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      community Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research

      in Research/Science  147 upvotes 7 months ago
      Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  94 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community Oral Minoxidil - The Hyper-Responder Concept

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to genetic differences in the SULT1A1 enzyme, affecting how well it converts to its active form, minoxidil sulfate. Hyper-responders may experience rapid hair growth and increased side effects, such as pericardial effusion, even at low doses.

      community 3 month progress - Oral min dut

      in Progress Pictures  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone's 3-month hair regrowth progress using 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride daily, with visible improvement noted.
      18 months of 1mg fin and 2.5mg oral min daily no luck

      community 18 months of 1mg fin and 2.5mg oral min daily no luck

      in General  39 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily for 18 months without success in treating hair loss. They are frustrated with their diffuse androgenetic alopecia and unsure of what to do next.
      35M: Irregular Fin Use, Seeking Alternatives to Minoxidil and Fin

      community 35M: Irregular Fin Use, Seeking Alternatives to Minoxidil and Fin

      in General  57 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 35-year-old male has been using finasteride inconsistently for two years and is hesitant about using minoxidil due to potential side effects. He is considering oral minoxidil and microneedling as alternatives and is unsure if dutasteride is too strong.

      community Switching to oral minoxidil...

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      OP plans to switch from topical to oral minoxidil due to limited results and is advised to overlap both for a few weeks before discontinuing the topical. Oral minoxidil may be more effective for non-responders to topical treatment.

      community This is all I’ll use to beat the Norwood reaper

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including 5% minoxidil, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, tretinoin cream, derma stamping, derma rolling, scalp massagers, and a mix of vitamins and minerals. The user also considers using maca and adapalene, with advice on potential scalp irritation and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is seeking a Minoxidil Response Test kit in the EU without bundled consultations. They mention alternatives like oral minoxidil and tretinoin but prefer the test alone.

      community Combine minoxidil, tazarotene, lumigan

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      Combining minoxidil 5%, tazarotene 0.1% cream, and lumigan for hair loss treatment is discussed. The conversation focuses on the safety and effectiveness of using these treatments together.

      community Lavdik Hair Growth Serum?

      in Product 5 years ago
      A user is concerned about the legitimacy of a hair growth serum called Lavdik, which they ordered after seeing an ad for Jemros. The product contains ginger extract, ginseng extract, fleece flower root, grape seed oil, glycerol, carbomer, propylene glycol, and rosemary oil, and the user is unsure if it is effective or a scam.

      community Stevia against hair loss study

      in Satire  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      Stevia is humorously suggested as a hair loss treatment, with users considering DIY methods. Minoxidil is mentioned as the actual medication used.

      community How to make topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about creating a topical melatonin treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community 5mg or 2,5mg oral minoxdixil?

      in Minoxidil  67 upvotes 5 months ago
      Starting with 5 mg of oral minoxidil for faster initial results, then reducing to 2.5 mg to maintain progress. The user seeks opinions on this approach.

      community Minoxidil(50mg) and Finasteride(1) Topical Solution 1ml twice a day

      in Product  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user from India discusses using a topical solution containing Minoxidil (50mg) and Finasteride (1mg) twice a day for thinning hair and Norwood 2/3. The dermatologist recommended it for maintenance with slim chances of regrowth, and the user seeks advice on its use.

      community Side effects of topical azelaic acid?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Azelaic acid is considered a strong DHT inhibitor with no reported sexual side effects, making it a potential alternative for those who cannot use finasteride. It can be used with minoxidil, but may cause skin irritation.

      community Minoxidil works only with Retinoic acid

      in Minoxidil  314 upvotes 10 months ago
      Minoxidil is more effective when combined with retinoic acid, such as tretinoin or tazarotene, enhancing hair growth. Some users experience significant regrowth, while others see minimal effects or side effects.

      community Minxodil collegen synthesis decrease?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil may age skin by slowing collagen synthesis, but using collagen peptides and a basic skincare routine might counteract this. Foam minoxidil could reduce systemic absorption and avoid alcohol-related side effects.