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      community Estradiol mesotherapy / idea feedback

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using estradiol mesotherapy to replicate hormone replacement therapy results while minimizing systemic exposure. It also covers the use of Spironolactone cream, which reportedly has no systemic side effects, and the potential risks of using bicalutamide and Spironolactone in men.
      Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      community Can liver problems be associated with response to the oral minoxidil?

      in Research  147 upvotes 3 months ago
      Liver problems may reduce the effectiveness of oral minoxidil due to impaired SULT1A1 enzyme activity, which is crucial for converting minoxidil to its active form. This reduction in enzyme function can significantly decrease the drug's effectiveness in promoting hair growth.

      community 3 months topical min and oral fin

      in Progress Pictures  12 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 40-year-old started using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, seeing improvements after 5 weeks. They plan to try a dermastamp for better results, as they experienced scalp irritation with dermarolling.

      community Mixing tretinoin/finasteride with minoxidil?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Combining finasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin is discussed, with concerns about potential overdose. It is suggested that high doses of finasteride do not provide additional benefits beyond 1 mg.

      community Treatment effectiveness for oral vs topical

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      Oral treatments for hair loss, like Dutasteride and Minoxidil, may be more effective than topical ones, though topical formulations can be similarly effective except for Minoxidil. Topical treatments can be a chore to apply and are often used as supplements to oral treatments.

      community M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced high liver enzyme levels, possibly due to topical finasteride or supplements, and decided to stop using finasteride while continuing minoxidil. After stopping finasteride and supplements, liver levels returned to normal, suggesting finasteride or supplements might have been the cause.

      community Aminexil, Nanoxidil, Stemoxydine and Kopexil. Anyone use them?

      in Question  1 upvotes 9 years ago
      Aminexil, nanoxidil, stemoxydine, and kopexil are discussed as alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, with concerns about dependence. Minoxidil is noted for its effectiveness in transitioning hair growth phases, but dependence is mainly linked to androgenic alopecia.

      community Got my tretinoin .025% script. Will keep you boys updated.

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using tretinoin with topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, despite previous non-response to minoxidil and concerns about oral minoxidil's heart risks. The user is also on dutasteride and is considering a hair transplant if other options fail.

      community Are these new hair loss treatments ever gonna release?

      in Technology  44 upvotes 1 month ago
      Hair loss treatments like Breezula and PP405 are delayed, with approvals taking years, while existing treatments like minoxidil and finasteride remain popular. New treatments like Clascoterone and Veradermics are in trials, but high costs and lengthy approval processes slow their release.

      community How good is Minoxidil mixed with tretinoin

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil combined with tretinoin may improve hair regrowth due to their synergistic effects. Using a gel with 0.025% tretinoin and antibiotics might still be beneficial.

      community What combination should I do of min, fin and spironolactone - woman

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A dermatologist prescribed oral minoxidil, finasteride, and spironolactone, suggesting minoxidil and finasteride as the most effective combination, but with potential side effects. Another user recommended minoxidil (both topical and oral) and spironolactone for female hair loss, advising against finasteride.

      community Fluridil/topilutamide experince

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is trying fluridil/topilutamide for hair loss and experiencing side effects like pain in the testicles and genital discomfort. They previously had adverse effects with finasteride, dutasteride, and RU58841, and are considering other treatments like topical dutasteride and spironolactone for maintenance before a hair transplant.

      community minoxidil saved my life (no cap)

      in Chat  137 upvotes 11 months ago
      Oral minoxidil and finasteride effectively improved hair growth and stopped hair loss, with no major side effects. The user switched from topical to oral minoxidil, added finasteride, and later transitioned to dutasteride, experiencing regrowth and thicker hair.

      community Antihistamines stop my hair loss

      in Treatment  23 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user found that antihistamines stop their hair loss and related symptoms, but they experience side effects like sedation and chest pain. They are seeking alternative solutions or topical antihistamines to avoid systemic side effects.

      community What dosage topical Finasteride should I go with?

      in Chat 9 months ago
      The conversation is about adjusting the dosage of topical Finasteride to avoid side effects like chest pain and breast swelling. The user is considering reducing the concentration to 0.1% or trying microdosing with 0.01-0.025% for lower systemic effects.

      community 4 years on meds. From balding to fin and from fin to dut.

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride and oral minoxidil after experiencing side effects and worsening hair loss, which improved their condition. Dutasteride was preferred due to fewer side effects and better results compared to finasteride.

      community 0.25 % fin and 0.25% dut together topically

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.

      community 3 Months on “Phoenix” 2-in-1 pill (1mg fin + 3mg min oral)

      in Product  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is taking a 2-in-1 pill containing 1mg finasteride and 3mg minoxidil daily, noticing some hair thickening and new hair growth but minimal progress at the back of the head. They are considering adding topical minoxidil or increasing dosage and are unsure if they should change their routine or wait for more results.

      community What are your thoughts on this solution?

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on the use of Minoxidil, finasteride, and triamcinolone. Concerns are raised about high concentrations of Minoxidil and the long-term use of corticosteroids.

      community Redensyl formula recommendation

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking a hair loss formula containing Redensyl and Capixyl without caffeine, Saw Palmetto, or other herbs. They want recommendations for such a product.

      community Compounded minox + tretinoin topical

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking recommendations for a minoxidil and tretinoin topical solution, including dosage and purchase locations in the US. They are looking for effective hair loss treatments.