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      community Scalp Inflammation is eating my hair!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with seborrheic dermatitis is experiencing bald spots and hair thinning despite changing their diet and taking oral minoxidil. Another user suggests using ketoconazole shampoo properly, using a scalp massager, applying rosemary/peppermint oil, keeping hair short, and taking fish oil to improve scalp health.

      community Tretinoin every other day? (with daily minoxidil)

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using Tretinoin every other day alongside daily Minoxidil to manage hair loss and is concerned about inconsistent absorption affecting regrowth. They have noticed a significant reduction in shedding but are unsure if it's due to Tretinoin or the end of the Minoxidil/finasteride shedding phase.

      community Progress finally (?) 4 months left & right temple

      in Is this regrowth?  38 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for two years without results and recently started a new routine involving derma stamping, retinol, and minoxidil, which seems to show progress. The user microneedles about half the week and uses L’Oréal night serum for retinol.

      community Anyone using Finastopic (no pg Isdin)?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of Finastopic, a carrier for finasteride solutions by Isdin, and compares it to a standard propylene glycol (PG) solution. The user was prescribed a 1% finasteride solution using Finastopic and has been using a self-compounded 0.025% topical finasteride with minoxidil.

      community Melatonin a possible tool to help fight AGA hair loss.

      in Research/Science  54 upvotes 5 years ago
      Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.

      community Has anyone tried the Strut Finasteride Topical Gel?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  9 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about a 20-year-old male considering a topical gel combining finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hair loss, looking to replace his daily minoxidil with this new treatment. He has seen good regrowth with minoxidil but is nervous about starting finasteride.

      community Personal experiment: tretinoin and diffuse thinning

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      User experienced hair growth with finasteride and minoxidil, but after using tretinoin, faced aggressive thinning and hair loss. They plan to stop tretinoin for two months to see if the problem improves.

      community Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack

      in Research/Science  45 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

      community How You Can Help Speed Up the Verteporfin Trials

      in Research/Science  185 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses speeding up verteporfin trials for hair loss treatment. The original poster, involved in the trials, requests help in crowdsourcing doctor emails to spread awareness and gather more support for the trials.

      community My endless RU58841 cycle [experience thread)

      in Update  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss and itching after stopping RU58841 and resumed it to stop these symptoms. They also use Dutasteride and question which treatment is effective.

      community Anyone here get results from topical melatonin?

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss but is experiencing increased shedding and is considering using topical melatonin with a product called Rizn. Another user is skeptical about the effectiveness of topical melatonin due to issues with the research and lack of replication of results, while a third user expresses interest in the outcome of using Rizn after not seeing results from topical finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Hydrocortisone cream

       5 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 30-year-old male with thinning hair and an itchy, oily scalp found that hydrocortisone cream eliminated dandruff and itching and seemed to thicken his hair. He avoided minoxidil and finasteride due to potential side effects and noted that Nizoral and Head & Shoulders worsened his symptoms.

      community 3 months fin, min, dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  182 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post is about a user's progress with using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling for hair loss. The conversation includes comments about different treatments and methods used.

      community Ruderma for maintenance

      in Treatments  85 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is considering using Ruderma to maintain hair and is concerned about potential hair loss acceleration due to starting TRT. They are also inquiring about the use of minoxidil, RU58841, and a derma roller for hair maintenance.

      community Tretinoin every other day? (with daily minoxidil)

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using Tretinoin every other day with daily Minoxidil may help with hair regrowth, and some users find it more effective than daily use. There are concerns about irritation and absorption, but small amounts seem to minimize harm.

      community F, 21. Sought a Dermatologist after reddit recc. Was prescribed 5% Minoxidil Foam + Spironolactone for hair loss and Kelual DS + Mometasone for Seborrheic Dermatitis. Said no to the Spiro because of pregnancy side effects. Here is my before for my scalp inflammation. I will follow up in 2 weeks. :)

      in Female  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss discussion involved Finasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841. User experienced sudden shedding after 1.5 years of Finasteride and Minoxidil use, seeking advice.

      community Does anyone here take isotretinoin to make their scalp less oily?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 week ago
      The conversation discusses using isotretinoin (Accutane) to reduce scalp oiliness and manage scalp issues like seborrheic dermatitis, inflammation, and chronic itch. A user shares that taking 20mg of Accutane every other day effectively reduces oily hair and skin.

      community Latanoprost from the gray market?

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses sourcing pure latanoprost from the gray market for research and making a homemade solution. Concerns about potential dangers and experiences with this method are raised.

      community Mixing Finasteride with Ordinary Retinol

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Mixing finasteride with retinol for a topical solution to avoid irritation from minoxidil. Finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo help with itchiness.

      community five months dermaroller on penis

      in Satire  539 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is a satirical discussion about using a dermaroller on the penis, with mentions of adding finasteride and doing exercises like cock pushups and planks. Some users joke about side effects and the absurdity of the topic.