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      community Going to start the sulforaphane experiment

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil and finasteride, and their negative side effects. They outlined a new treatment plan involving microneedling, various supplements, minoxidil foam, ketoconazole shampoo, and an anti-inflammatory diet, with plans to document progress over three months. Another user responded, indicating their own similar efforts were a waste of money.

      community how to compound topical cyclosporine

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about compounding topical cyclosporine for hair loss, suggesting it needs an oil base like castor oil. The user seeks tips or tricks for the process.

      community From finasteride to Serenoa repens

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced anxiety and side effects from topical finasteride and is considering switching to saw palmetto. Another user reported no improvement with saw palmetto and experienced liver issues.

      community The solution for Topical Fin non responders?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 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 My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.

      community Adding cetirizine tablet to minoxidil

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user wants to add cetirizine tablets to their minoxidil bottle and asks how many 10mg tablets to crush for a 100ml bottle. They seek advice on the correct dosage.

      community Topical Prednisolone as hair loss treatment?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user is concerned about using Alpicort, which contains Prednisolone and Salicylic Acid, for male pattern baldness. They are unsure if it will help or worsen their condition and are seeking advice.

      community The Empire (Itch) Strikes Back

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg oral Minoxidil daily for 5.5 months reports increased shedding and scalp itching. He also experienced acne and is concerned about whether the shedding is normal and if daily hair washing for seborrheic dermatitis is causing dryness.

      community 1.5 years dut oral min results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  511 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's 1.5-year experience with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss, mentioning side effects like itchy nipples and ball ache. Specific treatments used are 5mg of minoxidil and 0.5mg of dutasteride daily.

      community Temple revival. Dropping Oral min.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced negative side effects from oral minoxidil, including cardiac issues and excessive sweating, and decided to switch to topical minoxidil while using other treatments like RU58841, Setipiprant, Azelaic acid, and latanoprost. Another user suggested splitting the oral minoxidil dose to reduce side effects.

      community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.

      community The story of RU58841/PSK3841

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      RU58841, an anti-androgenic compound, showed early promise for treating alopecia but faced challenges after its patent in 1997. Despite advancing to Phase II trials, safety concerns and financial struggles led Aventis to abandon its development. Proskelia, which later merged into ProStrakan, couldn't prioritize the drug, leading to its eventual stagnation and failure to reach the market.

      community Be careful with minoxidil, even if it's just foam.

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil caused side effects like chest pain and tinnitus for the user, leading them to stop using it and consider switching to finasteride with microneedling. Other users shared similar experiences with minoxidil, while some reported no issues, highlighting varied individual reactions.

      community Acne breakout caused by oral minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      Switching from topical to oral minoxidil caused acne breakouts, leading the user to revert to topical use. Finasteride was also used, but acne was suspected to be linked to oral minoxidil.
      Last Attempt at Fighting The Curse

      community Last Attempt at Fighting The Curse

      in General  210 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and clobetasol, along with needling, to combat hair loss. They are considering stopping treatment if no improvement is seen.

      community A less common type of hairloss case

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      High-dose Lysine and Histidine supplements caused curly/kinky hair and shedding due to Elastin dysfunction. Minoxidil, white tea, and dark grape juice were mentioned as treatments to inhibit Elastase and mimic Lysyl Oxidase.

      community Products recommendation wanted

      in Product 2 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking advice on the potential benefits of two different hair sprays for hair loss, with a list of ingredients provided for each. Specific treatments were not discussed.

      community Redness and flaking from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical minoxidil with tretinoin is causing redness, stinging, and flaking on the scalp. Reducing application frequency and using anti-dandruff shampoo may help alleviate symptoms over time.

      community Telogen Effuvium from crash diet recovery help.

       1 upvotes 9 years ago
      A person experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and is now seeking advice on recovery, including dietary changes and potential treatments like biotin and pumpkin seed oil. They are concerned about nutrient deficiencies and considering a dermatologist visit for further guidance.