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The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.

A user shared progress pictures after 13 months on finasteride and 2 years on minoxidil. Replies discussed consistency, side effects, shedding phases, and the effectiveness of topical versus oral minoxidil.

A user is considering using a dermapen with liquid solutions like minoxidil for hair loss as a cost-effective alternative to mesotherapy. They seek advice on the effectiveness and experience with such devices.

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, mentioning Minoxidil, finasteride, and future hopes for hair cloning. Users express skepticism and frustration over current and future solutions.

The user has been using liposomal topical finasteride since late 2022, progressively increasing the dose, but DHT serum levels remain largely unchanged. Despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole, hair condition has neither improved nor worsened.

A user shared progress pictures after one month on oral dutasteride and minoxidil, noting some improvement despite initial shedding. They previously used finasteride for a year without noticeable change and emphasized the importance of photo comparisons.

The user switched from oral finasteride to dutasteride with minoxidil, but saw no results. They then tried topical finasteride and noticed some potential improvement after four months, theorizing that the topical application bypasses liver metabolism.

A user is creating a custom topical hair regrowth serum using minoxidil, bimatoprost, tretinoin, castor oil, and hyaluronic acid. They are also using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and castor oil in their current regimen.

The method combines finasteride, minoxidil, intense leg exercises, and cold exposure to treat androgenetic alopecia. It aims to boost metabolism and reduce androgenic effects, enhancing hair growth.

The user is confused about the pricing and concentration of pyrilutamide powder for hair loss treatment. They calculate that 500mg of pyrilutamide can make ten 1ml applications of a 5% solution, costing $119.

User is depressed about hair loss despite using topical minoxidil for 5 months and topical finasteride for 2 months, with no improvement. Others suggest trying oral finasteride, seeing a specialist for dandruff and oily scalp, and being patient.

A user shared their 5-month progress in treating hair loss using HIMs topical finasteride and minoxidil, micro-needling with a 1.5mm needle, and RU-58841. The post includes progress pictures showing improvement from a NW7 hair loss stage.

The conversation discusses using tretinoin for hair loss and skincare. Users share experiences, noting tretinoin's effectiveness in combination with minoxidil for hair and its proven benefits for anti-aging skincare.

The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.

A user suspects vaping has contributed to their hair loss and plans to quit while using Minoxidil and finasteride. They are unsure if hair regrowth will be due to quitting vaping or the medications.

The user is using a combination of hair loss treatments including finasteride, stemoxydine, oral minoxidil, RU58841, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, collagen, Viviscal, and biotin, and has improved their diet. Despite these efforts, they are still experiencing hair shedding and scalp itchiness, and are considering increasing their minoxidil dosage or starting dutasteride.

The conversation is about recommendations for microneedling tools for hair loss, with users suggesting a dermastamp from Koi Beauty and the Derminator 2 with 12-needle cartridges.

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users mentioning dutasteride (Dut) as effective and wishing for more accessible dosages. They also debate the components of the "big 3" treatments, which now include Dut, RU58841, and oral minoxidil, with finasteride and minoxidil being consistently mentioned.

Progesterone cream might help with hair loss by inhibiting DHT production and suppressing prolactin, which can increase DHT. Some dermatologists have used progesterone for hair loss treatment, and it has been effective, sometimes combined with minoxidil, finasteride, and hydrocortisone.

A user has been taking a chewable combination of finasteride, minoxidil, and vitamins daily for three months without side effects or shedding. They are considering adding derma rolling to their routine.

GT20029 showed significant hair growth and safety in phase II trials, with no adverse sexual events. Users are hopeful but concerned about future costs and systemic effects.

A user claims to see hair quality improvement after 11 days on Finasteride, but others are skeptical, noting hair doesn't grow that fast and suggesting factors like lighting can affect appearance. They recommend taking consistent photos over time to track actual progress.

A user shared progress pictures after 8 months of finasteride, 2 months of minoxidil, and 2 months of vitamin D. The post shows significant hair improvement despite some light differences in the photos.

A user has been on finasteride for over 1.5 years but is still losing hair, so they're switching to dutasteride and taking both for 3 months before stopping finasteride. They're concerned about potential hair shedding during the switch even when done correctly.

A user on .5 mg of dutasteride for hair loss saw no improvement and is considering increasing to 2.5 mg but is unsure of its effectiveness. Another user mentioned that 2.5 mg reduces scalp DHT more and increases hair count more than .5 mg, but the cost and side effects should be considered.

The conversation is about a user starting a hair loss treatment with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and RU58841, hoping to prevent baldness. Other users comment on the user's current hair condition and the intensity of the chosen treatment.

The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.

The user is experiencing scalp irritation from using tretinoin and alcohol-based hair loss treatments like stemoxydine. They find that Aquaphor helps with the pain but is difficult to apply in hairy areas.

The conversation discusses the use of topical minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss, with some users combining them with oral treatments. Users share their experiences and opinions on effectiveness, cost, and convenience, with mixed views on whether topical or oral applications are superior.

The conversation discusses using aromatase inhibitors with dutasteride or finasteride for hair loss, which can prevent testosterone from turning into estrogen but may lead to increased DHT and potentially make finasteride less effective. There's concern about proper dosing and side effects like gynecomastia and emotional changes.