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community 21M in Egypt Seeking Oral Minox Alternatives Due to Safety Concerns with Cat

in Treatments 371 upvotes 6 months ago

A user in Egypt is seeking alternatives to oral minoxidil, which is banned there, after stopping topical minoxidil due to concerns for their cat's safety. Suggestions include drinking diluted topical minoxidil or making homemade minoxidil tablets, but these methods carry significant risks and are not recommended.

community 42M 5 months (topical fin, oral min)

in Progress Pictures 35 upvotes 2 years ago

A 42-year-old man is using topical finasteride, oral minoxidil, microneedling, ketoconazole shampoo, and various oils for hair loss treatment and is happy with the improvements after 5 months. He experienced mild side effects from finasteride, including temporary testicular pain and changes in libido, but no side effects from minoxidil.

community Combining Topical and Oral Finasteride

in General 82 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is considering combining 1mg oral finasteride with 0.1% topical finasteride due to reduced effectiveness after 5 years and is also using minoxidil twice daily. They previously tried dutasteride but stopped due to side effects and are hesitant to try RU58841.

community Patent for topical resveratrol and melatonin for AGA

4 upvotes 6 years ago

The conversation discusses a patent for using topical resveratrol and melatonin to treat androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and also mentions interest in topical sulforaphane as a treatment.

community [28yo] 5 months treatment. Oral fin , trop Minox and derma pen

in Minoxidil 24 upvotes 2 months ago

A 28-year-old user shared their positive experience with hair loss treatment using 1mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil nightly, and weekly dermapen sessions. They reported increased confidence despite minor side effects like dandruff and gray hair.

community 14 months on Fin, Total T 899, serum DHT 276 — high total T may still drive scalp DHT even when blood levels look controlled

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 1 month ago

A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months with slight improvement, but recent shedding led him to switch to a new minoxidil formulation without success. He is considering using topical RU58841 or dutasteride to better address scalp DHT, as his bloodwork shows high total testosterone and mid-range DHT levels.

community 1.25mg of Fin and 5% topical minoxidil once a day. 8 months progress. Diffuse thinning

in Progress Pictures 458 upvotes 3 years ago

This user experienced improvements in their hair density and texture through the use of finasteride (1.25mg) and minoxidil (5%) applied topically once a day over 8 months, with no reported side effects other than slightly lowered libido.

community 3 months oral Minox 1.25 mg topical fin .1 %

in Is this regrowth? 95 upvotes 1 year ago

A 27-year-old male has been using oral minoxidil and topical finasteride for 3 months, noticing fuller, thicker hair with no side effects. Users discuss the effectiveness and side effects of oral versus topical treatments, with some recommending higher doses or additional treatments like topical minoxidil.

community Im already taking fin, can i take saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil capsules?

in Chat 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A user is taking finasteride for hair loss and asks if they can also take saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil capsules on alternate days. They plan to use these supplements for 2-3 months to avoid wasting them.

community 4 months of restarting treatment. M36

in Progress Pictures 58 upvotes 6 months ago

A 36-year-old man restarted hair loss treatment after a break, using topical Minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical Finasteride 0.01% daily, and Ketoconazole 2% three times a week, along with supplements like Vitamin B12, D3, C, Biotin, Omega-3, zinc, and copper. He avoids oral Finasteride due to side effects and plans to evaluate progress after a year.

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