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      community Is oral minoxidil f***ing me up?

      in General  269 upvotes 7 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is causing significant blood pressure fluctuations and increased heart rate, leading the user to consider switching to topical minoxidil and tretinoin. The user plans to consult a cardiologist and is likely to stop using oral minoxidil.

      community Creatine in People Who Take DHT

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  90 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride users have mixed experiences with creatine; some experience increased hair loss, while others do not. Finasteride's DHT-blocking effects might counteract any DHT increase from creatine, but individual responses vary.

      community Finasteride with Low Ferritin and Copper

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using finasteride while addressing low ferritin and copper levels. They are concerned about continued hair shedding and are advised to correct vitamin deficiencies and wait for finasteride results after 12 months.

      community Balding (i guess?) 22 yr old male with seborrheic dermatitis

      in General  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss, possibly due to seborrheic dermatitis or low vitamin D, is cautious about using minoxidil or finasteride due to heart palpitations and high blood pressure. Suggestions include using ketoconazole shampoo to control inflammation and focusing on treating the dermatitis first.

      community 5 Months Oral Fin Min Biotin Daily

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP uses 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin daily, along with a biotin, caffeine, and saw palmetto shampoo. OP noticed results after 5 months, with occasional heart palpitations from minoxidil.

      community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?

      in Progress Pictures  36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.

      community Vitamin D deficiency hair loss

      in Chat  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss for three years due to a vitamin D deficiency and has seen no improvement after 3.5 months of taking supplements. Another person suggested that if the hair loss follows a pattern, it might be regular baldness rather than due to the deficiency.

      community Tretinoin for some men(not all) can cause non-telogen effluvium hair loss

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hair loss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hair loss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community My final attempt at creatine with fin

      in Product  41 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine may cause hair shedding and texture changes, with mixed user experiences. Combining creatine with finasteride doesn't always prevent these effects, possibly due to individual DHT sensitivity.

      community NMN supplementation experiences?

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses experiences with NMN supplementation for hair growth, with some users reporting increased hair growth activity and others seeing no significant changes. OP has been using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and recently added NMN, noticing increased shedding, which they hope indicates new hair growth.

      community I knew this would happen eventually🤦🏻‍♂️

      in Satire  152 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user accidentally ingested minoxidil instead of melatonin, leading to a humorous discussion about similar mix-ups and the effects of minoxidil. The user now stores the bottles separately to avoid future mistakes.

      community 5-month finasteride - diffuse thinning update

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared a 5-month update on using finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo for diffuse thinning, along with supplements like B-Vitamins, D-Vitamins, Iron, and Beta carotene. They noted improvement in hair condition and encouraged others to check previous posts for more information.

      community I have started taking creatine supplement

      in Product  17 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential impact of creatine on hair loss, with some users reporting no effect and others experiencing increased hair shedding. The original poster is using finasteride, minoxidil, and a derma pen, and has started taking creatine to observe any changes in hair loss.

      community 28M 5MG MIN 0.5MG DUT - CROWN FILLING IN

      in Progress Pictures  376 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 28-year-old male reported significant hair regrowth using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride over five months, with occasional ketoconazole use. Users discussed side effects like stuffy nose and low libido, and shared experiences with different hair loss treatments.

      community Added Tretinoin to my my routine and am shedding like crazy.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for almost 2 years with maintenance but no significant regrowth. After adding tretinoin 2 weeks ago, they experienced increased shedding and are seeking advice on whether this is a positive sign.

      community anything to add to my regime?

      in Advice 6 years ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen that includes finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, Dermapen, quercetin, N-acetyl L-cysteine, biotin, millet seed extract, MSM, OPC, green tea extract, high-dose vitamins B1-B12, boron, and silica. The user is seeking advice on additional treatments.

      community Thoughts on this procyanidin B2 supplement?

      in Product  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      User found 15% procyanidin B2 supplement and asks if it's legit. Recommended dosage is 400-600mg daily, similar to study, and user wonders if it's effective for hair loss.

      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 Creatine effects on DHT Experiment

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 2 years ago
      Creatine might increase hair loss due to increased DHT sensitivity, but evidence is mostly anecdotal. The user is using oral minoxidil for hair loss and is cautious about starting creatine.