A user experienced severe sexual sideeffects and man boobs after 11 months of finasteride use, despite initial positive results for hair growth. They are discontinuing finasteride and caution others about potential risks, suggesting that sideeffects may be more common than reported.
Combining minoxidil with tretinoin appears to enhance hair growth for some users, with several reporting better results than using minoxidil alone. Some users also incorporate other treatments like dutasteride, latanoprost, and microneedling for improved outcomes.
The user is considering liposomal minoxidil due to non-response and sideeffects from other treatments. They are exploring tretinoin with topical minoxidil as an alternative.
Reducing the dose of RU58841 from 25mg to 7.5mg topically helped minimize heart palpitations. Users discussed the cardiac effects of RU58841 and minoxidil, noting that no treatment is completely free of sideeffects.
Oral minoxidil may be more effective than topical due to uniform distribution and systemic activation, but can cause sideeffects like puffiness. Adding tretinoin to topical minoxidil can enhance its effectiveness by aiding conversion to its active form.
Microneedling and tretinoin may need to be continued indefinitely to maintain minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss. The user is aware that stopping minoxidil will result in losing its benefits.
The user has seen positive results after 16 months of using topical Finasteride/Minoxidil, microneedling weekly, and Tretinoin for hair loss. There are no reported sideeffects, and the user advises that the effectiveness of microneedling depends on the pressure applied.
Finasteride can cause dry eyes and vision issues due to its impact on the meibomian glands. Users have mixed experiences, with some experiencing eye discomfort and others having no sideeffects.
A 27-year-old man shared his hair regrowth progress after using finasteride for 4 years, recently adding a solution of RU58841 with minoxidil and alfatradiol, tretinoin on temples, and occasional ketoconazole. He is seeking opinions on his treatment approach.
The user has been using finasteride for two years without results and recently started a new routine involving derma stamping, retinol, and minoxidil, which seems to show progress. The user microneedles about half the week and uses L’Oréal night serum for retinol.
A user is concerned about hair loss and acne from a one-week course of 70 mg/day oral prednisolone for severe tinnitus. They are asking if these sideeffects are common.
A user discusses a topical prescription for hair regrowth containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Latanoprost, noting Latanoprost's sideeffect of promoting eyelash and eyebrow growth. Others share experiences and information about Latanoprost, highlighting its origins as a glaucoma drug and potential sideeffects.
A user is experiencing significant hair loss and scalp issues despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 since 2017. They switched to oral Minoxidil and are now on isotretinoin and topical corticosteroids for seborrheic dermatitis but continue to lose hair and seek advice on whether inflammation or treatment changes are the cause.
An 18-year-old male stopped using finasteride due to sideeffects and plans to start topical dutasteride, considering it a potential solution with fewer sideeffects. He continues using minoxidil despite no noticeable results and is exploring other treatments like RU58841.
Using tretinoin, minoxidil, and The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Serum together for hair loss is discussed, with suggestions to skip the serum as it is ineffective for regrowth. Tretinoin is recommended for temple regrowth, and combining it with derma stamping is advised.
The user is considering switching from a 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride mix to a combination of 5% minoxidil, 0.1% finasteride, 0.01% tretinoin, and 1.5% azelaic acid due to low regrowth success. They are seeking advice on whether to use the new mix at night and continue the old mix in the morning or try oral minoxidil in the morning.
A 20-year-old male stopped oral Minoxidil (3mg) for a month due to health concerns and lack of significant results, while continuing topical Minoxidil (7%) with tretinoin and 1mg finasteride. He wants to resume oral Minoxidil but is worried about losing progress.
A user has been using finasteride since 2018, switched to dutasteride, and added minoxidil, microneedling, and a tretinoin/spiro compound. They are pleased with the results and hopeful for more improvement.
The user experienced red pimples and a rash from using topical minoxidil, possibly due to propylene glycol. Suggestions included seeing a dermatologist, switching to foam without propylene glycol, using Nizoral, and adjusting application timing.
Combining minoxidil with tretinoin may help those who don't respond to minoxidil alone. Some users report better results with this combination, along with oral minoxidil and finasteride.
RU58841 caused severe sideeffects like heart palpitations and shortness of breath, leading the user to stop using it. Minoxidil and finasteride were effective without sideeffects, while RU58841's safety and effectiveness remain uncertain.
The conversation discusses switching from oral to topical finasteride due to sideeffects like nipple soreness. The user seeks advice on diluting and applying topical finasteride to minimize adverse effects.
A user shares their positive experience using the Rootique Dou applicator with 0.005% finasteride, noting it effectively delivers the product without greasiness and helps with hair regrowth without sideeffects. Another user reports regrowth using low-dose finasteride from ULO, while avoiding tretinoin due to skin irritation.
A 19-year-old male is experiencing accelerated hair recession after two months on oral Dutasteride, despite no noticeable shedding, while also using topical Minoxidil and Finasteride. He is unsure if the treatment is effective and is unable to access RU58841.
The user is considering switching from topical finasteride to oral finasteride and is seeking advice on whether to transition directly or use both forms temporarily. They express concern about potential sideeffects.
RU58841 may cause heart-related sideeffects like palpitations and chest pain, though evidence is mostly anecdotal. Users report mixed experiences, with some stopping due to sideeffects and others using it without issues, but concerns about its safety and sourcing remain.
The conversation is about obtaining topical tretinoin in Canada for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin is discussed for its ability to increase the absorption of minoxidil.