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      community thoughts on topical Saw Palmetto oil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user is considering topical Saw Palmetto or Pumpkin Seed Oil due to sensitivity to finasteride and cost issues. They also use dermastamping for Minoxidil absorption and seek advice on timing to avoid systemic absorption.

      community Ketoconazole mesotherapy plausible?

      in Ketoconazole  8 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses using ketoconazole, an anti-androgen, for hair loss and whether mesotherapy with dermarolling could enhance its absorption into the scalp. The user questions if the typical 2% ketoconazole shampoo dose would be effective when used after dermarolling to target androgen receptors in the scalp.

      community 3 Months On Oral Min, Topical Fin

      in Progress Pictures  14 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has been on a hair loss treatment for 3 months, taking oral Minoxidil and using a topical solution with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Tretinoin, as well as using a Dermapen for better absorption, with no side effects except hair growth. They switched to topical Finasteride due to side effects from oral Finasteride in the past.

      community Hims topical min/fin spray vs serum

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.

      community Is it ok to use minoxidil and other topicals simultaneously?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about whether it's safe to use minoxidil with a mix of stemoxydine, RU58841, alfatradiol, and tretinoin at the same time for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about the absorption and effectiveness when these treatments are applied together.

      community Reasons why Topical worked but Oral Minoxidil didn’t?

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 7 months ago
      Some people find topical minoxidil effective for hair loss, but oral minoxidil doesn't work for them, possibly due to absorption issues. Others have had better results with oral minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.

      community Loosing hope after not seeing improvement in hair regrowth.

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 22-year-old male is not seeing hair regrowth after using minoxidil and finasteride for a year and additional treatments for three months. Suggestions include improving scalp absorption with sea salt and trying a lipid-based solution, microneedling, and possibly switching to dutasteride if no improvement after 1-2 years.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      community Do not use oral dutasteride from Strut Health.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  29 upvotes 2 years ago
      The ineffectiveness of Strut Health's dutasteride capsules, which are filled with raw powder instead of liquid and don't contain any buffering agents that would allow for absorption into the bloodstream. It is suggested to use other brands of liquid-filled dutasteride capsules for better results.

      community Dr. Kyle Gillet on Dr. Andrew Huberman's podcast said dutasteride mesotherapy blocks DHT conversion only in the scalp and called it the most promising topical currently. What's the scoop?

      in Treatment  24 upvotes 2 years ago
      Dr. Kyle Gillet mentioned on Dr. Andrew Huberman's podcast that dutasteride mesotherapy blocks DHT conversion only in the scalp and is the most promising topical treatment. Users discussed concerns about systemic absorption and the practicality of dutasteride injections.

      community Is Maxogen-X from MinoxidilMax legit?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is comparing the effectiveness of Maxogen-X and Happy Head topical products for treating hair loss. They note that Maxogen-X causes less flaking and dryness but are concerned about its absorption and overall effectiveness compared to Happy Head.

      community Best way to include peppermint oil into the routine?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses incorporating peppermint oil into a hair loss treatment routine alongside minoxidil and possibly considering other second line options before using peppermint oil. Some people apply peppermint oil after minoxidil's absorption period or use shampoos containing peppermint oil.

      community Topical Dutasteride - Dosage / Frequency (Strut gel formulation)

      in Treatment  16 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user ordered a topical dutasteride gel with tretinoin for hair loss after unsatisfactory results with minoxidil and finasteride. Another user shared their experience with the same product, noting its pleasant smell and feel but difficulty in application and uncertainty about its absorption and frequency of use.

      community Pre and Post Dermarolling Routine?

      in Microneedling  18 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment routine involving dermarolling, finasteride, minoxidil, and natural oils. Suggestions include using shorter needles for better absorption of treatments and longer needles less frequently for hair follicle regeneration.

      community Is anyone tried ZIX?

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using ZIX, a combination of Zinc Sulfate and Vitamin B6, for hair loss. The user is considering liquid forms for better absorption and scalp health.

      community Are carbohydrates needed for hair growth

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 47-year-old male experienced significant hair loss after losing 37 kg in 6 months on a low-carb diet and started taking biotin, zinc, iron, selenium, and spectral dcn-n. Replies suggest that while carbs are not directly needed for hair growth, they help regulate hormones and nutrient absorption, and rapid weight loss can also contribute to hair loss.

      community Help On Topical Finasteride 0.3%

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on a new topical hair loss treatment containing Minoxidil 3%, Finasteride 0.3%, Progesterone 1%, Hydrocortisone butyrate 0.1%, and Ketoconazole 0.5%. They are concerned about the systemic absorption of Finasteride and plan to do blood tests and a spermiogram before starting.

      community 6 month progress on the big 3 - is this regrowth? Stabilized? 2.5 mg oral min, 1mg fin, keto, monthly dermarolling

      in Is this regrowth?  11 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user reports using 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, ketoconazole, and monthly dermarolling for hair loss over six months, and is asking if there's hair regrowth or stabilization. Another person suggests increasing dermarolling frequency, possibly using more dutasteride, topical minoxidil, or a retinoid cream to improve minoxidil absorption.

      community 8 months update. Oral Fin, topical Min and 1.5 dermaroll

      in Progress Pictures  190 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using Minoxidil for over 10 years, started Finasteride 8 months ago, and is happy with the hair recovery results; they also use a 1.5mm dermaroller weekly and a 0.5mm occasionally. Some believe starting with Minoxidil is less effective than addressing DHT directly, and there's curiosity about whether dermarolling aids absorption.

      community The "DHT" itch myth - it's more complicated

      in Product  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that black seed oil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.

      community Kintor’s GT20029 Phase 1 success

      in Update  74 upvotes 1 year ago
      Kintor's GT20029, a treatment for hair loss, has completed Phase 1 successfully, showing promise as an androgen receptor degrader that could potentially regrow hair. It is considered more effective than Pyrilutamide, with infrequent dosing and minimal systemic absorption.