At 1 mg a day, I have not had any noticeable side effects. I have heard of some women at higher doses (of 2.5 mg day) having breast tenderness. That happens to some men who take it too.
If they prescribe finasteride for hirstutism in women, they usually do it at the higher dose of 2.5 mg.
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- Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:43 am
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: 3-month update on propecia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5998
- Thu Jan 05, 2006 10:54 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Lees Pharm and Panacea-Biotec
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5673
Okay, I'll make a logical leap and answer my own question. It is the same thing (tb4) with Lees Pharm having the license for China and Panacea-Biotec for the rest of the world. However, it appears that Lees Pharm is ahead of the game because their website talks about launching it. Link to license ag...
- Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:20 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Lees Pharm and Panacea-Biotec
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5673
Lees Pharm and Panacea-Biotec
Have they in-licensed the same thing (tb4??) from the NIH? Lees Pharm lists their hair growth product launch for 2005. I contacted them for a revised timeline, but did not receive a response. Here's the 2003 press release for Lees Pharm 2003.06.19 -- Lee's Pharmaceutical and NIH US entered... Lees P...
- Thu Jan 05, 2006 5:36 am
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: 3-month update on propecia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5998
- Wed Jan 04, 2006 1:44 pm
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: 3-month update on propecia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5998
3-month update on propecia
It's been almost 3 months since I started propecia. My shedding is definitely down. But, that might have more to do with the winter time as people tend to shed less in the winter months. Interesting side effect. It has decreased body hair slightly, which is a good thing since minoxidil increased tha...
- Tue Jan 03, 2006 7:01 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Increased shedding and moving higher up the Norwood ladder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5172
Lisa, I have gotten a benefit from minoxidil. I've been using it for about 1.5 years. But, I do continue to lose hair in front and the short hair that I see growing all over the top of my head is not new growth. It's further evidence that those follicles are getting smaller and producing shorter, fi...
- Mon Jan 02, 2006 12:52 pm
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Increased shedding and moving higher up the Norwood ladder
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5172
- Mon Dec 26, 2005 11:39 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: OSH101 moves to the bottom of my wish list....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6208
- Fri Dec 23, 2005 1:50 pm
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Hair Shedding Fear
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3448
Hi KP, The dermatologist should be able to tell you if your hair loss is genetic or due to chemical damage. If you can hold off from getting your hair processed again until you see the doctor, that might be a good idea. As far as treatments go, if your condition is genetic, then they will recommend ...
- Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:37 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: OSH101 moves to the bottom of my wish list....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 6208
Update on OSH101
I read in another forum today, that according to Neosil, OSH101 is wrapping up Phase II with the results of that trial expected in 2006.
The moderator of the other forum contacted Neosil directly. I guess it's still in the works.
The moderator of the other forum contacted Neosil directly. I guess it's still in the works.
- Thu Dec 22, 2005 6:34 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: More hedgehog goodies
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2264
I think it might work too well :oops: and cause excessive body hair. A while ago, I read an article about problems with pre-clinical testing (testing of any kind). They mentioned a neurological study with Wyeth. Curis has partnered with Wyeth to develop the hedgehog for neurological disorders. Altho...
- Mon Dec 19, 2005 12:07 pm
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Topical PTH (7-34), just for chemotherapy-induced alopecia?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2963
Okay. I found some more info on IGI's website. They have completed FDA I/II for PTH 7-34 for chemotherapy induced alopecia, but they also list a bunch of other possible indications for PTH 7-34: MPB, FPB, hirsutism, skin aging & wound healing. I'm a little bit happy over this news. I wonder if they ...
- Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:35 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: The Darkness
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2476
- Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:31 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Topical PTH (7-34), just for chemotherapy-induced alopecia?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2963
I wonder if it's something that is being tested for chemotherapy-induced alopecia, but might be prescribed for off-label use for AGA. I really don't know if it would work for AGA. Here's an abstract of a 1997 study. It sounds like it is a growth stimulant........ J Invest Dermatol. 1997 Jun;108(6):9...
- Fri Dec 16, 2005 11:38 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Topical PTH (7-34), just for chemotherapy-induced alopecia?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2963
Topical PTH (7-34), just for chemotherapy-induced alopecia?
IGI Inc has completed Phase I/II FDA trials of their topical PTH (7-34) treatment/prevention of chemotherapy-induced alopecia in breast cancer patients. From what I've read in the past about PTH (7-34), I thought it was a hair growth stimulant. And, wondered why it was just being tested in breast ca...
- Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:53 am
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Oral spiro
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3205
Sorry for the late reply. I just now saw this post. No, I never tried oral spiro. If they prescribe oral spiro to a woman, they also prescribe birth control pills at the same time. Forgive me if this is way too much info for you, but you did ask :D . The reason they prescribe birth control pills is ...
