Different minoxidil formulations affect hair growth and side effects. Higher propylene glycol and pH levels improve effectiveness but can cause scalp irritation.
Minoxidil can cause scalp flaking and dryness, often due to its alcohol content. Switching to foam minoxidil or using antifungal shampoos like Ketoconazole may help reduce these side effects.
The conversation discusses making a RU58841 solution for hair loss prevention and includes personal experiences with using RU58841 and minoxidil for hair regrowth, with a mention of monitoring health effects.
The user shared progress pictures after 5 months of using topical minoxidil (1ml per day) and oral finasteride (1mg per day) for hair growth, with no side effects reported. The user also mentioned having a hair transplant in December and uses pH-neutral baby shampoo.
Treating the itch associated with male pattern baldness, which is believed to be caused by DHT. Potential treatments discussed include salt water, finasteride, ketoconazole, and RU58841.