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      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.

      community Switching to oral minoxidil...

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 month ago
      OP plans to switch from topical to oral minoxidil due to limited results and is advised to overlap both for a few weeks before discontinuing the topical. Oral minoxidil may be more effective for non-responders to topical treatment.

      community Creating Your Own Topicals: A Guide

      in Research/Science  67 upvotes 3 years ago
      Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.

      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 Trichosol, polyethylene glycol, and DMSO

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experiences irritation from alcohols in minoxidil and is considering alternatives like trichosol mixed with polyethylene glycol or DMSO. They seek advice on the best nonirritating option.

      community Turning vellus hairs into terminal hair

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are discussing hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, to turn vellus hairs into terminal hairs. Some users also mention using antibiotics, oral minoxidil, dutasteride, DHT blockers, biotin, and natural remedies like onion juice and seeds to improve hair growth.

      community Oral Minoxidil Changes to Vellus Hair

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A person in their early 30s has been using finasteride for about 10 years and recently started oral minoxidil, vitamin chewables, and dermarolling to address hair loss. They noticed pigmented vellus hairs and potential regrowth, questioning if oral minoxidil is more effective than topical due to enzyme differences.

      community Topical Minoxodil vs Oral Minoxodil

      in Minoxidil  92 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user has been using topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss but is considering switching to oral minoxidil due to the inconvenience of topical application. Another user cautions that switching forms may cause shedding and that oral minoxidil may have different side effects and results.

      community Is it possible to have low scalp vascularity??

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using topical dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and tretinoin but seeing no results or side effects. They also microneedle every two weeks but experience little bleeding, questioning if a thick scalp is preventing treatment effectiveness.

      community Will vellus hairs in thinning areas go terminal if you go all out?

      in Transgender  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A trans woman is using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and HRT to address hair loss, with noticeable improvement in hairline shape and presence of vellus hairs. She is considering hair transplants if these treatments don't yield desired results within a year or two.

      community Less messy way of applying minoxidil

      in Chat  25 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation suggests using a dropper to apply minoxidil to the scalp without force for a less messy application compared to sprays or other methods.

      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 Questions about oral Minoxidil (pill and sublingually)

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Oral minoxidil is considered more convenient and effective than topical or sublingual forms, with users reporting positive results and minimal side effects. Some users experience side effects with oral minoxidil and opt for sublingual or topical methods instead.

      community What to dilute Finasteride with?

      in Treatments  65 upvotes 11 months ago
      Diluting finasteride in a Hims spray can be done using ethanol or propylene glycol to maintain the desired concentration without increasing minoxidil levels. This approach ensures the finasteride concentration is reduced to 0.025% without affecting the minoxidil strength.

      community Topical Finasteride with rogain foam as solvent

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Rogain foam as a solvent for topical finasteride due to an allergy to propylene glycol. The foam's ingredients, including alcohol SD 40B, are considered suitable for dissolving finasteride for easier application without skin irritation.

      community Possible solution: 2.5mg DUT for everyone

      in Chat  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experimenting with creating a DIY oral Dutasteride solution using raw powder, MCT oil, and Vitamin E to reduce costs. Others discuss their experiences with similar methods and the challenges of sourcing and testing Dutasteride.

      community Topical Minoxidil is a pain in the ass for diffuse thinners

      in Minoxidil  95 upvotes 3 years ago
      Topical minoxidil being a difficult product to apply, with users considering finasteride, RU58841, and oral minoxidil as alternative treatments for diffuse thinning hair. Other advice includes shaving the head in the first 3 months of using minoxidil and finding ways to apply it without saturating the hair.

      community Topical fin formulation question

      in Finasteride  91 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is making a homemade topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in ethanol and PG. They are unsure if the final solution maintains the intended concentration after filtering and are considering adding more ethanol to ensure accuracy.
      M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      community M30. thoughts onswitching from oral to topical

      in General  67 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user is considering switching from oral to topical treatments for hair loss due to side effects like watery semen and erectile dysfunction. They are currently using oral finasteride and minoxidil and are concerned about potential sexual side effects with topical use.