Isotretinoin and tretinoin are different; isotretinoin can cause hair loss and has more sideeffects. Tretinoin may affect minoxidil absorption, and users suggest waiting before applying minoxidil.
The user is using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and a topical compound with minoxidil, latanoprost, finasteride, and biotin. They are considering stopping the topical minoxidil due to lack of noticeable results on the head but are concerned about potential hair loss or shedding.
Adding tretinoin to a regimen of minoxidil and finasteride led to increased hair shedding and worsened hairline for some users. Opinions vary, with some experiencing negative effects and others seeing no issues, but concerns about tretinoin's impact on hair loss are common.
An 18-year-old woman experiencing hair loss due to stress, possible PCOS, and low vitamin D is concerned about starting 5% minoxidil foam, prescribed by her doctor, due to potential facial hair growth. She is also using a topical steroid for scalp sensitivity and pain.
RU58841 cured seborrheic dermatitis, oily scalp, dandruff, and scalp pain, improving hair health when combined with Minoxidil. Another user noted diet impacts their seborrheic dermatitis and that finasteride hasn't changed their condition.
A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major sideeffects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and sideeffects.
User experienced feminizing sideeffects from finasteride and tried RU, alfatradiol, and finasteride without success. They are now considering treatments like Stemoxydine, Zix, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Eucapil, and a hair transplant.
Using tretinoin with minoxidil can cause burning and flaky skin due to alcohol in minoxidil and tretinoin's effects. Solutions include using minoxidil foam, starting with low tretinoin doses, moisturizing, and gradually increasing usage.
Oral minoxidil can boost hair growth but may cause sideeffects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. Many prefer topical minoxidil due to fewer sideeffects.
Creatine does not cause hair loss, but it may accelerate hair loss in those predisposed to male pattern baldness. Finasteride users report mixed experiences with creatine, with some noticing no change and others experiencing increased shedding.
The user experienced severe sideeffects from finasteride, including panic attacks and suicidal thoughts, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They have been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil.
The user plans to start oral finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss, despite previous sideeffects from finasteride. They intend to take both on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday schedule and are seeking advice on any additional considerations.
Pyrilutamide shows promising hair growth results, but skepticism exists due to potential biases and lack of blinding in the study. Concerns about sideeffects and legitimacy of the product persist, with comparisons to finasteride and discussions on post-finasteride syndrome.
The conversation is about someone experiencing continued hair loss despite using Pyrilutamide and considering the need for more time or better quality control for the treatment. Another person suggests waiting for the drug to be officially approved due to potential quality issues with current products.
Topical finasteride (P-3074) can inhibit scalp DHT by up to 70%, with some users experiencing systemic absorption similar to oral use. Users discuss varying application frequencies and concentrations, with some noticing sideeffects when overused.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride alone over 6-7 months, despite initial sideeffects like reduced sexual desire and acne. They are considering reducing the dosage to manage sideeffects and have also used ketoconazole shampoo weekly.
OP experienced erectile dysfunction after taking a 0.5 mg dutasteride capsule for hair loss and is considering switching to finasteride. A user suggested consulting a dermatologist and possibly trying topical treatments if sideeffects persist.
The conversation concludes that finasteride, a 5α-Reductase inhibitor used for hair loss, does not impair cognition either short-term or long-term. It suggests "brain fog" is not caused by the medication.
The user is experiencing severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium, after stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes. They are using Nizoral and supplements but are considering hormonal treatments like spironolactone despite previous sideeffects.
The user experienced temple recession, shedding, and acne while on 0.5mg dutasteride, 1.25mg finasteride every other day, and 5mg oral minoxidil daily. They are considering switching treatments due to worsening symptoms and are contemplating using a topical anti-androgen like RU58841.
FOL-005 claims to be more effective than Minoxidil and Finasteride but lacks anti-DHT properties, leading to potential reduced efficacy over time. Concerns are raised about misleading marketing and the safety of alternative treatments like Pyrilutamide and Clascoterone.
User asks about topical spironolactone experience. Two studies show it as promising anti-androgen treatment, with 5% cream available on Minoxidilmax website.
A 23-year-old male experiencing worsening hair loss has tried topical Minoxidil, Finasteride, Progesterone, Hydrocortisone butyrate, and Ketoconazole. He is considering switching to oral Finasteride due to concerns about sideeffects and lack of improvement.
The conversation is about comparing the effectiveness of fluridil and clascoterone in preventing hair loss and inquiring about their use as standalone treatments. There is a question about the concentration of the fluridil brand for efficacy.
A user switched from RU58841 to Pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment after experiencing sideeffects and continued hair shedding with RU. They are now losing hair faster with Pyrilutamide and questioning if they should revert to RU58841.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a regimen of 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil twice daily, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, dermastamping weekly, and tretinoin. They reported no sideeffects and emphasized the importance of committing to the treatment.
The user plans to stop using finasteride due to sideeffects but will continue using minoxidil. They are concerned about hair regrowth without finasteride.
The user stopped using finasteride after two weeks due to gynecomastia symptoms and shared blood work results questioning if they indicate a cause for the sideeffects. The user is considering restarting finasteride and seeking advice on their blood work levels in relation to gynecomastia.
A user experienced severe chest pains and shortness of breath after using RU58841 for hair loss and was advised by a doctor that blocking androgens can weaken the heart. They decided to continue with finasteride, minoxidil, and a hair transplant instead.