Just came back from getting my shots.  Wow they hurt.  Asked the Doc if I should shave my hair and she said that if it were her she would not shave it.  So I will wait.  Also told me to try Rogaine for men in foam form along with the prescription  cream.  Has anyone tried the Rogaine?  I will keep you informed of the results.

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Comment by zeida on December 20, 2010 at 5:56pm

By the way the girl at the front office didn't realize I had a wig on till I told her.  She told me it looked really natural.  She was wondering why I was there for head shots.  That made my day.  I will post a pic of me with the new wig soon.  Love that I can talk to you guys it really helps.  Thanks.

Comment by Belinda Johnston on December 20, 2010 at 6:21pm

Read my POST under AA at 40 YES It is working for me right now. I' m suppose to come off all

treatments in Jan so I'm scared I want to hold on to everything that is helping me. Doctors seem to

think that I will be fine---It is so unpredictable

Comment by Belinda Johnston on December 20, 2010 at 6:24pm

Rogaine for Men Foam works better on the scalp so if you have hair it is annoying trying to get it the scalp

this is why I cut my hair to 1 inch or less all the way around---Trust me it was the best thing I ever did because it made total sense!

Comment by Tallgirl on December 21, 2010 at 1:35am

DO NOT use Rogaine or Minoxodil if you are a female of childbearing age. Read the label.

Comment by zeida on December 21, 2010 at 7:45am

Thank you Tallgirl, but my childbearing age is now gone.  I am 47.  Does it have any other side effect?  I will look it up before I buy.  Thanks again.

Comment by Belinda Johnston on December 21, 2010 at 8:59am

She is RIGHT DO NOT TRY ANYTHING without consulting your DOCTOR----It saids on the bottle for Men

not for Women but I promise you My DOCTOR saids only the FOAM works not the liquid as well--It has

a higher % and it works--I have not had any side effects as of today No hair on my upper lip, no facial

hair like a Man would get---Just on my head and it's all over not just in the patches it takes about 12

weeks to see it---Got to have a lot of patience

 

 

Comment by Belinda Johnston on December 21, 2010 at 9:05am

How long is your hair? ASK your doctor about the OLUX-E for daytime after shampoo--Prescription

only

I'm only on Rogaine 5% FOAM at night while I'm sleeping makes the hair messy and protopic ointment

on the 2 bald spots

 

I had to cut my hair to apply the foam It only works when it touches the scalp--But again I had TE and AA

so I had lost most of my hair and my derm told me it would be better for me just to cut it and start over

with a clean canvas( not completely shaving) just enough 1 1/2 inch all the way and watch it grow It's been

interesting that is for sure--I get excited everytime I walk by and see it

Comment by zeida on December 21, 2010 at 9:05am

The Doctor was the one that suggested I use it.  She said the Foam was the best.  Thanks I will buy it this week and start using it.

Comment by zeida on December 21, 2010 at 9:18am

I only have 10% or less of my hair left.  It has quickly fallen day by day.  Appling the Roagaine wont be a problem. 

Comment by Belinda Johnston on December 21, 2010 at 9:47am

GOOD LUCK! Check in from time to time and let me know

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