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      community Fluridil solution at Actifolic

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Fluridil, also known as Topilutamide or Eucapil, is discussed as a treatment for hair loss. It is noted as an androgen receptor antagonist, not a vasodilator.

      community Minoxidil absorption and washing hair

      in Microneedling  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      User asks if washing hair or using hair fibers after minoxidil dries is okay and if dry scalp means full absorption. Some doctors and sources say 50-75% absorption occurs after an hour.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community Questions about alfatradiol logistics

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.

      community Non responsive diffuse thinning

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been experiencing diffuse hair thinning despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, clobetasol cream, and PRP sessions. They seek advice on additional treatments and are advised to check vitamin D, iron, and thyroid levels.

      community Got sides on fin, now Alfatradiol or Fluridil?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced side effects from finasteride and is considering adding Alfatradiol or Fluridil to their regimen, which includes Minoxidil, dermarolling, and ketoconazole. Fluridil is noted to be more effective than Alfatradiol but less effective than finasteride, with mild side effects reported.

      community Derma roll, tretinoin, minoxidil

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Use tretinoin three times a week, dermaroll once a week, and apply minoxidil daily, but avoid using all three on the same day. Tretinoin is preferred over hydrocortisone and should not be used immediately after dermarolling.

      community What Hinders the Absorption of Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Silicone and dimethicone in shampoos may hinder Minoxidil absorption, while Tretinoin and microneedling can enhance its efficacy. Users discuss applying Tretinoin before Minoxidil, waiting for it to dry first.

      community The solution for Topical Fin non responders?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is considering using tretinoin with topical finasteride due to poor absorption and side effects from oral finasteride. They are also contemplating switching to topical dutasteride, while others suggest trying oral minoxidil or lower oral doses.

      community So I hacked the AAD 2026 live stream

      in Chat  45 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses a live stream presentation on Pelage PP405 for hair regrowth, with skepticism about its effectiveness compared to minoxidil. Some users express doubt and suggest sticking to proven treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Topical Finasteride - Affordable options

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses affordable options for topical Finasteride, including products like Morr F, 82F, and Essengen 6 Plus, with concerns about availability and cost. The user is seeking effective and convenient solutions, considering options like compounding pharmacies and homemade solutions.

      community A Short Recap on PP405 and AAD 2026

      in Update 1 month ago
      PP405 is a promising experimental topical treatment for alopecia that reactivates dormant hair follicles by targeting cellular energy, with large-scale trials planned for 2026. While it shows potential, it cannot regenerate permanently destroyed follicles, making hair transplants the only guaranteed solution for advanced baldness currently.

      community Pyrludimide (KX-826) or Breezula (clascoterone)

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically Pyrludimide (KX-826) and Breezula (clascoterone), with the user unable to tolerate finasteride and dutasteride. The user plans to use these treatments alongside minoxidil, considering the efficacy and availability of each option.

      community My experience with Hair Fibers

      in Styling  26 upvotes 8 months ago
      Hair fibers effectively cover thin hair areas, boosting confidence and reducing stress about hair appearance. Users discuss combining hair fibers with other products like hair spray, dermmatch, and Boldify, noting challenges like blocking minoxidil absorption and the importance of color matching.

      community Adapalene gel 1% cause of hair loss?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced hair thinning after using Adapalene gel 1% for skin care, suspecting it contributed to hair loss alongside depression and anxiety. They stopped using Adapalene and switched to a Minoxidil/Finasteride formula, noticing hair improvement, while others in the conversation doubted Adapalene's impact on hair loss.

      community People call companies stupid for making very high concentration Topical Fin solutions but I think they overlook the fact that the actual absorption rate of finasteride varies greatly

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses how the absorption rate of topical finasteride varies and is not equivalent to its oral form, with only a small percentage reaching the scalp. It also mentions that minoxidil in high concentrations is used topically because only a small amount is absorbed.

      community Adipose tissue layer and stem cells.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      Adipose fat cells and stem cells may help treat hair loss by restoring the scalp's thickness. Treatments like NanoFat injections and Botox are discussed for their potential to promote hair growth.
      Compunded Oral Minoxidil, As Efficient As Tablet Variants?

      community Compunded Oral Minoxidil, As Efficient As Tablet Variants?

      in Minoxidil  146 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses using compounded oral minoxidil due to the ineffectiveness and inconvenience of topical minoxidil for diffuse thinning. They question the efficacy of compounded minoxidil compared to original tablet forms and express concerns about the importance of excipients and binders.