Search

everythingexperts & clinicslearnfaqsresearchcommunity

for

Search:↓

A user experienced a painful rash from both liquid and foam minoxidil, suggesting an allergy to minoxidil itself. They are seeking others with similar experiences.

A user in Sydney is taking oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is quartering 10mg minoxidil pills to achieve a 2.5mg dose, seeking advice on obtaining smaller doses or reliable pharmacies. They prefer not to use compounded pills and are concerned about dosing accuracy and pill storage.

A 35-year-old male uses topical minoxidil, spironolactone, and microneedling for hair loss, with spironolactone prescribed based on a DNA test indicating poor response to finasteride and dutasteride. Despite concerns about the test's validity and spironolactone's side effects, he reports stable or improved hair condition and no low testosterone symptoms.

A user is considering combining oral and topical dutasteride to lower scalp DHT more effectively and is seeking advice on this approach. They are thinking about doing a patch test on their mid scalp.

A user is seeking advice on making a topical bicalutamide solution as an alternative to RU58841 for hair loss, while already using dutasteride and minoxidil. They are considering crushing bicalutamide pills and adding them to their minoxidil.

A transwoman is struggling with hair loss despite using hormones, dutasteride, and Abiraterone, and is considering making her own treatments due to difficulty accessing them. She has also tried Eucapil and regularly uses Nizoral shampoo.

Topical finasteride may have higher systemic absorption and lower efficacy when using a Propylene Glycol/Ethanol formulation compared to the hydroxypropyl chitosan (HPCH) formulation. The safety profile of topical finasteride relies heavily on the HPCH formulation, and using standard solutions might lead to different pharmacokinetics.

A 20-year-old stopped oral minoxidil (3mg) for a month due to health concerns and lack of significant results, while continuing topical minoxidil (7%) with tretinoin and finasteride (1mg). They experienced placebo side effects and are considering resuming oral minoxidil, seeking advice on potential setbacks.

The conversation is about a female seeking advice on using bicalutamide for female pattern hair loss (FPHL) and considering switching from pumpkin seed oil pills to a stronger treatment. She is looking for dosage information to discuss with her dermatologist.

Minoxidil is criticized for being inconvenient and ineffective compared to finasteride, with some users experiencing issues like flaking and greasy hair. Alternatives like adenosine are suggested, and the effectiveness of minoxidil can be improved with tretinoin and dietary changes.

The user is considering changing their hair loss treatment from topical minoxidil and oral finasteride to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, with suggestions to add microneedling and possibly red light therapy. They are also exploring the addition of a caffeine and adenosine mix to their regimen.

Lactic acid is not effective for hair growth when applied topically. JXL069, finasteride, and minoxidil are suggested as alternative treatments.

The conversation humorously discusses hair loss treatments, mentioning electric stimulation and oral microneedling. It suggests skepticism towards traditional methods like pills and surgery.

A 42-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth after 12 weeks on an oral combination of finasteride (1 mg) and minoxidil (2.5 mg), with noticeable improvements and no side effects. The user is considering continuing the treatment for a year due to the unexpected positive results.

A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkin seed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.

Oral minoxidil is considered more convenient and effective than topical or sublingual forms, with users reporting positive results and minimal side effects. Some users experience side effects with oral minoxidil and opt for sublingual or topical methods instead.

Hair therapy advertisements claim to use a mix of fallopia multiflora, ginseng, angelica sinensis, and vitex rotundifolia for hair growth. A user dismisses it as fake.

The post expresses frustration over the unavailability of pure topical finasteride in India despite the developed pharma industry. The user seeks advice on making it at home and its effectiveness.

A user is seeking topical versions of minoxidil and finasteride in Australia that do not contain propylene glycol. They are looking for alternatives due to potential irritation from propylene glycol.

Microneedling may improve hair condition when used with oral finasteride and minoxidil, with minimal scarring risk. The effectiveness without topical treatments is uncertain.

The conversation discusses using estradiol and its derivatives for hair loss without causing feminization. Users mention alternatives like alfatradiol, topical 17b-Estradiol, and DIM (Diindolylmethane).

The user is concerned about hair loss despite taking finasteride and has a hair transplant scheduled. They experience scalp itching and burning, which hasn't been relieved by various treatments, and another user suggests using ghk-cu & ahk-cu serum and Koshine kx-826/pyrilutamide for relief.

A user is considering a non-alcohol based Minoxidil product for hair loss, which includes ingredients like caffeine, saw palmetto, glycerin, and various oils. They are seeking opinions on its effectiveness due to a sensitive scalp.

The conversation concludes that over-the-counter DHT blockers, like Saw Palmetto, are largely ineffective for hair loss. Finasteride and Minoxidil are recommended as more effective treatments.

Finasteride is not effectively stopping hair loss for the user, who is considering alternatives like Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and microneedling, but is hesitant about surgery or hair systems. The user expresses frustration with the lack of effective treatments for male pattern baldness.

Taking psyllium with oral minoxidil reduced heart palpitations but may also reduce the drug's effectiveness. Users suggest splitting the minoxidil dose or consulting a doctor for safer alternatives.

Minoxidil is harmful to pets, especially cats, if they contact it. Users recommend switching to oral minoxidil or taking precautions like washing hands and using head coverings to prevent exposure.

Alfatradiol is discussed as a hair loss treatment with minimal side effects, but its effectiveness is debated, and it's not widely known or available outside Germany. Some users report side effects like gyno and ball ache, while others find it effective in stopping shedding and itching.

The conversation is about a user taking a break from oral minoxidil due to persistent eye puffiness after two years of use. Suggestions include switching to topical minoxidil foam and adjusting the dosage to manage side effects.

PP405 is ineffective for miniaturized, fibrosed hair follicles in androgenetic alopecia. AMP303 may activate hair follicle stem cells, but minoxidil and finasteride are still the main treatments.