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      community Second shed and more abnormalities

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for 15 months and oral minoxidil for 6 months, and developed alopecia areata, for which a dermatologist prescribed calcipotriol/betamethasone. The treatment is helping, but the user is experiencing another shedding phase and is concerned about the effects of the steroid cream and the cause of hair loss.

      community Keratin fibers vs. Gossypium Herbaceum Hair fibers

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about comparing keratin hair fibers to Gossypium Herbaceum hair fibers for diffuse hair loss. The user prefers keratin fibers for their durability and is seeking a bulk purchase option.

      community I quit oral min during in shedding phase

      in Minoxidil 4 months ago
      The user stopped using oral minoxidil due to shedding and is continuing with oral finasteride and hair vitamins. They are advised that shedding is temporary and to maintain finasteride use, with examples of others successfully managing hair loss with similar treatments.

      community Anyone had anemia + AGA/thinning ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      OP experienced significant hair regrowth after recovering from iron deficiency anemia and starting minoxidil. They suspect anemia contributed more to their hair loss than androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community Topical Min (Liquid) Ingestion

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user inquired about safely ingesting topical 5% Minoxidil due to the unavailability of oral Minoxidil in their country. They seek advice on diluting it to match the equivalent of 1mg oral Finasteride.

      community Zix in stemoxydine

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      User considers making Zix topical solution with ethanol/alcohol for hair loss treatment. Asks if crushing b6 and zinc into stemoxydine is possible.

      community 6 month Transformation Oral Fin only 20m

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      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 Anyone ever get a shedding phase on RU58441

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after using RU58841 for two months, but found relief from scalp itchiness. Other users shared similar shedding experiences and discussed side effects like joint pain, while also mentioning the use of finasteride and minoxidil.

      community DHT nearly doubled after switching to oral Fin

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user switched from topical Minoxidil and Finasteride to oral Finasteride and reduced testosterone, expecting to lower DHT, but instead, DHT increased and hair loss worsened. The user is seeking advice on whether to return to the previous topical treatment or if others have experienced similar issues with oral Finasteride while on TRT.

      community Dr Kyle Gillett on topical Dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  56 upvotes 3 years ago
      The potential effectiveness of topical dutasteride, as well as other hair loss treatments such as finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and various vitamins. Experiences from users who have used these treatments were shared.

      community Spironolactone and pregnancy planning

      in Female  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user with AGA uses topical spironolactone 2% due to side effects from the oral form and is concerned about its use during conception and breastfeeding. They seek alternatives to prevent AGA relapse while planning pregnancy and after childbirth.

      community Started oral minoxidil today

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user started taking oral minoxidil using Rogaine, despite concerns from others about its safety and proper use. They plan to update on their progress.

      community Terrible scalp itch and hair loss

      in Satire  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      Severe scalp itching and hair loss, possibly linked to seborrheic dermatitis, are discussed, with treatments like Dutasteride, Finasteride, and various shampoos mentioned. Some users find relief from itching with DHT blockers like Finasteride, while others suggest consulting multiple dermatologists for accurate diagnosis.

      community Is anyone else allergic to Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced a painful rash from both liquid and foam minoxidil, suggesting an allergy to minoxidil itself. They are seeking others with similar experiences.

      community Does anybody else got their hair ruined when on tretinoin?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding and follicle shrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hair loss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.

      community Autoimmune issue?

      in Question  2 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced severe hair loss, itchy scalp, and skin issues after trying no-shampoo, and wonders if it's male pattern baldness or an immune issue. They have a history of eczema, dermatitis, and jock itch, and have tried various treatments like coconut oil, peppermint, pumpkin seed, and onion.

      community Just started my journey, wish me luck

      in Product  96 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's journey to treat hair loss with a combination of oral medication, topical treatments, microneedling and different shampoos and supplements. It includes warnings about an OGX biotin shampoo potentially causing further hair loss.

      community Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, and other FGF-5 inhibitors?

      in Question  5 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract as a treatment for hair loss by inhibiting FGF-5. The user also mentions the product évolis, which is based on this extract but is only available in the US and Australia.

      community Switching oral fin to topical ?

      in Treatment 1 month ago
      A 20-year-old experienced side effects from oral finasteride and is considering switching to topical treatments, including minoxidil and tretinoin. Another user shared their experience of switching to topical finasteride and minoxidil, then to oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting no side effects with dutasteride.