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      Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      in Research  147 upvotes 5 months ago
      Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

      community Has anyone tried this Ru58841 from Amazon ?

      in Product  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      RU58841 from Amazon is unreliable, with users reporting no benefits and side effects like eye swelling and chest pain. Rudirect is recommended for purchasing in Europe.

      community Am I crazy or is this recovery?

      in Is this regrowth?  134 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing sudden hair loss and is considering micro-needling, low-level light therapy, iron supplements, folihair, and Omega 3. They are hesitant to start finasteride, suspecting the hair loss might be due to telogen effluvium from a past COVID-19 infection.

      community Ggs in the chat. ✌🏼 A year and a half on it.

      in Progress Pictures  371 upvotes 1 month ago
      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 Alfatradiol 0.1% anyone know a source?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding a source for Alfatradiol 0.1% as most available products are 0.025%. A suggestion was made to use four times the dosage of the 0.025% product.

      community My experience with Alfatradiol so far

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      User is 16, experiencing hair loss, and using minoxidil and alfatradiol. Shedding decreased, new hairs growing on temples, but unsure if alfatradiol is effective or if future shedding will occur.

      community Looks like fin nuked my hair 1mg ED

      in Progress Pictures  47 upvotes 1 month 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 Sensitive liver, topical fin safe to try?

      in Finasteride  98 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride is considered safer for the liver than oral finasteride due to less systemic absorption, but regular liver function tests are advised. The user is concerned about liver health due to a history of NAFLD and is exploring topical finasteride as a safer alternative.

      community Setipiprant/PGE2 feedbacks?

      in Question  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses using PGE2 as a hair growth stimulant, comparing it to minoxidil, and considering the addition of Setipiprant. Concerns about side effects like skin damage and cost are also mentioned.

      community Problem with Topican Finasteride, sides

      in General  119 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user experienced side effects like shallow breathing, loss of libido, and erectile issues after using topical finasteride with minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering whether to continue the treatment despite these side effects.

      community Dropping RU , not responding..

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using RU58841 for 6 months without noticeable results and is considering dropping it while continuing oral minoxidil, daily dutasteride, and topical minoxidil. Another user suggests visiting a dermatologist to check for other conditions.

      community The first three months on minoxidil 2%

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user noticed hair thinning and has been using a treatment with minoxidil 2%, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17 alpha estradiol for three months, seeing some regrowth. The user had dermatitis, now cured, which worsened the hair loss.

      community Microneedling questions (18yo) on RU

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old is seeking advice on microneedling while using RU58841 for hair loss. Recommendations include using a derma pen with 0.5mm needles every two weeks and avoiding RU application for 24 hours post-microneedling to prevent absorption into the bloodstream.

      community Best source for RU58841 in Australia?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses finding a source for RU58841 in Australia. Users suggest that while RU58841 is effective, it may harm the scalp, and recommend trying koshine's kx as a safer alternative.

      community TE Shedding for nearly 10 months now

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old male experienced significant hair shedding for nearly 10 months, despite using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about chronic telogen effluvium. He has been supplementing with vitamins and minerals but remains unsure of the cause.

      community Can valisone solution cause hairloss?

      in Question  1 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user is concerned that prolonged use of valisone (betamethasone) and clotrimazole solution for scalp dermatitis may be causing hair thinning and loss. They noticed thinning in the area where the solution was applied.

      community Pyrilutamide 5 months results (before, after pics)

      in Progress Pictures  195 upvotes 3 years ago
      Tae147 has shared results of using pyrilutamide, a 5% concentration topical solution applied twice daily, in combination with minoxidil, to reduce scalp itchiness and hair shedding. Other users have shared their experiences with the treatment, as well as questions about its availability on the market.

      community Alfatradiol causing shedding ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced a sudden decrease in hair density after starting alfatradiol while already using finasteride. Another user mentioned that initial shedding can occur with hair loss treatments, but it may not last long.

      community EMA is re-examining Winlevi (clascoterone at lower concentration)

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 11 months ago
      Clascoterone in Winlevi, a topical AR antagonist, is being re-examined due to concerns about HPA axis suppression in adolescents, but it's unlikely to be banned for adult use in androgenetic alopecia (AGA). The European Medicines Agency recommended refusing Winlevi for acne vulgaris, but this may not affect Breezula's approval for AGA.

      community How long do you keep ru-58841 on?

      in Product  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses the application of RU58841 for hair loss, with the user applying 1.75 mg at 5% concentration for half an hour daily. The user mentions managing seborrheic dermatitis while using this treatment.
      Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      community Sudden Triangular Thinning Patch

      in General  157 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 31-year-old has been using finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed a sudden triangular thinning patch on their scalp and are seeking advice, questioning if it could be medication-related.