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      community Long term take(15-20y) 2.5mg oral minoxidil safe?

      in Minoxidil  55 upvotes 9 months ago
      An 18-year-old is considering taking 2.5mg oral minoxidil for 15-20 years alongside dutasteride and finasteride. They are concerned about the long-term safety and effectiveness of minoxidil in maintaining hair stability.

      community Diluting DIY topical finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.

      community The temporal peak - the often forgotten part in transplants?

      in Transplants  88 upvotes 11 months ago
      Temporal peaks are crucial for a natural-looking hair transplant, but they are challenging to achieve due to the need for precise angles and appropriate hair thickness. Many users emphasize the importance of finding a skilled surgeon and using finasteride to maintain hairline stability.

      community DIY Minoxidil mix with Fin, Caffeine, Cetirizine, and Melatonin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user plans to create a custom topical solution by adding finasteride, caffeine, cetirizine, and melatonin to a minoxidil bottle, questioning the stability and effectiveness of this mix. Concerns include potential crystallization and solution muddiness with added ingredients.

      community Thoughts on 5% Topical Minoxidil with 0.01% Tretinoin serum

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using a 5% Topical Minoxidil with 0.01% Tretinoin serum for hair loss, noting its lack of propylene glycol to avoid itchiness and greasiness. Users share experiences with different Minoxidil formulations and discuss the effectiveness and stability of Tretinoin in various forms.

      community Exosomes 2 months before and after

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosomes are being discussed as a potential hair loss treatment, with some users skeptical about their effectiveness and stability. There is interest in different types of exosomes, including those derived from centella asiatica, and comparisons are made to other treatments like finasteride.

      community Help : How to mix Tretinoin with Minoxidil?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking advice on mixing 5% Minoxidil with 0.025% Tretinoin for hair loss treatment, as they cannot find a suitable product in India and are considering making it themselves. They express concerns about mixing ratios and stability, while others suggest applying them separately or mixing them with other ingredients like finasteride and RU58841.

      community Diluting Melatonin Sublingual Spray

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user wants to dilute a melatonin sublingual spray to 0.0033% for use as a topical hair loss treatment. They ask if distilled water can be used for dilution and how much is needed for stability over months.

      community Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms and potential side effects. Discussion includes comparisons to Fluridil and questions about nanoparticle specificity and siRNA stability.

      community Has anyone tried/made a sulforaphane topical?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of creating a homemade sulforaphane topical for hair loss treatment. Participants mention challenges with sulforaphane stability and reference other treatments like Minoxidil.

      community Improve your micronnedling progress/results using betadine

      in Microneedling  72 upvotes 5 years ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth success using microneedling with a dermaroller every 6 days and minoxidil, recommending betadine (povidone-iodine) before microneedling to sterilize the scalp and enhance results. Another user noted the potential risks of iodine toxicity.

      community It's over- 8 months in & I've got 0 progress from Dutasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  37 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user tried Dutasteride, Finasteride, and Minoxidil for hair loss but saw no improvement after nearly two years, feeling frustrated and considering giving up. Other users suggested trying different dosages, oral Minoxidil, RU58841, or considering a hair transplant, while some noted that stabilization without regrowth is common.

      community Second shed sucks (me again xd)

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing a second hair shedding phase after 7 months on finasteride, oral minoxidil, and ketoconazole, and is concerned about the sustainability of the treatment. Others encourage continuing the treatment, explaining that shedding is normal and should stabilize over time.

      community Just started ru58841, ask me anything.

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen including oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, tadalafil, and the recent addition of RU58841. The user shares experiences with these treatments, noting significant hair regrowth and stabilization, and discusses the cost and preparation of RU58841.

      community Not responding to any treatment - is HT the only way?

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has tried various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil, but is considering a hair transplant due to insufficient progress. Some users suggest that the treatments have at least stabilized hair loss, and recommend consulting clinics for a potential hair transplant while continuing medication.

      community My Journey - Progress pics, regimen, shedding etc.

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user shared their hair loss journey, using 0.5mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling initially, then increasing to 1mg finasteride and adding 2.5mg oral minoxidil. They experienced significant regrowth but are currently facing a prolonged shedding phase, hoping for stabilization and regrowth.

      community Shedding, 90 days into Dutasteride 0.5

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male switched from finasteride to dutasteride 90 days ago, noticing decreased shedding initially but recently experiencing increased shedding of healthy, thick hair. He uses minoxidil with tretinoin and washes his hair daily, hoping the shedding will stabilize in a month or two.
      Is this a shedding phase or am i losing my little gains ?

      community Is this a shedding phase or am i losing my little gains ?

      in General  79 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair loss since 2021, tried various treatments, and is currently using oral minoxidil and finasteride since December 2024. They are experiencing shedding, which is common when starting or stopping treatments, and are advised to continue the current regimen as it may stabilize over time.
      31M on TRT, 3 weeks into finasteride but getting dizziness — should I switch to topical, lower the dose, or consider a transplant?

      community 31M on TRT, 3 weeks into finasteride but getting dizziness — should I switch to topical, lower the dose, or consider a transplant?

      in Basic Questions  123 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 31-year-old experiencing male pattern hair loss is considering options to manage it before their wedding, including continuing oral finasteride despite dizziness, switching to topical finasteride, adding minoxidil, or getting a hair transplant. They are advised that switching to topical treatments might reduce dizziness and that a hair transplant should be considered once hair loss stabilizes.
      Topical Treatment Progress

      community Topical Treatment Progress

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  53 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user reported healthier, firmer, and thicker hair follicles with minimal regrowth at the front after using Regenera Activa, topical finasteride, minoxidil, tretinoin, caffeine solution, and vitamin D supplements. Hair loss has stabilized with no side effects.

      community Supplements for Health hair as for Gemini & Grok

      in Chat  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation discusses various supplements and vitamins like Vitamin D3, K2, Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and B Vitamins for improving hair health. It also mentions a combination of Tocotrienols, Pycnogenol, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Stinging Nettle, and Myricetin for stabilizing hair, with Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, and Stinging Nettle noted for thickening hair despite side effects.

      community Taking minoxidil feels like working out, for my hair

      in Chat  17 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from oral minoxidil, such as palpitations and insomnia, and switched to topical minoxidil, which led to noticeable hair regrowth, especially at the hairline. They also use finasteride and observed increased hair shedding initially, which later stabilized.

      community I can't take it any longer... and dont know how much time should i wait to understand if the treatment even works...

      in Update  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair loss and has been using 5% minoxidil for 11 months, finasteride for nearly 6 months, and gel tretinoin for 4 months, with inconsistent use of ketoconazole shampoo. Despite these treatments, they are losing 200-250 hairs daily and are concerned about the lack of stabilization and potential continuous hair loss.

      community For those who switched from finasteride to Dutasteride !

      in Chat  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      People discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They reported satisfaction with dutasteride, noting it was more effective than finasteride, particularly after finasteride's effects diminished, and some experienced additional benefits like cost savings and stabilized hair loss, rating dutasteride highly as a treatment.

      community 5 months on Fin + RCP + Alpecin + Vitamins

      in Is this regrowth?  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth using Finasteride, Alpecin shampoo, vitamins, RCP serums, and Redensyl, with noticeable improvement in the fifth month. The user experienced some shedding initially but found stability without using Minoxidil, as advised by their dermatologist.

      community 3 month progress on fin min, progress??

      in Progress Pictures  35 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is three months into using topical finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin for hair loss, noticing slight improvement in hair density. They plan to continue treatment and expect more visible results between 6 to 9 months, with the goal of stabilizing hair loss and possibly achieving some regrowth.