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community scientific evidence of the effect of minoxidil on collagen synthesis

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 6 months ago

Minoxidil may inhibit collagen synthesis at high concentrations, with anecdotal reports of skin aging but limited research. Dermatologists and other specialists show little interest in studying minoxidil's side effects.

community Brutal ongoing Shed after 15 months on fin

in Treatment 7 upvotes 2 years ago

User is experiencing severe hair loss despite using finasteride for 15 months, losing 500 hairs a day and 50% density since June. Minoxidil with needling was ineffective, and RU58841 is too expensive and hard to obtain.

community norwood 7 from both sides of family, destined to go bald 17M

in Chat 9 upvotes 2 years ago

17M approaching Norwood 2, using topical minoxidil and considering finasteride, oral minoxidil, and pyrilutamide. Plans to study dermatology and possibly get a hair transplant at 25 if treatments don't work.

community Insomnia and Finasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 5 upvotes 4 years ago

A user reports experiencing insomnia as a side effect of taking finasteride for hair loss, which takes 1 to 2 hours to fall asleep and results in only about 5 hours of sleep per night. They suspect the cause is related to the downregulation of neurosteroids due to finasteride.

community Doubtful of RU58441's negative effects

in Research/Science 2 upvotes 8 months ago

RU58841's potential side effects, particularly heart palpitations, are debated, with some attributing them to contamination with minoxidil. Users report mixed experiences, with some seeing no side effects and others cautioning about the lack of reliable data on RU58841's safety.

community Shiseido/Replicel RCH-01 trial results were finally shared online

in Treatment 49 upvotes 6 years ago

The Shiseido/Replicel RCH-01 trial results were disappointing and ineffective. Users expressed skepticism and frustration, suggesting alternatives like Tsuji or simply accepting baldness.

community So depressed and upset with how much progress I’ve lost

in Chat 51 upvotes 2 years ago

A 20-year-old started taking finasteride for hair loss at 18, saw improvement, but developed erectile dysfunction (ED) after taking accutane. Despite stopping both medications, ED persisted, and hair loss worsened. Advice given includes considering tadalafil for ED, resuming finasteride, using minoxidil, and addressing psychological factors through positive thinking and lifestyle changes.

community Why is diffuse thinning so hard to recover, 3 plus years on meds!

in Treatment 27 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for over three years, switched to oral minoxidil, and recently started dutasteride and dermarolling but still experiences thin hair. They are seeking suggestions for improving their hair condition.

community Severe Hair Loss Post-Surgery and Stress, Possible DUPA or Alopecia?

in General 64 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is experiencing severe hair loss after surgery and stress, with thinning all over the head, including the sides and neck. They are unsure if it's due to DUPA or alopecia areata incognita, and doctors have not observed miniaturization.

community Venting My Frustration with Doctors

in Chat 14 upvotes 1 year ago

A 22.5-year-old male is frustrated with doctors for not taking his diffuse thinning seriously. He has been using finasteride for 2.5 years, avoids topical minoxidil due to dandruff, and is hesitant about oral minoxidil due to weight and injury concerns.

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