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      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 Chest pain on Oral minoxidil (18M)

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 2 months ago
      An 18-year-old experienced chest pain, headaches, and vomiting after taking oral minoxidil for hair loss. They reduced the dosage, felt better, but experienced sharp chest pain again after increasing it, and are advised to stop the medication and see a doctor.

      community 10 month update transplant 2300 grafts & 7 1/2 months min/fin topical

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared a 10-month update on their hair loss treatment, including a hair transplant of 2300 grafts and 7.5 months of using a topical minoxidil/finasteride solution and ketoconazole shampoo. They expressed regret for not starting the medications sooner and reported side effects like heart palpitations, which improved after cutting out caffeine.

      community 5months using Dut/Min twice daily

      in Is this regrowth?  69 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      A 33-year-old male has been using topical dutasteride and minoxidil twice daily, along with a 0.25 mm derma roller every five days, and is experiencing hair shedding but seeing progress. Some users suspect a hair transplant, while others praise the results.

      community 1.5 month progress ( 2x Minoxidil a day+ microneedling)

      in Progress Pictures  131 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user's progress pictures after using minoxidil twice a day and microneedling for 1.5 months, with other users recommending finasteride as an additional treatment. They are also discussing the frequency and depth of the microneedling.

      community is this a hair transplant (57 yo)

      in Hair Systems  604 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 57-year-old man uses a hair system, not a hair transplant, and likely had cosmetic procedures. Discussions include the effectiveness of hair systems and finasteride side effects.

      community Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is seeking a Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU without bundled consultations. They mention alternatives like oral minoxidil and tretinoin but prefer the test alone.

      community Anyone tried Stemoxydine twice daily?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Stemoxydine, a hair growth stimulant considered weaker than Minoxidil, and questions whether applying it twice daily could improve results similar to twice-daily Minoxidil applications.

      community Full extent of pp405 effectiveness

      in Treatment  14 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness and future results of the hair loss treatment pp405, with questions about its impact on different hair loss stages and areas. There is anticipation for phase 3 trial results to provide more data, and hope that pp405 could enhance hair transplant outcomes.

      community UPDATE - 7 months 2,5 dutatesteride

      in Update  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user continues to experience hair loss despite using dutasteride 2.5mg, minoxidil 5mg, and ciclopirox shampoo, and plans to reassess after one year. Others report similar issues with dutasteride, with some switching to finasteride or adding RU58841.

      community Journey Continues

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 5 years ago
      A journey to treat hair loss with Minoxidil and Finasteride, as well as dermarolling and low level laser cap treatments. They have been documenting the progress over 7 months since the start of their journey.

      community 2ddr thread, I'll try to add to it monthly

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a hair loss regimen involving 2ddr applied twice daily, tretinoin weekly, and occasionally micro-needling. They report feeling increased scalp thickness and seeing some hair growth progress.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  46 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community Anyone used Topical Calcipotriol (cream) or VPA ( Valproic Acid)

      in Chat  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using topical Calcipotriol and Valproic Acid for hair loss, focusing on their mechanisms involving the VDR receptor and Wnt/beta-catenin pathway. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community I fought the reaper, and won!!

      in Progress Pictures  1020 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and eucapil, with additional benefits from MTF hormone replacement therapy. They advised consulting specialists and considering individual responses to treatments.

      community Dutasteride + oral min progress

      in Progress Pictures  537 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old used finasteride for 5 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, and added oral minoxidil for 2.5 months, finding the combination of dutasteride and oral minoxidil most effective. The user experienced significant hair improvement and confidence boost, with no blood tests but an ECG to monitor heart health.

      community Dutasteride mesotherapy alongside oral fin and dut?

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      Dutasteride mesotherapy, combined with peptides and exosomes, is being considered for hair loss treatment. One user suggests that oral finasteride or dutasteride mesotherapy may not be necessary if already taking oral dutasteride.

      community 3 month fin,min and derma rolling once per week

      in Progress Pictures  130 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user sharing their 3-month progress with finasteride, minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling for hair loss. Some suggest buzzing the hair off to better apply treatments and consider a hair transplant in the future.