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      community Multivitamin recommendations?

       2 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments and multivitamin recommendations. The user mentions Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, biotin, procyanidin B-2, floral oils, and Viviscal.

      community Which vitamin deficiencies can lead to hair loss?

      in Chat  69 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses potential vitamin deficiencies leading to hair loss, with a focus on Vitamin D and iron. Some individuals are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, while others consider vitamin supplementation due to deficiencies.

      community Being Safe on Oral Minoxidil: tl;dr on the literature.

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is effective for hair loss but can cause cardiovascular side effects, such as pericardial effusion, especially in those with genetic predispositions. Starting with low doses and monitoring cardiovascular health are advised to reduce risks.

      community What’s your nuclear protocol???

      in Chat  20 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.

      community Can tretinoin cause problems or issues with min?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a topical routine of finasteride and minoxidil, noticing increased hair growth, and is considering adding tretinoin for skin issues. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, but care should be taken to allow proper absorption to avoid unintended facial hair growth.

      community Second shed, second shed, Second shed

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss after initially seeing positive results from using dutasteride and oral minoxidil. They are concerned about the hair shedding and wonder if stopping a multivitamin contributed to the issue.

      community Androgenetic alopecia is a skin disease: DHT-mediated skin disorders

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) impacts various skin conditions, including Androgenetic alopecia and seborrheic dermatitis, by causing overactivity in sebaceous glands. Topical medications Tacrolimus and Clobetasol can reduce these inflammatory conditions, and treatments like RU58841, Minoxidil, and Finasteride may also be beneficial.

      community Will PP405 render Minox and Fin obsolete?

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 might make minoxidil unnecessary, but finasteride or other 5AR inhibitors may still be needed. PP405 is expected to be expensive and not available until at least 2028, with limited information on its effectiveness.

      community About 3 months into RU58841 and sulforaphane

      in Update  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced almost no improvement in hair loss after 3 months using microneedling, RU58841, sulforaphane, finasteride, and dutasteride, especially after stopping minoxidil. They believe minoxidil is more effective than RU58841.

      community Androgen degraders for hair loss

      in Research/Science  61 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses androgen receptor degraders for hair loss, highlighting their potential advantages over traditional AR blockers like RU58841 and pyrilutamide. Concerns about the safety and cost of these treatments are also mentioned.

      community thoughts on topical Saw Palmetto oil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is considering topical Saw Palmetto or Pumpkin Seed Oil due to sensitivity to finasteride and cost issues. They also use dermastamping for Minoxidil absorption and seek advice on timing to avoid systemic absorption.

      community mom said my hair looks great and im more handsome than ever

      in Chat  68 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. The original poster mentions adding dutasteride to their regimen alongside finasteride, noting thicker hair, while others share experiences and concerns about these treatments.

      community Oral Minoxidil and Grapefruit Juice

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the potential dangers of taking oral minoxidil and grapefruit juice together. Some users express concern about dangerous drug interactions, while others argue that grapefruit juice may inhibit the metabolism of finasteride. The conclusion is that grapefruit juice may make finasteride less effective, but it won't affect minoxidil.

      community Any New Findings or Interesting Research?

      in Research/Science  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking new research on hair loss treatments beyond the commonly known ones like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Additions to the list of treatments include topical caffeine, alfatradiol, fluridil, stemoxydine, and upcoming treatments like TDM-105795 and verteporfin.
      Compunded Oral Minoxidil, As Efficient As Tablet Variants?

      community Compunded Oral Minoxidil, As Efficient As Tablet Variants?

      in Minoxidil  146 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user discusses using compounded oral minoxidil due to the ineffectiveness and inconvenience of topical minoxidil for diffuse thinning. They question the efficacy of compounded minoxidil compared to original tablet forms and express concerns about the importance of excipients and binders.

      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 Minox and retinol? Does it work better?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user has been using minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss for about five years, noticing that while it hasn't improved much, it has slowed hair loss. They recently added topical retinol, which seems to have increased hair growth, possibly by enhancing minoxidil absorption and activity.

      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 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.

      community 14 yrs Fighting the Good Fight - A Summary

      in Treatment  40 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their 14-year experience with hair loss treatments, primarily using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral. They highlighted the effectiveness of finasteride despite some side effects and emphasized the importance of early prevention and the potential for negative selection bias in online reviews.

      community Oral Minoxidil Study of 60 AGA patients

      in Minoxidil  71 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral minoxidil treatment increased hair density and shaft caliber in AGA patients. Side effects included hypertrichosis and lower extremity edema, with younger patients experiencing fewer side effects.

      community RU58841 has gotten rid of my acne

      in Product  1 upvotes 9 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.