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      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.

      community Severe diffuse thinning since 13 years old

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 15-year-old experiencing severe diffuse thinning plans to use minoxidil, dermarolling, and possibly ketoconazole, with hopes to later incorporate finasteride. Concerns about starting finasteride too young and the need for a dermatologist consultation are discussed.

      community Tretinoin can make it worse!!!

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.

      community 1 years update [Finasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil and recently topical minoxidil with 1.5 mm dermarolling]

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 3 years ago
      Making a 1 year update on hair loss treatment of Finasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil with 1.5 mm dermarolling; the user experienced some face pimples, baggy eyes, and had tried skin care. They also used fiber with their hair product and left it for a few days to make it look visually better. Replies were positive and one asked if using both oral and topical minoxidil was overkill.

      community My topical dutasteride experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  15 upvotes 4 years ago
      User tried various hair loss treatments, including natural remedies, topical and oral finasteride, RU with stemoxydine, and topical dutasteride. All treatments had side effects, and topical dutasteride thickened hair but also caused side effects.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      community Update: 4~ Months, 1mg dut, 5mg min 21M

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss since age 16 is using 1mg dutasteride, 5mg minoxidil, and Nizoral, with occasional microneedling, but stopped microneedling due to scalp inflammation. They report some patchy regrowth, with stronger results at the front than the midsection.

      community How essential is scalp biopsy when dealing with hair loss?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss despite using Fin and Min for 12 years and switched to Dutasteride, RU58841, and Keto scalp serum, but shedding and itch persist. They are considering increasing Dutasteride to 2.5mg and questioning the necessity of a scalp biopsy, with mixed opinions on its usefulness.

      community 14 year old struggling with hair loss

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 14-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss and was prescribed Aminexil by a dermatologist. They are concerned about potential side effects.

      community Alfatradiol causing shedding ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a sudden decrease in hair density after starting alfatradiol while already using finasteride. Another user mentioned that initial shedding can occur with hair loss treatments, but it may not last long.

      community Any good place to buy KX-826, AHK‑Cu and PTD-DBM?

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses purchasing experimental hair loss treatments KX-826, AHK-Cu, and PTD-DBM, with the user already using Minoxidil and having side effects from Finasteride. Concerns about the legitimacy of certain suppliers and the authenticity of products like pp405 are also mentioned.

      community Seeking Advice After Frustrating Dermatologist Visits: Min/Fin vs Supplements

      in General  119 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is frustrated with dermatologists who dismiss Minoxidil and finasteride as unsafe, instead recommending mustard oil, PRP, zinc supplements, and hair products. The user feels these suggestions are ineffective and is considering starting Minoxidil and finasteride despite the dermatologists' advice.

      community Anyone in Pyrilutamide currently?

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      User considers trying Pyrilutamide for hair loss and itch relief. Another user shares positive experience with Pyrilutamide, no side effects.

      community Creating the Holy Grail Hair Loss Topical

       1 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about creating a natural hair loss topical using ingredients like cetirizine, Zinc Sulphate Heptahydrate, Safflower Extract, Ricinoleic Acid, and others. The user is seeking input and collaboration on this topical formula.

      community Is fin not working for me? Burning sensation

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing a burning sensation on their scalp despite using finasteride and nizoral for hair loss, and is unsure if they should switch to dutasteride. They have reduced their testosterone dose but the burning persists, and a trichologist suggested it might be telogen effluvium.

      community Pictures that demonstrate Minoxidil aging?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the potential aging effects of oral minoxidil on the skin. Users discuss their experiences, with some attributing skin changes to aging rather than minoxidil, and mention using tretinoin to improve skin appearance.

      community After ten weeks of microneedling

      in Microneedling  154 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 39 year old male who has been balding since 23 and is intolerant to finasteride, using microneedling with Derminator 2 once per week and minoxidil foam twice daily in an effort to increase thickness of vellus hairs on the crown and maintain hairline.

      community Found a winning combo for a non/weak-responder

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user found a successful hair loss treatment using a combination of finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841. They plan to switch to a purely topical regimen with finasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil.

      community Any updates on RCH-01?

      in Question  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking updates on the hair loss treatment RCH-01, specifically its next phase and any news from Shiseido. The user recalls someone being in contact with a researcher or company representative.