community Topical spironolactone question
User started using topical spironolactone on scalp and face, experienced fever feeling and sluggishness. Asks if side effects are normal or systemic.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Does anyone know the main driver for the efficacy of micro-needling?
Microneedling may enhance hair loss treatment by increasing the effectiveness of topical minoxidil, especially for those lacking the necessary enzyme to activate it. It might also work by triggering growth factors and improving topical absorption.
community Oral minoxidil from has turned my eyelashes into this! People (essentially women) are asking if I'm wearing mascara.
Oral minoxidil has greatly improved eyelash growth, prompting compliments and questions about mascara use. The user has been taking 2.5mg of oral minoxidil for three months and is also using finasteride.
community How many non responders to minoxidil become responders with 1.5mm microneedling?
The conversation discusses using 1.5mm microneedling to improve responses to Minoxidil for hair loss. One user humorously suggests more aggressive microneedling.
community Vitamins Deficiency and blood works result
The conversation is about a user planning to start minoxidil treatment and considering increasing zinc intake to improve testosterone and libido. They are concerned about potential hair loss due to increased testosterone and are advised to consider magnesium supplementation and the effects of DHT if not on finasteride or dutasteride.
community Taking 1mg finasteride for prevention
A 26-year-old is taking 1mg finasteride for hair loss prevention, experiencing side effects like low libido, and considering adding minoxidil but is hesitant. Users suggest sticking with finasteride, possibly adjusting the dosage, and incorporating scalp massages or microneedling to improve results.
community piroctone olamine was was very superior than ketoconzole in increasing hairgrowth and reducing itching and danruff?
Piroctone olamine is more effective than ketoconazole for increasing hair growth and reducing itching and dandruff. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Shedding at 7 months. Is this normal or a result of changes I’ve made?
The user experienced significant hair growth with 1mg finasteride and 10% minoxidil but noticed increased shedding after switching to 5% minoxidil. The shedding might be part of the hair growth cycle, and it may take about a year to see full results.
community New to this, new some opinions
The user has been using Minoxidil and finasteride for a year with good progress but is now experiencing increased hair shedding. They are concerned and questioning if this is normal or a cause for worry.
community 4 months .5 Dut and 3 months 2.5 Minox update
The user reports positive results from using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily for four months and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil for three months, with no side effects. They switched from topical minoxidil to this oral combination.