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      community Alfatradiol 1% study rebuttal.

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Alfatradiol is often discussed at a 1% concentration, but studies typically use 0.025%. Some users report success using it as a topical treatment alongside other hair loss treatments like finasteride.

      community Is adding RCP(redensyl, capixyl, procapil) over min+fin make sense?

      in Technology  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of adding RCP (redensyl, capixyl, procapil) to a hair loss treatment regimen that includes minoxidil and finasteride. Users share experiences, suggesting RCP may not be as effective as minoxidil, but could be useful for creating topical solutions.

      community Pyrilutamide solution question

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about the stability of pyrilutamide in different solutions. The user is asking if a 70/30 ethanol/pg solution with 4% water will degrade pyrilutamide.

      community Minoxidil permanent face changes?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Excessive use of topical minoxidil led to unwanted facial changes and side effects. The user plans to switch to oral minoxidil with microneedling for hair regrowth.

      community Minoxidil question

      in Minoxidil  41 upvotes 5 months ago
      Minoxidil is being questioned for its effects on surrounding hair when applied to a receding hairline. The user is concerned it might worsen the appearance by causing nearby hair to fall out.

      community Hypertrichosis Photos from Oral Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  266 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their experience with oral minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, taking 7.5mg of minoxidil and experiencing excessive hair growth all over their body without major side effects. Some users suggested lower doses for safety, while others shared their own experiences with hair growth in different areas and side effects.

      community Looking for the new RU58841 source in EU

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is seeking a new source for RU58841 in the EU after their previous supplier stopped selling it. They mention considering Anagen, Actifolic, Minoxidilmax, and rudirect, and are using a treatment mixing RU58841 with Stemoxydine and Alfatradiol.

      community Looking for the new RU58841 source in EU

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is seeking a new source for RU58841 in the EU after their previous supplier stopped selling it. They mention considering Anagen, Actifolic, Minoxidilmax, and rudirect, and are using a treatment mixing RU58841 with Stemoxydine and Alfatradiol.

      community do you HAVE to microneedle with min?

      in Minoxidil 1 month ago
      The user experienced chest pain and increased heart rate after microneedling while using topical minoxidil for hair loss. They are unsure if minoxidil is effective without microneedling.

      community Minoxidil is a 5ar inhibitor according to research

      in Research/Science  147 upvotes 7 months ago
      Minoxidil may inhibit androgen receptors and affect hormonal pathways, potentially explaining its effectiveness in treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA). Users discuss its varying effectiveness on scalp versus facial hair and note fewer side effects with topical use compared to oral.

      community Results: 11mo using a 272 diode red light hat

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user shared their 11-month experience using a 272 diode red light hat for hair loss, noting decent results despite inconsistent use and no medication. Another user suggested that real treatment like minoxidil or finasteride is necessary for long-term hair maintenance.

      community RCP (redensyl, capixyl, procapil) combination over minoxidil long term?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a combination of redensyl, capixyl, and procapil (RCP) for hair loss, with some users also mentioning minoxidil and finasteride. Users shared mixed experiences, with some suggesting "RevivHair Max Hair Stimulating Serum" for better results, while others reported no noticeable effects from using products like The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum.

      community Drastic loss after stabilization for 5 years of DHT blockers, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo

      in Update  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old is experiencing significant hair loss despite using a combination of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, and vitamin D optimization, and is now starting zinc supplementation. Suggestions include considering other causes, possibly increasing dutasteride dosage, switching to oral minoxidil, or maintaining the current regimen and reassessing in six months.

      community What else can I do? Already on dut and minox

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering adding RU58841 or other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include stopping smoking, trying dutasteride mesotherapy, using tretinoin, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and possibly using a red light cap.

      community Extreme shedding after ~1 year on 5% topical minoxidil — normal or problem?

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 17-year-old using 5% topical minoxidil experienced significant hair shedding after a year, possibly due to a "synchronization shed" and deficiencies in vitamin D and iron. Recommendations include continuing minoxidil, optimizing vitamin D and iron levels, and reducing tretinoin use if scalp irritation occurs.

      community Oral minoxidyl and topical minoxidyl

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using both oral and topical minoxidil is likely safe, but be cautious of increased systemic absorption. The best tretinoin dosage to enhance minoxidil effectiveness is not specified.

      community Who won’t respond to minoxidil? (Studies)

      in Research/Science  33 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to differences in sulfotransferase enzyme levels in the scalp, affecting people with conditions like ASD, liver disease, and androgenic alopecia. Treatments like topical tretinoin, microneedling, and using minoxidil sulfate instead of regular minoxidil can improve results for those with low enzyme levels.

      community Minoxidil and concern about cats

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 10 months ago
      Minoxidil is highly toxic to cats, and even small amounts can be fatal. The user decided against using topical minoxidil due to the risk to their cats and considered oral minoxidil and ketoconazole shampoo as alternatives.

      community Case study: 1mo progress microneedling + minox, no fin.

      in Microneedling  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their experience with microneedling and minoxidil for hair loss, avoiding finasteride due to concerns about systemic hormone effects. They reported slight hair regrowth after one month and plan to continue the regimen, noting improvements in skin sensitivity and managing dandruff with anti-dandruff shampoo.

      community Tretinoin for some men(not all) can cause non-telogen effluvium hair loss

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hair loss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hair loss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Extreme hair and beard growth from Stemoxydine. Big 3 + 1?

      in Product  23 upvotes 5 years ago
      Using a combination of Stemoxydine, minoxidil, dutasteride, and keto shampoo to achieve extreme hair and beard growth. The user has experienced positive results with terminal hairs at the hairline and an increase in density to their stubble after several weeks of use.