community Tretinoin and minoxidil question
Tretinoin can enhance the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair growth. Apply tretinoin first, then minoxidil.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity one year progress - fin 0.5 daily, 2.5mg oral min, 1ml daily topical nin
The user had a failed hair transplant in 2018, didn't use medication, and experienced severe depression from further hair loss. They started treatment in 2022 with 0.5mg daily finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 1ml daily topical minoxidil, and are considering low dose RU58841 and dermarolling.
community 20M with Crown Thinning: Minoxidil/Finasteride Shedding Concerns
A 20-year-old experiencing crown thinning is using a topical minoxidil/finasteride treatment and is concerned about shedding. Shedding is common and temporary, lasting weeks to months, and it's advised to continue the treatment as results can take up to a year.
community Can I use adapalene instead of tretinoin for minoxidil absorption?
Adapalene can be used instead of tretinoin for minoxidil absorption, but it is not as strong. Tretinoin is a more potent retinoid.
community Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil
Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil is unlikely to enhance its effectiveness, with most users agreeing it has minimal impact. The main treatments discussed are minoxidil and finasteride, with some users adding other ingredients like azelaic acid and retinol.
community 2.5 months topical minoxidil Progress
The conversation is about a user's hair regrowth after 2.5 months using topical minoxidil. Some suggest adding finasteride for long-term results, while others share their experiences with side effects or alternative treatments like dermarolling and dietary improvements.
community 6 years oral minoxidil 5mg, dut 0.5 everyday, dermarolling 2.5 weeks 1.5mm
community How to track hair loss
A 32-year-old noticed thinning hair and started using minoxidil 5% daily without worsening. They seek advice on tracking hair loss progress with photos.
community [M39] Minoxidil 5%, Finasteride 1mg, Microneedling 1.5mm and Ketoconazole
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user, PirateBeastBaby, had good results with microneedling for hair loss after using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil 20 years ago. They believe that microneedling was the gamechanger for their hair growth.
community Pyrilutamide +Alfatradiol 0.1% , no Hairloss anymore
OP experienced diffuse thinning for 11 years and used Minoxidil and Finasteride previously. They now use Pyrilutamide 0.5% and Alfatradiol 0.1%, resulting in significantly reduced hair loss.