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      community the ordinary retinol & minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 11 months ago
      Using retinol with minoxidil may not be as effective as tretinoin, but retinaldehyde or adapalene could be alternatives. A micro-roller with minoxidil is suggested for better results.

      community I don’t want to give up but running out of options

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been on oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil for 16 months but continues to experience hair miniaturization. They previously used oral Finasteride and topical Minoxidil with success for 7 years and are now seeking advice on whether to switch back to topicals, adjust dosages, or consider other treatments like topical anti-androgens or Estradiol.

      community Went to a doctor today, this is the result

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user discussed hair loss treatments, considering options like oral and topical dutasteride, minoxidil, pumpkin seed oil, and a tonic with various ingredients. They expressed concerns about side effects and the cost of microneedling sessions.

      community Any advice/ alternatives after stopping Fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 25-year-old male experienced side effects from finasteride and stopped using it, continuing with minoxidil, vitamin D, and considering microneedling or laser therapy. He is exploring alternatives like topical dutasteride, RU58841, and possibly hair transplants or hair systems.

      community NW5.5 testing stack of most common "alternative" treatments and methods

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 43-year-old male with advanced hair loss is experimenting with alternative treatments, including red light therapy, microneedling, scalp massages, an oil mix, and ketoconazole shampoo, after previously experiencing side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. He noticed some minor changes with red light therapy but remains skeptical about significant improvement.
      Advice Needed: Considering Switch from Topical to Oral Finasteride After 2 Years (July 2023)

      community Advice Needed: Considering Switch from Topical to Oral Finasteride After 2 Years (July 2023)

      in General  83 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is considering switching from topical to oral finasteride due to lack of progress with their current hair loss treatment, which includes topical fin/min, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, oral minoxidil, biotin, collagen, tretinoin, and hair masks. A suggestion was made to try oral finasteride for potentially better results and to monitor progress over 6-12 months.

      community Proposed Alternative stack to fin/min combination

      in Treatment 10 months ago
      A user proposed an alternative hair loss treatment stack using topical caffeine, copper, microneedling, and red light as a natural option for those experiencing side effects from finasteride or minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism, emphasizing that finasteride and minoxidil remain the most effective treatments, while the proposed alternatives are unlikely to provide long-term results.

      community My eyelashes and eyebrows on oral min

      in Progress Pictures  302 upvotes 2 years ago
      User Crazy-Signature930 shares progress on oral minoxidil for eyelashes and eyebrows. Others comment on the impressive results and ask about side effects and duration of use.

      community common ideas amongst bald communities that doesnt help at all in my opinion

      in Chat  24 upvotes 1 week ago
      Balding is challenging, and relying on medications like finasteride is often seen as a better option than constantly shaving or trying to compensate in other areas. Many feel that societal expectations to "own it" or drastically change oneself to cope with baldness are unrealistic and burdensome.

      community What Else Do I Try? 5 Months Topical Fin No Progress

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride, Latanoprost, and other treatments for hair loss but hasn't seen progress and is considering increasing the finasteride dosage or switching to dutasteride. They cannot use minoxidil due to heart issues and are seeking advice on other options.

      community Where can I get this topical solution compounded?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is seeking a pharmacy to compound a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, Alfatradiol, Melatonin, Latanoprost, and either RU58841 or Pyrilutamide. They prefer a professional compounding lab over DIY methods.

      community Combining topicals together to save time

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 20-year-old is using dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride with stemoxydine, alfatradiol, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermapen for hair loss and is considering mixing these treatments to save time. They are also contemplating a hair transplant that requires 3500 grafts.

      community A positive thought rolling into Christmas

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is optimistic about future hair loss treatments, highlighting Veradermics, Breezula, and PP405 as promising options expected by 2027-2028. The user expresses hope that these developments will prevent future generations from experiencing the same struggles with hair loss.

      community Another transplant or SMP? (Not balding)

      in Transplants  23 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is considering another hair transplant or scalp micropigmentation (SMP) for a congenital bald spot, but previous transplants were less effective due to scar tissue. Suggestions include using hair fibers, changing hairstyles, or doing nothing, as the spot is not very noticeable.

      community Homemade topical dutasteride/finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses making homemade topical solutions of dutasteride or finasteride using tablets, with suggestions to use alternatives like MinoxidilMax or stemoxydine due to difficulties in formulation. Some users recommend sticking to oral pills for effectiveness and ease.

      community Results from oral treatment vs topical

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses switching from oral to topical treatments for hair loss, specifically using a mix of retinoic acid, finasteride, and minoxidil, after oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride were ineffective. The user is concerned about the cost and potential impact of dandruff on the absorption of topical treatments.

      community Question about topical part of treatment

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemary oil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.

      community Do we have anything in the pipeline that is used as a replacement for minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on alternatives to Minoxidil, such as Bimatoprost and Latanoprost, and the use of Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. The user plans to add Latanoprost to their regimen, which already includes oral and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.