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      community Before HT and after HT (10 months)

      in Transplants  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped using finasteride and minoxidil after a hair transplant, now only using coconut oil and serum, and is concerned about potential hair loss. Others advise continuing finasteride to prevent future hair loss, despite the user's doctor suggesting it's unnecessary.

      community Can Micro Needling be harmful in long term?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of microneedling for hair loss, with concerns about potential long-term effects like fibrosis and scarring. Users share experiences and opinions on combining microneedling with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, but there is uncertainty about the long-term safety and efficacy.

      community Peppermint Oil vs Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user experienced positive results for hair loss using minoxidil but stopped due to side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. They are considering peppermint oil as an alternative and are curious about its effectiveness and potential side effects.

      community M20 - Thick hairline totally demolished during topical Minoxidil shedding (stringy, weak, density loss, see through)

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss.

      community Moisturizing your scalp?

       5 upvotes 11 years ago
      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.

      community The Bleach Test for Minoxidil? Origins? Mechanisms?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the "bleach test" for minoxidil, where minoxidil turns yellow when mixed with bleach. The user tested liquid minoxidil, rogaine foam, and minoxidil tablets, all of which turned yellow, suggesting a reaction specific to minoxidil.

      community Is oral minoxidil f***ing me up?

      in General  269 upvotes 3 months ago
      Oral minoxidil is causing significant blood pressure fluctuations and increased heart rate, leading the user to consider switching to topical minoxidil and tretinoin. The user plans to consult a cardiologist and is likely to stop using oral minoxidil.

      community Veradermics VDPHL01: why isn’t anyone talking about it?

      in Treatment  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      Veradermics' new hair loss treatment, VDPHL01, is likely a modified release oral minoxidil, which has received $75 million in funding for clinical trials. Despite skepticism about investing in a known treatment, some believe it could offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

      community This true? Sult1a1 enzyme booster 2025

      in Technology  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the potential effectiveness of a Sult1a1 enzyme booster in enhancing the results of minoxidil for hair loss. Users express interest in the booster, hoping it will improve the effectiveness of oral minoxidil, especially for those who struggle with topical application.

      community PP405 2a study was a safety study. Some rational explaining.

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses the safety study of PP405, emphasizing that early trials focus on safety rather than efficacy, and that any efficacy data from such a short study should be viewed skeptically. It also highlights that the information released is primarily for securing funding, and that meaningful efficacy results are expected in later phases.

      community Painkillers May Block Minoxidil

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      Painkillers like Aspirin may reduce Minoxidil's effectiveness by inhibiting the enzyme PGHS-1, which is crucial for hair growth. Using NSAIDs that inhibit COX-2 or combining Minoxidil with PGF2/E2 analogues or retinoids may enhance its efficacy.

      community My Telogen Effluvium journey after a bad Keratin Treatment

      in Female  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with telogen effluvium triggered by a keratin treatment, leading to significant hair loss. They found improvement using aloe vera with rosemary, a protein and iron-rich diet, and patience.

      community After stopping the fall, take a more powerful minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has stopped hair loss using topical finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil 5%, and a GHK-Cu melatonin caffeine blend. They are considering switching to a more potent minoxidil, specifically Dualgen 15%, for better regrowth results.

      community ASCEplus HRLV Exosomes with microneedling

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The discussion is about using ASCEplus HRLB exosomes for hair loss treatment, which combines 10 billion exosomes with growth factors, nutrients, biotin, and copper tripeptide. The treatment is expensive and typically administered via scalp injections, but in Europe, it's done with microneedling.

      community RU58841 KB Solution vs PG + Ethanol

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the differences between KB solution and PG + Ethanol solution for RU58841 in treating hair loss. It compares the effectiveness and properties of these two solutions.

      community The hardest hair protocol ever!

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using RU58841, finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil to slow down aggressive hair loss but is still experiencing hair shedding due to high testosterone levels. They plan to use ostarine to lower testosterone and prevent hair loss while maintaining muscle mass, and will continue using the other treatments.

      community 9 months 7%min / 0.3%fin and derma stamping.

      in Progress Pictures  270 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 7% minoxidil, 0.3% finasteride, and derma stamping over nine months. They reported no side effects and noticed results around 3-4 months, with faster progress when using derma stamping 2-3 times a week.

      community Scared to start oral minoxidil (23M) — need advice

      in General  129 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 23-year-old is experiencing hair loss and is considering whether to try oral minoxidil due to fear of side effects, after inconsistent use of topical minoxidil. They are advised to try topical minoxidil consistently first, as it has fewer systemic effects.

      community Hopefully a logical question regarding dermarolling.

      in Microneedling 5 years ago
      A user discusses using dermastamping for hair loss and questions the timing of applying a mixture of peppermint oil, spearmint oil, rosemary oil, and castor oil due to their anti-inflammatory effects. They wonder if waiting 10 hours after stamping would be more effective.

      community Dht kills hair, but no one says why?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  40 upvotes 7 months ago
      DHT affects hair follicles, contributing to hair loss, but the exact mechanism is unclear. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are used to manage hair loss, though they may have side effects and varying effectiveness.

      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.