Topical Caffeine Help

Guys. I've been on IH's top 6 and DMSO/Lithium topical for about 5 months now. I'm still losing my frontal area. Slowly, but still losing. Getting a little desperate here. I've never really tried the caffeine topical and now I see that IH doesn't even have it listed in his regimen. Does it still have any use or effectiveness? Would the topical caffeine help give me a "boost" in stopping my front hair loss? What about any of IH's Supplemental products? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

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I'm looking for a new topical as well. I have been using minoxidil for many, many years and it has started to lose effect. I switched to Xandrox last month, and did see some small new spouts, but the formula completely dried out my existing hair, so I am going back on reg. minox. I just ordered Virile Mane, but it hasn't come in the mail yet. I hope this does something. I have tried everything except for laser therapy, which I am still hugely skeptical of (partly because I don't fully understand it).

norwood3.5 - I have had mixed reviews on the topical. What's been gathered so far is that it usually stops an oily scalp. However, some feel that it does not help their hair at all. I would suggest stopping the topical.

Caffeine didn't seem to make much of a difference, except that it would increase the chance of getting a headache. So for that reason, I removed it all together.

norwood3.5 - Here's a few things to check into, to make sure you are covered on all areas:

(1) If you are under any kind of stress, then taking Cayenne pepper will block the CB1 receptor, which will prevent an onslaught of inflammation caused from various neuropeptides. This is taken internally, at the same time it also acts an an adjunct to improve the effects of other supplements. Taking Sensoril would give additional support if stress is high if needed but will address cortisol.

(2) Check for Candida. Having an overgrowth of Candida can prevent a lot of good from happening to your hair. Check out this page for more info:

http://www.freewebs.com/immortalhair/physiology.htm

(3) Check for certain dietary triggers for inflammation. Certain foods can literally affect the scalp inflammation within 24-hours. The worst culprits are Alcohol, Pasteurized milk, Wheat products, refined grains, and sugars.

I think the primary problem with the rinse is the quantities that people use. I recommend 5% Lithium Chloride, 8% DMSO. See how that works out. You'll need a little balance to measure it out. Keep in mind 4 oz. = 113.4g, and that's what you'll be taking the 5 and 8% of when measuring (NOT in mL).

Also, you may want to consider a laser helmet. OverMachoGrande.com has many DIY helmet designs, and I build them for a fee as well. I currently have a hair growth factor topical available (Check Regrowth.com), and a natural herbal one coming from Primordial Performance that will need test subjects soon as well. I'll keep everyone posted on this forum of course!

Guys. Thanks for all of your replies. I really appreciate them.

IH: So you think I should drop the Lithium/DMSO shampoo? Hmmm. Okay. What topical should I use if any at all? Do you think the top 6 should (and that's a big should) stop my hairloss? I figure that since I am already taking the top 6, the Lithium/DMSO shampoo should only help me more. Since it doesn't seem to be working, I'll look into another topical (any help would be appreciated).

Would you suggest more of certain supplements?

So Cayenne tabs should control some stress? That might be worth a try. I tried the Candida test and it looks like I'm okay with that.

Hey, what's up with a blood test? Would a blood test give me a better insight to getting more information to help halt my hairloss? If so, what test should I take?

nidhogge: Those Lithium/DMSO quantities sound okay, but I don't have a balance. I wouldn't see why it wouldn't be worth a try though. Anything right now. I'd also love to see how your topical works out. Have you tried it on yourself or others yet? I've read the post on it on Regrowth.com. For my sake and others I really do hope it works. The wounding/peeling sounds a little hurtful. Ouch!

Thanks again guys. Good luck to everyone.

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Norwood, candida albicans is not the only thing that can prevent enterolactone production in the gut (which is required for the top6 to work). If you digestive problems anyone of constipation, indigestion, delayed bowel movement, whitish coating on the back of your tongue, frequent diarrea, or persitent bad breath, then it is very likely the cause of
the malfunction of top6. A digestive detox is called for.

Good luck to you too. Ask if you want to do the digestive detox and I will give you advice on how to proceed.

cpio: Thanks for the replies. Yes, I do want more info on the digestive detox. As long as it doesn't kill me. Reply at your convenience. Thanks again.

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Guys. One more thing about IH's top 6. I'm taking his supplements over 2 meals. Don't know if this is okay or not. Should I space them out more in the day. I usually take half of it with breakfast and then the other half at around 2-3pm after lunch. Nothing taken during the evening or before bed. Should I take them 1/3 morning, 1/3 lunch and 1/3 dinner? Any suggestions? Thanks guys.

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norwood3.5 - I've receive some reports of negative results with Lithium/DMSO, and while I haven't suffered any problems with it, I think it's worth it to stop it for a month or two and see if there is any negative correlation.

Taking Cayenne doesn't make you feel any different from stress (that's where Sensoril or Phosphatidylserine would help), but what it does is block a pathway which stress induced inflammation results. This particular pathway is probably the most detrimental and can overrule just about anything.

The best time to take the supplements is right before a meal, but what about spacing? Twice a day is A-OK, but if you go without anything towards the evening, I would suggest taking a fibroboost at night before going to sleep.

Aside from Nidhogge's suggestion of a laser helmet (great idea) perhaps magnesium oil would help.

Digestive detox aimed at wiping out E. coli or other bacteria infections in the small intestines:

You need three enteric coated products from Now foods: oregano oil, peppermint oil and garlic (pure-gar),
you take each for 3 weeks 3-4 capsules daily but start with one and work up the dosage. After three weeks
you stop and switch to the next. Concurrently you take large amount of probiotics: dr. ohhiras and jarrows both
enteric coated. Key is taking them in the morning first thing on an empty stomach with water. 2 Ohhiras 3 jarrows. You wait 4 hours befiore taking the natural antibiotic after taking probiotics. More cost friendly and possibly more effective probiotic: Homemade kefir. This regime also clears up rosacea 90% in a short time, depending on severity.

Supporting the detox it is good but probably not essential taking Liver detox and regenertion formula from Now foods as well as burdock root 1-2 gram daily. Other support: Butyric acid and cranberry.

Hey bud,

If anything, the chemical peel feels pretty cool! I look forward to doing it again. You just get some mild flaking after a few days.