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      community Q1/Q2 Exciting times ahead - hope!

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including Breezula, KX826, and PP405, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express skepticism about the new treatments, while others remain hopeful about future developments.

      community Lowering dose of Oral Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  108 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user plans to lower their oral minoxidil dose from 5 mg to 2.5 mg to reduce side effects like puffiness and hypertrichosis, while also using finasteride and accutane. They are considering caffeine serums for puffiness and discussing dietary changes or switching to topical minoxidil to address bloating.

      community 2 Months on Oral Minox/Dut + 1 Month on 5% Topical Minox and Dermaroller

      in Progress Pictures  105 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride since September 1, 2024, and added 5% topical minoxidil and a dermaroller in October, noticing regrowth, especially with the addition of topical minoxidil. They plan to consider finasteride for further improvement and have experienced some increased body hair growth from the oral minoxidil.

      community M37, 0.5mg fin EOD, 5% min topical 2x daily, 5 months

      in Progress Pictures  171 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 37-year-old man treated his hair loss with 0.5mg finasteride every other day and 5% minoxidil twice daily for 5 months, reducing finasteride from 1mg due to side effects. His hair improved significantly, with positive changes visible from all angles, and he experienced no more side effects after the dosage adjustment.

      community Why I decided to stop using minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  59 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to inconvenience and negative effects on hair appearance, opting to continue with finasteride and dermarolling. Other users shared mixed experiences with different minoxidil brands and forms, including oral minoxidil.

      community (M28) 3 months progress on minoxidil 5%

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 28-year-old male showed hair regrowth after 3 months using 5% liquid minoxidil twice daily and weekly dermarolling with a 1mm roller. Someone suggested adding finasteride to the treatment.

      community 3 months oral Minox 1.25 mg topical fin .1 %

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for 3 months, noticing fuller, thicker hair with no side effects. Users discuss the effectiveness and side effects of oral versus topical treatments, with some recommending higher doses or additional treatments like topical minoxidil.

      community 3 month progress | Minoxidil once a day

      in Progress Pictures  190 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from finasteride and switched to using minoxidil and a derma stamp, seeing positive hair regrowth after initial shedding. They are considering topical finasteride to avoid side effects while maintaining hair health.

      community 4 months on 2.5mg Dut + 5mg oral minox daily

      in Progress Pictures  119 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's positive experience with hair regrowth using 2.5mg daily of Dutasteride and 5mg oral Minoxidil, noting significant progress without major side effects. The user experienced an initial hair shed with Dutasteride, which stopped after starting Minoxidil, and recommends consulting a doctor before adjusting dosages.

      community Nanoxidil: a good substitute or a scam?

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      Nanoxidil is considered by some as a substitute for Minoxidil, but users report it as ineffective and expensive. Finasteride is recommended as a more effective treatment, often used with Minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole.

      community 5 months topical minox 5% /fin 0.1%

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      User applied topical Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1% daily, with rosemary oil weekly, and saw initial baby hair growth. They plan to add derma stamping and Redensyl serum.

      community 18/M 5 month transformation with RU58841 and minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  442 upvotes 4 years ago
      An 18-year-old shared a 5-month hair transformation using RU58841 and minoxidil, reporting no side effects and crediting most regrowth to minoxidil. Opinions on RU58841 are mixed, with some users and a YouTuber moving away from it due to side effects and lack of studies.

      community 3 years finasteride, 6 months on oral minoxidil update

      in Progress Pictures  319 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride daily for 3-4 years and added 2.5mg oral minoxidil for 5 months, which accelerated progress. They reported a slight decrease in libido but no major side effects, and found oral minoxidil more convenient than topical.

      community 7Mo Oral Minoxidil progress (hopefully)?

      in Is this regrowth?  25 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride for two years and oral minoxidil for seven months to support hair regrowth. They are unsure about the progress due to inconsistent photo comparisons but note some minor side effects from finasteride.

      community Red and ichy pimples/rash from applying topical minoxidil

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced red pimples and a rash from using topical minoxidil, possibly due to propylene glycol. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, switching to foam without propylene glycol, using Nizoral, and adjusting application timing.

      community How effective is a 7% MNX 0.1% FNS topical?

      in Product  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user discusses their rapidly receding hairline and a prescribed topical solution containing 7% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, and 3% biotinoyl tripeptide. The solution is a custom compound from their dermatologist, costing $50 for a one-month supply.

      community Oral min vs topical comparison

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is claimed to be more effective and easier to use than topical minoxidil, with a 100% response rate, but it may cause unwanted body hair growth and has potential heart-related side effects. Topical minoxidil is less effective for many due to enzyme limitations, can cause scalp issues, and is more challenging to apply, but it avoids systemic side effects.

      community Month 7. Dut/min/stemoxydine/microneedle. Nw7.

      in Progress Pictures  172 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 7-month progress on hair regrowth using a regimen of dutasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, and keto shampoo. They noted significant improvement, particularly in vellus hair growth, and discussed the potential addition of RU58841, though they experienced side effects with it previously.

      community Fin and Minoxidil 3 months Update

      in Progress Pictures  199 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user started using finasteride and minoxidil three months ago and reports new hair growth with no side effects. The regimen includes minoxidil foam 5% twice daily, finasteride 1.25 mg daily, and weekly microneedling.

      community Pyrilutamide/KX-826 where to buy? Effectiveness? Sides?

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      User seeks KX-826 anti-androgen product and asks for purchase suggestions and experiences. Dave-8D recommends buying powder from the same website and making a topical solution, mentioning possible high dosage from Minoxidil max causing side effects.

      community M18, On tropical minox 5% for 2 months now

      in Minoxidil  27 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old has been using 5% topical minoxidil for 2 months for hair loss, with a history of vitamin D deficiency and thyroid imbalance. Users suggest starting finasteride and blocking DHT for androgenetic alopecia (AGA).

      community Sublingual Minoxidil - Cure to Hairloss?

      in Minoxidil  583 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of sublingual minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It suggests that sublingual minoxidil, which bypasses the liver, may have fewer side effects, greater bioavailability, and could be more effective than oral minoxidil.