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      community Mixing topical minoxidil and alfatradiol

      in Treatments  39 upvotes 9 months ago
      Mixing minoxidil and alfatradiol in one bottle may affect their effectiveness due to potential stability issues. It's recommended to apply them separately for full benefits.

      community Making topical finasteride solution

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.

      community Topical finasteride in liposomal formulation

      in Finasteride  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Topical finasteride in a liposomal formulation reduces systemic absorption compared to ethanol solutions. The user is seeking sources for such products, noting that popular options like morr-f are not liposomal.

      community People who don’t microneedle, why?

      in Microneedling  142 upvotes 6 months ago
      Microneedling is often combined with minoxidil for hair growth, but concerns about scalp damage, pain, and effectiveness deter some users. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, and laser treatments are preferred by others.

      community Keratin microspheres - breakthrough

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 2 years ago
      A gel of keratin microspheres promotes hair follicle growth, showing similar effectiveness to minoxidil in mice. The treatment activates hair growth pathways and reduces inflammation, with potential applications in drug delivery for hair-related disorders.

      community Any alternatives to topical min?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is considering alternatives to topical minoxidil for hair growth due to concerns about future cat ownership, mentioning stemoxydine and redensyl as possibilities. They currently use topical regaine foam and oral finasteride.

      community Help On Topical Finasteride 0.3%

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on a new topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil 3%, Finasteride 0.3%, Progesterone 1%, Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, and Ketoconazole 0.5%. They are concerned about the systemic absorption of Finasteride and plan to do blood tests and a spermiogram before starting.

      community Anyone tried this minoxidil product - Aqua based

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from alcohol-based to aqua-based minoxidil is discussed, specifically Cosmofix Minofix 5%. Users share experiences and opinions on the effectiveness and side effects of the switch.

      community Microneeeling Question for Oral Minoxidil

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 1 week ago
      Microneedling can still be beneficial when using oral finasteride and minoxidil, with a recommended needle length of 0.5mm to 1.0mm. A stamp or pen is preferred over a roller for microneedling.

      community RU58841 and Min - topical 50 mg each day

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about a person's hair improvement after 14.5 months using RU58841 and Minoxidil topically at 50 mg each day, with noticeable hairline improvement but incomplete crown area recovery. The person struggles to take good pictures of their crown area.

      community Min + Fin DIY with a cat, what can I use instead?

      in Product 5 months ago
      The user is concerned about the toxicity of a homemade topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride to their new kitten and is considering replacing minoxidil with stemoxydine. Other users suggest using oral treatments, keeping the solution away from the cat, and ensuring proper hygiene.

      community Magnesium oil + microneedling? (21m)

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using magnesium oil and microneedling to promote hair growth, alongside finasteride, due to financial constraints preventing the use of minoxidil. Another suggestion includes using a certilizine solution for hair health.

      community Pre-mixed RU58841 in the KB solution vs PG solution?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Choosing between KB and PG solutions for applying RU58841, considering factors like scalp oiliness and absorption. Some users prefer KB for being gentler, while others use PG and recommend washing hair before application for better results.

      community Derma roll, tretinoin, minoxidil

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Use tretinoin three times a week, dermaroll once a week, and apply minoxidil daily, but avoid using all three on the same day. Tretinoin is preferred over hydrocortisone and should not be used immediately after dermarolling.

      community Handle the itch from Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Minoxidil can cause scalp itchiness, often due to propylene glycol, and users suggest alternatives like foam formulations without PG, using moisturizing oils, or reducing application frequency. Some recommend ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione shampoos to help with inflammation and itchiness.