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community oral minoxidil collagen contradiction

in Minoxidil 13 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses concerns about oral minoxidil potentially aging the face by affecting collagen, questioning its systemic effects. The user has successfully used topical minoxidil for years and is hesitant to switch to oral minoxidil.

community 5ar alpha reductase stimulation is different depending on whether it’s type 1 or 2

in Hair Systems 17 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses how different factors can stimulate type 1 and type 2 isoforms of 5-alpha reductase, which are enzymes linked to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include oral Dutasteride and topical Finasteride.

community Does drinking topical minoxidil increase cancer risk?

in Minoxidil 10 months ago

A user has been using sublingual minoxidil for hair loss due to difficulty obtaining pills and is concerned about cancer risk from ethanol exposure. Other users advise against this method, suggesting topical application instead, and debate the potential risks of ingesting topical minoxidil.

community Microneedling makes a difference. Non responders, please read

in Microneedling 66 upvotes 2 years ago

A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.

community 14 Month Topical Fin/Min .1%/10% + microneedling update

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 31 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reports progress in hair regrowth using topical finasteride/minoxidil, microneedling, topical dutasteride, latanoprost, and MSM supplements. They express frustration over the lack of interaction on progress posts compared to trivial topics.

community Another molecular pathway to promote scarless healing and regenerate hair follicles

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 5 months ago

Carnosic acid in rosemary extract may enhance skin repair and promote hair follicle regeneration. It could be used alone or with verteporfin for scarless healing after dermal wounding.

community 7 Month Update – Daily Topical Fin/Min, Weekly Microneedling (40)

in Progress Pictures 172 upvotes 3 years ago

A 7-month update of hair regrowth achieved by using daily topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with weekly microneedling. It is also noted that the results are different for females.

community Is tretinoin overkill if I’m already microneedling?

in Basic Questions 91 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is using oral finasteride and minoxidil, microneedling, and plans to add topical minoxidil to boost hair growth. They are considering adding tretinoin but are unsure if it's necessary.

community 2 months on min and microneedling

in Progress Pictures 10 upvotes 2 years ago

User started using minoxidil twice daily and microneedling every five days about 8-9 weeks ago. The post is about their progress with these treatments.

community Expectations control for SCUBE3

in Research/Science 22 upvotes 2 years ago

SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

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