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      community Does this combo sound good?

      in Question 6 years ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically using dermarolling, rosemary oil, and minoxidil. The user experienced side effects with finasteride and is considering alternative treatments.

      community For Those Thinking of Giving Up

      in Chat  32 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user shares their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, and Tretinoin, despite seeing no results after six months. They encourage others to continue treatments and consider options like oral Minoxidil, Nizoral shampoo, and possibly hair transplants.

      community Possibilities without Fin/Dut ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experiences severe side effects from finasteride and dutasteride, including low libido and anxiety, and is currently using oral minoxidil despite shortness of breath. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss, having tried pyrilutamide, fluridil, and RU58841 with no success, and are considering future treatments or a hair transplant.

      community My DHT-blocking protocol, I'm exited!

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.

      community The solution for Topical Fin non responders?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 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 Going for mixology with fingers crossed.

      in Treatment 10 months ago
      The user is experimenting with a mix of topical treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, to improve hair growth, particularly at the temples and core. They are also trying various oils, despite skepticism about their effectiveness, to see if they can enhance results without causing harm.

      community What Else Do I Try? 5 Months Topical Fin No Progress

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride, Latanoprost, and other treatments for hair loss but hasn't seen progress and is considering increasing the finasteride dosage or switching to dutasteride. They cannot use minoxidil due to heart issues and are seeking advice on other options.

      community Best hair loss treatments ranked: a complete guide

       361 upvotes 6 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, including Dutasteride 0.5mg daily, finasteride 1mg daily, minoxidil 5% 2x daily, dermarolling, low-level light therapy (LLLT), ketokonazole shampoo, and diet optimization; discussing their effectiveness and side effects.

      community Microneedling. What is your approach?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using microneedling for hair loss treatment, including questions on disinfection and post-treatment care. The user mentions using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and considering dutasteride.

      community Starting a new treatment regimen tomorrow!

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user started a new hair loss treatment regimen using topical finasteride and minoxidil, saw palmetto, sulforaphane, and apple extract supplements, while also trying to quit nicotine and fast food. They later cut out supplements due to cost, continued with topical treatment, and experienced improved hair health but faced issues with low libido.

      community Considering Quitting Topical Min

      in Treatment 6 months ago
      The user is considering stopping topical minoxidil due to lack of improvement in hair growth and is exploring alternatives like oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and tretinoin. They are hesitant about oral finasteride and dutasteride, and are open to trying oral minoxidil if available, despite concerns about potential heart-related side effects.

      community (25Y) Oral minoxidil 10 months Oral fin 7 months & other things

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person treated their diffuse alopecia with oral minoxidil (10mg daily), oral finasteride (reduced to 0.25mg daily due to side effects), castor oil, vitamins, and ashwagandha, and plans a hair transplant in Turkey. They stopped using topical minoxidil, have seen improved hair density, but are still experiencing hair loss.

      community Min + Fin DIY with a cat, what can I use instead?

      in Product 5 months ago
      The user is concerned about the toxicity of a homemade topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride to their new kitten and is considering replacing minoxidil with stemoxydine. Other users suggest using oral treatments, keeping the solution away from the cat, and ensuring proper hygiene.

      community Rob English's scalp massages, why aren't more people aren't talking about this?

      in Research/Science 1 year ago
      Rob English's scalp massages are discussed as a method to reduce DHT and stop hair loss, but many users criticize it as ineffective compared to treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Some users argue that alternative treatments like scalp massages and microneedling can work for some, but the community largely favors the "big three" medications.

      community People who don’t microneedle, why?

      in Microneedling  143 upvotes 5 months ago
      Microneedling is often combined with minoxidil for hair growth, but concerns about scalp damage, pain, and effectiveness deter some users. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and laser treatments are preferred by others.

      community Topical is superior to oral in terms of results (my theory)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  61 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.

      community Are there benefits of having one day a week off of topicals?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Taking a break from topical treatments like oils, serums, and minoxidil once a week may help the scalp recover, though opinions vary on its effectiveness. Some users skip treatments occasionally, believing it benefits scalp health without reducing effectiveness.

      community What are the holes in this treatment with dut

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering a hair loss treatment plan involving oral dutasteride (2.5 mg), oral minoxidil (2.5-10 mg), topical finasteride, and topical minoxidil, with additional options like ketoconazole shampoo and microneedling. They are seeking advice on whether to start with finasteride or dutasteride, the potential side effects, and the effectiveness of their approach, with a plan to evaluate results after 3-4 months.

      community Custom topical solution in Bangkok

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 28-year-old male uses custom-compounded topical solutions with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin for hair loss maintenance. He seeks advice on sourcing similar solutions in Bangkok, Thailand, and whether a local prescription is needed.

      community THERE IS HOPE - Progress Pictures - Combo Therapy - Fin/Min/Needling

      in Minoxidil  21 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 29-year-old male shared his hair loss journey, using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma rolling, and recently switching to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. He observed significant regrowth but progress slowed, hoping new treatments will enhance results.

      community Listen to your dermat and not reddit posts

      in Minoxidil  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil and vitamins reduced shedding for one user. Others distrust dermatologists and prefer personal research on treatments like finasteride and microneedling.

      community Additional topical products for hair growth

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year 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.