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A 24-year-old male with crown thinning and an oily scalp is seeking advice on shampoo recommendations and whether to restart minoxidil or try a hair growth serum. He is concerned about daily shampooing and managing greasy hair.

The conversation is about a user who tried dissolving a metformin pill in water for hair treatment but faced issues with hair sticking together. The user is seeking advice on preparing a non-irritating, non-sticky lotion at home, possibly experimenting with metformin and Alpha Keto glutarate.

Aminexil, nanoxidil, stemoxydine, and kopexil are discussed as alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, with concerns about dependence. Minoxidil is noted for its effectiveness in transitioning hair growth phases, but dependence is mainly linked to androgenic alopecia.

PP405, a topical treatment, shows promise for hair growth by activating inactive follicles, with 66% of participants experiencing positive results. The treatment is well-tolerated and may proceed directly to Phase 3 trials, offering a potential alternative to minoxidil and finasteride.

A user shared a hair growth stack using minoxidil sulfate, valproic acid, bimatoprost, blue copper peptide, and other ingredients, emphasizing a gel-based formula for better skin tolerance. Another user suggested adding a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor like finasteride or dutasteride for more effective long-term results.

Folligenz liposomal minoxidil sulfate is being discussed for its effectiveness and cost, with users comparing it to regular minoxidil and tretinoin. One user found no difference with the 10% version and noted that a lower tretinoin percentage reduced side effects like skin peeling.

A user shared their hair regrowth progress using a regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, derma stamping, red light therapy, and supplements like biotin and vitamin D. They also use keto shampoo and Alpecin C1 shampoo, exercise regularly, and follow a keto diet.

Amplifica starting clinical trials for new hair loss drug. SCUBE3 protein discovered, stimulates hair growth, could be alternative to Minoxidil and Finasteride.

Users discuss making topical finasteride solutions by dissolving crushed tablets in ethanol and propylene glycol, with concerns about residue affecting effectiveness. They also mention using minoxidil and oral finasteride, noting some hair regrowth and no side effects from topical use.

The user is seeking a topical minoxidil and finasteride combination without propylene glycol due to scalp irritation. They are looking for a supplier in the US.

The conversation is about making homemade topical finasteride, discussing mixing it with Kirkland minoxidil and creating a solvent with alcohol, glycerin, and water. A formula suggestion includes 50% ethyl alcohol, 25% propylene glycol, and 25% distilled water.

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.

A user discusses their hair loss and current natural treatments, including derma stamp, rosemary oil, wild growth hair oil, biotin, omega 3, and a small DHT blocker. Another user suggests the hair loss is androgenic alopecia and recommends either taking finasteride or accepting the hair loss.

The conversation is about creating a topical finasteride solution without minoxidil, using an alcohol-based base like ethanol. The discussion includes using finasteride in powder form and mentions adding ingredients like glycerol, salicylic acid, or castor oil.

A Danish citizen warns against NordicHairGrowth.com, claiming it falsely advertises products for treating androgenic alopecia. The company's ingredients and claims are disputed, including a non-existent patented ingredient RP-24, and a non-verifiable clinical trial.

Rosemary and peppermint oils are suggested as natural alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, with added benefits for skin health. Some users report positive results, though there is debate about their effectiveness compared to minoxidil.

The conversation discusses alternative hair growth treatments to minoxidil, including Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, adenosine, Baicalin, castor oil, Latanoprost/bimatoprost, and Redensyl. Users share their experiences and opinions on the efficacy of these treatments.

The conversation discusses using olive oil, shampoo, conditioner, and moisturizer before applying minoxidil to combat the drying effects of alcohol in hair treatments. The user asks if facial moisturizer like Cetaphil is safe for the scalp.

Minoxidil, PRP, low-level light therapy, stem cell therapy, mesotherapy, Acell, and microneedling are discussed as treatments for thickening fine hairs in NW5 hair loss sufferers. A hair transplant may be necessary for significant improvement.

The user experiences scalp inflammation, especially when oily, despite using treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, RU58841, and nizoral. They recently started cetirizine and are considering benzoyl peroxide wash for relief.

Trying out a new exosome treatment for male pattern baldness, in addition to increasing vitamin intake and using existing treatments such as Nizoral and scalp drops. The user has no expectations that the new treatment will work but is giving it a try anyway.

Pelage is delaying the start of phase 3 trials for PP405 to 2026 due to necessary regulatory processes, despite having $120 million in funding. Users discuss the potential of PP405 for hair regrowth, with some expressing skepticism and others hopeful for new treatments like Breezula.

A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, genuine minoxidil, and dermastamping, noting significant improvement after switching from a fake minoxidil product. They advised others to verify the authenticity of minoxidil through a bleach test to avoid counterfeit products.

A user experienced significant hair shedding after three weeks of using topical finasteride. They are concerned about the effects of ethanol in topical minoxidil and are unsure if they should wash their hair daily.

The user is concerned about the authenticity of Kirkland Minoxidil they purchased, as the packaging and bleach test results suggest it might be fake. Despite testing multiple bottles from different sellers, all showed similar inconsistencies, leading to doubts about their legitimacy.

The conversation discusses the lack of public information on the chemical structure of PP405, a hair loss treatment, and the challenges of synthesizing it without a patent. It also explores a patent related to hydrogen-based topical formulations for reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.

The user is observing potential hair regrowth at day 46 using 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, fish oil, and weekly dermal rolling. They are optimistic about the results despite skepticism from others.

User is experiencing a very dry scalp with thick white flakes from using liquid minoxidil twice daily for a year. They use Nizoral every 10 days and are seeking advice for a healthier scalp, with a suggestion to use finasteride instead.

A user with scalp psoriasis and hair loss is hesitant to use topical minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about psoriasis and potential side effects. They are considering alternatives like pumpkin seed and saw palmetto.

A 24-year-old male saw major hair regrowth progress in 3 months using Nizoral, minoxidil, finasteride, vitamins, and dermarolling. After 7 months, he switched to liquid minoxidil, oral finasteride, and stopped dermarolling.