Can we once and for all clarify whether tretinoin helps or hurts hair? Treatment 11/27/2020
Tretinoin's effect on hair loss is debated; some say it improves minoxidil's effectiveness, while others claim it causes hair loss. Treatments discussed include tretinoin, minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermarolling.
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community 2025 Official beginner guide for “I’m losing my hair, what can I do?”
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1 year ago For hair loss, start with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. For severe cases, consider Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, or hair transplants.
community 1.5 years on fin and min (24 yo). Start early guys, it’s worth it.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the user "CheckHopeful" has seen significant improvement in their hair loss after using finasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years. Some users discuss side effects and suggest adjusting the dosage or trying topical finasteride or RU58841.
community Nothing's working, I feel depressed, also hopeless for the first time
A user's experience with hair loss treatments, including Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Rosemary Oil, Vitamin D, Biotin, Vitamin C, Zinc and Dermarolling, that have not been successful over the past 14 months. Other users gave advice on how to cope with the issue, such as exercising, changing mindset, and shaving their head.
community Improve my stack (without Minoxidil)
The conversation discusses improving a hair loss treatment stack without using Minoxidil. Microneedling is suggested, Alpecin is deemed ineffective, and there are concerns about the safety of Minoxidil compared to finasteride.
community Topical Dutasteride - Dosage / Frequency (Strut gel formulation)
A user ordered a topical dutasteride gel with tretinoin for hair loss after unsatisfactory results with minoxidil and finasteride. Another user shared their experience with the same product, noting its pleasant smell and feel but difficulty in application and uncertainty about its absorption and frequency of use.
community I experimented with every medication for hair loss for at least 1 year. my thoughts.
Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hair loss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.
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