- Tue Dec 06, 2005 11:34 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Will hair cloning really be the ticket?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2769
I'm optimistic that it will work soon enough. I also think it will turn out to be much less expensive than traditional hair transplants. Maybe it won't be cheap when it first hits the market, but the price will come down. Obviously, this is just my opinion, but I see it turning out to be something l...
- Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:31 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Wound healing and hair growth
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4069
Wound healing and hair growth
I've seen a connection between wound healing and hair growth in some of the recent research. Tb4 is the example that comes to mind. It's a drug that is supposed to help in wound healing and also promotes hair growth (at least, it grows hair in mice models :D ) I found this article from Cotsarelis ve...
- Tue Nov 29, 2005 6:23 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Dermatch vs. Toppik
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3777
- Thu Nov 10, 2005 6:25 am
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Any women use Propecia, Proscar, or Avodart?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5112
There are no FDA trials that support the use of Propecia by women. I have heard on the net that some doctors will prescribe it and that it helps a percentage of female patients. Most doctors won't even consider prescribing it for females. On female hair loss websites though, I've heard mixed reviews...
- Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:37 am
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Any women use Propecia, Proscar, or Avodart?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5112
I started Propecia when I first made this post. So, it has been a month since I've been using it. I haven't noticed any side effects from the drug. My shed seems to have slowed down, but it's too difficult to judge sheds. I usually tell people to not pay attention to sheds because you can't really l...
- Wed Nov 09, 2005 6:33 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Dr. Lee's notes from 13th Annual ISHRS meeting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4279
- Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:19 pm
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Dr. Lee's notes from 13th Annual ISHRS meeting
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4279
- Wed Nov 02, 2005 11:20 am
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Dutasteride - female PMS study
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2932
Dutasteride - female PMS study
Many doctors won't prescribe propecia or avodart to female hair loss patients because there is no FDA trial to support that either of these drugs will grow hair for women. And, both of these drugs can not be safely taken by pregnant women due to birth defects to male fetus. But, will your doctor one...
- Fri Oct 28, 2005 12:20 pm
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: hair thick all over except for an area around my ears.
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2129
- Mon Oct 24, 2005 8:15 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: New interview with Dr. Khadavi
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12061
I had the Smoothbeam laser treatment over a year ago. It was painful, but got rid of the acne on my chin. Many adult women get acne on the chin and it's hormone-related and difficult to treat. I was skeptical about the smoothbeam laser, but thought I'd give it a shot. It worked. I hardly ever get an...
- Tue Oct 18, 2005 8:39 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Baldness gene (hope for those who lost hair long ago??)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2274
Baldness gene (hope for those who lost hair long ago??)
AM - Scientists isolate baldness gene [This is the print version of story http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2005/s1484685.htm] AM - Tuesday, 18 October , 2005 08:30:00 Reporter: Daniel Hoare TONY EASTLEY: Baldness has long been a curse for many men, but a group of Melbourne researchers have gone som...
- Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:18 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: New interview with Dr. Khadavi
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12061
- Sun Oct 16, 2005 11:48 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: HairMax Lasercomb Usage & Questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11686
Sam, If I were you, I'd continue to use propecia. Take pictures of the Lasercomb progress and see if it is beneficial in conjunction with propecia. You know you are getting a benefit from propecia. I think the possibility of stopping propecia and losing some hair would be devastating. Good luck. I h...
- Mon Oct 10, 2005 7:29 am
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Any women use Propecia, Proscar, or Avodart?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 5112
Any women use Propecia, Proscar, or Avodart?
If any woman has experience using one of these drugs, please post your story here (whether you had a positive outcome, or not).
I know that some doctors will prescribe these drugs to females, but most will not.
I know that some doctors will prescribe these drugs to females, but most will not.
- Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:22 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Stem cell news
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2538
Stem cell news
Hair-raising stem cells identified Swiss study shows that hair follicles contain bonafide multipotent stem cells October 3, 2005 Using an animal model, a research team led by Yann Barrandon at the EPFL (Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne) and the CHUV (Lausanne University Hospital) has discov...
- Sun Oct 02, 2005 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Make way for the hedgehog
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4343
Aboy, Sorry. I missed your post and just noticed it today. I didn't think hedgehog was in FDA trials yet. I thought it was still pre-clinical. I'm not sure how hedgehog would compare to tb4. Trials take a while. If everything goes smoothly, a drug can pass all 3 trials within 3 years and then after ...
- Fri Sep 30, 2005 8:37 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Has anyone heard anything new about Tb4 & Lee's Pharm?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2605
- Thu Sep 29, 2005 7:14 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Has anyone heard anything new about Tb4 & Lee's Pharm?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2605
Has anyone heard anything new about Tb4 & Lee's Pharm?
