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      community Is anyone else allergic to Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced a painful rash from both liquid and foam minoxidil, suggesting an allergy to minoxidil itself. They are seeking others with similar experiences.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community Tretinoin absorption Minoxidil

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin may help more minoxidil convert to its active form and could potentially increase its absorption, raising concerns about safety if too much enters the bloodstream. It's unclear if tretinoin affects finasteride absorption.

      community 45 YO Male .5 Mg Dutasteride 1.5 mg minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  1824 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 45-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using 0.5 mg dutasteride and 1.5 mg minoxidil after initially starting with finasteride. He reports no major side effects, except increased hair growth in unwanted areas, and attributes his success to being a good responder to the medication.

      community I can finally sleep at peace😔🙏

      in Satire  1674 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses various methods of applying minoxidil for hair loss, with some users suggesting oral minoxidil as a more convenient option despite potential side effects. The original poster jokes about using a red light helmet with mesotherapy needles for continuous minoxidil application.

      community 1 years update [Finasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil and recently topical minoxidil with 1.5 mm dermarolling]

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 3 years ago
      Making a 1 year update on hair loss treatment of Finasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil with 1.5 mm dermarolling; the user experienced some face pimples, baggy eyes, and had tried skin care. They also used fiber with their hair product and left it for a few days to make it look visually better. Replies were positive and one asked if using both oral and topical minoxidil was overkill.

      community Transformation dut+min 8months

      in Is this regrowth?  15 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and topical minoxidil for 8 months, resulting in hair regrowth. Some users suggest dropping the topical minoxidil.

      community Possible solution: 2.5mg DUT for everyone

      in Chat  14 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is experimenting with creating a DIY oral Dutasteride solution using raw powder, MCT oil, and Vitamin E to reduce costs. Others discuss their experiences with similar methods and the challenges of sourcing and testing Dutasteride.

      community Switching to a more aggressive stack

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a user switching to a more aggressive hair loss treatment, adding dutasteride 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 2.5mg to their current regimen of finasteride 0.02%, minoxidil 5%, biotin, massages, and microneedling. Users suggest increasing finasteride dosage and caution about potential side effects of oral minoxidil.

      community Redensyl Megathread !!!!

       45 upvotes 6 years ago
      Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community 18 month crown update progress pictures

      in Progress Pictures  424 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has seen significant hair regrowth using a routine of minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massage, and Nizoral. They are considering adding red light therapy and PRP to their regimen.

      community 3.5 months on oral minoxidil - getting frustrated

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user switched from topical minoxidil to oral minoxidil and added RU58841 to their hair loss treatment but hasn't seen improvement after several months, causing frustration. They also mentioned using finasteride and are confused about the lack of results despite oral minoxidil's reported high success rate.

      community 9 months on fin and oral minoxidil (26M)

      in Progress Pictures  2326 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth after 9 months of using 1mg finasteride daily and 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, with no side effects. Other users expressed various reactions, from skepticism to hope, and discussed their own experiences with similar treatments.

      community Have any of you given Nanoxidil a try?

      in Product  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Nanoxidil is discussed as a potential alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss, with some users reporting better results and improved hair strength. However, concerns about its lack of FDA approval and potential scalp dryness are noted.

      community Question about solution to pill conversion

      in General  67 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user left their 2.5 mg pills at home and is considering using 5% topical minoxidil as a substitute. They also inquire about where to obtain over-the-counter minoxidil pills.

      community Switching to Oral from Topical min effective or not

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from topical to oral minoxidil may lead to better results for some users, with oral minoxidil generally being more effective due to higher absorption. However, it can also cause side effects like hypertrichosis and blood pressure issues, and individual responses may vary.

      community Let’s talk about dosing azelaic acid

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil 5% with azelaic acid for hair loss treatment. Users share tips on sourcing and mixing azelaic acid with minoxidil.

      community stopping RU58841 while using Oral min+dut

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering stopping RU58841 due to inconvenience and potential side effects, while continuing with oral minoxidil and dutasteride. Another user shared their experience of stopping RU58841 without significant hair shedding while on dutasteride and minoxidil.