Topical Tacrolimus For Androgenetic Alopecia (AGA) 9/20/2026
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5 / 5 resultscommunity 1mg of finasteride/2 sessions of Kenalog injections/ Clobetasol (4 months into treatment)
The user is undergoing treatment for hair loss using finasteride, Kenalog injections, and Clobetasol, along with vitamin D and collagen supplements. They are considering additional treatments like minoxidil and microneedling, and there is discussion about whether the hair loss is due to stress, alopecia areata, or a scarring condition like lichen planopilaris.
community I always hear the advice to reduce scalp inflammation. What are some non-steroidal ways to reduce inflammation?
Non-steroidal ways to reduce scalp inflammation include using topical melatonin, urea shampoo, Zyrtec, turmeric with black pepper, omega-3 supplements, a self-made topical solution with cetirizine, melatonin, and piroctone olamine, ketoconazole shampoo, witch hazel shampoo, tacrolimus, and lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and regular exercise. Some users also mentioned unconventional methods like infrared light therapy and a carnivore diet.
community I had claude create a protocol only using fda approved drugs.
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 If you could get for Christmas your own personalised topical anti hair loss serum that has the best the current science can offer, what would it contain and at what concentration?
A personalized topical anti-hair loss serum could include high-dose setipiprant, high-dose CB 03-01, low-dose finasteride, minoxidil, latanoprost, and tretinoin. These ingredients are suggested for their potential effectiveness in promoting hair growth.
community Help! Minoxidil or Duta to avoid Shed of long hair.
The user is considering using Tacrolimus Solution and topical Dutasteride to avoid shedding caused by Minoxidil, which they fear may lead to facial side effects. They are also concerned about scalp sensitivity and are exploring different treatment bases to manage seborrheic dermatitis.
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