Their website used to say that they were coming out with the hair growth product (in China) in 2005. I checked their website this week and found nothing about R&D. They used to display their pipeline of products. http://www.leespharm.com I wonder why they took the pipeline down. :?: They used to lis...
- Wed Sep 28, 2005 6:46 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Good news for hairless mice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4033
IMO, I think gene therapy is the farthest away from development. If anyone else has an opinion on this, please jump in and share your thoughts. In the search for a cure for baldness, there are three areas of research: 1. drugs 2. hair cloning 3. gene therapy I estimate that some new drug will come o...
- Tue Sep 27, 2005 10:30 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Good news for hairless mice
- Replies: 4
- Views: 4033
Good news for hairless mice
Thick Fur on Hairless Mice After Gene Therapy By Daniel DeNoon WebMD Medical News Reviewed By Michael Smith, MD on Monday, September 26, 2005 Sept. 26, 2005 -- If you're hair-impaired, a new finding about mice offers hope for rejuvenating barren hair follicles. The finding comes from the Johns Hopk...
- Mon Sep 26, 2005 11:39 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: HairMax Lasercomb Usage & Questions
- Replies: 17
- Views: 11686
familyguy - word about topicals
I used minoxidil 5% 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml at night for one year. My biggest fear about using topicals was the grease factor. I thought my hair would look greasy or smell funny. That just hasn't been the case. My biggest complaint about minoxidil is that it does tend to fade my hair color. I d...
- Mon Sep 19, 2005 9:45 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Make way for the hedgehog
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4343
Make way for the hedgehog
I know I post a lot of business news. But, this is exciting to me. Procter & Gamble is getting in with Curis to develop the hedgehog drug. P&G, Curis partner in hair growth research Monday September 19, 1:35 pm ET Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals has entered into a research and development agreement...
- Thu Sep 08, 2005 9:19 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Little blurb about hair cloning
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4390
familyguy, I think the British company you're talking about is Intercytex and apparently they've already lined up Bosley to handle the procedures in the United States. I could be wrong. But, that's the way I understand it. Intercytex finished Phase I FDA trials with Phase II slated for 2006, and Pha...
- Wed Sep 07, 2005 9:17 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Little blurb about hair cloning
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4390
Little blurb about hair cloning
Here is Bosley's latest timeline for hair cloning (but, I won't be jumping up and down until they actually do it :P ) Cloning is the newest hope. Washenik said Bosley researchers have met with the FDA and will apply for clinical trials. He hopes it can be an approved treatment by late 2008. Other re...
- Tue Sep 06, 2005 12:10 pm
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Latest news from Curis (not much different from Feb. 2005)
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2178
Latest news from Curis (not much different from Feb. 2005)
September 01, 2005 09:00 AM US Eastern Timezone Hedgehog Agonists Modulate Hair Growth; Preclinical Data Published in The Journal of Investigational Dermatology BIOWIRE2K CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 1, 2005--Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a therapeutic drug development company, today annou...
- Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:54 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Minocycline -Hair Loss Treatment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 24772
- Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:50 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Minocycline -Hair Loss Treatment
- Replies: 3
- Views: 24772
I tried to take Minocycline for my skin (prior to my hair loss). I have to say that it had a very bad effect on me and I don't usually react badly to medications. It caused lots of dizziness, which my dermatologist told me was a sign I should not take it long term (CNS toxicity...my derm experiences...
- Mon Aug 29, 2005 11:43 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Which picture looks worse?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3834
- Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:13 pm
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: For Xandrox users...
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3067
- Sun Aug 21, 2005 9:58 am
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: PCOS
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4762
- Sun Aug 14, 2005 8:04 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Panacea Biotec in-licenses novel technology from NIH
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2966
I found another blurb about it and it does sound like Tb4. I was skeptical about the Tb4 that people were making on their own. A spokesperson from Panacea Biotec is saying 3 to 4 years to launch the product. Even if it works well, I doubt it would be rolled out that soon. Panacea Biotec to develop h...
- Thu Aug 11, 2005 10:31 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Panacea Biotec in-licenses novel technology from NIH
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2966
- Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:02 am
- Forum: General Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Green Tea increases DHT ?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 7080
- Mon Jul 18, 2005 9:15 am
- Forum: Women's Hair Loss Discussions
- Topic: Changing your hair style can make a huge improvement
- Replies: 1
- Views: 17928
Changing your hair style can make a huge improvement
After losing my hair for about two years, I finally decided to change my hair style. I had it cut short with razor cut layers and bangs. It looks like I have a ton of hair now (when really, I've lost at least 40% of my hair) Women have a lot of options when it comes to hair loss. There are many hair...