community Retinol from the ordinary for minoxidil
Retinol or tretinoin may improve minoxidil absorption and effectiveness. The user is considering using The Ordinary's 1% retinol as tretinoin is hard to get in their country.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Efficacy of Topical Cetirizine 1% in Treatment of Androgenic Alopecia: Clinical and Dermoscopic Evaluation
Cetirizine 1% cream significantly improves hair growth and thickness in men with androgenic alopecia. It is considered effective, affordable, and has a low side effect profile.
community Finasteride treatment after 15 months
The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 15 months but is experiencing constant hair shedding, similar to telogen effluvium, despite stable widow peaks. They have checked for vitamin and mineral deficiencies, consulted specialists, and are considering further investigation like a scalp biopsy.
community After 6 months of treatment, my hair is growing back.
A 26-year-old man shared his 6-month hair regrowth progress using 0.25% topical finasteride, 5% topical minoxidil, Trichosol, and weekly derma stamping. He plans to start using a lotion with dutasteride and azelaic acid.
community M20 - Thick hairline totally demolished during topical Minoxidil shedding (stringy, weak, density loss, see through)
Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss.
community 2.5 months on fin and min and think im a hyper responder
The user started using finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin for hair loss and believes they are a hyper responder, noticing significant changes in hair thickness. They regret not starting earlier and mention using oral minoxidil.
community Thinning Hair After 1200 Graft Transplant and Minoxidil/Finasteride Use
After a 1,200 graft hair transplant and using minoxidil and finasteride, the user's hair initially improved but later thinned and changed texture. They are seeking advice on this issue and have a dermatologist appointment scheduled.
community Three Month Progress. (Min, Fin, Stamp, Biotin)
The user reports hair regrowth after three months using a daily oral capsule with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin, derma stamping twice a week, and alternating Nizoral and Mane Root Activator Shampoo, with no side effects except increased nasal hair growth. They observed significant progress on the crown and thickening of the hairline.
community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair
A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.
community Ru58841 cleared my forehead acne
RU58841 helped clear forehead acne. The user mixes it with 5% minoxidil and considers making a cream for acne treatment.