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      community Topical spironolactone — how much do you apply?

      in Female  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with androgenetic alopecia is using 8 ml of 1.4% topical spironolactone solution daily but is unsure if this amount is excessive, as 2 ml is more typical. They seek advice on the appropriate amount to apply.

      community Microneedling frequency at 1.5 mm for hair growth

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling at 1.5 mm should be done every 4 to 6 weeks, not weekly, to prevent scalp trauma and improve hair growth. The user is also using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, 5 mg minoxidil daily, and started RU58841 two months ago.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community Ru58841 and later response (6+ months) ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has tried many hair loss treatments including dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, topical finasteride, PRP, and microneedling without much success and is now using RU58841, seeing initial vellus hair growth but no further improvement after 5 months. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of RU58841 after 6-12 months of use.

      community Fin 0.025% 1ml Daily. Now Rapidly Thinning My Third Month

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced initial success with topical finasteride 0.025% and melatonin but noticed rapid hair thinning after three months. They are considering switching to a higher dose of topical finasteride or oral finasteride, as advised by others, while being cautious about potential side effects.

      community Success: My Doc prescribed me 0.1% Alfatradiol

      in Treatment  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their success in getting a prescription for 0.1% Alfatradiol, a topical treatment for hair loss similar to finasteride but with fewer side effects. They found a pharmacy to compound it and will update on the results.

      community Best Treatment In The Pipeline?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 2 years ago
      New treatments for AGA are emerging, including pyrilutumide, gt0029, scube3, kx-826, and pp405. Verteporfin is mentioned as a promising option.

      community The MPB itch aka DHT itch is very real.

      in Chat  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss itch is caused by DHT attacking follicles and stimulating nerves. Finasteride users who respond well don't experience this itch.

      community hello

       144 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 12-year-old diagnosed with alopecia shares their experience and current treatments, including Dermovate, an unnamed cream, and liquid iron. The community offers support and encouragement.

      community Minoxidil Response Test - worth it?

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil for hair loss and the potential benefits of taking a Minoxidil Response Test to determine enzyme activity related to its effectiveness. Some users have considered or tried alternatives like oral minoxidil or tretinoin, with mixed experiences regarding side effects and effectiveness.

      community 12 months progress. Min Topical Fin Pyri MN

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their 12-month progress using 0.5% Pyrilutamide once daily, 0.025% topical finasteride once daily, 5% Minoxidil twice daily, and microneedling 3 times a week. They reported good progress but noted a slowdown in recent months, hoping for thicker hair soon.

      community 1 Year on FIN EOD and Topical MIN

      in Is this regrowth?  295 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil but is currently going through a shedding phase. Despite the shedding, progress is evident, and users suggest patience and possibly adding microneedling to improve results.

      community Looks like fin nuked my hair 1mg ED

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 3 months ago
      Finasteride can cause initial hair shedding, which may indicate effectiveness, with improvements seen after 12-24 months. Some users enhance results by combining it with minoxidil and dermarolling.

      community Has anyone tried CB-01-03 aka Clascoterone?

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Clascoterone, a topical anti-androgen, is generating interest for potentially fewer systemic side effects. Users are curious about its effectiveness and details like concentration and duration of use.

      community Min + microneedling + extras 2 months

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      User shared progress pictures after 2 months of using 5% topical minoxidil, microneedling, and recently adding 0.01% topical finasteride. The minoxidil solution also contains caffeine, azelaic acid, retinol, adenosine, biotin, and niacinamide.

      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       52 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.

      community Throwing Fluridil (Eucapil) into the mix.

      in Product  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user named "tresslessinseattle" receiving a mysterious package of Eucapil hair loss treatment, which they are considering in combination with Minoxidil and Finasteride treatments to boost the regrowth they have been seeing.

      community Fin/dut increase in estrogen and autoimmune diseases

      in Chat  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the link between increased estrogen and autoimmune diseases, with a focus on avoiding soy and milk. It also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 for hair loss.