxxxxxxx
b) Crown
c) All over (YES)
d) Other (Specify) =

2. Rate your baldness/thinning (personal opinion):
a) Totally bald areas
b) Extreme thinning
c) Tolerable thinning (YES)
d) Very slight notice - Im here so I can stop it earlyxxxxxxxxxxx

3. What is your age? (Optional) = 18

4. At what age did you notice thinning / baldness? (Optional) = 16

5. Do you use Propecia (or equivalent Finasteride brand)?
a) Yes - Propecia (YES)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
b) Yes - Proscar
c) Yes - Other (Specify) =
d) No pills for me

6. If YES to question 5, do you think it is working?
a) DEFINITELY - I have more hair on my head
b) I think so - it seems to have slowed my thinning (YES)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
c) No - I am still losing hair, it looks worse
d) I dont know / too early to tell

7. How long have you been using Propecia/Fin.? = 7months

8. Do you use Rogaine (or equivalent Minox)?
a) Yes - Rogaine 5% (YES)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
b) Yes - Rogaine 2%
c) Yes - Other Brand (Specify) = XANDROX 5%
d) No topical treatment

9. If yes to q8, foam or liquid? = foam

10. If yes q8, do you think Rogaine / Minox is working?
a) Yes it is working, my hair is thicker / denser / looking better (YES)
b) I think so, I think it may have halted hair loss
c) No, Im still shedding - its not working at allxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
d) I dont know, its too early to say

11. If yes to q8, how long have you been using this product for (please specify daily application, once, twice, etc.)? = Twice a day 1year

12. Do you use any shampoo that may aid in reducing hairloss?
a) Yes - I use Nizoral '2 to 3' times a week (YES)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
b) Yes - I use Revita 'X' times a week
c) Yes - I use 'OTHER' 'X' times a week (Please specify) =
d) No, no shampoos or conditioners

13. Do you use any vitamins / tablets / herbal remedies? If yes, please specify = PROVILLUS

14. Finally, lets look at the overall picture, and answer this one question. 'My hairloss prevention routine, so far, has been' =
a) VERY Successful. I have more hair.
b) Successful. It seems to me that I am keeping what I have. (YES)xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
c) Somewhat successful. I am thinning, but it has slowed.
d) Unsuccessful. Its not helping.
e) I dont know / too early to tell.

15. My final comments / advice / speculation that may have been missed in the questions above:
not shedding from rogaine foam but not really doing anything. I am happy with propecia and i hope i can get some regrowth from it

1. Where are you balding/thinning?
a) Front x
b) Crown
c) All over
d) Other (Specify) =

2. Rate your baldness/thinning (personal opinion):
a) Totally bald areas
b) Extreme thinning
c) Tolerable thinning x
d) Very slight notice - Im here so I can stop it early

3. What is your age? (Optional) = 30ish

4. At what age did you notice thinning / baldness? (Optional) = 18

5. Do you use Propecia (or equivalent Finasteride brand)?
a) Yes - Propecia
b) Yes - Proscar
c) Yes - Other (Specify) = x
d) No pills for me

6. If YES to question 5, do you think it is working?
a) DEFINITELY - I have more hair on my head
b) I think so - it seems to have slowed my thinning
c) No - I am still losing hair, it looks worse
d) I dont know / too early to tell x

7. How long have you been using Propecia/Fin.? =

8. Do you use Rogaine (or equivalent Minox)?
a) Yes - Rogaine 5%
b) Yes - Rogaine 2%
c) Yes - Other Brand (Specify) = 5%x
d) No topical treatment

9. If yes to q8, foam or liquid? = liquid

10. If yes q8, do you think Rogaine / Minox is working?
a) Yes it is working, my hair is thicker / denser / looking better
b) I think so, I think it may have halted hair loss
c) No, Im still shedding - its not working at all
d) I dont know, its too early to say x

11. If yes to q8, how long have you been using this product for (please specify daily application, once, twice, etc.)? = approx 3 mth/ 2 daily

12. Do you use any shampoo that may aid in reducing hairloss?
a) Yes - I use Nizoral 'X' times a week (Please fill in X)
b) Yes - I use Revita 'X' times a week
c) Yes - I use 'OTHER' 'X' times a week (Please specify) =
d) No, no shampoos or conditioners x

13. Do you use any vitamins / tablets / herbal remedies? If yes, please specify = multi vitamin
which i take for general health
14. Finally, lets look at the overall picture, and answer this one question. 'My hairloss prevention routine, so far, has been' =
a) VERY Successful. I have more hair.
b) Successful. It seems to me that I am keeping what I have.
c) Somewhat successful. I am thinning, but it has slowed.
d) Unsuccessful. Its not helping.
e) I dont know / too early to tell. x

15. My final comments / advice / speculation that may have been missed in the questions above:
Keeping fingers crossed