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      community Dry flakes from topical fin use

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing white flakes and a greasy look from using a topical solution containing 0.025% finasteride, 8% minoxidil, 0.01% retinoic acid, and 1% hydrocortisone. Suggestions include reducing application frequency, using a brush to clean the scalp, and considering alcohol-free alternatives.

      community Histamine intolerance and topical treatments

      in Treatments  66 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experiences histamine intolerance with alcohol-based hair loss treatments like Rogaine foam and seeks alternatives. Suggestions include alcohol-free and PPG-free topical minoxidil or finasteride, and trying Spectral products with different solvents.

      community Minoxidil is destroying my scalp - please help

      in Minoxidil  128 upvotes 4 months ago
      Minoxidil is causing severe scalp irritation, including itchiness and dryness, for the user. Alternatives suggested include anti-fungal treatments, propylene-glycol-free formulations, and possibly oral minoxidil.

      community I have been battling hair loss for 20 years, feel free to ask me anything

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.

      community Quit finasteride after 15+ years

      in Update  955 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user stopped finasteride after 15 years due to severe side effects, which improved after quitting. They maintained most of their hair and are considering alternatives like topical treatments or RU58841.