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      community Is this fin/dut/min topical compound overkill?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user questions if a topical compound with finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, caffeine, and triamcinolone is excessive for hair loss treatment. Another user shares their experience using topical finasteride without issues and notes that alternating finasteride and dutasteride is common.

      community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

      community How bad is Canadian water for your hair?

      in Research/Science 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss potentially linked to Canadian tap water, specifically in Windsor, Ontario. The user questions if hard or chlorinated water contributes to hair loss and seeks ways to treat the water to reduce hair fall.

      community Has anyone heard of Trioxidil instead of Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil 8 years ago
      Trioxidil's effectiveness is questioned, with users suggesting it might be a marketing gimmick. Alternatives like Lipogaine and MSM are discussed, with some users sharing positive experiences with combining treatments like minoxidil and nanoxidil.

      community Anyone tried this Laritelle stuff?

      9 years ago
      Laritelle shampoo is questioned for its effectiveness in reducing hair loss and rejuvenating hair follicles. A user dismisses it as ineffective.

      community Is this regrowth? 2 months and 2 weeks comparison.

      in Is this regrowth?  165 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about a user questioning if they have experienced hair regrowth after using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for 2 months and 2 weeks, with mixed opinions on whether the perceived changes are due to lighting or actual regrowth. Most users suggest that noticeable regrowth typically takes 6-12 months, and the differences in photos may be due to lighting and hair styling.

      community Did anyone tried exosome therapy

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosome therapy for hair loss is questioned for its effectiveness and authenticity. Users express skepticism, citing manipulated photos and high costs.

      community Microneedling. What is your approach?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using microneedling for hair loss treatment, including questions on disinfection and post-treatment care. The user mentions using oral minoxidil and finasteride, and considering dutasteride.

      community Dutasteride at 21 years old. Is it safe?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old individual questioning the safety and potential side effects of using Dutasteride for hair loss, after Finasteride and RU58841 had limited effect. The responses vary, with some users suggesting it's safe and others advising to check hormone levels before proceeding.

      community Can toppik fibers cause hair loss?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Toppik fibers causing hair loss is questioned. Applying it may pull out already shed hairs, and user experiences oral minoxidil shedding.

      community Alguien más le pasa esto por el minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 20-year-old male experienced mental fog after resuming topical minoxidil for hair loss, questioning if it's due to interactions with antidepressants. Suggestions included trying a lower concentration of minoxidil or alternatives like copper peptides.

      community Does This Invalidate PP405 Completely?

      in Research/Science 1 month ago
      PP405's effectiveness in increasing hair density is questioned due to a small sample size, despite investment from Google Ventures. Users express skepticism and suggest waiting for more conclusive results.

      community M Thirties. Can gym gains cause hair loss?

      in Treatment 2 months ago
      A male in his thirties with a Norwood 2 hairline questions if gym gains and supplements like creatine cause hair loss. Responses suggest that while exercise can slightly increase testosterone and DHT, genetics primarily determine hair loss, and treatments like finasteride are recommended for DHT control.

      community Anti inflammatories as an adjunct treatment

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      Anti-inflammatories like curcumin, quercetin, and vitamin E may help with hair loss when used alongside treatments like finasteride and dutasteride. Ketoconazole is also noted for reducing scalp inflammation and improving scalp health.

      community Is finasteride just not working for me? test results

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  3 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 21-year-old is experiencing aggressive hair loss and questions the effectiveness of finasteride after 45 days of use, with high DHT levels. A user advises that scalp DHT, not serum DHT, is important for hair loss assessment, and suggests monitoring hair improvement over time.

      community I feel like my dermatologist prescribed me useless medication

      in Product  14 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is concerned about hair loss and questions the effectiveness of prescribed "Merz special" and "Revalid" products, which lack finasteride or minoxidil. Users suggest seeking a different doctor for finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

      community Suspicious about my dermatologist

      in Product  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old is concerned about hair loss and questions his dermatologist's advice against using finasteride due to age. The dermatologist recommended a serum with aloe vera, saw palmetto, biotin, and dexpanthenol, but the user is skeptical and considers using minoxidil instead.

      community Ru with gloves because of Systemic absorption?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about whether to use gloves when applying 5% RU58841 to avoid systemic absorption and if washing hands with water is sufficient. Users question the concern, noting it is applied to the scalp.

      community What's the deal with verteporfin?

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses verteporfin as a potential hair loss treatment and questions why more precise methods aren't used to test its effectiveness in regrowing hair. Some users believe verteporfin is promising and should receive more attention, while others are skeptical about the testing methods.

      community Tretinoin Efficacy Alone for Hair Regrowth + DHT blocker

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair regrowth alone is questioned, with interest in its use with oral minoxidil. The discussion also considers whether finasteride or dutasteride is the better DHT blocker and if switching to dutasteride is advisable for those without side effects from finasteride.