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community Is my topical Minoxidil solution optimal enough?

in Minoxidil 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is using a 5% minoxidil solution with low propylene glycol and 1 mg of oral finasteride daily but is still experiencing hair shedding, especially at the temples and front. They are concerned about absorption issues and considering adding tretinoin to improve results.

community 38M, Topical Min 5% + Infrared Therapy (4 Months In)

in Progress Pictures 485 upvotes 1 year ago

A 38-year-old man reports positive results using topical Minoxidil 5% and infrared therapy for hair regrowth over four months, along with Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil supplements. Others suggest adding Finasteride for better maintenance and discuss the role of DHT blockers.

community Confused on oral vs topical DHT Blockers

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 1 month ago

Oral DHT blockers like finasteride are preferred for their ease of use, effectiveness, and long-term safety data, while topical treatments like RU58841 lack extensive safety data and can be more cumbersome to apply. Oral treatments are generally considered more effective and convenient despite potential side effects.

community Effectiveness of Topical Finasteride with Low DHT Levels and Oral Minoxidil

in Basic Questions 91 upvotes 2 months ago

The user is considering using topical finasteride for hairline recession and thinning, despite having low DHT levels and previous side effects from oral finasteride. They are also taking 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil, which has not resulted in regrowth or stabilization.

community Tretinoin can enhance the skin permeability of Minoxidil approximately 3-fold at 0.05%[24] and itself has some hair regrowth properties.

6 upvotes 10 years ago

The conversation discusses enhancing Minoxidil absorption for hair loss treatment using Tretinoin and MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane). The user is seeking sources for Tretinoin and mentions MSM's potential to improve the absorption of topical agents.

community 5 month progress on topical fin+min

in Treatment 323 upvotes 1 year ago

The user reported significant hair regrowth using a topical treatment of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with noticeable progress in five months. The treatment is applied once daily, and the user experienced some initial shedding but no side effects.

community Best place to get topical dutasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen significant regrowth. They are considering adding topical dutasteride and are exploring options like Happy Head for this treatment.

community Is .1% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and .0125% tretinoin topical solution overdoing it?..

in Chat 5 upvotes 1 year ago

User is using a topical solution with .1% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and .0125% tretinoin for hair loss, along with a .25 derma roller once a week. They are concerned about the necessity and potential side effects of using the derma roller.

community How should I switch from topical to oral min ?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 months ago

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil for hair loss treatment. The user seeks advice on dosage and whether to overlap or combine both forms for better results.

community Oral minoxidil or topical with tretinoin?

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of oral minoxidil versus topical minoxidil with tretinoin for hair regrowth, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil might be more effective for non-responders to topical treatments. Concerns about side effects and the role of enzymes in activating minoxidil are also mentioned.

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