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      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.

      community Hair shed is driving me crazy/coping with stress

      in Female  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 25-year-old female is experiencing hair loss and has tried PRP, Minoxidil 5% with Biotin, and weekly needling sessions. Her doctor suggested switching to GFC treatment and stopping the needling sessions due to increased shedding, which may be caused by Minoxidil.

      community Dry flakes from topical fin use

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing white flakes and a greasy look from using a topical solution containing 0.025% finasteride, 8% minoxidil, 0.01% retinoic acid, and 1% hydrocortisone. Suggestions include reducing application frequency, using a brush to clean the scalp, and considering alcohol-free alternatives.
      Hair Loss Increase Despite 4 Years of Oral Minoxidil Use

      community Hair Loss Increase Despite 4 Years of Oral Minoxidil Use

      in Basic Questions  58 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil for 4 years and durum wheat 3 days a week for 7 months, but is experiencing increased hair loss when washing hair. They suspect it might be due to decreased DHT levels and are seeking similar experiences from others.
      The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      community The story of RU58841/ PSK3841

      in Research  622 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841, a potential hair loss treatment, was not commercialized due to marketability issues and lack of long-term safety data. Concerns about its formulation and delivery methods further complicate its use.

      community Why is no one talking about redensyl?

      in Question  56 upvotes 6 years ago
      Exploring the effectiveness of redensyl, a hair loss treatment, compared to minoxidil and finasteride. People shared experiences using redensyl and products containing it, such as The Ordinary Hair Serum.

      community Anyone tried adenosine for hair loss? Share your experience

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user is seeking experiences with adenosine for hair loss, asking about its effectiveness, usage duration, and combination with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Another user mentions difficulty sourcing adenosine and comments on the mixed quality of research.

      community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

      community Topical min 4-5 months. Is this growth?

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is questioning if they are experiencing hair regrowth after using topical Minoxidil for 4-5 months, noting increased body hair but uncertain head hair changes. Other users suggest the appearance is due to a natural cowlick rather than balding.

      community Balding, stressed and depressed

      in Chat  63 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 22 year old man who is experiencing hair loss, thinning and dry scalp, has tried treatments such as finasteride and minoxidil, and other users sharing their experiences with similar issues.

      community Scalp inflammation let’s talk about it?

      in Chat  11 upvotes 10 months ago
      Scalp inflammation can cause hair thinning and may be related to diet, infections, or conditions like psoriasis. Treatments suggested include using Nizoral shampoo and checking vitamin levels.

      community Is it an llusion or a regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil 2.5mg and finasteride 1mg for 3 months and is unsure if they are experiencing hair regrowth or if it's an illusion. Some responses suggest it is regrowth, while others think it's an illusion due to angles and lighting.

      community Being non responsive on dut and min

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo, and is concerned about continued shedding. Suggestions include checking for nutrient deficiencies, consulting a dermatologist, and considering other potential causes like seborrheic dermatitis or telogen effluvium.

      community Crazy Shed After Starting Hair Treatment

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair shedding after starting finasteride, RU58841, and topical minoxidil. They increased their finasteride dosage and added dutasteride, seeking advice on whether this reaction is normal and its duration.

      community 28M 2 Month of Fin&Min insane results

      in Progress Pictures  146 upvotes 6 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 female depressed about thin hair on crown PLEASE HELP :(

       4 upvotes 10 years ago
      The conversation reassures a woman concerned about thinning hair on her crown, suggesting her hair appears normal and not thinning. Some users recommend prenatal vitamins for hair health, while others attribute the appearance to contrast between dark hair and a pale scalp.