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      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.

      community Clascoterone phase 3 results are out!

      in Treatment  83 upvotes 6 months ago
      Clascoterone phase 3 results show promising improvements in hair count, but concerns about high costs and lack of detailed data remain. Users compare it to existing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, expressing skepticism about its accessibility and effectiveness.

      community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.

      community RU58841 or topical spironolactone??

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about choosing between RU58841 and topical spironolactone for hair loss treatment. The user is currently using a topical solution with minoxidil, alfatradiol, and progesterone, and is concerned about side effects and effectiveness of both RU58841 and spironolactone.

      community Question for all the good Minoxidil responders

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their experience with minoxidil for hair loss, noting that drinking coffee may reduce its effectiveness. They observed better results with the liquid solution and no coffee compared to using the foam solution and drinking coffee.

      community What is your stack and what is your protocol for it?

      in Chat  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user maintains NW2 hair with 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo and derma stamping. They seek advice on more aggressive treatments to achieve NW1.

      community Min + microneedling + extras 2 months

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      User shared progress pictures after 2 months of using 5% topical minoxidil, microneedling, and recently adding 0.01% topical finasteride. The minoxidil solution also contains caffeine, azelaic acid, retinol, adenosine, biotin, and niacinamide.

      community oral minoxidil collagen contradiction

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about oral minoxidil potentially aging the face by affecting collagen, questioning its systemic effects. The user has successfully used topical minoxidil for years and is hesitant to switch to oral minoxidil.

      community Minoxidil seems logistically impossible and impractical to use

      in Minoxidil  136 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses concerns about the practicality of using Minoxidil foam for hair loss, including the frequency of application, preparation, coverage area, and drying time. Responses suggest that missing a dose isn't detrimental, it can be applied once a day, it works on all hair areas, and it doesn't need to be perfectly dry before application.

      community guys help 😭, am i cooked? Mon 5%, Fin 1mg

      in Is this regrowth? 9 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair thinning and has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5%, along with Alpecin caffeine liquid and vitamins. Others suggest continuing the treatment, as it seems to be stabilizing the hair, and advise against stopping the medication abruptly.

      community Who said GT20029 would be applied only few times per month?

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the safety and effectiveness of a hair loss drug, GT20029, and the possibility of infrequent application, with users hoping for once-daily use and speculating on the drug's duration of effect on the scalp. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Slow responder: Progress stalling on dut, stabilization and thin fuzz but the hairs aren't going terminal. I wonder what options I have left are

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 43-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride for hair loss, with some stabilization and thin hair growth but no significant cosmetic improvement. He is considering increasing microneedling frequency and exploring other options, as he is concerned about the lack of terminal hair growth.

      community platelet rich plasma experiences/thoughts?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Platelet rich plasma treatment is considered expensive but cheaper than hair transplant.

      community further reduce DHT in the scalp

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  428 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses methods to further reduce DHT in the scalp for hair loss treatment, with users suggesting various approaches like using dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, and natural supplements like pumpkin seed oil. Some users also mention using topical applications and scalp massages to enhance the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Is adding RCP(redensyl, capixyl, procapil) over min+fin make sense?

      in Technology  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of adding RCP (redensyl, capixyl, procapil) to a hair loss treatment regimen that includes minoxidil and finasteride. Users share experiences, suggesting RCP may not be as effective as minoxidil, but could be useful for creating topical solutions.

      community Cheaper than Regaine Minoxidil in Europe?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking a less greasy and more affordable minoxidil solution in Europe, similar to Regaine foam. Suggestions include looking for pharmacies that make their own minoxidil, and considering brands like Kirkland or Foligain.

      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      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.

      community Kowalski, analysis (Fin + Min, no dermarolling)

      in Progress Pictures  161 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 29-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride and 50mg/g topical minoxidil daily for hair loss, with plans to reduce minoxidil use due to greasiness and considering a hair transplant for receding temples. No side effects from finasteride were reported, and many users suggest a transplant may not be necessary due to good hair density.

      community Lowest Effective RU58841 Dose?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 is discussed as a hair loss treatment, with users considering lower doses like 2.5% to reduce costs. Some users suggest that if already blocking DHT, lower doses might still be effective unless there's high sensitivity to DHT.

      community Questions regarding starting Dermarolling, Rogaine foam, retinal/retinol

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogaine (minoxidil foam) for hair loss, with questions about enhancing its effectiveness with tretinoin or retinol and incorporating dermarolling. The user has been using finasteride for 7 years and is considering starting minoxidil despite concerns about shedding.

      community Desperate for help - Dread shed since 5 months!

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss after starting Minoxidil 5% and is seeking advice, as their hair loss worsened following a second COVID infection. Despite normal hormone and vitamin levels, the user is considering additional treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo, massages, and low-level laser therapy.

      community Growing hair witch capsaicin and occasional topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  60 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their experience using capsaicin from chili peppers and occasional topical minoxidil to promote hair growth, noting noticeable improvements without significant side effects. They previously experienced side effects from dutasteride and minoxidil but found the new regimen effective and manageable.