15 citations,
November 2017 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research”
Certain extracts from Curcuma aeruginosa Roxb. and germacrone can boost the skin's absorption of minoxidil, a hair growth promoter, making it more effective.
A 25-year-old is frustrated with hair loss and inability to grow facial hair despite using oral finasteride and minoxidil for over a year. Suggestions include trying topical treatments, considering a hair system, or seeking professional help for mental health.
The conclusion of this conversation is that the user "DuckSeasonCamelSeasn" found that consuming grapefruit juice prior to taking finasteride or dutasteride helped them become a responder to the medications and regain hair growth. However, there are warnings about potential risks and interactions with other medications, so caution should be exercised.
Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.
Users discuss ketoconazole shampoos for hair loss, mentioning Nizoral, selsun blue, and alternatives like prescription strength options and compounded lotions to reduce dryness. Some users suggest using finasteride and minoxidil instead, questioning the cost-benefit of ketoconazole.
A 28-year-old is experiencing worsening hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, Nizoral, Selsun Blue, and supplements. Suggestions include trying Dutasteride or considering a hair transplant if no improvement is seen by the two-year mark.