A dermatologist prescribed a topical solution with 7% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, and 0.015% tretinoin from Medrock pharmacy. The user is asking if anyone has tried it and if it contains alcohol.
A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hair loss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.
The conversation is about a user experiencing hair shedding after switching from finasteride to dutasteride and increasing their oral minoxidil dose. The user is advised to continue with the current treatment, consider adding topical minoxidil, and consult a dermatologist for potential underlying issues.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 7% minoxidil, 0.3% finasteride, and derma stamping over nine months. They reported no side effects and noticed results around 3-4 months, with faster progress when using derma stamping 2-3 times a week.
The user is using a mix of supplements, including Minoxidil, to address androgenetic alopecia and is concerned about zinc dosage potentially causing issues. They plan to discuss their treatment and supplement regimen with a dermatologist.
A 23-year-old male shares his 4-month hair regrowth progress using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, collagen, biotin, keto shampoo, and dermarolling. He notices fuller hair but minimal visible change, and considers adding topical minoxidil despite concerns about consistency.
A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.
The user has been taking 1.25mg of oral minoxidil and 1mg of finasteride for a year and added topical minoxidil in January. They noticed hair improvement but are experiencing uneven regrowth, with the hairline improving and the middle part worsening.
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.
The conversation is about finding non-alcoholic minoxidil options in India due to irritation from propylene glycol-based formulations. Suggestions include Tugain 5% foam, Morr Max 5%, minoxidil gel, and Morr F Aqua plus, with OP avoiding finasteride due to side effects.
A 32-year-old woman reported significant hair regrowth after 103 days of using 5% minoxidil once daily, along with biotin, iron supplements, and a balanced diet. She observed many new baby hairs and no bald spots, aiming for denser and longer hair while maintaining her regimen.
A user shared their positive experience using Fleava (copper peptides), minoxidil, and micro needling for hair regrowth, noting significant improvement in their hairline. Other users believe the success is primarily due to micro needling and minoxidil.
A user shared their hair loss treatment routine, which includes oral and topical Minoxidil, dermarolling, Keto shampoo, multivitamins, Biotin, oils, protein intake, and water. Another user suggested adding finasteride and continuing the routine for 6-12 months.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth results using dutasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling over six months. OP reports significant improvement, especially in the temples, by derma-rolling frequently and applying minoxidil afterward.
The user shared their 4-month hair loss progress, noting initial hair loss followed by improvement. They used a dermaroller twice a week with varying needle sizes.
The user has been using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride for 5 months and is questioning whether the new hair growth is genuine or just thin existing hairs. Another user suggests that comparison with before pictures is necessary to determine progress.
User shared 3-month progress using Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1%, switching brands after the first month. Replies suggest the progress is good, with concerns about patches and shedding.
A user shared their 16-month progress using a minoxidil and finasteride spray combo, showing significant hair regrowth. The discussion includes praise for the results, questions about treatment specifics, and debates on the effectiveness of topical versus oral finasteride.
Hairline shows new growth, and hair quality and thickness have improved significantly after 10 months of oral Minoxidil and topical finasteride. The user also switched from a 0.5mm to a 1mm dermaroller.
The conversation is about OP's hair regrowth progress using dutasteride, 5% minoxidil, dermarolling, ketoconazole, adapalene, and vitamin D. Some users doubt the progress, attributing it to longer hair and lighting, while others congratulate OP on the visible improvement.
The user has been using 5% Minoxidil foam twice daily, microneedling every two weeks, and Nizoral 2% shampoo weekly for hair loss treatment. They've seen improvements in their hairline and eyelashes, and are considering adding finasteride to their regimen.
A user's success with the hair loss treatments finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral shampoo and dermarolling; discussion about how to use minoxidil on temples; and the importance of being happy in one's own skin regardless of results.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth with topical finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and dermarolling, but later faced severe hair shedding after stopping dermarolling and reducing ketoconazole use. Suggestions included switching to oral treatments, resuming dermarolling, and considering lifestyle changes.
User sees possible hair regrowth using minoxidil and 0.5 dermaroller weekly for 2.5 months. Others suggest checking progress in 6 months and considering finasteride, but user experienced side effects from it.
A 21-year-old has been using a 0.5 mm dermaroller weekly with 5% Minoxidil for five months and Finasteride for three months to address hair loss. The conversation includes questions about the frequency of dermarolling.
The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and thinning despite using Minoxidil, Finasteride, vitamins, zinc, microneedling, and Omega 3 supplements. They are seeking advice on whether this is normal and how to stop it.
Minoxidil is causing severe scalp irritation, including itchiness and dryness, for the user. Alternatives suggested include anti-fungal treatments, propylene-glycol-free formulations, and possibly oral minoxidil.
The user experienced significant hair shedding and dryness after starting minoxidil 8 months post-hair transplant, despite using finasteride and oils like castor and pumpkin seed oil. They expressed concern over the loss of density and the appearance of a failed transplant.
The conversation discusses the theory that scalp fibrosis contributes to male pattern baldness (MPB) by increasing DHT concentration, and mentions treatments like Minoxidil. The user seeks opinions on the theory and the effectiveness of scalp massages.
User shares 8-month hair growth progress using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 2ml topical minoxidil/finasteride mix. Others comment on noticeable improvement and discuss user's journey and treatment details.