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240-270 / 1000+ resultscommunity 2 months and a half of treatment
The user has been using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice a day, tretinoin once a week, and 2% ketoconazole twice a week since February 5th. They shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over two and a half months.
community Odd fear of not getting meds in a coma or similar
Concerns about hair loss treatments like finasteride and minoxidil not being administered during a coma. Dutasteride remains in the system longer, and hair loss may not be immediate if treatment stops temporarily.
community Kintors 1% Pyrilutamide comes in October/November
Kintor's 1% Pyrilutamide will be released in October/November. The user cannot tolerate finasteride.
community 75 Days 32M (Dut 0.5) Top Min 5% Twice / Day, Ketoconazole Shampoo 3 X Week, Vit D Inj 1 per month
The user "Venom7337" shared their progress with hair loss, mentioning the treatments they used: Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo. They hope to see further improvement in hair density and hairline.
community What is everyone's assessment of pyrilutamide 1.0% topical as a adjunct treatment?
community How long do you keep your ketoconazole shampoo in your hair if you do?
People generally keep ketoconazole shampoo in their hair for 3-10 minutes before washing it out. Most users prefer around 5 minutes.
community Malassezia safe topical treatments?
The user is seeking Malassezia-safe treatments for hair loss and currently uses a baby shampoo, a scalp tonic with antifungal ingredients, and aloe gel. They consider using Kirkland Minoxidil 5% drops and possibly consulting a doctor about Finasteride.
community Any recs for a shampoo with 1% Keto and Sulfate free?
A user is seeking recommendations for a shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole that is sulfate-free. They are looking for a product without 'sodium laureth sulfate.'
community I finally coninced my trichologist to give me finasteride
The user convinced their trichologist to prescribe topical finasteride after using topical estradiol and progesterone for hair maintenance. They also discussed the potential impact of "nofap" on hair loss, noting that abstaining for about four months seemed to reduce shedding.
community Whoever had success with PYRILUTAMIDE, please give us hope outside of 5AR inhibitors.
Users discuss using pyrilutamide for hair loss, seeking alternatives to 5AR inhibitors. They mention using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and RU58841.
community Anyone using Finastopic (no pg Isdin)?
The conversation discusses the use of Finastopic, a carrier for finasteride solutions by Isdin, and compares it to a standard propylene glycol (PG) solution. The user was prescribed a 1% finasteride solution using Finastopic and has been using a self-compounded 0.025% topical finasteride with minoxidil.
community 3 months of min/fin + ketoconazol 2% and derma stamp 0.75mm.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, ketoconazole, and derma stamping. Users share their experiences, with one noting improved scalp health and slight regrowth, while another considers switching treatments due to lack of progress.
community Has anyone seen this study before? It claims that B6+Zinc can inhibit 5ar activity
The conversation discusses using B6 and Zinc to inhibit 5ar activity, similar to Fin and Dut. Minoxidil is mentioned as a supplementary treatment.
community topical cetirizine to control scalp inflammation
The user applies a topical solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone to address scalp inflammation and is considering adding cetirizine to the mix. They are calculating the correct amount of cetirizine to add to their formula and have paused this approach to retry oral minoxidil.
community Anyone managed to get clascoterone 5% in the uk?
community Clascoterone powder already available?
Clascoterone powder is now available, but it's expensive and not widely discussed due to past ineffective results at higher concentrations. Users are skeptical about its effectiveness and are seeking reliable sources.
community Is there any way to know for sure if hair thinning is just from fungal infection/ inflammation and would be reversed with just Ketoconazole 2%/ triamcinolone acetonide etc?
The user is unsure if their hair thinning is due to fungal infection/inflammation or genetic factors and is hesitant to start Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. They are currently using Ketoconazole 2% and triamcinolone acetonide and are concerned about potential side effects from other medications.
community The Cure isn't 5 years away; it's already here.
PP405 is a new topical treatment for hair loss, showing promise in trials but still requires finasteride for maintenance. There is skepticism about its effectiveness and safety, with concerns about needing finasteride to maintain results.
community Has anyone here with female pattern baldness had success with JUST microneedling and ketoconazole?
Microneedling and ketoconazole alone are not effective for female pattern baldness. They are best used as complementary treatments alongside other medications like finasteride, spironolactone, or dutasteride.
community Is S5 plus cream an okay alternative to finasteride?
The conversation discusses using S5 plus cream (Spironolactone, Alfatradiol, and Tempol) as an alternative to finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential systemic absorption. The original poster already uses 5% minoxidil and is seeking alternatives due to fears of finasteride's side effects.
community Tretinoin to counter-act Minoxidil's skin effects?
community Ulo 0.005% finasteride, 4 month update; no results
The user applied 0.005% topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine, and ketoconazole shampoo for four months but saw no hair regrowth. Some users suggested increasing the finasteride dose or trying alternative treatments like clascoterone, pyrilutamide, or RU58841.
community Is it okay to use Nizoral 1% ketoconazole shampoo everyday? How often can I use Nizoral?
Use ketoconazole shampoo 1-2 times a week; daily use can cause dryness. Some users find daily use effective, but most recommend less frequent use with conditioner.
community Topical - Lantoprost .01%, MIN 10% DUT .05%, Hydrocortisone 1% Progrestron .025%
A user was prescribed a topical treatment for hair loss including Latanoprost, Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Hydrocortisone, and Progesterone, after using an oral Minoxidil and Finasteride combo without significant results. Concerns were raised about the long-term use of hydrocortisone, with suggestions to consult a doctor regularly.
community Almost 4 months, before and after of pyrilutamide .5% once daily
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a combination of minoxidil, alfatradiol, pyrilutamide, and nizoral, despite previous intolerance to finasteride. They emphasize the importance of consistency in treatment and are optimistic about the results, noting no side effects so far.
community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy
The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.
community starting out Nizoral shampoo, do I buy more bottles after I finish or switch back to traditional shampoo?
Using Nizoral shampoo intermittently and reassessing scalp condition after each bottle, potentially adding in other tools to target seb derm, and alternating between Pura D'Or and Nizoral for a healthy and clean scalp.
community 2 months of min + fin + ketokonazle
After 2 months of using minoxidil and finasteride twice daily, along with ketoconazole shampoo 2-3 times a week, progress in hair condition is shown. The user shares pictures to document the changes.
community Finasteride alternative close to fda approval in the US
Breezula, a topical treatment, is anticipated to be available in the US by mid-2027 as a potential alternative to finasteride with fewer systemic side effects. There is ongoing debate about its effectiveness and some users report similar side effects to finasteride.