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      community Quit Minoxidil, keep gains w/ Fin and Stemoxydine? | Self-experiment

      in Minoxidil  50 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experimenting with quitting using Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and Stemoxydine in order to keep hair loss gains, but other users warning the original poster of potential shedding. Another user suggested phasing out Minoxidil and replacing it with Finasteride and microneedling instead.

      community Female, 30, PCOS diagnosis, MPB Norwood 2. Endo refuses to give anything other than Spironolactone. Feel like I’m at my wit’s end here.

      in Female  56 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 30-year-old female with PCOS and male pattern baldness is frustrated with her endocrinologist's recommendation of only Spironolactone and minoxidil, feeling that dutasteride, finasteride, and progesterone would be more effective. Other users suggest various online sources for treatments, warn against self-medicating due to potential risks, and recommend seeking a specialized endocrinologist or considering additional treatments like Inositol, Berberine, and dermaneedling.

      community Any chemists want to manufacture PP405 / JXL069? (Steps inside)

      in Research/Science  114 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of PP405 as a hair loss treatment, with some users expressing skepticism and others hopeful about its development. There is also mention of other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Pyrilutamide, with users debating the effectiveness and safety of self-experimentation versus waiting for clinical trial results.

      community L Doctor criticized my fin usage and suggested minox and HT as alternatives

      in Chat  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A doctor criticized the use of Finasteride for hair loss, suggesting Minoxidil and a hair transplant instead, despite the patient experiencing no side effects from Finasteride. The patient disagreed, arguing that Minoxidil doesn't address the root cause and that Finasteride is necessary to protect donor hair in transplants.

      community M20 Vitamin D Deficiency and Hair Thinning

      in General  75 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old is experiencing hair thinning due to vitamin D deficiency and has completed a vitamin D prescription without seeing improvement. Suggestions include waiting a few months for potential regrowth or considering treatments like minoxidil or finasteride for androgenetic alopecia.

      community Drastic loss after stabilization for 5 years of DHT blockers, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo

      in Update  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss despite using a combination of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and vitamin D optimization, and is now starting zinc supplementation. Suggestions include considering other causes, possibly increasing dutasteride dosage, switching to oral minoxidil, or maintaining the current regimen and reassessing in six months.

      community Update: .5mg Dut, Min 5% foam, Olly hair gummies- all daily

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user reports progress in hair regrowth using a daily routine of 0.5mg Dutasteride, 5% Minoxidil foam, and Olly hair gummies, while discontinuing rosemary water. They are hopeful for continued improvement and have received positive feedback on their progress.

      community Methionine? Glycine?

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits and risks of using Methionine and Glycine for hair loss, with concerns about cancer risk if not balanced properly. The user seeks opinions on these amino acids for hair health and overall benefits.

      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.

      community Any updates on RCH-01?

      in Question  11 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation is about seeking updates on the hair loss treatment RCH-01, specifically its next phase and any news from Shiseido. The user recalls someone being in contact with a researcher or company representative.

      community Cheaper than Regaine Minoxidil in Europe?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking a less greasy and more affordable minoxidil solution in Europe, similar to Regaine foam. Suggestions include looking for pharmacies that make their own minoxidil, and considering brands like Kirkland or Foligain.

      community Bleeding too much for other reasons

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced excessive bleeding during microneedling after consuming caffeine and THC, and is unsure if they should continue with the same routine. They are seeking advice on whether the bleeding is a cause for concern.

      community Rate my non common stack(meso and mixing dut with fin)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male is using a hair loss treatment regimen including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and mesotherapy with dutasteride and vitamins. He is considering switching to oral dutasteride as recommended by his doctor and questions the necessity and cost of mesotherapy.

      community Nizoral is drying my hair and I don’t know what else to do

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is experiencing hair dryness and damage after using topical minoxidil and Nizoral. She is advised to reduce washing frequency, use a bond builder like K18, apply a silicone-based serum, and consider using a shower filter and different oils like argan oil for better hair health.

      community Figuring out my own experimental protocol

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      User tries dermapen for hair loss and plans to use non-mainstream topicals like c60, ghk-cu, and ptd-dbm with valproic acid. They also use a head massager and modified LLLT belt for additional treatment.

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

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 3 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 ED Finasteride Vs EOD Finasteride

      in Basic Questions  73 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the use of finasteride for hair loss, comparing every day (ED) versus every other day (EOD) dosing. It suggests that both dosing schedules can be effective, but individual tolerance may vary.

      community Replacing Microneedling with Lice?

      in Chat  70 upvotes 10 months ago
      Using lice as an alternative to microneedling for hair loss treatment, with concerns about effectiveness and practicality. Some users humorously suggest genetically altering lice to produce beneficial compounds.

      community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.

      community 5 years – Fin, Min, Microneedle and then HT

      in Transplants  223 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience of using Fin, Min and Microneedle treatments to help thicken their hair before undergoing a Hair Transplant (HT) procedure. The conversation also includes discussion about the results post-HT, including pictures.