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      community Question about solution to pill conversion

      in General  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user left their 2.5 mg pills at home and is considering using 5% topical minoxidil as a substitute. They also inquire about where to obtain over-the-counter minoxidil pills.

      community Has anyone had success with lipodermal solution?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses using a lipodermal solution for hair loss, with concerns about side effects from multiple active ingredients. Users mention experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, noting side effects like brain fog and sexual issues.

      community Compounding for topical formulations?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses the high cost of a topical hair loss treatment from Happy Head, which contains finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone. The user is seeking cheaper alternatives, specifically asking if there are compounding pharmacies that can recreate the same or similar formulation.

      community Pre-mixed RU58841 in the KB solution vs PG solution?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Choosing between KB and PG solutions for applying RU58841, considering factors like scalp oiliness and absorption. Some users prefer KB for being gentler, while others use PG and recommend washing hair before application for better results.

      community Do it yourself topical Fin and Min solution works

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 10 months ago
      A homemade topical solution of finasteride and minoxidil effectively stopped hair shedding and promoted regrowth without side effects. Users shared experiences and discussed different concentrations and application methods.

      community Is a topical serum as effective as a topical spray?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essential oils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.

      community MinoxidilMax just launched a 0.3% tretinoin topical. Would you try?

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new 0.3% tretinoin topical launched by MinoxidilMax for mixing with other solutions, with some users expressing concern about potential skin irritation compared to lower concentrations. MinoxidilMax has also released other products like topical Dutasteride and RU58841.

      community Topical finasteride in liposomal formulation

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      Topical finasteride in a liposomal formulation reduces systemic absorption compared to ethanol solutions. The user is seeking sources for such products, noting that popular options like morr-f are not liposomal.

      community The Big Fat Layer / Remedies: Cetirizine

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treating hair loss with various remedies, such as Cetirizine and the Big3 complex (minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841), which have properties like adipogenic, anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory. References to research studies are also included.

      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 What do you mix your RU58841 powder with?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 powder is mixed with a 70% ethanol and 30% propylene glycol solution, with some users seeking PG-free alternatives. Minoxidil is also mentioned as a treatment option.

      community Best, possible, or experimental growth agonists that AREN'T MINOXIDIL.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Various hair growth treatments were discussed, including microneedling, bimatoprost, setipiprant, stemoxydine, PGE2, CB-03-01, WNT Beta-Catenin upregulators, KY19382, topical estrogen, IGF-1, GH, MK-677, oral castor oil, fisetin, resveratrol, cetrizine, and lactic acid. Users shared experiences and sources for these treatments, with some expressing interest in topical solutions and others noting the lack of FDA approval or scientific evidence for certain options.

      community Topical advice? How to cover head with 1mL?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about how to effectively apply 1mL of a topical hair loss treatment, Pyrilutamide, to cover the entire scalp. One user suggests making a 2.5 mg/mL solution and using 2mL for better coverage.

      community Diluting Melatonin Sublingual Spray

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user wants to dilute a melatonin sublingual spray to 0.0033% for use as a topical hair loss treatment. They ask if distilled water can be used for dilution and how much is needed for stability over months.

      community Where to buy Oleic acid, Palmitoleic acid and anhydrous ethanol?

      in Technology  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user is interested in creating a hair growth serum using oleic acid, palmitoleic acid, and anhydrous ethanol, and seeks advice on sourcing these ingredients. Another user plans to mix these with minoxidil, which already contains ethanol, and mentions using RU58841.

      community Is adding RCP(redensyl, capixyl, procapil) over min+fin make sense?

      in Technology  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of adding RCP (redensyl, capixyl, procapil) to a hair loss treatment regimen that includes minoxidil and finasteride. Users share experiences, suggesting RCP may not be as effective as minoxidil, but could be useful for creating topical solutions.

      community Additional topical products for hair growth

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user switched from topical to oral finasteride and is seeking additional topical treatments for hair growth besides minoxidil. They are aware of stemoxydine and caffeine solutions and are asking for more recommendations.

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

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 5 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 Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil is unlikely to enhance its effectiveness, with most users agreeing it has minimal impact. The main treatments discussed are minoxidil and finasteride, with some users adding other ingredients like azelaic acid and retinol.

      community Diluting 0.05% topical finasteride serum/oil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user wants to reduce their dose of topical finasteride to 0.1-0.2mg and is considering mixing 0.2ml of their current finasteride + minoxidil serum with 0.8ml of a minoxidil-only serum for better scalp coverage. They are asking for advice on whether this method is effective or if there's a better way to dilute the finasteride solution.

      community Am I misunderstanding the medication dosage calculation?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses confusion over the dosage calculation of a topical solution containing 0.25% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, and 0.001% tretinoin. The user considers switching to a 0.025% finasteride solution to enhance the effects of tretinoin and minoxidil.