Using retinol with minoxidil may not be as effective as tretinoin, but retinaldehyde or adapalene could be alternatives. A micro-roller with minoxidil is suggested for better results.
The user is pausing finasteride for blood donation and is concerned about its effect on DHT levels. They plan to supplement with saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil during the pause.
A user discussed their hair transplant progress and mentioned using 1mg Finasteride, 5% Topical Minoxidil, and recently starting 5% RU58841. They are seeking advice on whether to use RU58841 at month 4 post-transplant.
The user is not seeing success with 0.025% topical finasteride for hair loss after four months and is experiencing less side effects compared to 1mg oral finasteride. Another user suggests that it might be too soon to see results and recommends trying it for a year before making a decision.
The conversation is about creating a DIY hair loss treatment solution using pyrilutamide powder, stored in an old minoxidil bottle. The user is seeking advice on how to best replicate Kintor's trials and the ideal storage conditions for the solution.
Using both oral and topical minoxidil is likely safe, but be cautious of increased systemic absorption. The best tretinoin dosage to enhance minoxidil effectiveness is not specified.
A user from China is participating in a clinical trial for Pyrilutamid, a potential hair loss treatment originally developed for prostate cancer. They've experienced no side effects except initial scalp itchiness, and will share results after the year-long trial.
The conversation discusses using tretinoin as an additional treatment for hair loss alongside minoxidil, with plans to test its effectiveness by applying it to only one side of the scalp. The user intends to start this experiment after using minoxidil for a year.
The user shared their positive 5-month results using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, and supplements like biotin, zinc, iron, and vitamin C. They provided before and after photos and mentioned applying minoxidil even when derma rolling.
A 33-year-old is using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride (1mg), a derma pen, and 0.05% tretinoin on the hairline to treat hair loss, showing progress after 2 months. They apply tretinoin in the evening with minoxidil and use a derma pen once a week at 1.5mm.
Kintor edited their Amazon page, removing claims that KX-826 provides "real" visible results from clinical experiments. The discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user has been using a new brand of minoxidil called VIOFAIRY for six months and finds it effective, though the labeling has misspellings. They are seeking feedback from others who have tried this brand.
Tocotrienols are being discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth, but users report no noticeable effects after several months of use. Some users are combining tocotrienols with other treatments like pumpkin seed oil and peppermint and rosemary oil.
Quercetin and houttuynia cordata extract may stimulate hair growth by enhancing cellular energy metabolism and increasing growth factor secretion. Quercetin has low oral bioavailability, and its natural tint might stain the scalp if used topically.
Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.
The conversation discusses the differences in inactive ingredients between Sandoz 5mg Finasteride and Proscar/Propecia, questioning the purpose of certain additives like Docusate sodium. It seeks to determine if these differences affect the effectiveness of the treatment for hair loss.
A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.
The user stopped using finasteride and RU58841 and is considering CB-03-01 for androgenic alopecia but is concerned about the cost and effectiveness, especially at a lower dose than in clinical trials. They are also using minoxidil, micro-needling, and nizoral shampoo but are unsure about the correct application method for CB-03-01.
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.
Scalp irritation from homemade topical finasteride may be caused by isopropyl alcohol. Alternatives suggested include using ethanol or everclear with distilled water.
A 35-year-old man shares his one-year progress using 1.25 mg oral finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil for hair loss, with no side effects and slight improvement in his front hairline. He also uses keto shampoo twice a week and a 0.5mm roller weekly.
Topical minoxidil and oral finasteride are effectively promoting hair growth with minimal side effects, such as no impact on sex drive. Users report positive results and reduced hair shedding, with some using a combination of topical foam containing both minoxidil and finasteride.
User discusses a topical hair solution containing Tretinoin, Dutasteride, and Ketoconazole, and asks if it's safe to combine and leave in hair. Concerns include Ketoconazole being left in hair and Tretinoin's effects with Dutasteride and Ketoconazole.
Tretinoin may enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for those not responding to minoxidil alone, but it could reduce efficacy for some who are already responding to minoxidil. Tretinoin requires careful use, including skin moisturizing and sun protection due to increased sensitivity.
The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zinc shampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair improvement after using a topical 0.3% finasteride/6% minoxidil solution from January to June 2024. They experienced initial shedding but saw progressive improvement with daily evening application.
User tried dutasteride, topical finasteride, oral minox, dermawounding, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and ketacozonole for hair loss. Improvement was temporary, now trying RU58841 and seeking help.
The conversation is about receiving a shipment of Koshine, also known as Kintor, which is an anti-androgen treatment for hair loss. The user is eager to try the KX-826 product and observe its effects and any side effects.