User reports 12-week progress with HIMS spray, Minoxidil, micro-needling, and biotin. Notable baby hairs on crown and temples, hoping for further improvement.
The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is concerned about continued shedding. Suggestions include checking for nutrient deficiencies, consulting a dermatologist, and considering other potential causes like seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium.
A user is seeking a recipe to create a topical solution using Minoxidil tablets, rosemary, peppermint, and possibly coconut oil. They are asking for specific amounts and mixing instructions.
Hair loss treatments still rely heavily on minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, with little innovation. Future treatments like stem cell therapy and RNA technology show promise but are not yet available.
A 19-year-old plans to use an experimental hair loss treatment stack including micro-needling, Minoxidil, Pyrilutamide, Ketoconazole shampoo, and other unreleased compounds like PP405. Users advise against using unverified treatments and suggest sticking to proven options like Finasteride, with some recommending topical application to avoid side effects.
Microneedling the scalp can cause sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes due to nerve stimulation, histamine release, reflex actions, or sinus relief. Several users experience similar symptoms.
Topical finasteride and minoxidil, combined with microneedling, are recommended for treating thinning hair areas, with 1-2 sprays daily being effective and having fewer side effects than oral finasteride. Starting microneedling at 1.0mm is advised for effectiveness while minimizing invasiveness.
The user experienced worsening hair loss despite using finasteride and dutasteride. They are considering trying minoxidil but are unsure if it will help.
Retinoids, like tretinoin, may enhance minoxidil absorption and effectiveness on the scalp. Over-the-counter retinols lack strong evidence for similar benefits.
The user started using minoxidil in September 2024 and finasteride in February 2025, along with dermal rolling, rosemary and clove water, and copper peptide serum for hair growth. They experienced positive hair growth results but had issues with a poorly done scalp micropigmentation (SMP) tattoo, which they are in the process of removing with laser treatments.