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      community Tretinoin can make it worse!!!

      in Chat  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.
      Dermatologist or online consult for finasteride prescription?

      community Dermatologist or online consult for finasteride prescription?

      in General  74 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old experiencing aggressive hair loss is considering whether to obtain a finasteride prescription through an online consult to save money instead of visiting a dermatologist. The user is seeking advice on the cost-effectiveness of these options.

      community 20M, 2.5 months, 1mg fin, topical min(local)

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male shares his 2.5-month progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, tretinoin, dermarolling, and ketoconazole for hair loss, noting slight libido decrease. Users discuss sourcing topical finasteride and request more photos to see the results.

      community Counter-update: Cbum's transplant DOESNT look super good now

      in Transplants  221 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cbum's hair transplant is criticized for looking unnatural and not blending well, with some suggesting better results were expected given his resources. Discussions also cover the effects of steroids and finasteride on hair loss and muscle growth.

      community Compounded topicals

      in Female  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      BionicBell discussed using Bimatoprost, a medication typically for eyelash growth, for hair loss and mentioned a compounding pharmacy that can mix it with other ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride. They are seeking advice on using topical finasteride for female pattern baldness and are considering a custom foam combination to maximize hair growth results.

      community Crown recovery - November 2024 to now. Crazy!

      in Progress Pictures  2117 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 29-year-old shared their hair recovery progress using a liposomal topical finasteride/minoxidil solution, LLLT helmet, and vitamins, noting that transplants were only on the hairline. They highlighted the effectiveness of their regimen and addressed skepticism with photos.

      community How do you prevent infection with derma needling / derma stamping?

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.

      community Are these new follicle?

      in Finasteride  58 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is questioning if black points on their scalp are new hair follicles. They are using finasteride and minoxidil for hair growth.

      community Aggressive diffuse thinning after 1 year of fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing aggressive diffuse thinning despite using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice, microneedling, and Nizoral for seborrheic dermatitis. They are considering switching to dutasteride or RU58841 but are advised to seek a second opinion to determine the cause of hair loss.

      community a new supplement just released

       11 upvotes 8 years ago
      A dermatologist recommended a new supplement containing annurca apple, which reportedly doubles hair density and increases keratin after 60 days, to be used with finasteride. Some users are skeptical, considering it potentially ineffective or a marketing ploy, while others are open to trying it if it proves effective and affordable.

      community Help! Minoxidil or Duta to avoid Shed of long hair.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Stoped minoxidil 5 weeks ago and still bloated

      in Minoxidil  175 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil 5 weeks ago due to facial swelling, which initially subsided but then returned. Despite a healthy lifestyle and normal test results, the user is concerned about the persistent bloating.

      community Minxodil collegen synthesis decrease?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil may age skin by slowing collagen synthesis, but using collagen peptides and a basic skincare routine might counteract this. Foam minoxidil could reduce systemic absorption and avoid alcohol-related side effects.

      community Post FUE finasteride - moved from oral to topical

      in Finasteride  90 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user switched from oral to topical finasteride with minoxidil after a hair transplant and is experiencing increased hair growth in unexpected areas like eyebrows and sideburns. They are seeking feedback from others with similar experiences.

      community Topical solutions combining minoxidil and finasteride?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on creating a topical solution combining minoxidil, finasteride, and tretinoin for hair loss, and is unsure about optimal concentrations and availability. Another user shares their custom formula with tretinoin 0.015%, finasteride 0.025%, and minoxidil 5%, and mentions taking oral dutasteride 0.25mg daily.

      community [26M] Is it time to embrace the bald?

      in Styling  52 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A 26-year-old is considering embracing baldness after mixed results and side effects from using dutasteride, minoxidil, and finasteride for hair loss. Suggestions include trying new hairstyles, considering a hair transplant, or focusing on self-acceptance.

      community Tretinoin+Minoxidil heavy shedding. (31M)

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Microneedling, and recently added Tretinoin is experiencing heavy shedding and thinning hair. They suspect Tretinoin has made them respond to Minoxidil and are seeking others with similar experiences.

      community Change in Consumption of multivitamins

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discusses switching from multiple vitamins to a single multivitamin pill. They also mention using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil with finasteride for hair loss treatment.

      community What is the options after unsuccessful dut+minox 2x a day?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been experiencing aggressive hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, ketoconazole, and derma rolling. Suggestions include continuing current treatments, considering RU58841, checking for deficiencies, and possibly trying collagen supplements or oral minoxidil.

      community 26/F - Lots of stuff going on - Pics inside.

       5 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 26 year old female with PCOS who has been dealing with hair loss for several years, despite managing her hormones and taking vitamins. She has tried various treatments such as Nizoral, Minoxidil, Pyrithione zinc, coal tar and salicylic acid to no avail. The user is looking for advice on what else they can do to stop their hair loss.

      community Hair follicle neogenesis

       7 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.

      community The Big Fat Layer II

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.