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      community Low-dose oral minoxidil and skin aging

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of low-dose oral minoxidil for hair loss and its potential effects on skin aging. Users shared experiences, with some noting side effects like puffy eyelids and dark circles, but no conclusive evidence of significant collagen depletion or increased wrinkles.

      community Mixing Finasteride with Ordinary Retinol

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Mixing finasteride with retinol for a topical solution to avoid irritation from minoxidil. Finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo help with itchiness.

      community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.

      community Ru58841 2% ED 9 month progress

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared their 9-month progress using RU58841 at 2% daily for hair regrowth, initially starting at 5% but reducing the dose due to early signs of gynecomastia, which has since mostly resolved. They achieved their goal of regrowing hair at the temples and hairline.

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

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 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 Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years 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 3 months and a half on topicals

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months using a topical 2-in-1 from Hims, ketoconazole, and weekly microneedling. The user is 37 years old.

      community Depressed that DUPA rules me out of a transplant

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community How to properly use a dermaroller

      in Female  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A female with suspected hair loss is considering using vitamins, a dermaroller, and essential oils to stimulate hair growth. Advice includes choosing a dermaroller with needles, preferably stainless steel.
      16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      community 16 advice on routine I’m beginning

      in General  126 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair thinning and bald spots, using Nizoral, rosemary oil, fluocinolone, and receiving PRP treatments. They are considering oral minoxidil and finasteride but are hesitant due to age and financial constraints.

      community Switching between topical(10%) and oral(2.5mg)

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user is considering switching between topical minoxidil (10%) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg) to manage hair shedding around the temples, while also using a dermaroller and biotin. They are concerned about the potential side effects of oral minoxidil, such as hypertrichosis, and the impact on hair shedding if they stop using it.

      community Haircafe - TOPICAL minoxidil is an anti aging drug

      in Minoxidil  245 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcohol content, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.

      community Microneedling-induced shedding after 5 months?

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experienced significant hair loss after starting microneedling, despite using dutasteride and topical minoxidil. They are advised to consult a doctor as the shedding pattern is unusual and may indicate alopecia areata or other scalp conditions.

      community Scalp Calcification - Inflamation

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      A young male in his twenties discusses hair loss, mentioning the use of Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and occasional derma rolling. He inquires about scalp inflammation, fibrosis, and the potential benefits of magnesium oil and scalp massages for improving blood flow and hair health.

      community Question about clascoterone acne cream

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      Clascoterone cream can be used on the scalp, but it may not be effective due to its dosage. AR antagonists like clascoterone are generally less effective than 5AR inhibitors for hair loss.

      community Castor Oil + Coconut Oil + Derma Rolling

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user is experiencing temple hair recession and is seeking alternatives to finasteride. They are considering castor oil, coconut oil, and derma rolling, and have seen some improvement with Zenegen.

      community topical fluridil/eucapil + dut to block all DHT+T from scalp?

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      User experienced slow gains with topical fin+min, switched to topical dut+min, and considered adding Eucapil. Another user suggested DUT may be less effective topically due to high molar mass and mentioned Fluridil as a weak anti-androgen that could help.

      community Switching from oral to topical dut

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Switching from oral to topical dutasteride can cause shedding due to changes in DHT levels, and it's recommended to overlap both treatments to minimize this effect. Topical dutasteride may cause scalp irritation, and the user is considering dutasteride mesotherapy as an alternative.

      community Microneedling : Questions regarding routine and sanitary

       6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, emphasizing the importance of disinfecting the scalp to avoid infections. It also mentions using minoxidil and castor oil in the treatment routine.

      community Help! Minoxidil or Duta to avoid Shed of long hair.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Anyone try Ell-Cranell or Eucapil?

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Ell-Cranell and Eucapil are discussed as hair loss treatments, with Ell-Cranell being a weak estrogen and DHT inhibitor that may reduce hair loss without systemic side effects. Alfatradiol is the active ingredient in these products.