Cheaper alternative to Roman spray?
    Product 8/18/2024

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Tretinoin →

    the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    • Minoxidil (spray) 6%
    • Finasteride (spray) 0.03%
    • Tretinoin (spray) 0.25%
    the tone is 😐 neutral with great results.

    Other terms

    A user has had great results with a spray containing 6% minoxidil, 0.03% finasteride, and 0.25% tretinoin from Roman but is seeking cheaper alternatives with the same ingredients. They are looking for suggestions for more affordable sites or pharmacies.
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      community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.

       4 upvotes 8 months ago
      A new hair loss protocol using FDA-approved topical treatments targets eight pathways, potentially improving results by 60-75% compared to the standard 40-50% from oral minoxidil and finasteride. The protocol includes minoxidil, finasteride, tacrolimus, cetirizine, bimatoprost, lithium gluconate, losartan, melatonin, NAC, caffeine, and tretinoin, with a monthly cost of $35-50 in Mexico and $80-150 in the US.

      community 11 months on fin + min. Thoughts?

      in Progress Pictures  918 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared progress pictures after 11 months on finasteride and minoxidil, with intermittent microneedling. The community responded positively, noting significant hair regrowth and encouraging continued treatment.

      community Stop wasting your time with BS products

      in Treatment  413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Effective treatments for hair loss include finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, and minoxidil. Starting treatment early is important, and users discuss different brands, forms, and side effects.

      community 5 montsh of treatment with min-fin

       481 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after 5 months using a homemade solution of minoxidil and finasteride, along with moisturizer and tretinoin. They plan to continue the treatment for a year, noting improvements in hair density and appearance.

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      Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata

      research Treatments for Androgenetic Alopecia and Alopecia Areata

      72 citations , January 2001 in “Drugs”
      This review discusses current and emerging drug therapies for treating androgenetic alopecia and alopecia areata, and reports no clinical results; it highlights a need for improved and novel treatments.
      Management of Androgenetic Alopecia

      research Management of androgenetic alopecia

      40 citations , May 1999 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
      This article outlines management guidelines for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting that continued treatment with medications like finasteride or minoxidil typically halts progression and improves hair condition in most mild to moderate cases.
      Medical Management Options for Hair Loss

      research Medical Management Options for Hair Loss

      July 2011 in “Springer eBooks”
      This review discusses both conventional and new pharmaceutical treatments for hair loss, as well as various natural and herbal remedies, but reports no new clinical results.
      Management of Hair Loss

      research Management of Hair Loss

      74 citations , April 2005 in “Dermatologic Clinics”
      This article reviews treatment options for male-pattern and female-pattern hair loss, telogen effluvium, and alopecia areata, but provides no new clinical results; algorithmic management approaches are included.
      Medical Treatments for Male and Female Pattern Hair Loss

      research Medical treatments for male and female pattern hair loss

      212 citations , September 2008 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”
      This review discusses the various treatment options for male and female pattern hair loss and provides no new clinical results; the authors outline the most effective strategies based on existing evidence.
      Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth

      research Prostaglandin-Induced Hair Growth

      162 citations , August 2002 in “Survey of Ophthalmology”
      This study found that latanoprost induces significant growth and pigmentation of lashes and ancillary hairs, with effects mirroring both brief and chronic treatments observed in patients and animal models.