community Finasteride and “anti-aging” effects
Finasteride may help users look younger by suppressing DHT, affecting skin and hair. Users also emphasize skincare, sunscreen, and lifestyle for maintaining a youthful appearance.
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30 / 1000+ resultscommunity Haircafe - TOPICAL minoxidil is an anti aging drug
Topical minoxidil may cause skin aging effects like wrinkles and dark circles, possibly due to its alcohol content, while oral finasteride is reported to make users look younger. Switching to oral minoxidil or using moisturizers might help reduce these skin issues.
community Anyone try GHK-Cu ?
GHK-Cu is discussed for its potential anti-aging and healing properties, with some users considering its effects on hair growth. One user mentions using Folligen Spray and topical finasteride, noting improved healing but uncertain hair growth results.
community ND dropped ecklonia cava which can cause hair growth. Alternative to fin/dut for those who have side effects
Ecklonia cava is suggested as an alternative to finasteride and dutasteride for hair growth, potentially offering benefits without their side effects. It is promoted for anti-aging, mood enhancement, and cognitive support.
community Tretinoin, any good, what’s your experience
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.
community Glycine and it's effects on DHT?
Glycine may upregulate 5AR, potentially affecting hair. Users suggest using Finasteride to manage hair loss concerns.
community Do the more newer gen topical retinoids e.g. tazarotene outperform tretinoin in inducing follicular sulfotransferase activity?
Tazarotene may outperform tretinoin for hairline treatment with minoxidil, but lacks evidence. Tretinoin is recommended for the scalp, while tazarotene can be used on the face.
community Minoxidil actually reduces wrinkles
Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.
community Akkermansia improves testosterone-induced hair growth inhibition.
Akkermansia bacteria can improve hair growth inhibited by testosterone, and metformin may increase Akkermansia, which could help with hair loss related to aging, insulin resistance, and inflammation.
community Success using NMN and quercetin.
OP experienced hair improvement using NMN and quercetin after stopping finasteride, but later resumed finasteride due to shedding. They believe NMN and quercetin still help with hair loss.
community What is your experience adding retinol to minoxidil?
Adding retinol to a hair loss routine, with a user suggesting starting with a lower dose. Another user mentions using tretinoin with minoxidil for potential benefits.
community Hair line cooked after add tretinoin
Adding tretinoin to a regimen of minoxidil and finasteride led to increased hair shedding and worsened hairline for some users. Opinions vary, with some experiencing negative effects and others seeing no issues, but concerns about tretinoin's impact on hair loss are common.
community Bryan Johnson and his Hair routine, what's the point?
Dutasteride and high-dose Minoxidil are the primary treatments maintaining hair, with additional supplements and therapies like red light offering minimal extra benefit. The discussion criticizes promoting expensive hair care products when basic medications are doing most of the work.
community Someone told me it is the increase in estradiol and estrogen from more free t that makes dht blockers work?
Finasteride and its effects on hair loss, with discussions on the role of estradiol and estrogen. Users debate whether increased estrogen from DHT blockers contributes to hair regrowth, with concerns about potential side effects like chemical castration.
community Any online pharmacies i can apply for tretinoin, or buy it outright if its cheap?
The conversation is about finding online pharmacies to obtain tretinoin for hairline improvement, with suggestions including Amazon and nurx.com. Alternatives like adapalene are also mentioned.
community 5 years on finasteride only: age 21 to 26.
A user shared their five-year experience with finasteride for hair loss, noting positive results and no side effects. The discussion included debates on potential side effects like erectile dysfunction and the treatment's effectiveness.
community 26, seeing some incredible results 3,5 months in with topical minoxidil and derma rolling 1x a week
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months using topical minoxidil and weekly derma rolling. Others discussed enhancing results with finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.
community Cell senescence-targeted treatment for hair loss, has anyone tried any products/enzymes etc. that use this theory
DHT causes hair loss by driving cells into senescence, and a polyphenol in black chokeberry may reverse this. A product using this theory is being considered for use alongside finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling.
community AHK-cu peptides experiences and sources to buy
AHK-cu peptides are discussed for hair growth, with users comparing them to GHK-cu peptides and sharing sources to buy. AHK-cu is noted as more expensive, and users express interest in finding cheaper, reliable vendors.
community GHK-cu/Ahk-cu mix with minoxidil
A user is seeking advice on mixing GHK-cu/AHK-cu with minoxidil for hair loss treatment. They are asking for recommendations on the correct mixing ratios and any experiences with copper peptides.
community Any anecdotes about tretinoin and min?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of combining tretinoin with minoxidil for hair loss. The user notes better results from microneedling rather than the tretinoin and minoxidil combo.
community Log #1 - My .25mg EOD Finasteride Journey
A user started taking 0.25mg of finasteride every other day to prevent hair loss and documented their experience. Initially, they felt anxious and had headaches, but by the second week, they felt normal with no side effects or changes in hair.
community NMN Promotes Cell Proliferation and Hair Growth by Reducing Oxidative Stress
NMN shows promise in promoting hair growth by reducing oxidative stress and weakening androgens. It may be a beneficial addition to hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
community Do silicone based shampoos/conditioners affect the absorption of topicald?
Silicone-based shampoos and conditioners may leave a layer on the scalp that could affect the absorption of topical hair loss treatments like Fluridil. The user is considering switching to silicone products to manage frizzy hair but is concerned about this potential issue.
community 21 Month Finasteride+13 Month Minoxidil+2 Month Stemoxydine
The post discusses a 21-month treatment of hair loss using Finasteride, a 13-month treatment with Minoxidil, and a 2-month treatment with Stemoxydine. Replies suggest enhancing results by adding a micro needling pen and tretinoin to the regimen, and consider Finasteride and Minoxidil as crucial treatments.
community Best Supplements (If Any) That Will Help Speed Things Up and Enhance Results
The conversation discusses using topical minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling and biotin shampoo, for hair loss treatment. It also explores supplements like NutraPro's hair growth formula and other products like tretinoin, Ducray shampoo, and Nizoral to enhance results.
community Developed dark circles from Minoxidil
Minoxidil can cause dark circles and skin issues, and users suggest reducing dosage or switching to foam. Supplements like vitamin C, glycine, and MSM may help with collagen production to reduce these side effects.
community Looking for topical treatment recommendations
The conversation discusses sourcing topical dutasteride for hair loss treatment, with mentions of Dr. Mwamba's products and Farmacia Prati as potential suppliers. Additional treatments like topical tocotrienols and botox are suggested as extensions to the regimen.
community Tretinoin to counter-act Minoxidil's skin effects?
Minoxidil may cause dark circles and affect collagen, and Tretinoin might help counteract these effects. Users suggest caution with Tretinoin due to potential Vitamin A toxicity and recommend using it sparingly with sunscreen and moisturizer.
community Does anyone use alfatradiol? Does it do anything at all??
Alfatradiol is considered a mild treatment for hair loss, often used alongside other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Users report it helps maintain hair but is not effective for regrowth on its own.