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Re: 'Thymuskin, PCOS and Hairloss.'
From: =?iso-8859-2?q?Zalányi Sámuel?= (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 26 Mar 2001 18:59:36 +0100 (MET DST)
Hi Annette,
If you took Androcur, there is no use of spironolactone. I do not know what is the generic name of Casodex, but I know Finasterid, it is superb. Stick to that.
Sam
> >
> >I wonder who has prescribed you this combination of medicines?
> Spironolactone is a weak antiandrogen (much weaker than the cyproterone
> acetate in Diane) so why were they prescribed together. But if your hair
> loss is as severe as you describe it, you may take cyproterone in higher
> doses (Androcur) and it will definitely help. Anyhow hair loss takes 6-12
> months to reverse and even longer for new hair to grow. Saw Palmetto and
> vitamins are fine but don't expect results from them.
> >Hope this helps
> >
> >Sam (Ob/Gyn,RE)
> >
> Well, Sam...the reason why I am not on "Androcur," is because I live in
> the States. I already get the "Diane-35" on-line. I did take the
> "Androcur" with it...for a while...like 5 months...and saw no
> change...so I stopped it. I need to be on something that my insurance
> will cover. They cover Spironolactone. I am going to go to an
> Endocrinologist...and hopefully they will put me on "Proscar 5mg of
> finasteride" or Casodex...which is the heaviest "anti-androgen"
> available...either here in the states..or out of the states...it is
> new...and they prescribe it for men with Prostate Cancer. Thank you for
> replying to me...I do appreciate it... I am using the "Thymuskin....and
> I am going to start taking "Fo-Ti" in the liquid form. Something should
> help. Sincerely.....Annette
>
> >> Hello, my name is Annette...and I am a 28 year old woman with PCOS. I
> >> have heard people adress "infertility, acne, weight gain and hirsutism,"
> >> but nothing really about "scalp hairloss." I have "Androgenic Alopecia."
> >> My hairloss got really bad about 5 months ago...and it keeps getting
> >> worse. I am using a product called "Thymuskin," and I was wondering if
> >> anybody else has heard of it or tried it? I also take Metformin,
> >> Spironolactone, Diane-35, Saw Palmetto, and MSM...and tons of vitamins.
> >> The "Thymuskin" seemed to be helping at first...but now my hair is
> >> falling out again. This is very difficult for me. My hair is down to
> >> my butt...and has always been "thick & beautiful." Now, it is falling
> >> out...and I am afraid of looking like I have "mange." Does anyone else
> >> have "hairloss problems?" I am going to see an "Endocrinologist" in a
> >> couple of weeks...hopefully he can help. I want to be put on "Proscar,"
> >> but am I kidding myself about "new hair growth?" The "Thymuskin"
> >> products are very expensive....I have already sunk $650.00 into them.
> >> They say it is "94%effective in women." I don't know though. It takes
> >> 12 months to see any new hair growth...and by the time that rolls
> >> around...you have spent lots of money. I also, have the weight
> >> problem...and the hirsutism. The acne and oily skin are not as bad as
> >> they used to be. I do not want children....wouldn't it be better just
> >> to take my ovaries out?? Would that, and putting me on a heavy adrenal
> >> anti-androgen be better? Maybe take away some of this problem? Right
> >> now...I am losing weight....I work out...the whole deal. Low
> >> carb....everything. I feel like I am "cursed." Often, I have thought of
> >> just slitting my throat, but I know that it is not the answer. Can
> >> anyone help me? Offer any information on hair loss and PCOS...I have
> >> researched...and researched...I just want an opinion...of someone who is
> >> experiencing this. Please help me...I am at my wits end.
> >> Sincerely........Annette
> >>
>
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