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      community Oral minoxidil vs Topical Minoxidil w/ Retinoic acid

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      Topical minoxidil with retinoic acid is effective but causes scalp irritation, leading the user to consider switching to 2.5mg oral minoxidil. Oral minoxidil may cause body hair growth and heart-related side effects, so it's advised to use it under medical guidance.

      community Adding topical Min and dermastamping to oral Min/Fin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin for hair recovery and is considering adding topical Minoxidil and dermastamping to improve results. It is suggested to use micro-needling once a week with a 24-hour gap before applying topical Minoxidil.

      community Topical tretinoin increases minoxidil absorption by 3x. Thoughts?

      in Minoxidil  36 upvotes 7 years ago
      Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.

      community DIY Topical Fin/Min solution thoughts

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is experimenting with a DIY topical solution combining finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, applying 0.5 mg of finasteride daily. Concerns include absorption issues, potential side effects, and product loss due to hair density, with some users suggesting oral intake for better results.

      community Additional topical products for hair growth

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user switched from topical to oral finasteride and is seeking additional topical treatments for hair growth besides minoxidil. They are aware of stemoxydine and caffeine solutions and are asking for more recommendations.

      community topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage results thus far

      in Progress Pictures  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shares their hair loss treatment routine, which includes topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage. Suggestions include adding finasteride, switching to 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and using rosemary oil instead of botana oil.

      community Best places to get clobetasol?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering switching to oral dutasteride, topical minoxidil, retinoic acid, and clobetasol for hair loss treatment, after limited regrowth with finasteride and other topicals. They are seeking a source for clobetasol, as they believe it may help with their condition.

      community Almost two months on topical Fin/min

      in Is this regrowth?  45 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 35-year-old man has been using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone for hair regrowth, experiencing minor side effects. He plans to remove hydrocortisone due to potential long-term health risks.

      community How effective would this be compared to just topical min + fin?

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user discusses using a topical solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and additional ingredients like apigenin, oleanolic acid, and biotinoyl tripeptide. They question if this combination is more effective than using just minoxidil and finasteride alone, noting they are already taking oral finasteride.

      community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.

      community Anyone had success with topical Finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 month ago
      Topical finasteride can be effective for some, especially if oral finasteride causes side effects, but results may vary and can be slower. Combining topical finasteride with minoxidil is common, though some users switch to oral treatments for better results.

      community Is this fin/dut/min topical compound overkill?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user questions if a topical compound with finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, caffeine, and triamcinolone is excessive for hair loss treatment. Another user shares their experience using topical finasteride without issues and notes that alternating finasteride and dutasteride is common.

      community Can I make a DIY Topical metformin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about using DIY topical metformin for hair loss. A user tried it without success, and it was not combined with microneedling.

      community Verteporfin mixing solute for transplants

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      Doctors are testing verteporfin topically for healing and potential regeneration after transplants. The user is asking how it is formulated for topical use, such as if it's mixed with a carrier gel.

      community Hair Lotion Suggestion Needed!

      in Product  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is seeking suggestions for a custom hair lotion mix containing minoxidil, finasteride, caffeine, niacinamide, and biotin. Another user suggests adding tretinoin, topical valproate, and bimatoprost.

      community 2 months on topical fin/min ...

      in Update  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a combination of 0.3% topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling once a week for two months with positive results and no side effects. They apply the treatment daily using a spray and have short hair, which makes application easier.

      community Does anyone have experience with topical dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is considering trying a compounded topical treatment with 0.1% dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, collagen, and silicon, as recommended by a trichologist. They learned that dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride and are seeking opinions on the use of topical dutasteride.

      community Red and ichy pimples/rash from applying topical minoxidil

      in Chat  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced red pimples and a rash from using topical minoxidil, possibly due to propylene glycol. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, switching to foam without propylene glycol, using Nizoral, and adjusting application timing.

      community Treatment effectiveness for oral vs topical

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      Oral treatments for hair loss, like Dutasteride and Minoxidil, may be more effective than topical ones, though topical formulations can be similarly effective except for Minoxidil. Topical treatments can be a chore to apply and are often used as supplements to oral treatments.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community 3 months on topical fin/min/stamping

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using a topical combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for three months to address hair loss. They are considering adding tretinoin and are discussing the effectiveness of topical versus oral treatments.