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      community Do-it-yourself topical melatonin?

      in Product  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about creating homemade topical melatonin for hair loss, with one person suggesting adding melatonin to stemoxydine as a potential treatment.

      community Grinding up Fin pills, mixing them with MINOX?

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Mixing ground finasteride pills with Minoxidil for topical use, with concerns about effectiveness and side effects. Users suggest using professionally formulated topical finasteride instead.

      community How effective is a 7% MNX 0.1% FNS topical?

      in Product  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discusses their rapidly receding hairline and a prescribed topical solution containing 7% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, and 3% biotinoyl tripeptide. The solution is a custom compound from their dermatologist, costing $50 for a one-month supply.

      community Hairline vs Crown regrowth results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including microneedling, Nizoral, LLLT, Minoxidil, and Finasteride. The user experienced initial shedding reduction with Nizoral and LLLT, but shedding resumed with Minoxidil and Finasteride, which is considered a normal part of the treatment process.

      community I’m considering stopping finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  157 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is considering stopping finasteride due to depression, anxiety, and difficulty building muscle, despite its effectiveness in stopping hair loss. Suggestions include reducing the dose, switching to topical solutions, or consulting a doctor for alternatives like dutasteride or RU58841.

      community Topical dutasteride significantly outperforms oral finasteride

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 8 months ago
      Topical dutasteride 0.05% is reported to outperform oral finasteride with minimal side effects, but concerns about study bias exist due to company funding. Some users report mixed results with topical dutasteride, noting issues with skin penetration and systemic absorption.

      community I always hear the advice to reduce scalp inflammation. What are some non-steroidal ways to reduce inflammation?

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 11 months ago
      Non-steroidal ways to reduce scalp inflammation include using topical melatonin, urea shampoo, Zyrtec, turmeric with black pepper, omega-3 supplements, a self-made topical solution with cetirizine, melatonin, and piroctone olamine, ketoconazole shampoo, witch hazel shampoo, tacrolimus, and lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and regular exercise. Some users also mentioned unconventional methods like infrared light therapy and a carnivore diet.

      community Groundbreaking sugar gel might be a miracle hair loss solution for men and women

      in Technology  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      A sugar gel called 2-deoxy-D-ribose (2dDR) shows potential for promoting hair regrowth by increasing blood supply to hair follicles, similar to Minoxidil, but its effectiveness in humans is unproven. It may benefit those who don't tolerate Minoxidil, but it is not a replacement for treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community Cheap and Easy Hair Loss Treatment Drugs Megathread

      in Product  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses affordable hair loss treatments, including oral dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and topical finasteride/minoxidil mixtures. Users share methods to obtain these drugs cheaply and legally.

      community 3 and a bit months on topical min & fin

      in Progress Pictures  516 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth after 3 months using a topical foam with 5% Minoxidil and 0.25% Finasteride. They plan to add derma rolling to their routine.

      community Does melatonin dissolve in isopropyl alcohol

      in Technology  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses making a topical melatonin solution for hair loss treatment, questioning if isopropyl alcohol can dissolve melatonin. Melatonin is soluble in lipids and alcohol, but it's unstable and should be mixed fresh regularly; it may help hair growth by affecting certain cellular signaling pathways and has anti-androgenic effects.

      community Almost 3 months on pyrilutamide

      in Treatment  32 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with Pyrilutamide, which they have been taking for 3 months to treat their aggressive male pattern baldness. The user reported that the medication decreased shedding and was hopeful it would work as advertised.

      community Does anyone have experience with topical dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is considering trying a compounded topical treatment with 0.1% dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, collagen, and silicon, as recommended by a trichologist. They learned that dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride and are seeking opinions on the use of topical dutasteride.

      community The Big Fat Layer II

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.

      community questions regarding topical finasteride

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and risks of using topical finasteride for hair loss, with considerations about using DMSO as a vehicle for application. Concerns are raised about DMSO's safety, absorption issues, and the systemic effects of topical finasteride.

      community Finasteride and male phenotypes

       5 upvotes 11 years ago
      Finasteride's effectiveness and side effects may vary based on male phenotypes, with some users noting differences in response related to body and facial hair characteristics. Some users report success with lower doses, while others experience side effects, suggesting individual variability in response to the treatment.

      community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

      in Progress Pictures  63 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.