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      community Deoxyribose sugar gel worked just as well as minoxidil

      in Research/Science  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A deoxyribose sugar gel may work as well as minoxidil for hair regrowth by boosting blood supply to hair follicles. Some users discuss combining it with minoxidil and cetrizine, but caution is advised due to potential risks and lack of consistent results.

      community 12 Months 1mg Oral Fin 5mg Min

      in Progress Pictures  394 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old user shared their 12-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil for hair loss, reporting significant improvement after initially starting with 2.5mg minoxidil. They experienced no side effects and noted thicker eyelashes, with results becoming noticeable around the 9th or 10th month.

      community POV: You Ask A Tressless User If It's Safe To Drink Minoxidil

      in Satire  769 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about how topical treatments for hair loss, such as Minoxidil and Finasteride, can be replaced by drinking oral versions of the same medications to achieve better results with less hassle. Some users have already been doing this with positive results.

      community Minoxidil & Finasteride Journey

      in Progress Pictures  187 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user started using minoxidil in September 2024 and finasteride in February 2025, along with dermal rolling, rosemary and clove water, and copper peptide serum for hair growth. They experienced positive hair growth results but had issues with a poorly done scalp micropigmentation (SMP) tattoo, which they are in the process of removing with laser treatments.

      community 8 months on fin and 4 months on minox

      in Progress Pictures  1424 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using 1mg oral finasteride daily and a walnut-sized amount of minoxidil foam once a day. They started balding at 17 and reported no side effects from the treatments.

      community M23 , on finaestride and minoxidil for 4.8 months

      in Progress Pictures 3 years ago
      . This conversation is about a user's progress while using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with emphasis on taking oral finasteride at night before bed for optimal results. They also discuss the brand of medication being used (Morr F 5%) and the importance of taking a generic version of the same drug.

      community 3 months progress only Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  21 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 28-year-old shared impressive hair growth progress after using Minoxidil once daily for three months, with a dermaroller used only in the second month. A user complimented the results and inquired about any shedding.

      community Flakey scalp due to minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 10 months ago
      Minoxidil can cause scalp flaking and dryness, often due to its alcohol content. Switching to foam minoxidil or using antifungal shampoos like Ketoconazole may help reduce these side effects.

      community 3 month of Progress (1mg Fin 3 days/week, minoxidil every day)

      in Progress Pictures  358 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using 1mg finasteride three days a week and topical minoxidil daily, with initial side effects from finasteride that resolved after adjusting the dosage. They used liquid minoxidil from the Kirkland brand and initially included microneedling in their routine.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community Been on Oral Minoxidil for 50 days. It definitely works!

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 9 years ago
      Oral Minoxidil (Loniten) effectively promotes hair regrowth, especially on the crown and temples, with minimal side effects like extra body hair. The user found it more convenient and effective than topical Minoxidil and had negative experiences with Finasteride and Dutasteride.

      community Effects of 2% vs 5% min for sebderm

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from 2% liquid minoxidil to 5% foam minoxidil reduced scalp irritation but increased eyebrow flakiness and thinning. The user speculates that propylene glycol in the liquid formulation might have been protecting against seborrheic dermatitis while causing contact dermatitis.

      community Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      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 22M. 4 months on minoxidil 5%, 2x a day

      in Progress Pictures  574 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 22-year-old man shared his 4-month progress using minoxidil 5% twice daily for hair loss, showing thicker hair without using finasteride. Others commented on his good results and discussed their own experiences with hair loss and treatments.

      community Is this progress: 21 year old male Norwood 3 minoxidil progress

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old male using minoxidil, derma stamping, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and Nizoral shampoo for hair loss sees minimal progress and is cautious about using finasteride due to potential side effects. Others suggest finasteride or dutasteride for better results, noting side effects are rare.