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      community Switch from topical to oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses switching from topical to oral minoxidil, using oral minoxidil daily and topical minoxidil only on microneedling days. The user also mentions using finasteride and tretinoin but has not seen results after two months.

      community Right way to use Dermapen+Minoxidil

      in General  129 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 43-year-old male from Sydney is seeking advice on using a Dermapen with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. He inquires about the frequency of Dermapen use, needle depth, cartridge type, timing for applying Minoxidil, safety of numbing cream, and cartridge reuse.

      community Organic Self Tanner on bald Scalp?

      in Shaved/buzzed  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is using topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with daily derma rolling, and is considering using an organic self-tanner on their shaved scalp. They seek advice on whether the self-tanner's ingredients could harm hair regrowth.

      community Started tretinoin, lost a bunch of new hairs - normal?

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after adding tretinoin to their regimen of finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling, but noticed new vellus hairs appearing. They plan to restart tretinoin more gently, as some users suggest shedding indicates treatment effectiveness, while others warn it may cause severe thinning for a minority.

      community MBP Itch CURE?/ Slow shedding TBD

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss for a decade tried various treatments, including LLLT Helmet, supplements, topicals, and hair transplants. They found relief from scalp inflammation and itching using a topical solution made from crushed Xeljanz pills mixed with ethyl alcohol.

      community The Bleach Test for Minoxidil? Origins? Mechanisms?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the "bleach test" for minoxidil, where minoxidil turns yellow when mixed with bleach. The user tested liquid minoxidil, rogaine foam, and minoxidil tablets, all of which turned yellow, suggesting a reaction specific to minoxidil.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community 4 month Min+Fin progress (topical)

      in Progress Pictures  124 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 4-month progress using a topical solution with 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride, applied twice daily. They reported good results despite occasional missed applications.

      community 4.5 months progress pics : the remontada of my hair !

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their positive 4.5-month hair regrowth experience using Minoxidil, finasteride, a caffeine shampoo with rosemary oil, a dermaroller with Nizoral, and pumpkin seed oil capsules. They started treatment due to accelerated hair loss and are now seeing no hair fall during shampooing.

      community 6 months progress ( READ THE TEXT BELOW )

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared their 6-month hair loss progress, detailing a change in routine from using Minoxidil foam, topical Dutasteride, and topical Finasteride to using Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, derma rolling, and Keto shampoo. They seek suggestions for further improvements.

      community How do you actually "apply" topical minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  29 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses various methods for applying topical minoxidil to the scalp, including using fingers, a shoe polish bottle, a dropper, a toothbrush, a q-tip, a makeup brush, and a syringe. Users emphasize the importance of massaging the product into the scalp for better absorption.

      community Pelage Recruiting Now for Phase 2

      in Research/Science  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Pelage is recruiting for phase 2 trials, showing promise for treating bald regions. The discussion highlights its potential effectiveness based on its mechanism of action.

      community 5 month results on the big 4 (Fin/Min/Niz/Derma).

      in Finasteride  22 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user shared their positive 5-month results using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, and supplements like biotin, zinc, iron, and vitamin C. They provided before and after photos and mentioned applying minoxidil even when derma rolling.

      community Tretinoin in the UK - where to get?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      People in the UK obtain tretinoin from sources like Skinorac and Mytretinoin to use with minoxidil for hair loss treatment. They apply tretinoin either as a face cream or scalp serum, often using it at different times of the day.

      community 6ish months into treatment. Norwood 69 progress

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user started using Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, noticing some progress after six months, despite a recent shedding phase. They also use derma stamping and various topical products, though their effectiveness is uncertain.

      community Question.. ( Come check )

      6 years ago
      A user has been losing hair for two and a half years after a tropical trip and illness. A dermatologist prescribed betamethasone valerate 0.1% lotion, but the user is unsure if it's safe or effective for general hair loss.

      community A doctor says to NEVER massage Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user is concerned about the best method to apply Minoxidil for hair loss, noting conflicting advice from doctors. Another user mentions that not massaging the liquid can cause it to drip, suggesting slight spreading with fingers.

      community Best way to apply tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about using tretinoin to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, discussing whether to mix tretinoin with minoxidil or apply it separately, and considering the concentration of tretinoin to use.

      community 1 years update [Finasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil and recently topical minoxidil with 1.5 mm dermarolling]

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 3 years ago
      Making a 1 year update on hair loss treatment of Finasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil with 1.5 mm dermarolling; the user experienced some face pimples, baggy eyes, and had tried skin care. They also used fiber with their hair product and left it for a few days to make it look visually better. Replies were positive and one asked if using both oral and topical minoxidil was overkill.

      community My dermatologist screwed me over methinks (18M)

      in Minoxidil  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their hair thinning journey, starting minoxidil at 16, switching treatments, and experiencing significant shedding after resuming minoxidil. They are now using minoxidil daily and considering PRP if shedding continues, while also planning lifestyle changes to improve their condition.

      community Progress tracking pictures ……..

      in Is this regrowth?  4 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 40-year-old male has been using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily, 1mg finasteride, and a weekly derma roller for 2.5 months to address hair loss. It's suggested to stay consistent, as noticeable changes typically occur around 8 months.