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540-570 / 1000+ resultscommunity Gains on minox 1x daily, ketoconazole, castor oil, and saw palmetto
community Has any of you got results from proper microneedling (Derminator) without Minox?
Microneedling can be effective for hair regrowth, especially when used with oils like castor, emu, and rosemary, but should be done with caution regarding needle size and frequency. Some users avoid minoxidil due to its side effects and cost, opting for alternatives like rosemary oil.
community 2 year progress on fin, min, ru, dermarolling, nizoral. Experienced low libido. AMA
A user's experience with treating their hair loss using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, dermarolling, and nizoral; specifically discussing dosage levels of the medications and effects on libido.
community Berlin scientists growing hair from adult stem cells
community I feel like people here shrug off nutritional issues too quickly. Particularly for Retrograde Alopecia.
The user believes Retrograde Alopecia may be linked to vitamin imbalances, specifically from taking too much Vitamin E, A, Zinc, and Selenium, and suggests it could be a middle ground between Androgenic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Treatments for hair loss mentioned include Androgen inhibitors and improving lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep, with topical melatonin also recommended for Retrograde Alopecia.
community Supplements for Health hair as for Gemini & Grok
The conversation discusses various supplements and vitamins like Vitamin D3, K2, Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and B Vitamins for improving hair health. It also mentions a combination of Tocotrienols, Pycnogenol, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Stinging Nettle, and Myricetin for stabilizing hair, with Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, and Stinging Nettle noted for thickening hair despite side effects.
community Hypertrichosis goals (yes, yes R2M)
The user aims to achieve a hypertrichosis look and has used topical Minoxidil for 20 years, now trying oral Minoxidil in a low dose. They seek alternatives to Minoxidil to avoid side effects.
community Oral fin 1mg, oral min 2.5 mg - 18 months
community Carnitine Tartrate + Potassium chloride + Niacin
The post discusses using Carnitine Tartrate, Potassium Chloride, and Niacin to reduce hair shedding, with the user experiencing significant improvement. The user also suggests considering a ketogenic/paleo diet for those with insulin resistance-related hair loss.
community Group Buy for MR antagonist finerenone
User discusses group buy for finerenone, a third-gen mineralocorticoid antagonist for hair loss treatment. Finerenone inhibits TGFb, NOX, and ROS, and improves renal and cardiac function; topical dose should be no more than 10mg per day.
community 2 Year Fin/Min/Niz Journey AMA
A user shared their 2-year hair loss treatment journey using 1mg finasteride daily, 2ml minoxidil daily, Nizoral shampoo 2-3 times a week, recently added dutasteride twice a week, and microneedling once a week. They've seen improvement in their hair and advise consistency with medication, with some users responding positively to the progress.
community Sensitive to Oral fin + RU. Am I screwed?
Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.
community 6 month Transformation Oral Fin only 20m
A user experienced significant hair improvement using oral finasteride for six months, adding microneedling and switching to non-sulfate shampoo. They managed side effects by working out and noticed no negative impact on libido.
community Why don't the Nizoral manufacturers promote their product for MPB?
Ketoconazole is somewhat effective for male pattern baldness (MPB), but the manufacturer promotes it for dandruff instead, possibly because the dandruff market is larger and to avoid confusion among dandruff sufferers without hair loss.
community Improve your micronnedling progress/results using betadine
A user shared their hair regrowth success using microneedling with a dermaroller every 6 days and minoxidil, recommending betadine (povidone-iodine) before microneedling to sterilize the scalp and enhance results. Another user noted the potential risks of iodine toxicity.
community China clinics pushing “PT88/PT66 / SP88/SP66 mesotherapy ampoules” + I have seb derm — anyone heard of this / any evidence?
The user is exploring hair loss treatments in China, currently using finasteride and minoxidil, and is concerned about seborrheic dermatitis. Clinics are recommending selenium sulfide, doxycycline, and mesotherapy ampoules like PT88/PT66 or SP88/SP66, but the user is unsure about their effectiveness.
community Pilose antler extracts promotes hair growth in androgenetic alopecia mice by activating hair follicle stem cells via the AKT and Wnt pathways
community Update: 16 months deep - big 3
The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported side effects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.
community Success using NMN and quercetin.
OP experienced hair improvement using NMN and quercetin after stopping finasteride, but later resumed finasteride due to shedding. They believe NMN and quercetin still help with hair loss.
community Regimen proposal (incl. dut meso) (event industry)
A user in their early 20s is concerned about minor hair thinning and is considering a hair loss regimen involving PRP sessions, mesotherapy with dutasteride injections, and low-dose finasteride. They dislike minoxidil due to its greasiness and prefer a routine that is easy to maintain.
community Why not move miniaturized hair follicles somewhere else to treat them? Alternative to hair cloning?
Exploring the idea of transplanting miniaturized hair follicles to healthier areas to potentially reverse hair loss, with concerns about DHT sensitivity and scar tissue formation. The conversation also humorously considers using mice for hair growth experiments.
community When that rogue Nizoral sud hits the tongue.
The conversation is about the accidental taste of Nizoral shampoo, which contains ketoconazole, during hair washing. Specific hair loss treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community Finasteride does deplete important nuero-active steroids
Finasteride can reduce neuroactive steroids, causing side effects like depression, anxiety, and sexual dysfunction. Some users experience persistent symptoms after stopping finasteride, while others use alternative treatments like topical solutions.
community Ggs in the chat. ✌🏼 A year and a half on it.
The user has been using finasteride 1mg daily, oral minoxidil 5mg daily, and microneedling weekly, experiencing initial side effects like ball pain and weaker erections, which resolved over time. They reported improved hair density after 7 months and recommend adding derma stamping to the routine for better results.
community Could Eating disorders induce secondary effects on finasteride?
A user experienced a loss of libido and anhedonia after severe dietary restriction while on Finasteride and Minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering reducing the Finasteride dose or taking a break to see if symptoms improve.
community 3 Months Finasteride Log: Below Baseline
A 23-year-old male is using finasteride (1mg daily), derma rolling, and Nizoral for hair loss treatment, experiencing increased shedding and side effects like anxiety, decreased libido, and fatigue. Despite no positive changes in hair after three months, he plans to continue finasteride and may consider RU58841 or CB as future treatments, avoiding minoxidil due to past negative experiences.
community 10 month update! Fin/min/dermaroller/niz
A 10 month update on the effectiveness of a hair loss treatment regimen involving minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling and nizoral. Questions were asked about using minoxidil alone, dermaroller length, age, and when results were seen.
community Histamine intolerance and topical treatments
The user experiences histamine intolerance with alcohol-based hair loss treatments like Rogaine foam and seeks alternatives. Suggestions include alcohol-free and PPG-free topical minoxidil or finasteride, and trying Spectral products with different solvents.
community Trinov 3 Months Results
The user has been using Minoxidil for 4 years and recently added a derma pen and Trinov to their regimen, but results are inconclusive after 3 months. Some users suggest Trinov is ineffective and recommend alternatives like Clascoterone (Breezula) for better results.