community Oral minoxidil: dosing and frequency
A user is considering taking oral minoxidil 3mg every other day or thrice a week to minimize side effects and save money. They seek opinions on this dosing strategy.
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community 0.1% topical finesteride 2x per day. Is it too much?
The conversation discusses using a 0.1% topical finasteride solution twice daily after experiencing brain fog from oral finasteride. A user suggests trying the solution once daily for a few months if concerned.
community How to Add Tretinoin to 2 in 1 combo ?
A user wants to add tretinoin to their nightly minoxidil and finasteride combo to increase effectiveness. They seek advice on how to mix tretinoin with the existing treatment.
community Combining spironolactone with koshine?
Combining spironolactone with koshine might enhance the effect of blocking androgen receptors for hair loss treatment. The user suggests adding crushed spironolactone pills to koshine.
community 2 months, nuclear, hoping I'm viable for a hair transplant at 6 months
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. Users suggest adding oral dutasteride or finasteride for more effective results.
community Any good experiences with Alfatradiol ?
Alfatradiol is discussed as a weak 5ARI and estrogen, not as effective as minoxidil, RU58841, or CB-03-01, but a safe alternative for those who can't use finasteride. Users express frustration over the lack of strong FDA-approved topical antiandrogens for hair loss.
community how much propylene glycol is in kirlkland liquid?
Kirkland Minoxidil typically contains 50-60% propylene glycol. Users suggest adjusting the percentage for sensitive skin.
community Made an interesting observation today (caffeine, nicotine)
The user observed that stopping nicotine and caffeine improved their scalp health while using oral finasteride. However, relapsing with caffeine and nicotine caused scalp tightness and inflammation.
community 20 weeks on oral fin 1mg, oral min 3.3 mg (24.5 years old)
A user shared their 20-week progress using oral finasteride (1mg) and oral minoxidil (3.3mg) for hair loss, noting significant improvement in hair thickness and coverage. Another user complimented the progress.
community Can’t tolerate oral fin at any dosage, help me brainstorm a treatment plan.
The user cannot tolerate oral finasteride and is considering topical finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and RU58841 as alternative treatments for hair loss. They seek advice on whether these options are worth trying.