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community About to add topical melatonin to my 5% minoxidil solution. What's would be the right concentration?

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 4 years ago

The user added melatonin to their 5% minoxidil solution for hair growth, using a concentration of 0.0033%, which equates to roughly 2mg for a 60ml bottle. They later reported no significant difference and planned to continue the treatment for a few more months before potentially stopping to observe any changes in shedding.

community Vitamin Deficiency: “Severely” Low on Vitamin D

in Update 15 upvotes 2 years ago

A user experiencing significant hair loss found they had a severe vitamin D deficiency and was prescribed 50,000IU vitamin D pills, likely to be taken weekly. They are questioning if the deficiency could be the cause of their hair loss and if correcting it could stop the shedding and improve hair recovery.

community Is S5 plus cream an okay alternative to finasteride?

in Finasteride 4 upvotes 9 years ago

The conversation discusses using S5 plus cream (Spironolactone, Alfatradiol, and Tempol) as an alternative to finasteride for hair loss, with concerns about its effectiveness and potential systemic absorption. The original poster already uses 5% minoxidil and is seeking alternatives due to fears of finasteride's side effects.

community Nothing Has Stopped My Pre-treatment Shedding

in Update 4 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is frustrated with ongoing hair loss despite using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. They are considering adding magnesium to their diet and exploring other treatments like micro-needling and keto shampoo.

community Flakes in minoxidil serum with biotin

in Minoxidil 1 year ago

Minoxidil serum with biotin can cause flakes. The user is concerned if this is normal and if it will worsen hair loss.

community Take the meds, but know that LIFESTYLE MATTERS

in Research/Science 20 upvotes 2 months ago

Minoxidil and finasteride aid hair regrowth, but a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight, enhances their effectiveness. Being underweight can impede hair regrowth, while a balanced diet and addressing deficiencies can improve outcomes.

community Is this proof that this minoxidil is real?

in Minoxidil 4 upvotes 1 year ago

Minoxidil turned yellow/orange when mixed with bleach, suggesting its presence. However, this doesn't confirm the concentration of minoxidil.

community 23M on 0.25mg Finasteride 40 Days: Temporary Watery Semen?

in General 50 upvotes 10 months ago

A 23-year-old male taking 0.25 mg finasteride for 40 days noticed reduced hair shedding and improved hair texture but experienced watery semen, which might be temporary. Overejaculation and finasteride can cause this, and it usually resolves, but consulting a healthcare provider is advised if it persists.

community anything to add to my regime?

in Advice 6 years ago

The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen that includes finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, Dermapen, quercetin, N-acetyl L-cysteine, biotin, millet seed extract, MSM, OPC, green tea extract, high-dose vitamins B1-B12, boron, and silica. The user is seeking advice on additional treatments.

community 1mg oral fin and 1.25mg oral min every night and ketoconazole shampoo once or twice a week based on scalp condition.

in Progress Pictures 15 upvotes 8 months ago

The user is using 1mg oral finasteride, 1.25mg oral minoxidil nightly, and ketoconazole shampoo weekly for hair loss, reporting no side effects. They self-prescribed after inconsistent use of topical minoxidil, using Lonitab from Intas pharmaceutical.

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