Tretinoin combined with minoxidil is effective for hair loss and can be used once daily. The user seeks a compounding pharmacy to mix these without finasteride.
A user is considering switching from regular 5% minoxidil foam to a compounded 5% minoxidil spray with added caffeine, melatonin, and tretinoin for easier application and potentially better results. Another user mentions that tretinoin can enhance minoxidil's effectiveness by converting it to its active form.
Skin, Hair, and Nails by Pharmekal was withdrawn from the market. Users discuss alternative supplements and treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Choosing between KB and PG solutions for applying RU58841, considering factors like scalp oiliness and absorption. Some users prefer KB for being gentler, while others use PG and recommend washing hair before application for better results.
The conversation is about a topical spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin, with users discussing its effectiveness compared to more established brands. One user mentions using a product with 5% minoxidil, 0.15% finasteride, and 0.15% tretinoin.
RT1640, a combination of cyclosporin A, minoxidil, and RT175, is discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth and repigmentation. The unique formulation aims to enhance hair follicle growth and restore hair pigment without the negative side effects of immunosuppressants.
The user plans to use a combination of tretinoin, topical minoxidil, and topical finasteride for hair loss treatment. They seek advice on application order, timing, and tretinoin dosage.
A user is seeking advice on making a topical bicalutamide solution as an alternative to RU58841 for hair loss, while already using dutasteride and minoxidil. They are considering crushing bicalutamide pills and adding them to their minoxidil.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of a hair loss treatment product containing 0.01% Latanoprost, with the user considering trying it as a vehicle for RU58841. The user questions whether the dosage is too low to be effective.
The post and conversation discuss different methods of applying hair loss treatments directly to the scalp. The original poster suggests using a 1ml TB Syringe & Ophthalmic Cannula for precise application, while others share their own methods, including sprays, droppers, and simple syringes.
Clascoterone cream was submitted for review to Health Canada in August 2022, with hopes of approval within 3-6 months. It may potentially enhance finasteride's effects for hair loss treatment.
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 wants to make a topical finasteride solution using wound cleanser with 70% IPA and add 40% propylene glycol due to headaches from minoxidil. They seek advice on using the wound cleanser and recommendations for pharmaceutical/cosmetic grade IPA in India.
The user switched from liquid to foam minoxidil to reduce skin irritation but finds foam harder to apply effectively to the scalp. A suggestion was made to melt the foam into a liquid for easier application.
The user struggles to cover their entire scalp with 1 ml of RU58841 while using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Suggestions include using a syringe for precise application, applying twice daily, and considering the use of more than 1 ml to ensure full coverage.
The conversation is about difficulty finding a reputable source for Latanoprost or Bimatoprost in pure powder form or high concentrations for hair loss treatment, with only low concentration solutions being readily available.
Clascoterone 5% solution is not yet commercially available, with only the 1% solution currently sold for acne. Users discuss the potential of Clascoterone as a hair loss treatment, comparing it to other anti-androgens like RU58841 and Eucapil.
The user is considering switching from pyrilutamide to 0.025% topical finasteride due to concerns about effectiveness and past side effects from a scalp elixir. They aim to maintain hair until new treatments like breezula or GT00029 become available.
The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for years and recently started 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, with no significant regrowth observed yet. They are considering adding tretinoin cream to their regimen but are concerned about potential shedding.
A 28 year old using a hair loss prevention protocol to restore thinning hair, which includes finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, alopecin, nizoral shampoo and microneedling; the user is now adding pyrilutamide solution to the regimen with the hope of improving their results. RU58841 was also ordered but not yet used.
Lichen Planopilaris (LPP), a form of permanent hair loss, which can be mistaken for seborrheic dermatitis and is characterized by scalp itching, burning, redness, and dandruff. Treatment options discussed include steroidal creams, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841.
Doctors are testing verteporfin topically for healing and potential regeneration after transplants. The user is asking how it is formulated for topical use, such as if it's mixed with a carrier gel.
A dermatologist prescribed a topical hair loss treatment containing finasteride, biotin, melatonin, and caffeine without alcohol. The user is skeptical about its effectiveness.