community Starting Treatment for CCCA (scarring alopecia)
A male in his early 20s with CCCA (scarring alopecia) started treatment with Finasteride, Fluocinolone, and Doxycycline. Steroid injections were suggested but not yet done.
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community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?
Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.
community 3 month progress pictures RU fin and OM
The user shared progress pictures after three months of using RU58841, finasteride, and OM (oxidative stress modulators) for hair loss treatment. They haven't noticed much change but are seeking feedback on their results.
community Best solution for pyrilutamide in UK?
The user is looking for a PG-free solvent in the UK or EU to make their own pyrilutamide solution for hair loss and is currently using finasteride, considering minoxidil. They hope pyrilutamide will help stabilize their hair loss.
community Who make a topical minoxidil and finasteride combo without propylene glycol?
The user is seeking a topical minoxidil and finasteride combination without propylene glycol due to scalp irritation. They are looking for a supplier in the US.
community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?
A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.
community 1 Month RU58841 + Minoxidil + Weekly microneedle
The user is using RU58841, Minoxidil, and weekly microneedling for hair loss, having stopped finasteride due to side effects like low libido and depression. They are considering dutasteride as an alternative but are cautious due to past experiences with DHT blockers.
community Topical min/fin for 8 months. Still seeing continuous miniaturisation
After 8 months of using topical finasteride, hair miniaturization continues, raising concerns about its effectiveness. Microneedling is suggested as a possible complementary treatment.
community Slow going. Min/Fin topical, 1.5 microneedling
The user shared progress pictures after a year of treating hair loss with 5% minoxidil, then a combination of minoxidil/finasteride topical, and microneedling at 1.5mm bi-weekly. They plan to switch to oral finasteride and more frequent microneedling at a shallower depth while continuing the current regimen.
community Diy topical fin chunks on bottom
A user made a 70/30 ethanol/propylene glycol topical finasteride solution but noticed chunks at the bottom. The discussion focuses on this issue with the DIY hair loss treatment.