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      community concerns about starting minoxidil

      in Female  1 upvotes 4 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 Can absorption be intervened by oil, sebum etc?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether oily scalp and sebum can hinder the absorption of topical hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride, even when using tretinoin. The user is skeptical about the effectiveness of these treatments due to their oily scalp condition.

      community 3 months on low dose Topical Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using Essengen 6+ (a mix of low-dose topical finasteride and minoxidil) for three months, seeing positive results, especially on the crown area. They also use Nizoral for dandruff and dermaroll weekly.

      community Stabilized hairloss without sides (finally)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 2 years ago
      User found hair loss stabilization without side effects using a topical solution of 0.008% Finasteride, 2% RU, and Stemoxydine. Other treatments like Eucapil, Fluridil, RU-monotherapy, and Pyrilutamide didn't work for them.

      community 7.5 months and fin, time for dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, vitamins, and growth shampoo for 7.5 months to treat hair loss and is considering switching to 0.5 mg dutasteride due to slight recession and persistent symptoms. Another user commented that the user's temples appear to have improved, especially in the latest photo.

      community 10 months on Fin plus other treatments (for more time)

      in Is this regrowth?  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, and microneedling for hair regrowth, noticing some improvement with baby hairs and a fuller front hairline. They are considering adding rosemary oil and a dermastamp to enhance results, particularly around the thinning temple areas.

      community Topical fin/min 3 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  359 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 27 year old's 3-month progress with topical finasteride and minoxidil solution, combined with weekly Nizoral shampoo. Replies to the post discuss the user's results, which are considered impressive, as well as the regimen used.

      community Considering Switching from 0.25% Topical Finasteride to Oral After 8 Months

      in Finasteride  70 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using 0.25% topical finasteride for eight months with slight improvement and is considering switching to oral finasteride for convenience and potentially better results. Increasing the topical concentration to 0.33% or 0.5% is also an option, but oral finasteride may have more systemic side effects.

      community What’s a better combo: RU + fluridil vs RU + topical spiro vs RU + alfatradiol?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about choosing an additional topical treatment for hair loss, with options being fluridil, topical spiro, or alfatradiol, alongside existing treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, latanoprost, and RU58841. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of adding these topicals, with some suggesting RU58841 is sufficient.

      community Can I put oral dutasteride into my minoxidil?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 46-year-old male is considering adding topical dutasteride to his hair loss regimen, which includes oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, miconazole nitrate, pumpkin seed oil, microneedling, DHT oil blocker, lipogaine, and ketoconazole shampoo. He plans to start with a 0.025% concentration in lipogaine once a week to monitor for side effects.

      community Are we underestimating systemic absorption with homemade/generic Topical Fin? (HPCH vs. PG/Ethanol formulations)

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 2 months ago
      Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.

      community Fin 1mg Topical Minoxidil 5% 3 months

      in Is this regrowth?  43 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 30-year-old is using oral finasteride 1mg daily, topical minoxidil 5% twice a day, dermastamping, Nizoral shampoo, and supplements for hair regrowth. They report positive results and plan to update with longer hair in the future.

      community (Europe) looking for advice on topical anti androgen use

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and ciclopirox shampoo for hair loss and is considering adding a topical anti-androgen like RU58841, Clacosterone, or KX286. They have scheduled a hair transplant and are concerned about the cost and effectiveness of future treatments.

      community Fluridil solution at Actifolic

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Fluridil, also known as Topilutamide or Eucapil, is discussed as a treatment for hair loss. It is noted as an androgen receptor antagonist, not a vasodilator.

      community 3 month of profess with fin and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  123 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a user's three-month progress using topical finasteride once a day, 6% minoxidil at night, and weekly dermastamping at 1.25mm for hair loss. Commenters note the impressive results and discuss application methods and safety precautions for family members.

      community 47M - 12 months of topical min/fin feedback

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 47-year-old man has been using a topical spray containing minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and ketoconazole for hair loss but has not seen any regrowth and is experiencing more hair loss. He is considering switching to a pill form due to frustration with the lack of results.

      community 5mg or 2,5mg oral minoxdixil?

      in Minoxidil  67 upvotes 4 months ago
      Starting with 5 mg of oral minoxidil for faster initial results, then reducing to 2.5 mg to maintain progress. The user seeks opinions on this approach.

      community 2 months | 30M | Topical finasteride/minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  85 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 30-year-old man shares his positive experience with a topical solution containing 0.1% finasteride, 7.5% minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine, and fluocinolone acetonide after experiencing side effects from oral finasteride and no results from 5% minoxidil. He reports noticeable hair growth in two months with minimal side effects, attributing success to the new topical combination.

      community Combining topicals together or use them separately

      in Chat  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      Combining Minoxidil with Finasteride or RU58841 may cause interference, irritation, or reduced absorption. It might be better to apply one topical at a time and wait an hour before applying another.

      community oral hyaluronic acid supplements?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral hyaluronic acid is not beneficial for hair, as it gets broken down in the stomach and has no strong evidence supporting its effectiveness. The user is taking finasteride, dutasteride, and topical minoxidil for hair loss, but combining finasteride and dutasteride is considered redundant.

      community Adding topical dutasteride to my stack

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 38-year-old woman has been using oral Dutasteride for a year without improvement and is now adding a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone. She is seeking advice on whether switching from oral to topical Dutasteride could prevent hair shedding.

      community 3 months on oral fin/topical min

      in Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 31-year-old male has been using 1 mg oral finasteride and topical Kirkland minoxidil foam for three months, along with occasional dermastamping and Nizoral shampoo. He plans to be more consistent with dermastamping.