community 10 months of 1mg fin when did you guys add minoxidil or switch to dut?
A user is considering whether to switch from finasteride to dutasteride or add oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Another user suggests trying minoxidil first.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity My skin is always dry and flakes like chalk (25)
The user underwent a biopsy two years ago and was diagnosed with keratosis pilaris, leading to hair issues. They tried treatments including Minoxidil, betamethasone, lymecycline, topical Accutane, and dutasteride, as well as diet changes, without improvement in hair thickness or skin dryness.
community 1M Minoxidil, Stemoyxidine, Alfatradiol, Microneedling
A user trying various treatments for hair loss, such as minoxidil, stemoyxidine, alfatradiol, and microneedling, with plans to add tretinoine and finasteride.
community Sharing 60 days progress on 5% min, 1mg fin and just started microneedling last week
The user shared 60-day progress using 5% topical minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, and recently started microneedling with a derma stamp. Users commented on the difficulty of seeing changes due to hair length and even thinning.
community Optimal Pyrilutamide (KX-826) Mix and application
The conversation discusses how to mix pyrilutamide for hair loss treatment, suggesting a mixture of 500mg pyrilutamide with 70% ethanol and 30% propylene glycol, and a potential application dose of 1mL. The user has not personally used pyrilutamide but has researched its preparation and application based on others' experiences.
community Year on oral minoxidil (1.75mg)
The user experienced initial shedding but saw regrowth after seven months using oral minoxidil (1.75mg) and a dandruff shampoo. They plan to try Spironolactone and possibly metformin for PCOS-related hair issues.
community Kintor Pharmaceutical Announced U.S. FDA Has Greenlighted Phase II Clinical Trial for Pyrilutamide to Treat Androgenetic Alopecia
Chinese company gets green light for Pyrilutamide Phase II trial for androgenetic alopecia. Androgen receptors downregulate in androgen deficient environments.
community Hospital stay loss of gains. Pic 1 - 2020 start on Fin/min, pic 2 - July 2024 gains, pic 3 - today, 3 months after no fin/min hospital.
Stopping finasteride and minoxidil during a hospital stay led to significant hair loss. Resuming the treatment is expected to restore hair growth.
community Water retention from topical minoxidil
Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.
community minoxidil without propylene glycol?
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.