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community Thank to this community - started in may 2022. 5 percent min 2 times daily - 0.5 fin daily - 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly. Started with 1mm deramaroller at start.

in Progress Pictures 77 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their hair loss treatment progress, using 5% Minoxidil twice daily, 0.5 mg Finasteride daily, and a 1.5 mm dermaroller weekly. They started with a 1 mm dermaroller in May 2022.

community Has anyone used minoxidil cream before?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 8 months ago

A user is considering switching from a 5% minoxidil spray to a minoxidil cream, hoping it will be easier to apply and less greasy. They are seeking feedback on the cream's effectiveness and suitability for sensitive scalps.

community Derm suggesting oral fin at 17 (turning 18 soon) after long-term minoxidil — advice?

4 upvotes 6 months ago

A 17-year-old is experiencing hair loss despite using 5% topical minoxidil, 0.05% tretinoin, and oral minoxidil, and is considering starting oral finasteride after a dermatologist suggested a hair growth spray with Capixyl, Redensyl, Anagain, and Saw Palmetto. Users advise caution with finasteride at a young age, suggesting starting with topical finasteride and consulting an endocrinologist.

community Dutasteride and minoxidil : 5 months

in Is this regrowth? 88 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, applying minoxidil once daily due to side effects from the liquid form. They plan to increase dutasteride dosage and possibly apply minoxidil twice daily, while also using ciclopirox olamine shampoo and sulfur soap.

community 6 Months topical 5% minoxidil twice a day.

in Progress Pictures 147 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has been using topical 5% minoxidil for six months with minimal results and is worried about greasy hair and potential side effects of adding finasteride. Others suggest combining minoxidil with finasteride for better results, while discussing potential side effects like erectile dysfunction.

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Male Androgenetic Alopecia: Medical and Surgical Treatments

research Male androgenetic alopecia (Part II)

9 citations , February 2005 in “The Journal of Men's Health & Gender”

This article reviews treatment options for male androgenetic alopecia, including their distinct aims of arresting progression, stimulating regrowth, and concealing hair loss, and reports no new clinical results.

research Platelet-rich plasma microneedling versus 5% topical minoxidil in the treatment of patterned hair loss

13 citations , January 2016 in “Journal of the Egyptian Women's Dermatologic Society (Print)”

This abstract discusses platelet-rich plasma therapy for patterned hair loss but provides no new clinical results, suggesting further research is needed to determine its effectiveness.

research A novel approach for follicular delivery of minoxidil for treatment of alopecia

9 citations , July 2017 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology”

This study suggests that a microemulsion formulation of Minoxidil effectively enhances drug delivery through hair follicles, showing significant follicular response alterations in an alopecia model.

Curcuma Aeruginosa, A Novel Botanically Derived 5α-Reductase Inhibitor In The Treatment Of Male-Pattern Baldness: A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study

research Curcuma aeruginosa, a novel botanically derived 5α-reductase inhibitor in the treatment of male-pattern baldness: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study

34 citations , July 2011 in “Journal of Dermatological Treatment”

This study found that a combination of 5% hexane extract of Curcuma aeruginosa and 5% minoxidil slowed hair loss and increased hair growth in men with androgenetic alopecia.

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.

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