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      community Compounded topicals

      in Female  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      BionicBell discussed using Bimatoprost, a medication typically for eyelash growth, for hair loss and mentioned a compounding pharmacy that can mix it with other ingredients like minoxidil and finasteride. They are seeking advice on using topical finasteride for female pattern baldness and are considering a custom foam combination to maximize hair growth results.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  60 upvotes 1 month ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community 5 weeks tretinoin, severe shed and thinning.

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for 5 years and finasteride for 7 months, with recent addition of tretinoin cream causing significant hair shedding. Other users suggest the shedding indicates effectiveness and recommend continuing tretinoin use.

      community Does drinking topical minoxidil increase cancer risk?

      in Minoxidil 8 months ago
      A user has been using sublingual minoxidil for hair loss due to difficulty obtaining pills and is concerned about cancer risk from ethanol exposure. Other users advise against this method, suggesting topical application instead, and debate the potential risks of ingesting topical minoxidil.

      community What are these spots on my scalp

      in Treatment  51 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user noticed non-itchy, non-bleeding spots on their scalp while experiencing hair loss. Replies suggest the spots are likely sunspots or liver spots and recommend seeing a dermatologist; hair loss is attributed to male pattern baldness.

      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 Topical fin, Topical min, RU58841, 0.5 Dermarolling 2x a week

      in Chat  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is considering using topical finasteride, topical minoxidil, RU58841, and dermarolling twice a week to address hair loss after experiencing side effects with oral finasteride. They previously saw positive results with a topical spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin but discontinued use due to laziness.

      community Shedding whilst on Dut and topical min

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 26-year-old from the UK is experiencing increased hair thinning despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering additional treatments like ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and possibly RU58841, while seeking advice on managing side effects and exploring other options.

      community Crystals in Minoxidil bottle

      in General  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil bottle developed crystals, possibly due to air exposure, but the trichologist advised not to worry. The user questions the advice, noting the lack of recommendations for finasteride or derma rolling.

      community Has anyone tried latanoprost+microneedle?

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      Microneedling combined with latanoprost may convert vellus hairs to transitional or terminal hairs. The user suggests using oral minoxidil to increase vellus hair, then applying a high concentration of latanoprost with microneedling for conversion.

      community Topical minoxidil on scalp causing dry skin on face?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user started using 5% liquid minoxidil on their scalp and noticed increased facial dryness and faster facial hair growth. They plan to reduce the application to once a day to see if it helps with the dryness.

      community First update - Minox - LL RLT - micro needling

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 33-year-old male is documenting his hair regrowth progress using minoxidil, red light therapy, copper peptides, and micro-needling, with noticeable improvement in hair thickness and coverage. He plans to add a topical finasteride/minoxidil spray and aims for a shadow on his scalp rather than a full head of hair.

      community Random 2nd shed, lost all topical minoxidil Progress

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing severe hair shedding after 8 months of using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, losing all progress made. Others advise that shedding is normal and temporary, suggesting to continue the treatment and ensure the use of genuine products.

      community Survived First Monte. Shedding is real

      in Progress Pictures  370 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is treating hair loss with 1mg finasteride every other day, daily topical minoxidil, and weekly derma rolling, and is considering using hair fibers for special occasions. There is a discussion about the initial shedding phase of minoxidil treatment and the importance of consistent photo conditions to track progress.

      community Tropoelastin injections + verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The use of tropoelastin injections and verteporfin for hair transplant recipients to help regrow donor area hairs, as well as research done on tropoelastin injections restoring elastin in scarred heart tissue and skin. There are discussions about why it is taking so long to get cosmetic mass produced tropoelastin injectables on the market.

      community PP405 is NOT gray market jxl069

      in Technology  26 upvotes 3 months ago
      PP405 is a safer alternative to JXL069 for hair loss treatment because it penetrates the skin effectively and degrades in the blood, avoiding systemic toxicity. JXL069, when forced into the body, can cause dangerous side effects like lactic acidosis due to its inability to degrade safely.

      community WHEN does regrowth even happen?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user changed their hair loss treatment in October/November, experienced increased shedding, and now sees no new hair growth, with a worsening condition and a possible bald spot. They also have severe seborrheic dermatitis, which may be affecting their scalp and hair loss.