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    A user ordered a 10% minoxidil product with caffeine and retinol from Hair Medics UK and is seeking reviews. They are interested in higher percentage minoxidil treatments for hair loss.
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       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about making a hair loss treatment combining minoxidil with azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine, similar to the product Xandrox. The user has tried Xandrox but switched to Kirkland minoxidil for cost reasons and is seeking advice on creating a similar mixture.

      community biochemistry bros, is this hair loss solution viable?

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a combination of finasteride, spironolactone, minoxidil, retinol, azelaic acid, and caffeine for hair loss treatment. The user inquires about the limitations of these drugs and whether tretinoin would be more effective than retinol.

      community Adding caffeine to topical minoxidil

       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 Results of 2 years of topical Fin + Min

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is pleased with the hair growth results after using a topical treatment containing Minoxidil, Finasteride, azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine for two years. The treatment was applied once daily before sleep.

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