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October 2019 in “Dermatologic Surgery”
Both Platelet-Rich Plasma and Minoxidilfoam increase hair count in women with hair loss, but Minoxidil is more effective. However, women were more satisfied with Platelet-Rich Plasma treatment.
The conversation discusses using minoxidilfoam as a solvent for topical finasteride. Ingredients of minoxidilfoam include butane, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, and purified water.
A 23-year-old male shared his 5.5-month progress using 5% topicalminoxidilfoam for hair regrowth, considering adding finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Users advised starting finasteride to maintain gains, with some suggesting topical options to minimize side effects.
The user switched from liquid to foamminoxidil to reduce skin irritation but finds foam harder to apply effectively to the scalp. A suggestion was made to melt the foam into a liquid for easier application.
The conversation is about a user's progress with hair regrowth using topicalfoamminoxidil (5%) and finasteride (0.25%) from Keeps, with no reported side effects. The user is 32 years old and has not used microneedling.
A compounding pharmacist offers affordable topical finasteride foam with Anagain and micro-dose finasteride capsules for hair loss. They provide telehealth services across Canada and private appointments for international patients.