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      community How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using a topical serum for hair loss with ingredients like finasteride and minoxidil, and the option to exclude retinoic acid and hydrocortisone due to concerns about long-term effects. One user prefers using only finasteride, avoiding minoxidil and retinoic acid, and plans to remove hydrocortisone in future orders.

      community the ordinary retinol & minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using retinol with minoxidil may not be as effective as tretinoin, but retinaldehyde or adapalene could be alternatives. A micro-roller with minoxidil is suggested for better results.

      community Derma roller guide

      in Advice  65 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation provides advice on using derma rollers, stamps, and pens for hair loss, detailing types, usage, cleaning, depth, frequency, and caution with topicals like minoxidil. The user plans to replace a roller with a pen for better accuracy and safety, and uses a castor oil/rosemary oil mix post-needling.

      community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

      in Chat  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.

      community Going to inject NAD+ and GHL-Cu into Scalp for a few months

      in Chat  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's plan to inject NAD+ and GHK-Cu into their scalp to improve hair health, with concerns raised about the risks of infection and necrosis. Alternatives like finasteride, dutasteride, microneedling, oral minoxidil, and scalp massages are suggested.

      community Microneedling aftercare advice

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Microneedling aftercare involves using saline water instead of sea water, and avoiding hyaluronic acid due to its potential pro-inflammatory effects. Users suggest using jojoba oil as a carrier for essential oils like rosemary and lavender, and combining microneedling with minoxidil for better hair regrowth results.

      community Dermatologist wants me to stop topical min+fin as a teen

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 17-year-old has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is advised by a dermatologist to taper off due to age concerns. Other users suggest continuing minoxidil but stopping finasteride until at least 18, and consulting a specialized pediatric dermatologist.

      community Running Gear- Preemptive Treatment

      in Product 7 months ago
      A 51-year-old on TRT plans to use steroids and is concerned about hair loss, considering topical treatments like Hair Rescue with RU58841 and finasteride, along with Nioxin shampoo. They are cautious about using oral DHT blockers due to potential interactions with steroids like Tren and Anavar.

      community PP405 mechanism question - looking for discussion

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      PP405 may promote short-term hair growth by pushing follicles into the growth phase, but concerns exist about long-term effects due to lack of rest phases. Users discuss various treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, spironolactone, alfatradiol, and investigational drugs like KX-826 and GT20029 for hair maintenance and regrowth.

      community i need your advice please tell

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is experiencing stage 2 hair loss and thinning, noticing more scalp visibility with short hair. They are considering diet, yoga, scalp massage, supplements, and a serum recommended by their doctor, and questioning if it's safe to stop using the serum and whether to get a blood test since hair loss isn't a family trait.

      community How to increase graft survivability after HT?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is seeking advice on increasing graft survivability after a hair transplant, mentioning PRP, Mesotherapy, Stem Cell injections, and considering L-Arginine before starting Minoxidil. They are looking for ways to support blood flow before applying Minoxidil.
      What should I do?

      community What should I do?

      in General  55 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering starting minoxidil or getting their scalp checked for permanent scarring due to noticing thinner hair after bleaching. They are seeking advice on hair loss remedies.

      community Pre-mixed RU58841 in the KB solution vs PG solution?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Choosing between KB and PG solutions for applying RU58841, considering factors like scalp oiliness and absorption. Some users prefer KB for being gentler, while others use PG and recommend washing hair before application for better results.

      community Best homemade topical Finasteride formula ?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses homemade topical finasteride formulas, comparing two solutions with different proportions of alcohol and propylene glycol. The user seeks advice on which formula is gentler on the scalp, suggesting that less alcohol might be better.

      community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.

      community DHT Blocker without Selenium and Zinc??

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.

      community Haircafe - TOPICAL minoxidil is an anti aging drug

      in Minoxidil  245 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcohol content, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.