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      community 17M Need y’all’s help with topical I was prescribed and what action to take

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old male experiencing significant hair loss is using a prescribed topical treatment containing Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Dutasteride, and Latanoprost. He expresses concerns about the potential side effects of Dutasteride and oral Finasteride, and seeks advice on whether to continue with the treatment or consider alternatives.

      community 2 months on topical fin/min ...

      in Update  153 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using a combination of 0.3% topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and microneedling once a week for two months with positive results and no side effects. They apply the treatment daily using a spray and have short hair, which makes application easier.

      community Topical spironolactone from MinoxidilMax

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes topical spironolactone treatment, used 1-2 times daily for 2 weeks with no changes yet. Minoxidil and Propecia caused nasty side effects for the user.

      community applying tretinoin and SPF on scalp?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using tretinoin for hair loss and whether applying SPF on the scalp is necessary if hair covers the treated areas. The user is considering this treatment despite having no completely bald patches.

      community Getting tretinoin in Spain 🇪🇸

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin for hair loss in Spain may require a prescription and is often available compounded with minoxidil. Users are discussing how to obtain it.

      community What do you think about this topical formula?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a topical formula for hair loss including Finasteride (0.025%), Minoxidil (0.5%), Tretinoin (0.01%), Caffeine (0.005%), Melatonin (0.003%), Tea Tree Oil (0.05%), Aloe (0.05%), Biotin (0.05%), and Fagron TrichoXidil (2.5%). The user considers removing Minoxidil and Tretinoin to test TrichoXidil's effectiveness.

      community Clascoterone - clearnet vendor

      in Chat  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about finding a clearnet vendor for clascoterone, also known as Winlevi, for hair loss treatment. The user is seeking recommendations via direct message.

      community How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using a topical serum for hair loss with ingredients like finasteride and minoxidil, and the option to exclude retinoic acid and hydrocortisone due to concerns about long-term effects. One user prefers using only finasteride, avoiding minoxidil and retinoic acid, and plans to remove hydrocortisone in future orders.

      community Minoxidil vs Minoxidil + Tretinoin vs Minoxidil + LCLT

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of Minoxidil alone versus Minoxidil combined with other substances like Tretinoin, LCLT, Procapil, Aminexil, and Capixyl for hair growth. One user did not understand the terms used.

      community 3 months of fin has significantly thinned my hair

      in Treatment  50 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair thinning and scalp irritation after three months of using topical finasteride. Suggestions include that shedding is normal before regrowth and switching to oral finasteride or addressing scalp inflammation might help.

      community What I've learned from being on treatment after 18 months

      in Chat  33 upvotes 4 months ago
      Patience and consistent use of treatments like Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil are key for hair regrowth, with noticeable improvements often taking around 10 months. Maintaining scalp health with products like ketoconazole shampoo and conditioners is also important for effective treatment.

      community Any long term positive experiences with just minoxidil plus a dermaroller?

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      Minoxidil and dermarolling can yield positive hair growth results, but long-term effectiveness varies, and some users experience hair loss again without additional treatments like finasteride. Microneedling enhances minoxidil's effectiveness by increasing enzyme activity, but individual experiences differ.

      community UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride

      in Update  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.

      community One year of progress (Fin, 1mg)

      in Is this regrowth?  281 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user started finasteride (1mg) a year ago for hair thinning, experiencing stabilization but not significant regrowth. Suggestions included adding minoxidil, microneedling, and considering a hair transplant for improved results.

      community Minoxidil results in 3 months after stopping fin

      in Is this regrowth?  469 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped finasteride due to testicular aches and switched to minoxidil, seeing positive results in three months. They are considering topical finasteride but are cautious because of past side effects from oral use.

      community Starting ketoconzole. How much and How many times a week?

      in Ketoconazole  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing severe dandruff and hair loss, considering using ketoconazole shampoo 2% to manage these issues. They seek advice on application frequency and effectiveness, with suggestions to use it 2-3 times a week and to consider other treatments like finasteride for hair loss.

      community What’s the most effective way to beat Serb Derm?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      OP struggles with scalp flakes causing hair loss and has tried Selsun Blue, Ketoconazole, and ZPT Shampoo without success. Suggestions include using salicylic acid shampoo, shaving the head, using Nizoral, and combining treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 27M after 10 Months on Oral Fin

      in Progress Pictures  116 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 27-year-old man shared his 10-month hair regrowth progress after taking oral finasteride, noting initial hair shedding followed by noticeable thickening around 5-6 months, with significant improvement by March. He also mentioned having scalp psoriasis.

      community 3 months only fin + vitamins update

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 2 years ago
      User shared a 3-month update on using finasteride and vitamins (Zinc, D3, B12, Magnesium) for hair loss. Progress pictures show improvement, and other users commented on their experiences and asked about specific vitamins.

      community Seb derm is eating my hair?!?!

      in Chat  41 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.

      community Improve my stack (without Minoxidil)

      in Product  37 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses improving a hair loss treatment stack without using Minoxidil. Microneedling is suggested, Alpecin is deemed ineffective, and there are concerns about the safety of Minoxidil compared to finasteride.