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      community Wanting to switch from topical to oral

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is considering switching from a topical hair loss treatment to oral medication. They currently use a topical solution with Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Tretinoin, and Ketoconazole and are seeking advice on transitioning to oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil.

      community I solved my scalp inflammation

      in Treatment  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user solved their 15-year scalp inflammation and related hair loss using Selenium Sulfide shampoo (Selsun Blue), noticing improvement after the first use and resolution after three uses. Others found relief with Ketoconazole shampoo, which also helps with hair loss.

      community Thoughts on this product? (All-In-One Solution)

      in Ketoconazole  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses an all-in-one hair loss treatment combining minoxidil, azelaic acid, finasteride, and ketoconazole, aimed at addressing hair loss and scalp dandruff without drying out the hair. The user is considering this product to incorporate ketoconazole into their routine and start using minoxidil.

      community How did you all stop the itching that occurs where you are balding?

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      People discussed solutions for scalp itching related to hair loss, with treatments including finasteride, dutasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and Alpecin Hybrid shampoo. Some users found relief by adjusting dosages of finasteride or switching to dutasteride, while others recommended specific shampoos or prescription options like olux foam.

      community Formulation for .025 topical solution/ maybe switching- 4 months

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including oral and topical finasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol, experiencing side effects like erectile dysfunction and reduced libido. They are considering adjusting their treatment plan and exploring other options like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, or a hair system.

      community 4 months into treatment, thoughts?

      in Is this regrowth?  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hair transplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.

      community 3 months - Fin&Min Topical Spray, Tretinoin, Derminator 1.25 every 5-6 days

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes a topical spray with finasteride and minoxidil, tretinoin, and using a Derminator (microneedling device) at 1.25mm depth every 5-6 days. The user reports positive results after 90 days and plans to continue the treatment, with others commenting on the process and potential outcomes.

      community Overwhelming amount of anti-androgens

      in Female 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.

      community This is all I’ll use to beat the Norwood reaper

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, tretinoin cream, derma stamping, derma rolling, scalp massagers, and a mix of vitamins and minerals. The user also considers using maca and adapalene, with advice on potential scalp irritation and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community 3 months on low dose Topical Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using Essengen 6+ (a mix of low-dose topical finasteride and minoxidil) for three months, seeing positive results, especially on the crown area. They also use Nizoral for dandruff and dermaroll weekly.

      community I'm starting to believe [m34, bald 10 years, 50 days treatment]

      in Progress Pictures  70 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 50 days of using finasteride, topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss, noting significant hair growth and expressing surprise at the results. They plan to continue the treatment and possibly incorporate a dermastamp and increase minoxidil application if growth plateaus.

      community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.

      community Switching oral fin to topical ?

      in Treatment 3 months ago
      A 20-year-old experienced side effects from oral finasteride and is considering switching to topical treatments, including minoxidil and tretinoin. Another user shared their experience of switching to topical finasteride and minoxidil, then to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting no side effects with dutasteride.

      community Doubts about my new exosomes treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 22-year-old is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using treatments like topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, oral dutasteride, and oral minoxidil. Their dermatologist suggests treating scalp inflammation with oral tretinoin and using exosomes for alopecia.

      community 21 months microneedling plus 15 months Fin, Great Results!

      in Update  72 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user shared their successful hair loss treatment using 1.25mg finasteride daily, 2.5mm microneedling every 1-3 weeks, zinc pyrithione shampoo, occasional scalp massages, and 40% glycolic acid on temples. They reported significant progress over 21 months.

      community Treatment isn't working? Stay the course.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user tried finasteride for a year without success, then switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 10 months, still experiencing hair loss. Adding RU58841 and topical minoxidil seemed to improve their condition, with new hair growth observed.

      community Oral Min/Fin & Topical Min (November 2024 - January 2026)

      in Treatment  46 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user followed a hair loss treatment routine using liquid minoxidil, oral minoxidil, and oral finasteride, with plans to stop topical minoxidil by mid-2026. They experienced significant improvement, especially in the crown area, after starting oral minoxidil.

      community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  10 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

      community People's personal thoughts on my treatment.

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old with stage 3 hair loss saw good results using Topical Min 5%, Oral Fin 1mg, DHT Blocker Shampoo, and DHT blocking and Vitamin gummy. The doctor advised stopping Fin after six months due to hormone concerns, but the user is hesitant.

      community Oral Minoxidil in Europe (10 mg)

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking oral Minoxidil in Europe due to issues with topical Minoxidil causing dandruff and dry scalp. They have started using oral Finasteride and are considering Ketoconazole shampoo.