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      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  95 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.

      community Minoxidil its giving me huge water retention

      in Minoxidil  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil caused water retention and gastrointestinal issues for the user, which improved after stopping the medication. The user is now using finasteride and topical minoxidil, experiencing excessive urination and concerns about systemic absorption.

      community Pyrilutamide: hairloss continues

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about someone experiencing continued hair loss despite using Pyrilutamide and considering the need for more time or better quality control for the treatment. Another person suggests waiting for the drug to be officially approved due to potential quality issues with current products.

      community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

      in Update  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

      community The end of minoxidil and fin/dut regime

      in Research/Science  107 upvotes 1 month ago
      New hair loss treatments like GT20029 and PP405 could potentially replace minoxidil and finasteride, offering better results with fewer side effects. However, current treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are still effective for many, despite concerns about side effects.

      community Hyper responders to minoxidil.

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Oral minoxidil and finasteride can lead to quick hair growth, with some users noticing changes in as little as 2-3 weeks, though head hair may take longer. Many prefer oral minoxidil over topical due to convenience, and some also use ketoconazole shampoo and other topical treatments.

      community Will Pp405 be the Ozempic of bald Guys

      in Research/Science  98 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 is being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, possibly more effective than minoxidil. There are concerns about its effectiveness and product contamination, but some users report early signs of hair regrowth.

      community 24 weeks of treatment. Best decision of my life

      in Progress Pictures  919 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old male used 1.25mg oral finasteride daily and 1ml topical minoxidil twice daily for 24 weeks, experiencing improved skin and hair growth with initial side effects that resolved after three weeks. He plans to try dermastamping to address a stubborn cowlick area.

      community I'll defeat the norwood reaper with kitchen sink light

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who is using a combination of oral and topical treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo in order to combat hair loss. Another user gave the original poster a word of warning about overusing the ketoconazole shampoo.

      community The pessimism about the Crisp Cas 9 is excessive

      in Chat  11 upvotes 6 months ago
      CRISPR Cas9 could potentially treat baldness by targeting specific genes in hair follicles without affecting other body functions. There is optimism about its future use, despite ethical concerns and the current reliance on treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
      Do i hop on finasteride and minoxidil?

      community Do i hop on finasteride and minoxidil?

      in General  71 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is concerned about hair loss and considering using finasteride and minoxidil after a doctor suggested a steroid for a dry scalp. They are worried the steroid won't prevent further hair loss.

      community Dermatologist Scammed me (I think)

      in Treatments  82 upvotes 1 month ago
      An 18-year-old is frustrated with a dermatologist who prescribed shampoos and Betnovate instead of Minoxidil and Finasteride for hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis. The user feels misled and is considering giving up on dermatologists.

      community Non-Responder to everything and currently at the lowest point in my life

      in Update  60 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user expressed frustration with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil with micro-needling, and RU58841, which all failed to stop hair thinning and miniaturization. Suggestions from others included accepting baldness, considering hair systems, and continuing prescribed antidepressants for depression.

      community Is this hierarchy of topical anti androgens accurate?

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      User on fin, minox, and ketoconazole seeks to add another topical anti-androgen. Hierarchy of effectiveness: 1. RU55841, 2. Fluridil - Eucapil, 3. CB-03-01 - Breezula, 4. Ketoconazole; alfatradiol suggested as addition.

      community 85 days Topical Min-Fin progress

      in Is this regrowth?  10 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using a treatment of 0.1% topical finasteride, 5% minoxidil, dermastamping, and vitamin D3 supplements for 85 days and is seeing good progress. Other users note the effectiveness of topical finasteride despite it being less potent.

      community Dutasteride vs Finasteride and Steroid

      in Progress Pictures  87 upvotes 6 months ago
      Dutasteride is preferred over finasteride for hair loss due to fewer side effects. Combining dutasteride with minoxidil and RU58841 is effective for hair regrowth, even during steroid use.

      community high estrogen levels after 10month fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced high estrogen levels after 10 months of taking 1mg oral finasteride but is happy with hair regrowth. They are considering switching to topical finasteride and are also taking DIM and Zinc supplements.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)

      in Minoxidil  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.

      community Post FUE finasteride - moved from oral to topical

      in Finasteride  90 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user switched from oral to topical finasteride with minoxidil after a hair transplant and is experiencing increased hair growth in unexpected areas like eyebrows and sideburns. They are seeking feedback from others with similar experiences.