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      community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

      community On the big 6 but very slow , needs acceleration

      in Is this regrowth?  30 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is using a hair regrowth protocol including dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin, but is experiencing slow progress and seeks advice for faster regrowth. Suggestions include quitting smoking, adjusting the regimen, and considering additional treatments like topical finasteride or RU58841.

      community Have to stop min after 3 years, diagnosed with heart murmur

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 5 days ago
      The user must stop minoxidil due to a heart murmur and is considering alternatives like nanoxidil or stemoxydine while continuing dutasteride. Suggestions include adding pyrilutamide and alfatradiol or switching to topical minoxidil at a lower concentration.

      community How aggressive can I push my stack?

      in Treatments  165 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 21-year-old male is experiencing crown balding and is using RU58841, topical minoxidil, and plans to add dutasteride and oral minoxidil to his treatment. He seeks advice on increasing his treatment stack despite previous side effects like chest pain.

      community Has anyone used the new liposomal topical fin from Hasson and Wong?

       6 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new liposomal topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, available in Canada and Italy, soon in the US, costing $40/month. It claims to reduce scalp DHT by 50% without affecting serum DHT, potentially benefiting those who can't tolerate oral finasteride or RU58841.

      community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.

      community Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil is unlikely to enhance its effectiveness, with most users agreeing it has minimal impact. The main treatments discussed are minoxidil and finasteride, with some users adding other ingredients like azelaic acid and retinol.

      community What’s a better combo: RU + fluridil vs RU + topical spiro vs RU + alfatradiol?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about choosing an additional topical treatment for hair loss, with options being fluridil, topical spiro, or alfatradiol, alongside existing treatments like dutasteride, oral minoxidil, latanoprost, and RU58841. Opinions vary on the effectiveness of adding these topicals, with some suggesting RU58841 is sufficient.

      community Chest discomfort on finasteride?

      in Finasteride  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced chest discomfort after taking finasteride for hair loss and is concerned about whether it is a side effect or an allergy. They are advised to consult a doctor and consider other hair loss treatments if necessary.

      community Recommend stemoxydine as an adjunct therapy

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, retinoid, and occasional microneedling for hair loss with good results. They recently added stemoxydine, which improved their hair further, and suggest trying it, especially in the EU where it's easily available.

      community Suffering from intense sides from dutasteride

       17 upvotes 8 years ago
      A person experienced severe sexual side effects, including loss of libido and erectile dysfunction, after using finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss. They stopped the medications and sought advice, but recovery was slow and uncertain.

      community can someone help me identify these pls

      in Treatment 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing diffuse thinning and inflammation despite using 2.5mg dutasteride daily, ciclopirox, and ketoconazole shampoos. They are considering treatments like hydroxychloroquine and JAK inhibitors due to suspected scarring alopecia and have faced challenges in obtaining a scalp biopsy.

      community Tropical growth stimulants other than minoxidil

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair growth treatments to minoxidil, including Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, adenosine, Baicalin, castor oil, Latanoprost/bimatoprost, and Redensyl. Users share their experiences and opinions on the efficacy of these treatments.

      community Oral Minoxidil - The Hyper-Responder Concept

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 5 months ago
      Minoxidil's effectiveness varies due to genetic differences in the SULT1A1 enzyme, affecting how well it converts to its active form, minoxidil sulfate. Hyper-responders may experience rapid hair growth and increased side effects, such as pericardial effusion, even at low doses.

      community Veradermics VDPHL01: why isn’t anyone talking about it?

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      Veradermics' new hair loss treatment, VDPHL01, is likely a modified release oral minoxidil, which has received $75 million in funding for clinical trials. Despite skepticism about investing in a known treatment, some believe it could offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

      community Zix in stemoxydine

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User considers making Zix topical solution with ethanol/alcohol for hair loss treatment. Asks if crushing b6 and zinc into stemoxydine is possible.

      community Verteporfin being used anywhere?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      Verteporfin is being explored for hair regeneration, with unofficial trials and updates shared online. Efforts are being made to encourage more surgeons to trial verteporfin for donor hair regeneration.

      community Dependency on Minoxidil - what to do?

      in Transgender  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The individual is using oral minoxidil and finasteride to treat androgenetic alopecia with good results but is considering stopping due to concerns about long-term effects on the heart and potential hair dependency on the medication. They are also contemplating the impact of hair loss on gender dysphoria and considering the use of wigs as an alternative.

      community Why is dutasteride's volume of distribution so much bigger than finasteride? Is it more lipophilic and crosses barriers better?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      Dutasteride has a larger volume of distribution than finasteride due to its lipophilic nature, allowing it to concentrate in hydrophobic areas and making it difficult to excrete. A user experiencing hair loss has been using oral finasteride for 10 months with minimal regrowth and is considering switching to dutasteride or adding oral minoxidil.

      community Better then Minoxidil( at least for me and my family)

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 2 years ago
      Capronium Chloride and Trichoxidil are suggested as better alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth without heart side effects. The Japanese Dermatological Association recommends topical Minoxidil over Capronium Chloride.