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      community Progress at ~6 month mark dut/min

      in Progress Pictures  13 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 6-month progress using daily oral dutasteride and minoxidil, along with monthly mesotherapy including zinc, dutasteride, minoxidil, biotin, and panthenol, reporting no noticeable side effects. Encouragement was given to continue despite potential hair shedding.

      community Ru 58841 and essential oils question

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user discusses using essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and lavender to improve hair thickness and seborrheic dermatitis. They plan to add RU58841 to their routine and seek advice on using it alongside the essential oils without interference.

      community Hair Lotion Suggestion Needed!

      in Product  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is seeking suggestions for a custom hair lotion mix containing minoxidil, finasteride, caffeine, niacinamide, and biotin. Another user suggests adding tretinoin, topical valproate, and bimatoprost.

      community Frequency/strength of topical minoxidil application

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of Minoxidil (Min) for hair loss treatment. It concludes that applying a 5% solution once daily is sufficient, and applying it twice daily doesn't provide much more benefit. However, if a higher concentration is beneficial, it can be achieved by more frequent application.

      community Finasteride and naturally low baseline DHT levels?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discovered they have naturally low DHT levels and is concerned about taking finasteride, which could further lower these levels. They are seeking advice on whether to proceed with the treatment given their hormone levels are within the normal range.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 2 years ago
      PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.

      community Thoughts on 5% Topical Minoxidil with 0.01% Tretinoin serum

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using a 5% Topical Minoxidil with 0.01% Tretinoin serum for hair loss, noting its lack of propylene glycol to avoid itchiness and greasiness. Users share experiences with different Minoxidil formulations and discuss the effectiveness and stability of Tretinoin in various forms.

      community 23M | Dut 0.5mg daily + Minoxidil/Tret | 136-day progress (pics)

      in Progress Pictures  236 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 23-year-old male shares his 136-day progress using a hair loss treatment regimen of daily Dutasteride 0.5mg, topical Minoxidil 5% with Tretinoin, and Nizoral every other day, reporting no side effects and significant hair regrowth. He notes high energy and libido, with no shedding, and attributes most progress to Dutasteride.

      community The ultimate Regimen for density and thick ess

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.

      community Why is 1 mg the go to prescription of finasteride when it’s only 2 procent points more effective than 0.2 mg?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  109 upvotes 9 months ago
      1 mg of finasteride is commonly prescribed because it is more effective for a larger number of people compared to lower doses, despite only slightly reducing serum DHT more than 0.2 mg. Serum DHT and scalp DHT are different, and 1 mg is believed to reduce scalp DHT more effectively, contributing to better hair growth results.

      community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.

      community 26, 6 month progress on dut + min

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user shared their 6-month progress using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting improvements without significant side effects. They currently use 0.5mg oral dutasteride, 5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week.
      [33M] Should I proceed with MIN + DUT treatment?

      community [33M] Should I proceed with MIN + DUT treatment?

      in General  130 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 33-year-old is considering using Minoxidil and Dutasteride for hair loss but is hesitant due to concerns about long-term commitment and side effects. They are advised to consider starting with topical treatments to assess their response.

      community Do any shampoos contain Piroctone Olamine in the US

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding shampoos with Piroctone Olamine in the US for itch relief, as the user has not found relief with Keto shampoo, oral Dutasteride, and oral Minoxidil. Users suggest alternatives like Neutrogena T/Gel and online options, but note availability and price issues.

      community 13 month update - dut, min, niz, 1.5mm roller

      in Progress Pictures  205 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a 13-month hair loss treatment update using dutasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, and a 1.5mm derma roller, with the original poster reporting no side effects and some improvement in hair thickness. Participants request before-and-after pictures with consistent hairstyles to better assess the treatment's effectiveness.

      community 4 months progress / dut 0.5mg + topical min

      in Progress Pictures  108 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's 4-month hair regrowth progress using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil. Another person is inspired and is using 5mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil topically twice daily, hoping for similar results.

      community 40 year old, dut, 3.5 month result

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 40-year-old shared progress pictures showing results after 3.5 months of using dutasteride for hair loss. The conversation likely discusses this specific treatment and its effects on hair regrowth.

      community creatine has not effected my hair

      in Chat  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      Creatine generally does not affect hair loss, but some report increased shedding due to higher DHT levels. Many manage hair loss with dutasteride, finasteride, and minoxidil.

      community Should I Cut 5mg Fin to 1.25mg or Use 0.5mg Dut?

      in General  74 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is considering cutting a 5mg finasteride pill into quarters to take 1.25mg daily due to concerns about side effects. They are also contemplating using 0.5mg of dutasteride instead.