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      community 1 years update [Finasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil and recently topical minoxidil with 1.5 mm dermarolling]

      in Progress Pictures  107 upvotes 3 years ago
      Making a 1 year update on hair loss treatment of Finasteride, 5 mg oral minoxidil and topical minoxidil with 1.5 mm dermarolling; the user experienced some face pimples, baggy eyes, and had tried skin care. They also used fiber with their hair product and left it for a few days to make it look visually better. Replies were positive and one asked if using both oral and topical minoxidil was overkill.

      community How safe and/or difficult would it theoretically be to turn raw 99.9% clascoterone into topical formula?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user discusses their hair regrowth success with minoxidil, red light therapy, massage, and derma stamping but expresses concerns about using finasteride due to potential side effects. They are interested in using clascoterone as a topical treatment for hair loss and are exploring the possibility of creating a topical formula from raw clascoterone powder.

      community Scab removal on 8th/9th day...

      in Transplants  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with hair transplant scab removal, noting that most scabs came off easily without bleeding by using oil and shampoo. They sought advice on whether any hair was lost during the process, and others reassured them that no hair was lost and to trust the healing process.

      community Diluting DIY topical finasteride

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 9 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 Update on PP405 Trails - Pelage

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses interest in participating in PP405 trials for hair loss treatment, with users expressing uncertainty about eligibility due to location. Participants are eager for updates and willing to pay for shipping if trials are limited to America.

      community How am I doing with temple regrowth?

      in Progress Pictures  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old male is experiencing positive temple regrowth after using 1 mg oral finasteride daily and a custom topical solution from Musely containing minoxidil, dutasteride, tretinoin, ketoconazole, and hydrocortisone. He is considering adding dermarolling to enhance results, while others share their experiences and suggestions for hair regrowth treatments.

      community Advice on homemade / DIY topical finasteride?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about making homemade topical finasteride by crushing pills and mixing them with ethanol and propylene glycol or minoxidil. Users discuss sourcing options and share experiences with DIY solutions.

      community The Big Fat Layer II

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.

      community Beginning my hair treatment journey

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.

      community Microneedling + Peppermint

      in Advice  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment for hair loss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) for hair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.

      community Any success stories using Exosomes?

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 3 years ago
      User tried Exosomes for hair loss with no success but experienced healing in other areas. Noticed people with previous hair transplants responded well to Exosomes.

      community Does Tretinoin work? Can somebody share their experience

      in Chat  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      Tretinoin can increase hair follicles and is used alongside minoxidil and finasteride for hair growth, though it may cause skin peeling. Users report varying results, with some experiencing regrowth and others questioning its efficacy for hair.

      community Is this solid progress? Any advice will be appreciated

      in Is this regrowth?  185 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using 5% minoxidil and 1mg finasteride since late 2024 and has seen progress in hair regrowth, though they feel it is slowing down. They are considering adding rosemary oil and derma stamping to their routine, with advice suggesting derma stamping once a week at 1mm to 1.5mm.

      community Microneedling + topical fin/min: how to structure the routine?

      in General  78 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using a topical spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin for hair loss and plans to add weekly dermastamping, starting with a needle length of 0.6mm. They seek advice on the safety of combining these treatments, the impact of skipping one dose weekly, and the frequency of replacing the dermastamp.

      community Pp405 phase 2a clinical results

      in Research/Science  40 upvotes 11 months ago
      PP405 shows initial promise for treating androgenetic alopecia, with safety confirmed in early trials, but skepticism remains due to limited data. Further trials are needed to determine its true efficacy and potential market impact.

      community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

      in Treatment  90 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

      community Progress pics after 3 years of dutasteride

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 54-year-old user shares progress after 3 years on dutasteride, following 15 years on finasteride, using 0.5 mg/day dutasteride, topical minoxidil every other day, and a peptide serum on alternate days. They experienced a significant shed during the transition but are now maintaining hair, noticing some new growth along the hairline.

      community 3 months progress!! Fin + Min + Derma roller + Nizoral Shampoo.

      in Progress Pictures  566 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses a user's successful hair regrowth after 3 months using 1 mg oral finasteride, oral minoxidil, weekly 1.5mm derma rolling, and Nizoral shampoo every other day, with no side effects. The conversation includes various responses, questions about the user's ethnicity and previous scalp condition, and suggestions for topical treatments.

      community Reducing Scalp Inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses treatments for scalp inflammation, suggesting options like scalp massage, changing shampoos, using aloe vera, Tgel, nizoral shampoo, topical cetirizine, and consulting a dermatologist. Finasteride was mentioned as helpful for reducing inflammation, but with side effects.

      community Peak bald 2017. To a 2,000 FTE hair transplant without regiment last December. To now, 4 months later using fin, twice daily min 5%, and weekly .25 roll.

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user had a hair transplant with 2,000 grafts in 2017, and after four and a half months of using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, and Boton shampoo, they are seeing hair regrowth including the return of their widow's peak. They are considering switching to RU58841 and a deeper derma rolling treatment.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.