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      community Compounding Topical Melatonin at Home

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      Melatonin at a 0.0033% concentration shows results for hair loss when used topically. A user is discussing how to replicate this by adding 2mg of Melatonin to 60ml of Minoxidil solution.

      community 3 months progress. Taking 0.5mg fin every other day. Naz shampoo twice weekly. Taking vitamin D and omega 3 daily.

      in Progress Pictures  166 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared a 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 0.5mg finasteride every other day, Naz shampoo twice weekly, and daily vitamin D and omega 3, without using minoxidil or dermarolling due to scalp sensitivity. Commenters noted the significant results from a low dose of finasteride and questioned the role of vitamins in the treatment.

      community Serious Oral Minoxidil Side Effects

      in Minoxidil  30 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user experienced severe side effects, including heart-related symptoms, after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage to 5 mg, leading them to stop the medication and seek medical advice. Many users advised against high doses of oral minoxidil, suggesting anxiety as a possible cause, and recommended consulting a doctor or switching to topical treatments.

      community Is Topical Fin a Reasonable Alternative?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user discusses mild/moderate hair loss and considers switching from oral to topical finasteride due to past endocrine issues. They seek feedback on topical finasteride's effectiveness and reputable sources, with replies suggesting Minoxidilmax products as effective alternatives.

      community Ordered PTD-DBM from tailor made

      in Product  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, microneedling, minoxidil, and PTD-DBM. The user has not noticed significant regrowth and is considering cost-effective options like valproic acid.

      community Just started finasteride...

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user started finasteride again, using it every other day, along with a laser helmet, inversion massage, and various supplements. They are considering Minoxidil but had a bad reaction previously and plan to get hair grafts.

      community Will I be a good candidate for finasteride?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 17-year-old is considering finasteride for a receding hairline and seeks advice. Suggestions include starting with low-dose finasteride, trying dermarolling and Minoxidil, and consulting a physician.

      community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

       50 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.

      community Fin/Min/VitD 3 month progress pics

       116 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user shared their positive 3-month experience using finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamin D to treat hair loss, noting significant regrowth and minimal shedding. They also discussed potential side effects and the low likelihood of experiencing them, while being open to answering further questions.

      community Started oral minoxidil today

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user started taking oral minoxidil using Rogaine, despite concerns from others about its safety and proper use. They plan to update on their progress.

      community Comparison of the efficacy of topical minoxidil 5% and adenosine 0.75% solutions on male androgenetic alopecia and measuring patient satisfaction rate

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 7 years ago
      Comparing the effectiveness of minoxidil 5% and adenosine 0.75% for treating male androgenetic alopecia, and measuring patient satisfaction rate; results showed that adenosine is comparable to minoxidil but provides quicker results, however availability of products with adenosine is much less than those with minoxidil.

      community Minoxidil: Is 2x any better than 1x daily?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 months ago
      Using minoxidil twice daily may offer around 20% better regrowth compared to once daily, but once daily is still effective, especially with dermastamping. The user also uses dutasteride and finasteride daily, and is considering increasing minoxidil application despite concerns about cost and potential shedding.

      community 3 months progress, looking for advice.

      in Is this regrowth?  154 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3 months using topical minoxidil 5% and oral finasteride, with initial shedding but no lasting side effects. They considered adding microneedling but were advised against it, as their current treatment was already effective.

      community Its just getting worse and worse

      in Progress Pictures  700 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 26-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using minoxidil and dutasteride. Suggestions include shaving his head, trying oral minoxidil, or considering a hair transplant.

      community Everything you need to know about KX-826 product (pyrilutamide)

      in Product  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation discuss KX-826 (pyrilutamide) for hair loss treatment, with positive remarks about its advertising and authenticity in China. The user changed their perspective after further research and seeing genuine advertising.

      community Experience with CB (Breezula)?

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      CB 03 01 (Breezula) was tried for hair loss but showed no significant improvement, with issues in dissolving and application. Finasteride and dutasteride remain the most effective treatments, while minoxidil is also used; CB's effectiveness is questioned, and topical alternatives like bicalutamide are considered.

      community 18M Diffuse thinning with 7ng/mL Vit D. Is it just the deficiency or is 0.5mg Fin mandatory?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      An 18-year-old with diffuse hair thinning is considering switching from a topical Minoxidil 10% + Finasteride 0.1% solution to Minoxidil 5% foam and oral Finasteride 0.5mg, while also addressing vitamin D deficiency and potential scalp inflammation. Users suggest using Nizoral shampoo for inflammation, considering dutasteride for better results, and maintaining vitamin D levels to protect hair follicles from DHT.

      community Starting minoxidil and looking for a few tips

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about using minoxidil for diffuse thinning after finasteride showed no regrowth. Tips include applying minoxidil directly to the scalp, considering potential shedding, and being cautious with combining tretinoin due to possible irritation.

      community 6 Months Into Dut Progress Pictures

      in Progress Pictures  102 upvotes 9 months ago
      Switching from finasteride to dutasteride caused significant shedding but minimal side effects. The user plans to continue dutasteride for 12 months despite concerns about hair density.

      community 24 topical min 2x a day and fin 1mg results + microneedling

      in Progress Pictures  304 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared positive results from using Minoxidil twice daily, Finasteride 1mg, and microneedling for hair loss, noting improved hair density and mental health. They emphasized the importance of consistency and patience, mentioning initial shedding phases but no significant side effects.

      community Insane regression after hyper-responding (17M) AMA

      in Progress Pictures  137 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old experienced significant hair loss after switching from topical to oral minoxidil and adding finasteride. The recommendation is to return to topical minoxidil and continue with finasteride or consider dutasteride.

      community Good lord! Serioxyl stemoxydine smells TERRIBLE

      in Product  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user complaining about the strong smell of a stemoxydine serum used for hair loss. Other users suggest that the product might be counterfeit due to its unpleasant odor.