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      community Reaction to High Dose Minoxidil After Year of Use

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      A male with early-stage hair loss experienced severe side effects, including sexual dysfunction from finasteride and increased heart rate and fatigue from high-dose minoxidil, leading to discontinuation of both treatments. He is now relying on DHT-blocking shampoos and awaiting new treatments.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      community Figuring out my own experimental protocol

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 years ago
      User tries dermapen for hair loss and plans to use non-mainstream topicals like c60, ghk-cu, and ptd-dbm with valproic acid. They also use a head massager and modified LLLT belt for additional treatment.
      Compunded Oral Minoxidil, As Efficient As Tablet Variants?

      community Compunded Oral Minoxidil, As Efficient As Tablet Variants?

      in Minoxidil  146 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user discusses using compounded oral minoxidil due to the ineffectiveness and inconvenience of topical minoxidil for diffuse thinning. They question the efficacy of compounded minoxidil compared to original tablet forms and express concerns about the importance of excipients and binders.

      community Can HMI-115 reverse miniaturization?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      HMI-115, a potential treatment for hair loss that can reverse miniaturization and make individual hairs thicker, as evidenced by data from macaques given the treatment and one subject in the phase I trial.

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

      in General  269 upvotes 5 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 Microneedling without any meds - A few worries

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has seen great results from microneedling but is worried it might lead to faster balding without medication. They are considering adding Finasteride or Dutasteride to their routine to address underlying DHT issues.

      community Just had this wild thought come into my head.

      in Satire  403 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the debate over the existence of Post-Finasteride Syndrome (PFS) and its symptoms, with some users skeptical about PFS and others discussing side effects like erectile dysfunction and gynecomastia from hair loss treatments like finasteride. Specific treatments mentioned include finasteride, viagra, and a joke about using a popsicle stick for erectile support.

      community 1.5 years fin 5 months topical min

      in Is this regrowth?  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user started with 1mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily in January 2023, but stopped minoxidil due to an elevated heart rate. They then saw regrowth after beginning topical minoxidil and microneedling in early 2024.

      community (Serious) Updates and discussion, new treatments in development

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride, minoxidil, and derma rolling are currently the best treatments for hair loss. New treatments like TDM-105795, GT20029, PP405, HMI 115, Tsuji, Scube 3, RU, JW0061, Topilutamide, and verteporfin show promise but have uncertain timelines.

      community ED Finasteride Vs EOD Finasteride

      in Basic Questions  73 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the use of finasteride for hair loss, comparing every day (ED) versus every other day (EOD) dosing. It suggests that both dosing schedules can be effective, but individual tolerance may vary.

      community DIY copper peptide for microneedling?

      in Product  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about using DIY copper peptide (GHK CU) serum for microneedling to address hair loss, with additional treatments including Nizoral for DHT reduction and red light therapy. The user is considering adding Minoxidil but is concerned due to having cats.

      community Bad experience at Dermatologist

      in Update  44 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user had a disappointing dermatologist appointment where they were denied prescriptions for Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil for hair loss and were only offered a hair transplant referral. Other users sympathized, discussed self-medication, and suggested consulting a transplant doctor for up-to-date treatments.

      community Dealing with Retrograde Alopecia

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User on Dut, oral minox 20 mg, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Oil, RU, 8% topical minox, and topical fina for hair loss; top of head improves, but retrograde alopecia worsens. Asks for options besides exosomes and where to find topical melatonin.

      community Autologus Exosomes, anyone tried it ?

      in Technology  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      Autologous exosome treatment for hair loss is being discussed as an emerging option. Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are also mentioned as treatments.

      community Bleeding too much for other reasons

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user experienced excessive bleeding during microneedling after consuming caffeine and THC, and is unsure if they should continue with the same routine. They are seeking advice on whether the bleeding is a cause for concern.

      community Update on "nothing working": think I found my issue

      in Update  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discovered that a buildup of sebum and residue was preventing Minoxidil and finasteride from working effectively. After thorough scalp cleaning, hair shedding reduced significantly, and microneedling became more effective.

      community Mineral deficiencies vs MPB vs Thyroid

      in Chat  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair improvement using a topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin combo, along with supplements like zinc, copper, magnesium, vitamin D3, K2, iodine, and boron. They believe these changes are due to addressing mineral deficiencies and possibly thyroid issues, despite skepticism from others.

      community MinoxidilMax โ€“ Legit or Scam? Experiences with Their Products

      in General  52 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user has been using topical finasteride from MinoxidilMax for 7 months due to difficulty obtaining such products in Denmark and concerns about oral finasteride side effects. They are seeking feedback on MinoxidilMax's legitimacy, noting mixed reviews and its removal from a product finder.

      community Desperate for help - Dread shed since 5 months!

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss after starting Minoxidil 5% and is seeking advice, as their hair loss worsened following a second COVID infection. Despite normal hormone and vitamin levels, the user is considering additional treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo, massages, and low-level laser therapy.

      community Anyone have experience with 82M?

      in Question 8 years ago
      A user with diffuse thinning, currently using finasteride, biotin, minoxidil, and nizoral shampoo, is considering a topical solution called "82M" but is skeptical due to its high cost and lack of supporting research. They seek others' experiences with "82M."