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      community Am I microneedling right (only slight redness)?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling for hair regrowth, using a 1.0 dermastamp, is discussed with a focus on achieving slight redness without bleeding. Minoxidil is mentioned as an effective treatment when used after dermastamping.

      community Does Minox give regrowth?

      in Minoxidil 6 years ago
      A user is using 1ml/day of Dualgen-15 (15% Minoxidil, caffeine, retinol, azaleic acid, Adenosine, biotin, niacin) on their temples and asks if Minoxidil alone can completely regrow their temples.

      community 2 months on Min + 1 month on fin progress

      in Is this regrowth?  95 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for 2 months and finasteride for 1 month, applying minoxidil once nightly due to routine constraints. They switched to a shampoo with menthol, caffeine, and saw palmetto, and reported no side effects.

      community Is it normal that fin tingles in the mouth?

      in Finasteride  59 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user experienced a tingling sensation in their mouth after taking a cut finasteride pill, possibly due to inactive ingredients like mannitol or sodium lauryl sulfate. Tingling is not a common side effect or typical allergy sign, but monitoring for unusual reactions is advised.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  95 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community PP405 bandwagon, time to resume the hype train.

      in Treatment  166 upvotes 7 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in hair regrowth, potentially outperforming existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, with significant results in just four weeks. The treatment is still in early stages, with further trials needed to determine its long-term effectiveness and optimal dosage.

      community Oral Min Aging reversible?……..

      in Minoxidil 5 months ago
      Oral minoxidil may cause temporary facial puffiness, leading to a perception of accelerated aging, but it doesn't cause actual aging. Concerns about hair loss and treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are discussed, with suggestions to use tretinoin and sunscreen to mitigate potential side effects.

      community Black Cumin Seed Oil

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      Black cumin seed oil may stimulate hair regrowth due to thymoquinone. It can be consumed or applied topically.

      community How Dangerous is Oral Min Really?

      in Minoxidil  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is generally effective for hair loss but may cause side effects like heart palpitations and facial puffiness. Users highlight the importance of monitoring blood pressure due to potential cardiovascular risks.

      community 2 MONTHS ALL NATURAL HAIR REGROWTH REGIMEN & RESULTS

      in Is this regrowth? 3 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses using natural products like rosemary, tea tree, and aloe, along with a DIY coffee rinse to block DHT for hair regrowth, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride. Some users express skepticism about the effectiveness of natural remedies compared to conventional treatments.

      community Sooo whats the consensus about pp405 now?

      in Chat  74 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      PP405 may help with hair regrowth, especially when combined with minoxidil and finasteride, but its long-term effectiveness is unclear. Phase 3 trials are expected to begin soon, with results in a few years.

      community Oral minoxidil + microneedling - pointless?

      in Microneedling  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil is considered effective for hair growth, and some users combine it with microneedling despite mixed opinions on its additional benefits. Concerns about microneedling include potential scarring and lack of conclusive evidence on its effectiveness when used with oral treatments.

      community 28M 2 Month of Fin&Min insane results

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 28-year-old male experienced significant hair improvement in two months using 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, 1mg finasteride every other day, weekly dermastamping, daily scalp massages, and rosemary oil. The user reports no side effects and questions if the rapid progress is typical or if they are a hyper responder.

      community Oral Minoxidil and Grapefruit Juice

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the potential dangers of taking oral minoxidil and grapefruit juice together. Some users express concern about dangerous drug interactions, while others argue that grapefruit juice may inhibit the metabolism of finasteride. The conclusion is that grapefruit juice may make finasteride less effective, but it won't affect minoxidil.

      community Minoxidil, Fin and Cetirizine.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user started a hair care routine using 0.5mg finasteride daily, 2ml of 5% minoxidil, and 4.5mg of cetirizine topically to address hair loss. They plan to provide updates and are also interested in cetirizine's potential to reduce scalp itching and redness due to its anti-inflammatory properties.

      community Any sources on Geranium sibiricum extract?

      in Product 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss and explores the potential of Geranium sibiricum extract as a safer alternative. It highlights the difficulty in finding this specific extract and suggests considering other plants with similar compounds, like Indian gooseberry.

      community How can you make your own PP405

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      People are discussing making their own PP405 for hair loss treatment using JLX069 and DMSO. There is skepticism about the safety and effectiveness of this homemade solution, with some users expressing concerns about potential risks.

      community Oral minoxidil - how important is dermastamping?

      in Microneedling 5 months ago
      A trans woman is using 10 mg oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and estradiol for hair regrowth and is also doing dermastamping despite the pain. Users discuss the benefits of dermastamping for serum absorption and hair follicle stimulation, with some expressing surprise at the high minoxidil dosage.

      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.
      Im really cooked right ? please give suggestions 23M

      community Im really cooked right ? please give suggestions 23M

      in General  96 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old male using minoxidil once daily is concerned about hair loss and hesitant to use finasteride due to potential side effects. Suggestions include adding finasteride, exercise, cold showers, spicy food, infrared exposure, sunbathing, and tretinoin.

      community [26M] Min 5 month progress, worse skin?

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced skin irritation and acne while using Minoxidil foam, but after stopping both the foam and a sea salt spray, their skin improved. They plan to try oral Minoxidil, suspecting the sea salt spray, not Minoxidil, was the main cause of their skin issues.