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      community Is there an improvement? Zinc, biotin, and D3

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth improvement due to zinc, biotin, and D3 supplements, highlighting that hair loss can result from deficiencies, not just androgenetic alopecia. The user emphasizes that treatments like finasteride are not the only solutions.

      community M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced high liver enzyme levels, possibly due to topical finasteride or supplements, and decided to stop using finasteride while continuing minoxidil. After stopping finasteride and supplements, liver levels returned to normal, suggesting finasteride or supplements might have been the cause.

      community Shoutout to Zinc pyrithione and Piroctone olamine

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Zinc pyrithione and piroctone olamine are effective for reducing hair shedding, possibly more so than ketoconazole. There is a concern about zinc pyrithione shampoo interfering with minoxidil, but it's unclear if this is proven.

      community I am a dermatologist with a clinical interest in alopecia. AMA

      in Will treatment work for me? 3 years ago
      In this conversation, 4990 discussed various treatments for hair loss, including oral minoxidil, PRP, transplan, Jak inhibitors, Dutasteride, Finasteride, Olumiant, Ketoconazole, RU58841, microneedling, baricitinib, and CCCA. They recommended scalp biopsies in unclear cases of DUPA, twice weekly to twice daily shampooing for topical minoxidil users, and two sessions spaced one month apart with follow up at month three to determine the effectiveness of PRP treatment.

      community Is my hairloss too aggressive to be stopped/reversed ?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male has been experiencing aggressive hair loss since age 15/16 and has tried various treatments including topical Minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, retinoic acid, stemoxydine, RU58841, and finasteride without success. He recently added oral Minoxidil but continues to experience significant hair thinning and is considering switching to dutasteride.

      community Making minoxidil + azelaic acid type recipes?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about making a hair loss treatment combining minoxidil with azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine, similar to the product Xandrox. The user has tried Xandrox but switched to Kirkland minoxidil for cost reasons and is seeking advice on creating a similar mixture.

      community Anyone else having a bad summer shed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      Users are experiencing increased hair shedding despite using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, hair vitamins, and DHT shampoo. Some note this happens seasonally, while others are concerned their treatments are no longer effective.

      community Just quit nicotine and caffeine

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hair loss.

      community Are there actual risks with oral minoxidil? How can they be mitigated

      in Minoxidil  20 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause side effects like heart issues, increased body hair, and facial puffiness, but these are often dose-dependent and temporary. Users report varying experiences, with some combining it with finasteride or RU58841 for better results, while others experience minimal or no side effects.

      community Progress at ~6 month mark dut/min

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using daily oral dutasteride and minoxidil, along with monthly mesotherapy including zinc, dutasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and panthenol, reporting no noticeable side effects. Encouragement was given to continue despite potential hair shedding.

      community 30 Female, a month into 5% Minoxidil - is this normal?

      in Female  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 30-year-old woman experiencing rapid hair loss is using 5% Minoxidil, Saw Palmetto, vitamins, and Nizoral, but is advised to see a dermatologist as her symptoms may indicate a condition other than androgenetic alopecia, such as alopecia areata or a thyroid issue. Many suggest a biopsy and blood tests to determine the underlying cause.

      community 8 mo fin, 2mo min, 2mo vitamin D

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 8 months of finasteride, 2 months of minoxidil, and 2 months of vitamin D. The post shows significant hair improvement despite some light differences in the photos.

      community Extreme caution: my experience using Ru58841 only once

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old experienced severe side effects, including heart palpitations and high blood pressure, after using RU58841 once, leading to a referral to cardiology for suspected left ventricular hypertrophy. The user regrets using RU58841 and seeks advice on recovery, while others suggest preexisting conditions or genetic predispositions may be factors.

      community Need help with RU58841 (preparation + dosage).

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about using RU58841 for hair loss treatment, specifically mixing it with minoxidil without propylene glycol due to an allergy. The user is considering starting with a lower concentration of RU58841 and making smaller batches to maintain efficacy.

      community Temple revival. Dropping Oral min.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced negative side effects from oral minoxidil, including cardiac issues and excessive sweating, and decided to switch to topical minoxidil while using other treatments like RU58841, Setipiprant, Azelaic acid, and latanoprost. Another user suggested splitting the oral minoxidil dose to reduce side effects.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.

      community Duasteride and breast tissue accumulation.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing breast tissue growth from taking dutasteride and minoxidil, and is considering reducing the dosage or stopping the medication. Suggestions include seeing an endocrinologist, using Raloxifene or Arimidex, and considering topical treatments or surgery if necessary.