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      community 7 months update (min/fin) change to dut?

      in Progress Pictures  89 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 7 months, seeing thicker hair but no temple regrowth, and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another person suggested trying microneedling on the temples before changing medications.

      community Is there a way to boost/enhance the effects of minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 6 years ago
      Enhancing minoxidil effects can involve using penetration enhancers like DMSO, urea, or retinol, and methods like dermarolling and adding substances like biotin and L-carnitine tartrate. Some users suggest trying higher concentrations of minoxidil if lower percentages are ineffective.

      community What’s the view on stemoxydine?

      in Product  5 upvotes 11 months ago
      Stemoxydine may work synergistically with minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth, but its effectiveness is debated, with some users experiencing minimal results and concerns about cost. Users suggest sticking to proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride, while considering stemoxydine as an additional option.

      community Natural alternatives to topical minoxidil

      in Product  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Burdock root and marigold are suggested as natural alternatives for hair growth. Onion juice, castor oil, and rosemary oil are also mentioned as treatments.

      community 3 month progress on Manual combi fin/min pill

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using a combined finasteride and minoxidil pill for hair loss, noting early signs of regrowth. They also use biotin shampoo/conditioner, take Vyvanse and Propranolol, and bleach/dye their hair every 3 weeks.

      community 1 year Progress: Fin + Oral Min 5mg

      in Progress Pictures  407 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's experience with finasteride and oral minoxidil for treating hair loss, which resulted in great regrowth and improved mental state. Other users asked questions about their own experiences with the treatments.

      community Hypertrichosis goals (yes, yes R2M)

      in General  115 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user aims to achieve a hypertrichosis look and has used topical Minoxidil for 20 years, now trying oral Minoxidil in a low dose. They seek alternatives to Minoxidil to avoid side effects.

      community 7 months dutasteride minoxidil microneedling 25y.o. Some progress.

      in Progress Pictures  349 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old shared progress in hair regrowth after 7 months using dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, noting some baby hair growth on the temples. The user plans to continue this treatment, having found it effective despite some initial shedding and challenges with styling due to topical minoxidil.

      community Serenoa Repens (saw palmetto) + plus biotin

      in Chat  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.

      community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study

      in Minoxidil  35 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.

      community Debating about taking OM at 17

      in General  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old is considering using minoxidil (OM) for hair thinning but is concerned about potential side effects and hormone disruption. They plan to use rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, hair peptides, microneedling, and scalp massages as part of their treatment.

      community Six month (and six days) update

      in Update  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 59-year-old man with significant hair loss has seen some improvement, including reversal of Retrograde Alopecia and darkening of hair, after switching to RU58841 and a new minoxidil base solution with additional ingredients. He also changed from a derma roller to a derma stamp for application.

      community 3 Month Finasterid and Minoxidil

      in Is this regrowth?  830 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 30-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using 1 mg of finasteride daily and 4 drops of 5% oral minoxidil solution, despite potential shedding and side effects like increased body hair. They also quit smoking, which may have contributed to the positive results.

      community Oral DUT 0.5/ Oral MIN 5mg daily + occ MN

      in Progress Pictures  55 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair recovery using oral dutasteride 0.5 mg and oral minoxidil 5 mg daily, considering increasing dutasteride dosage but concerned about cost and effectiveness. They noted progress and discussed alternatives like hair transplants and other medications.

      community What's the deal with Spectral.DNC-N/'nanoxidil'?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      Nanoxidil is considered to have better absorption and fewer side effects than minoxidil, with added DHT blockers. The user is questioning if switching to the more expensive Spectral.DNC-N is worthwhile compared to cheaper options like Kirkland minoxidil.

      community can these ingredients reverse hairloss?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The post discusses skepticism about a "miracle hair cream" claiming to reverse hair loss, with the user already using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping. The cream's ingredients include various oils and acids, but the user seeks confirmation of its effectiveness.

      community Oral min 2.5mg closing in on 3 months

      in Progress Pictures  372 upvotes 3 years ago
      _the_orange_box_'s experience using oral minoxidil, with discussion about finasteride and the potential side effects of both treatments. Other users shared their own experiences related to hair loss treatments.

      community 7 months of 3.5 mg of minoxidil and finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  1216 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 7 months of using 3.5 mg of minoxidil and finasteride orally, reporting significant hair regrowth. They noted the need to continue the treatment indefinitely to maintain results, with no side effects experienced.

      community Few questions about my futur treatment

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user, who experienced hair loss at the temples due to psoriasis at 17, is now 21 and considering treatment options. They are inquiring about using minoxidil once a day, whether non-AGA hair loss will persist after stopping minoxidil, and if alternative remedies like Detumescence therapy, rosemary and peppermint oils, and microneedling could be sufficient.

      community 6 month update (1mg fin. 5% min. daily)

      in Progress Pictures  237 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a 6-month hair loss treatment update using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil daily. Some users apply minoxidil once or twice a day, and there's no mention of using a dermaroller or dermastamp in the treatment.
      Is Dut enough or should I add Min?

      community Is Dut enough or should I add Min?

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  92 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering adding minoxidil to their current dutasteride treatment to recover lost hair, particularly in the temple areas. Other users suggest that minoxidil is necessary for better results, with one user sharing their positive experience using a combination of minoxidil, dutasteride, and other treatments.

      community Crazy Hair Loss Reversal! 🏳️‍⚧️💖

      in Transgender 11 months ago
      Transgender hormone therapy, including Estradiol Valerate, Spironolactone, and Progesterone Micronized, can reverse male pattern baldness and improve hair health. The user shares their positive experience with hair regrowth after transitioning from male to female.