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      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 Oral minoxidil: dosing and frequency

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is considering taking oral minoxidil 3mg every other day or thrice a week to minimize side effects and save money. They seek opinions on this dosing strategy.

      community RU58841 2.5% in Minoxidil 5% 3ml twice a day - Less Hairfall "BUT"

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user mixed RU58841 with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment and experienced reduced hair fall and thicker hair but stopped due to chest pain and muscle twitching. They plan to use a new routine without RU58841 or Finasteride due to side effects, including various topical treatments and peptides.

      community Topical fin working when oral has failed?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from oral finasteride to dutasteride with minoxidil, but saw no results. They then tried topical finasteride and noticed some potential improvement after four months, theorizing that the topical application bypasses liver metabolism.

      community 6 weeks 5mg min 0.5mg dut progress

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 35-year-old man shares his positive progress in hair regrowth using a daily routine of 5mg oral minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride, along with a low light cap, weekly dermarolling, and biweekly ketoconazole shampoo. He reports noticeable improvements without side effects and aims to inspire others considering similar treatments.

      community Using oral min, fin, biotin for 4 months

      in Is this regrowth?  69 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil (5mg), finasteride (1mg), and biotin for 4 months with minimal progress in hair regrowth. Other users suggest patience, considering alternative treatments, and note that biotin may not significantly contribute unless there's a deficiency.

      community Oral Biotin and Topical Minoxidil have a synergy effect in increasing hair growth, the study was only done in healthy subjects and it was only 14 days but it does prove that biotin can play a significant role as an adjunct treatment.

      in Research/Science  171 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral biotin combined with topical minoxidil may increase hair growth rate, though the study was limited to healthy subjects and did not measure hair density. Some users report personal benefits from biotin, such as faster nail growth and healthier hair, but concerns about acne and study quality were also mentioned.

      community Did some of you try alternatives to Minoxidil ?

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to Minoxidil, such as Nanoxidil and Trioxidil, and the use of DIY oil mixtures for hair loss treatment. Users share their experiences and opinions on these products.

      community 0.25 % fin and 0.25% dut together topically

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is dissatisfied with the results of using 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering a topical treatment combining finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, melatonin, caffeine, and latanoprost. Another user suggests that high topical concentrations can lead to systemic exposure and recommends using oral dutasteride and microdosing topical finasteride.

      community Has anybody heard of or tried Rootique Duo?

      in Technology  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discussed the "Rootique Duo," a device that turns minoxidil into mist for scalp application, but others suggested cheaper alternatives like an AliExpress applicator. Some users prefer traditional methods like droppers or spray nozzles, especially for longer hair.

      community Dutasteride and minoxidil : 5 months

      in Is this regrowth?  88 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, applying minoxidil once daily due to side effects from the liquid form. They plan to increase dutasteride dosage and possibly apply minoxidil twice daily, while also using ciclopirox olamine shampoo and sulfur soap.

      community Once daily topical Min, weekly 1.5 mm dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil once daily and microneedling with a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly for three months, considering increasing minoxidil usage but avoiding finasteride due to libido concerns. Another person suggests considering other treatments like RU58841, alfatradiol, topical finasteride, clascoterone, or saw palmetto since not using a DHT blocker could be less effective.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  45 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community 2 months on Min + 1 month on fin progress

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for 2 months and finasteride for 1 month, applying minoxidil once nightly due to routine constraints. They switched to a shampoo with menthol, caffeine, and saw palmetto, and reported no side effects.

      community How to get oral minoxidil in EU?

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user from France is seeking ways to obtain oral minoxidil in the EU without a prescription, as local doctors are hesitant to prescribe it. Suggestions include visiting Spain for a prescription, ordering online, or consulting doctors in other EU countries like Portugal.

      community Minoxidil works only with Retinoic acid

      in Minoxidil  314 upvotes 8 months ago
      Minoxidil is more effective when combined with retinoic acid, such as tretinoin or tazarotene, enhancing hair growth. Some users experience significant regrowth, while others see minimal effects or side effects.

      community One and a half year on meds (fin/dut, minox)

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride to prevent hair loss, despite not showing significant balding. Many commenters believe the treatment is excessive, while some support early prevention.

      community Can I put oral dutasteride into my minoxidil?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 46-year-old male is considering adding topical dutasteride to his hair loss regimen, which includes oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, miconazole nitrate, pumpkin seed oil, microneedling, DHT oil blocker, lipogaine, and ketoconazole shampoo. He plans to start with a 0.025% concentration in lipogaine once a week to monitor for side effects.