community Minoxidil absorption and washing hair
User asks if washing hair or using hair fibers after minoxidil dries is okay and if dry scalp means full absorption. Some doctors and sources say 50-75% absorption occurs after an hour.
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990-1000 / 1000+ resultscommunity Starting My Topical Finasteride Journey (Diffuse Patterned Alopecia) (Pictures in Comments)
A user is starting a topical finasteride treatment for diffuse patterned alopecia, having previously used minoxidil without success. They are cautious about side effects and have chosen topical over oral finasteride, while also using Nizoral and biotin in their routine.
community 200 days on oral dut and min
The user has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for 200 days to address hair loss. Progress pictures show improvement over this period.
community Anybody here cooking oral minoxidil?
The conversation is about making oral minoxidil pills for personal use, including inquiries about ingredients and binders. The user mentions taking 2.5mg of oral minoxidil daily.
community Kowalski, analysis (Fin + Min, no dermarolling)
A 29-year-old is using 1mg oral finasteride and 50mg/g topical minoxidil daily for hair loss, with plans to reduce minoxidil use due to greasiness and considering a hair transplant for receding temples. No side effects from finasteride were reported, and many users suggest a transplant may not be necessary due to good hair density.
community 6 month min only results + dermarolling
A user shared their 6-month progress using 1ml of Kirkland minoxidil daily and weekly 1mm dermarolling, noting no side effects and minimal shedding. They plan to consider finasteride or dutasteride after midterms, attributing hair loss to genetics.
community Is pp405 actually the cure ? Just how exciting is it ?
PP405 is a promising hair growth stimulant but not a cure for advanced hair loss, as it may only help dormant follicles. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Dutasteride are discussed, with emphasis on early intervention for effectiveness.
community RU58841 and Min - topical 50 mg each day
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 2 Months Fin/Min/Keto/Micro Needling
A user shared their 2-month progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Keto shampoo, and microneedling for hair growth, reporting positive results. They plan to continue and update the community.
community 8 months on 0.5mg Dut / 2.5mg Min every day
The user experienced significant hair improvement using 0.5mg Dutasteride and 2.5mg Minoxidil daily for 8 months, with no side effects reported. They noticed thicker, darker hair and increased density, and did not use topical treatments.