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      community Halted my hair loss with topical liposomal finasteride 0.01%

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user halted hair loss using 0.01% topical liposomal finasteride daily, with no side effects or regrowth, and recently added 5% minoxidil and low-level laser therapy. They recommend this conservative approach for those hesitant about finasteride.

      community I think Ru58841 stopped my itching.

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU58841 stopped scalp itching for the user, providing relief from persistent itchiness associated with hair loss. Some users reported side effects like chest pain, while others found relief with different treatments like mometasone.

      community Why isnt topical fin talked about more?

      in Chat  44 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical finasteride is less popular due to inconvenience, cost, and availability, while oral finasteride is favored for ease and safety. Some users experience side effects with topical use, but find it effective with minoxidil, though opinions on its efficacy vary.

      community Is stemoxydine (serioxyl advanced) toxic/lethal to cats?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about concerns regarding the safety of using stemoxydine (Serioxyl Advanced) around cats, with the user also using minoxidil, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and microneedling for hair loss. The user is seeking advice on whether stemoxydine is toxic or lethal to cats.

      community Seborrheic dermatitis - can it cause long-term shedding (or telogen effluvium)?

      in Advice  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user is experiencing significant hair loss and scalp issues despite using Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 since 2017. They switched to oral Minoxidil and are now on isotretinoin and topical corticosteroids for seborrheic dermatitis but continue to lose hair and seek advice on whether inflammation or treatment changes are the cause.

      community I'm becoming non-responder to minoxidil. What's going on?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user experienced reduced effectiveness of minoxidil after consistent use, despite using dutasteride to maintain hair. They are considering alternatives like microneedling and exploring options like hair transplants due to dissatisfaction with current hair density.

      community What's your opinion on topical caffeine?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is already using topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is considering adding topical caffeine. They are seeking opinions on the effectiveness of topical caffeine.

      community Fin, min, stevia and the journey

      in Minoxidil  18 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user applied minoxidil and finasteride topically for hair regrowth, experiencing significant results but stopped finasteride due to side effects. They later added stevia to minoxidil, noticing potential improvement in hair density, particularly at the front.

      community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  9 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

      community 1 year fin/min topical .3/6% results once a day

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after using a topical treatment of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil once a day for a year, noting improvement in the front but needing suggestions for the crown. They confirmed using a product from Hims.

      community Ingest topical minoxidil by mouth ?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user questions if ingesting topical minoxidil could be an alternative to oral minoxidil for hair loss. Another user reports success with this method, noting they saw results and experienced no adverse effects.

      community The Fear of Oral Minoxidil is Overblown

      in Research/Science  272 upvotes 9 months ago
      Low-dose oral minoxidil is a safe and effective hair loss treatment with fewer side effects than previously feared. Users often prefer it over topical minoxidil for better results, though some experience side effects like increased body hair and cardiovascular issues.

      community Half year update on crown balding reversal

      in Is this regrowth?  36 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation is about a user who started using finasteride to address crown balding, noticing reduced hair shedding and halted progression of male pattern baldness. The user also used a dermal stamp and expressed optimism about potential regrowth, despite a slight decrease in libido.

      community 0 signs of regrowth after a while of treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 days ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and finasteride but has seen no regrowth, only stabilization of hair loss. Suggestions include considering a hair transplant or adding topical treatments, with some users sharing similar experiences of stabilization without regrowth.

      community Pili migrans? Lichen something? Seb derm?

      in Female  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about a female experiencing hair loss and seeking advice on why it's difficult to regrow hair. Specific treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841 are not mentioned.

      community Regrowth from just fin after high stress and SSRI side effects?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  8 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 22-year-old experienced significant hair loss due to high stress, SSRI side effects, and Androgenic Alopecia, and has seen some regrowth after starting finasteride and using ketoconazole shampoo. They are inquiring if continued use of finasteride and stress reduction alone can lead to further hair regrowth.

      community ashwagandha while taking finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is considering taking ashwagandha while on finasteride to manage side effects, noting it reduces stress but may cause hair thinning. They are unsure if the thinning is due to ashwagandha or normal shedding from finasteride.
      FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      community FCE 28260: A Forgotten 5α-Reductase Inhibitor

      in Research  330 upvotes 1 year ago
      FCE 28260 (PNU 156765), an under-explored 5α-reductase inhibitor, showcases promising results in research by Giudici et al., outperforming well-known treatments like Finasteride in reducing the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Its superior efficacy, demonstrated through lower IC50 values in both natural and human recombinant enzyme studies, suggests it could offer more effective management of DHT-related conditions. Additionally, its lower molecular weight hints at better potential for topical application, potentially offering advantages in treating conditions such as androgenic alopecia. Despite its potential, it has not advanced in development, possibly due to financial limitations, leaving its therapeutic prospects and side effect profile largely unexplored.

      community Hit the 6 month mark topical min and fin

      in Progress Pictures  194 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared progress after six months using a topical mix of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, reporting significant hair regrowth with minimal side effects. The product used is a spray from Hims, applied to the crown before bed.

      community Fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been experiencing hair loss for 4 years, with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and various supplements proving ineffective. They were diagnosed with fibrosing alopecia in a pattern distribution, a condition that may require a combination of anti-inflammatory and hair growth treatments.

      community 3 months in and it's happening!

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      User is excited about hair regrowth progress after 3 months using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and biotin. Initial side effects included chest tightness and faster heartbeat, but none persist.