Hair loss treatments like olive oil, coconut oil, and finasteride are discussed with skepticism and humor. The conversation highlights disbelief in quick fixes and the ongoing search for effective solutions.
Minoxidil is on sale at Costco, but it poses a significant risk to pets, especially cats. Users discuss the pros and cons of foam versus liquid minoxidil, with some preferring liquid for better results despite its greasiness and dandruff issues.
A user's progress with using Minoxidil 5% twice daily, dermarolling 1.5mm once per week and ketoconazole 2% shampoo for 2.5 months. Other users have suggested that the user should also use finasteride in order to maintain their results.
Minoxidil can cause flakyskin, and users suggest using ketoconazole 2% shampoo three times a week and a pH-balanced shampoo on other days to help manage it. Argan oil was considered but may leave hair oily.
Using tretinoin with minoxidil can cause burning and flakyskin due to alcohol in minoxidil and tretinoin's effects. Solutions include using minoxidil foam, starting with low tretinoin doses, moisturizing, and gradually increasing usage.