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      community Topical minoxidil and Body hair

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause increased body hair due to systemic absorption, varying by individual skin sensitivity. The user seeks experiences and solutions to prevent this side effect.

      community Question for RU users and regular usage

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding while using finasteride and RU58841, possibly due to changes in application methods. They are considering adding minoxidil and stemoxydine to their regimen to improve results and manage hair greasiness.

      community 2 months of Fin/Min/Derma/Biotin/Niz

      in Update  428 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's hair regrowth after two months using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, biotin, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some users express skepticism, while others are impressed with the results.

      community My battle against baldness

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 27-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and Pilexil shampoo to combat hair loss, with plans to add Nizoral shampoo and light stimulation. Initial results show reduced hair loss and some hair thickening, despite a period of shedding.

      community Turkey? Fin? Min? Fin+Min? Biotin? Keto? Saw? Dut? Nut?

      in Satire  42 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses various unconventional and satirical hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, RU58841, dutasteride, and microneedling. It also mentions bizarre suggestions like topical sharpie, spray paint, and Nutella.

      community I quit min for 6 months: here’s what happened

      in Minoxidil  122 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil due to severe side effects and experienced rapid hair loss. They also tried finasteride and dutasteride but faced adverse reactions, leading them to consider accepting hair loss and exploring options like oral minoxidil or a hair transplant.

      community Trying intermittent Dutasteride (0.5mg every 5-6 days)

      in Basic Questions  165 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experienced hair regrowth using an intermittent Dutasteride regimen, oral and topical Minoxidil, FolliHair AM/PM, and Salicia KT shampoo. He stopped Dutasteride due to side effects like dry eyes and skin, but noticed increased hair shedding after stopping.

      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 What can change hair growth length/width?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, needling, and experimenting with retinol cream to treat hair loss. Despite these treatments, they observe many small vellus hairs that do not grow longer.

      community 6 months progress after minoxidil/finasteride stopped working

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old with male pattern baldness experienced side effects from oral finasteride and switched to a topical minoxidil/finasteride combination, later incorporating daily shampooing and scalp brushing to manage hair loss and dandruff. After initial shedding, the regimen led to reduced hair loss and new hair growth, with the user now using a densita mf combination (5% minoxidil/0.1% finasteride + redensyl) nightly.

      community Do hair follicles dies or are dormant ?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair follicles can be dormant and potentially revived with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, but irreversible loss occurs if certain structures are destroyed. Early intervention is more effective, and additional methods like microneedling may help.

      community DHT itch and sugar intake ! Anybody seen a link ?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 9 months ago
      Reducing sugar intake may lessen scalp itchiness associated with hair loss, even when using treatments like finasteride. Some users also report similar symptoms while on dutasteride.

      community I found the solution for the Minox dandruff problem

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user found a solution for Minoxidil-induced dandruff by using a custom NRF 11.121 mixture from a local pharmacy, which includes ingredients like Isopropyl palmitate and Cremophor RH 40. This formulation prevents dryness and allows better penetration when using hair shaders.

      community Derm stopped me from using Minoxidal

      in Update  55 upvotes 7 months ago
      A dermatologist advised stopping minoxidil due to heavy shedding, suggesting alternative treatments like Betaval Lotion and supplements, but many users disagreed, recommending continuing minoxidil and adding finasteride for better results. The conversation highlights skepticism about the dermatologist's motives and emphasizes the importance of understanding the type of hair loss before choosing treatments.

      community Hair texture changed on fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  313 upvotes 3 years ago
      The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.

      community Microneedling + Peppermint

      in Advice  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment for hair loss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) for hair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.

      community Making the jump to hair systems

      in Hair Systems  29 upvotes 4 years ago
      19-year-old with Lichen Planopilaris tried various treatments unsuccessfully. Now considering hair systems, seeking experiences and opinions.

      community 14 months into fin + min and my hair is way worse than before

      in Chat  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Suggestions included reducing microneedling frequency, switching to oral minoxidil, adding tretinoin, and considering dutasteride.

      community microneedling pre and post care

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling for hair loss involves sterilizing tools and possibly using serums like minoxidil or hyaluronic acid. Users report different routines, including applying minoxidil immediately after microneedling, using finasteride, and washing with ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Shampoo for dry and itchy scalp

      in Product  3 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared that Garnier Fructis SOS repair shampoo with amla oil and liquid vegetal keratin helped with their dry and itchy scalp. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year and found this shampoo effective after trying many others.

      community minoxidil without propylene glycol?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil without propylene glycol is sought to avoid dermatitis, with Rogaine foam and Tecflox suggested as alternatives. Users discuss using foam to prevent irritation and suggest heating it for easier application.

      community No effect Over 6 months, am I doing this wrong?

      in Update  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss after using a dermatologist's minoxidil 10% and finasteride 0.1% solution, clotrimazole, daily dermarolling, and multivitamins. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and reduce dermarolling to once a week.