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      community Minoxidil and the GUT conexion

      in Minoxidil  48 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride may affect digestion, potentially causing issues like GERD, constipation, and inflammation. The user plans to stop minoxidil for a month and consult a nutritionist about diet changes.

      community Help! Minoxidil or Duta to avoid Shed of long hair.

      in Female  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.

      community Oral minoxidil timeframe (any late responders)

      in Minoxidil  34 upvotes 6 months ago
      Oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride are being used to treat hair loss, but results are limited, leading to consideration of a hair transplant. The user plans to continue medication for another year before deciding on further action.

      community I am doing an experience with RU58841

      in Treatment 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user experimenting with RU58841 for hair regrowth by ingesting it, which others find concerning. There are mentions of potential side effects and comparisons to other treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and flutamide.

      community Topical Fin +Min dose correction

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 years ago
      A user experiencing side effects from a 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride topical solution for hair loss reduced their dosage due to numbness and pain in the lower body and is seeking advice on dosage and alternatives like redensyl. They are concerned about the side effects of both medications and are considering adjusting the dose or switching treatments.

      community Sensitive to Oral fin + RU. Am I screwed?

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Akinfenrawr experienced negative side effects from oral finasteride and RU58841, and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. They discuss various options, including raloxifene, oral dutasteride, liposomal finasteride, Breezula, Pyrilutamide, SM04554, and sulforaphane, but have concerns about efficacy, availability, and cost.

      community Can topical Minoxidil use backfire if you’re a non-responder?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride successfully to stop hair shedding and is considering using topical minoxidil for regrowth but is concerned about being a non-responder and potential negative effects. They are cautious about using oral minoxidil due to past heart issues and are exploring other methods like tretinoin cream and dermarolling, though they worry about possible skin damage.

      community Minoxidil Max Users?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      Users discuss using high-strength Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and azelaic acid for hair loss. Some report success with higher Minoxidil percentages, while others express concerns about potential heart risks.

      community Anyone read oral minoxidil's leaflet?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is discussed, highlighting potential cardiovascular risks at high doses, but users note that lower doses commonly used for hair loss are generally considered safe. Monitoring by doctors is advised, and some users report taking it without issues, comparing its risks to those of common medications like ibuprofen.

      community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.

      community Best carrier for pyrilutamide?

      in Update  9 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about adding a low dose of pyrilutamide to a hair loss treatment regimen. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Regimen update - Added oral Minox and RU

      in Is this regrowth?  21 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user updated their hair loss treatment to include daily dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical dutasteride with minoxidil and tretinoin, and RU58841. Commenters feel the extensive treatment is unnecessary for the user's level of hair loss.

      community Min and retinol? Anyone tried it?

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil with retinol for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on the effectiveness of this combination.

      community minoxidil and tretinoin usage

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using minoxidil, finasteride, and recently added tretinoin to address hair loss, specifically around a receding hairline. They are seeking advice on application methods and mention experiencing mild skin rashes potentially from tretinoin.

      community Did quitting caffeine turn me into a minoxidil responder?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared that after quitting caffeine and restarting oral minoxidil, they experienced significant hair regrowth, suggesting that caffeine might interfere with minoxidil's effectiveness by blocking adenosine receptors. They also mentioned side effects like water retention and dizziness, which subsided after a few weeks, and are not using any DHT blockers.

      community Adding topical Min and dermastamping to oral Min/Fin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Biotin for hair recovery and is considering adding topical Minoxidil and dermastamping to improve results. It is suggested to use micro-needling once a week with a 24-hour gap before applying topical Minoxidil.

      community RU58841 and some major questions?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is asking about the effectiveness and dosage of RU58841 for hair loss, comparing it to Minoxidil and discussing its long-term use alongside Finasteride. They plan to use RU58841 and Finasteride for several years before potentially switching to GT20029.

      community Natural DHT Blockers instead of fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum africanum bark, and nettle root as alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness. Some users report minimal improvement with natural options and better results with finasteride or dutasteride, despite concerns about potential side effects.

      community What do we currently know about clascoterone?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      Clascoterone is seen as a promising topical treatment for hair loss, similar to finasteride but without side effects, though concerns exist about its long-term effectiveness. Other treatments discussed include topical minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and oral options like dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community What’s a better combo: RU + fluridil vs RU + topical spiro vs RU + alfatradiol?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about choosing an additional topical treatment for hair loss, with options being fluridil, topical spiro, or alfatradiol, alongside existing treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, latanoprost, and RU58841. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of adding these topicals, with some suggesting RU58841 is sufficient.

      community What to take from the Actifolic?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is considering starting Minoxidil and is looking for a topical solution to combine with it. They are confused about which product to prioritize among options like RU58841, Pyrilutamide, FinaTopic, and DutaTopic.