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      community Retinol substitute for Tretinoin

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking a substitute for Tretinoin to enhance the effectiveness of Minoxidil for hair loss. They are considering using Retinol as an alternative.

      community Ive managed to beat the gream reaper of balding

      in Minoxidil  497 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their success with minoxidil for hair loss, using 5% liquid Kirkland twice daily and dermarolling monthly, and plans to add finasteride. They saw significant progress after three months and regained confidence.

      community 6 months on oral minox with no result

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who had taken oral minoxidil for 6 months without seeing any results and the advice given in response, which included trying microneedling in combination with topical minoxidil, as well as seeking a dermatologist's opinion.

      community I experimented with every medication for hair loss for at least 1 year. my thoughts.

      in Treatment  68 upvotes 4 years ago
      Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hair loss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Shampoo for dry and itchy scalp

      in Product  3 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared that Garnier Fructis SOS repair shampoo with amla oil and liquid vegetal keratin helped with their dry and itchy scalp. They have been using finasteride and minoxidil for a year and found this shampoo effective after trying many others.

      community Min and fin 5% topical .My Hairline Regrowth Progress Doubts Doubts

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil 5% since August and has noticed hair regrowth, with the left temple showing more concentrated growth and the right side having scattered single hairs. Some hairs are turning black, but the right side doesn't yet appear as full as the left.

      community Can tretinoin cause problems or issues with min?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a topical routine of finasteride and minoxidil, noticing increased hair growth, and is considering adding tretinoin for skin issues. Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness, but care should be taken to allow proper absorption to avoid unintended facial hair growth.

      community Is hydrocortisone that bad for your scalp?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hydrocortisone is not recommended for long-term use on the scalp due to potential side effects like thinning and steroid-related issues. Alternatives like foam minoxidil or oral minoxidil are suggested, though foam may be less effective.

      community 2.5mg to 5mg OM after 2 weeks too soon?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user started taking 2.5mg oral Minoxidil (OM) and 1mg Finasteride after using topical Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Tretinoin for 2.5 months. They are considering increasing the OM dose before an upcoming hair transplant to improve its success.

      community Safe to dermastamp twice a day at low depth?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the safety of using a dermastamp at 0.25mm depth twice a day when applying Minoxidil. The user seeks confirmation on whether this practice is safe despite mixed opinions.

      community Hair Lotion Suggestion Needed!

      in Product  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is seeking suggestions for a custom hair lotion mix containing minoxidil, finasteride, caffeine, niacinamide, and biotin. Another user suggests adding tretinoin, topical valproate, and bimatoprost.

      community Growth journey stated in January

      in Progress Pictures  470 upvotes 3 years ago
      User shared hair growth progress since January using treatments like minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, biotin oil, and derma roller. Others suggested solutions for minoxidil side effects and recommended adding a multivitamin.

      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 Questions regarding starting Dermarolling, Rogaine foam, retinal/retinol

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogaine (minoxidil foam) for hair loss, with questions about enhancing its effectiveness with tretinoin or retinol and incorporating dermarolling. The user has been using finasteride for 7 years and is considering starting minoxidil despite concerns about shedding.

      community Fin, min, stevia and the journey

      in Minoxidil  18 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user applied minoxidil and finasteride topically for hair regrowth, experiencing significant results but stopped finasteride due to side effects. They later added stevia to minoxidil, noticing potential improvement in hair density, particularly at the front.

      community If you cannot tolerate fin, are natural oil even worth it

      in Product  9 upvotes 11 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, but natural oils like pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto are not proven to be effective. Topical finasteride may be an option for those who cannot tolerate oral finasteride.

      community Microneedling at .25 everyday before applying Min

      in Minoxidil  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Daily microneedling at 0.25mm before applying minoxidil is debated, with some suggesting weekly microneedling is safer and more effective. Concerns include potential skin damage and systemic absorption, while alternatives like tretinoin are considered safer for enhancing minoxidil absorption.

      community Dut/Minox/Needling to Dut/Oral Minox/Tretinoin/Needling

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user had been using Minoxidil and Dutasteride with micro-needling but experienced hair loss after switching Minoxidil brands. Their doctor prescribed oral Minoxidil and Tretinoin, but the pharmacist suggested isotretinoin might be a more cost-effective alternative.

      community Depressed that topical dut+min is causing unwanted hair everywhere on my face. Is there anything can I do?

      in Minoxidil  21 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing excessive hair growth on their body due to using topical minoxidil and dutasteride. The suggested solutions are shaving off the excess hair or considering laser epilation. It is mentioned that dutasteride does not cause extra hair growth, while minoxidil can stimulate hair growth in unintended areas. The user is advised to lower the dosage, concentration, or frequency of use and only apply the treatment to the desired areas.

      community How are you guys using tretinoin on your scalp?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      People are discussing how to apply tretinoin to the scalp for hair loss treatment and managing scalp dryness. Specific treatments mentioned include tretinoin, minoxidil (Min), finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 (RU).

      community [21M] seb derm + probably mbp.

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride are being considered for hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness. The user is also using ketoconazole and zinc pyrithione shampoo.

      community Quitting minox - going for alternatives

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to side effects and is trying alternatives like vitamin D supplementation, scalp massages, cold showers, oil treatments, zinc shampoo, and dermarolling. They report improved scalp health and some new hair growth, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of these methods.

      community Retin-a (tretinoin) increase effect of minox

      in Minoxidil  27 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses how applying topical tretinoin for 5 days can convert 43% of individuals who initially do not respond to minoxidil into responders, enhancing the effect of minoxidil on hair growth. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil and tretinoin.

      community How to deal with mechanically induced shedding

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      Minoxidil can cause scalp dryness and flaking, leading to hair shedding when exfoliating. Alternatives like oral Minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo are suggested to manage these issues.

      community How much excessive body hair with oral min?

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 8 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can lead to increased body hair growth, especially in areas where hair already exists, but results vary by individual. Some users report noticeable changes within a few months, while others see minimal impact; concerns about excessive hair growth are common, but many prioritize hairline improvement over body hair concerns.