Who Can’t Use Finasteride?

Who Can’t Use Finasteride?

I suspect that I might be prescribed Finasteride (Proscar, Propecia) in the future for my enlarged prostate. I think this is possible because the pills—the Tamsulosin (Flomax)—are working with limited success these days. They definitely help…but, I...
Rogaine Flakes Part 2: propylene glycol is the culprit?

Rogaine Flakes Part 2: propylene glycol is the culprit?

Here’s part 1 The basic question: What’s causing these Rogaine flakes? 1. Dried Rogaine? 2. Dandruff resulting from an irritated scalp? It appears—at this point still far from 100% on this—but, it seems the answer might be number 2 and that...
Rogaine Flakes Part 2: propylene glycol is the culprit?

What Are These Rogaine Flakes?

So, this isn’t a rhetorical question that I know the answer to… I tried the search engine machine but—as it happens sometimes—it didn’t lead me to an answer that I felt confident about. Truth be told, the very first result was in a rather...
Minoxidil First Day – The Commitment! Plus updates

Minoxidil First Day – The Commitment! Plus updates

Opening note: this website is basically focused upon discussing my pain, but I think this Minoxidil stuff is sort of fun and interesting, so I’m including it here. In addition to the x2 daily Minoxidil, I’m also taking 4ml of castor oil every night. And,...