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      community Dermatologist stopped my oral Minoxidil at 19 and suggested a topical mix instead. Curious how this compares to switching to Dutasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      A dermatologist advised stopping oral Minoxidil for a 19-year-old and suggested a topical mix with Minoxidil, Finasteride, Tretinoin, and Melatonin, while continuing oral Finasteride. The user is curious about the effectiveness and side effects of switching to Dutasteride compared to the topical mix.

      community Reflex Hyperandrogenicty: How I recovered from it

      in Treatment 2 years ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding from RU58841 and recovered by stopping its use and starting treatments including Minoxidil, Rosemary Verbenone, Stemoxydine, Aminexil, copper peptide serum, and specific shampoos. They also consistently used oral Finasteride and plan to try Minoxidil 10%.

      community before and after 3 months of meds 20m

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 20-year-old using 1 mg finasteride, 2 ml topical minoxidil, tretinoin, and microneedling for hair loss shows progress after three months, with thicker hair and temple regrowth. No side effects reported, and the user is considering switching to oral minoxidil.

      community Results: 11mo using a 272 diode red light hat

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user shared their 11-month experience using a 272 diode red light hat for hair loss, noting decent results despite inconsistent use and no medication. Another user suggested that real treatment like minoxidil or finasteride is necessary for long-term hair maintenance.

      community Month 5 topical minoxidil oral finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  25 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil 5-6 days a week, tretinoin before minoxidil 3 times a week, and dermastamping weekly for hair loss treatment. They are considering adding dutasteride to their regimen and have not experienced any side effects from finasteride.

      community Help with hair loss due to Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hair loss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.

      community Redensyl Megathread !!!!

       42 upvotes 6 years ago
      Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

      community Depressed that DUPA rules me out of a transplant

      in Chat  8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is upset about hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis and DUPA, which prevents a hair transplant. They mention using jojoba oil and discuss treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community 2 months and a half of treatment

      in Progress Pictures  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      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 Does anyone have experience with topical dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using minoxidil for hair loss and is considering trying a compounded topical treatment with 0.1% dutasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, collagen, and silicon, as recommended by a trichologist. They learned that dutasteride might be more effective than finasteride and are seeking opinions on the use of topical dutasteride.

      community Shedding tremendously on RU5841

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair shedding after starting RU58841, despite using dutasteride and oral minoxidil for over a year without stabilization. Others suggest continuing the treatment as shedding can be a normal phase, but caution that RU58841 is unpredictable.

      community for those whose hair loss started with accutane

      in Chat  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      Accutane use led to hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis for many, with treatments like dutasteride, minoxidil, and Nutrafol being used to manage symptoms. Some users reported improvement, while others experienced persistent issues or side effects from treatments like finasteride.

      community Scalp Biopsy Results - Almost 2 Years Dutasteride, Still Worsening

      in Update  24 upvotes 9 months ago
      Dutasteride and finasteride are not effectively stopping hair loss for some users, despite long-term use. Some are considering or using RU58841, pyrilutamide, and other treatments like microneedling, while also managing seborrheic dermatitis with diet and topical solutions.

      community Azelaic acid with ru58841 combination

      in Treatment 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using azelaic acid to reduce scalp inflammation while using RU58841 for hair loss. It suggests applying azelaic acid in the morning and RU58841 at night to avoid degradation, while also using dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community What's better:Min2x a day or min + tret 1x a day?????

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 23-year-old male with early stage 4 hair loss is using a treatment routine that includes minoxidil 5% with tretinoin once daily, finasteride 1mg every other day, 2.5mg oral minoxidil every other day, and derma rolling twice a week. The discussion is about whether using minoxidil twice a day is better than combining it with tretinoin once a day.

      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 Is there a possibility it's only because of the SD

      in Ketoconazole 4 years ago
      A user is experiencing severe hair loss, diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis, and is using Ketoconazole and beclomethasone. They are concerned about potential female pattern baldness and are seeking reassurance and advice.

      community Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

      community Feeling pretty hopeless... Dry skin and eczema causing my alopecia.

      in Chat  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using dutasteride, lymecycline, betamethasone, and minoxidil for hair loss but struggles with eczema and dry skin. They feel hopeless as no treatments or moisturizers have helped, and they are concerned about their appearance due to their soft facial features.

      community New Latanoprost-Based Formula Used by Hollywood Celebrities

      in Treatment  26 upvotes 3 years ago
      A new Latanoprost-based formula used by Hollywood celebrities to treat hair loss, with the formula containing minoxidil, tretinoin, melatonin, azelaic acid, zinc thymulin, vitamin B6, sandalore and methyl vanillate. It also mentions the potential of offering a combined sublingual minoxidil/oral dutasteride option in the future.

      community 3 Months on Topical DUT & MIN Female Pattern Baldness

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared progress on treating female pattern baldness with a topical solution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone, along with supplements like Collagen Peptides, NAC, Vitamin C, and Keratin. Another user commented on the impressive results, noting the use of topical Dutasteride.