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      community Homemade topical spironolactone

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential effectiveness of homemade topical spironolactone in treating hair loss, with studies suggesting it is more effective than finasteride and even minoxidil when used as monotherapy. The conversation also mentions that other anti-androgens are being developed which may soon hit the market.

      community Can topicals cause a never ending shed?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user reintroduced RU58841 and noticed increased shedding and visible thinning. They have also been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 2 years.

      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 I'm about to order some retinol and azelaic acid from the ordinary

      in Product  44 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using retinol to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, with a user considering The Ordinary's 0.5% retinol and seeking advice on azelaic acid concentration. Other users suggest using tretinoin instead and consider pre-formulated products combining minoxidil, tretinoin, and azelaic acid, but the original poster has not seen improvement from dermarolling.

      community hello

       145 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 12-year-old diagnosed with alopecia shares their experience and current treatments, including Dermovate, an unnamed cream, and liquid iron. The community offers support and encouragement.

      community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.

      community Oral min vs topical comparison

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.

      community How to deal with tretinoin burning effect?

      in Product  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      Using tretinoin with minoxidil can cause burning and flaky skin due to alcohol in minoxidil and tretinoin's effects. Solutions include using minoxidil foam, starting with low tretinoin doses, moisturizing, and gradually increasing usage.

      community RU58841 has gotten rid of my acne

      in Product  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      RU58841, combined with 5% minoxidil, helped reduce acne and hair loss. Users discussed using RU58841 cream for acne and shared experiences with other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.

      community For those dealing with an unbearable scalp itch/pressure/inflammation.

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using cetirizine (Zyrtec) topically to relieve scalp itch associated with hair loss and suggests it may also benefit androgenetic alopecia (AGA). One person found relief from scalp itch after three months on finasteride, noting the itch was linked to areas where hair was lost.

      community 11 months Topical Min: Before and After (Ecstatic)

      in Progress Pictures  459 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 33-year-old woman shared her successful hair regrowth journey using topical Minoxidil 5% once daily, resulting in thicker hair and increased confidence. She avoided oral treatments like finasteride due to potential side effects and focused on consistent application of Minoxidil.

      community How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using a topical serum for hair loss with ingredients like finasteride and minoxidil, and the option to exclude retinoic acid and hydrocortisone due to concerns about long-term effects. One user prefers using only finasteride, avoiding minoxidil and retinoic acid, and plans to remove hydrocortisone in future orders.

      community Finally got hold of 0.1% latanoprost

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a user obtaining a compounded treatment for hair loss, including 0.1% latanoprost, 0.2% melatonin, and 1% cetirizine. The user also uses 2.5 mg dutasteride, 5 mg minoxidil, and RU58841 daily, and is at Norwood 2.
      25M I need help

      community 25M I need help

      in General  54 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is considering switching back to topical minoxidil due to persistent scalp issues. Another user suggests an anti-inflammation regimen and oral dutasteride.

      community Where to get Tretinoin? UK delivery

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about finding affordable tretinoin with UK delivery options. Users discuss a finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin spray from e-surgery and suggest other sources like Zing meds and Skinorac.

      community Topical min once a day and 0,5mg dut EOD

      in Progress Pictures  131 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 7 months using topical minoxidil once a day and 0.5mg dutasteride every other day, with noticeable results in the last two to three months. They reported no side effects and did not use dermarolling.

      community 1 year fin/min topical .3/6% results once a day

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using a topical treatment of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil once a day for a year, noting improvement in the front but needing suggestions for the crown. They confirmed using a product from Hims.

      community 3 & 7 months progress on Topical Min and Topical Fin

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth over 7 months using topical Minoxidil, topical Finasteride, and multivitamins with biotin, noting more regrowth at 3 months than at 7 months. They suspect a shedding phase and are considering the impact of not continuing microneedling.