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Using Tretinoin with Minoxidil may increase Minoxidil's absorption and improve hair growth results. The user is seeking advice on how to apply both treatments effectively.

The post discusses a user's hair loss treatment journey over a year, using finasteride, dutasteride (dut), and oral minoxidil (min). The user found finasteride ineffective, switched to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, and noticed improvements, but couldn't determine which of the latter two treatments was most effective.

The user was diagnosed with DUPA and initially treated with finasteride, then switched to dutasteride which worsened their hair loss. They are now returning to finasteride and adding treatments including oral minoxidil, Proscar, Viviscal, pumpkin seed oil, LLLT, and Nizoral shampoo, hoping for hair regrowth.

An 18-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss is using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and a multivitamin as prescribed by a dermatologist. He's having difficulty applying the topical minoxidil effectively due to his hair length, as he feels a lot of it stays on his hair instead of reaching the scalp.

A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

The conversation is about the appropriate wait time to apply topical finasteride after microneedling to prevent it from going systemic. The user is combining finasteride with minoxidil and is unsure whether to wait 24 or 48 hours after microneedling before applying the treatment.

The conversation is about the difficulty of applying both pyril and min/fin to treat hair loss twice daily and whether combining them yields positive results.

The user is experiencing irritation from using PG with RU58841 and is seeking alternative solutions like K&B in the UK. They report redness, itchiness, and flaky skin from the current treatment.

The conversation is about the approval of Clascoterone (Winlevi) in Canada for hair loss treatment. One user expressed skepticism about its effectiveness due to low concentration.

User Tricky9555 tried various hair loss treatments for 8 months with no visible results. Others suggested considering a hair transplant, checking thyroid levels, and being patient for up to 24 months for potential results.

Obtaining treatments for hair loss that are not approved in one's own country, such as pyrilutamide or GT20029. It was suggested to use a middleman to get it, but there is the risk of getting low quality or fake products.

Whether to use minoxidil on just thinning areas or all over the scalp, with replies suggesting that it should only be used on the desired areas.

A progress update of hair growth while taking 1 mg finasteride daily, minoxidil daily before bed, nizoral a few times a week and derma rolling weekly.

The conversation discusses using Actifolic tretinoin to enhance the absorption of Minoxidil for hair loss treatment. It questions the amount of tretinoin to use and whether to apply it before or after Minoxidil.

The user's experience with oral minoxidil, which resulted in under-eye wrinkles; other users sharing their experiences and advice regarding hair loss treatments such as topical minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and collagen supplementation.

A user's progress in using medications such as finasteride and minoxidil, along with keto shampoo and microneedling, to treat their hair loss. Replies suggested that the user was seeing positive results quickly, but noted the heavy treatments used may cause extra shedding.

The conversation is about the frequency of applying peppermint oil and rosemary for hair loss and what carrier oil is best to use. People are sharing their results from using these treatments.

The reasoning for GSK's approval of dutasteride for hair loss in Japan and South Korea but not the US, with alternatives such as finasteride, minoxidil and RU58841 mentioned.

The conversation discusses a study comparing microneedling combined with minoxidil versus biotin/panthenol for hair loss. Results suggest biotin/panthenol may be superior to minoxidil, though the sample size was small.

Eli Lilly's drug baricitinib showed effectiveness in treating alopecia areata, with higher doses resulting in significant hair regrowth compared to placebo. The treatment is not for male pattern baldness.

The conversation discusses the approval of Kintor Pharmaceutical's AR-PROTAC (GT20029) for clinical trials in China for acne and androgenic alopecia. One user expresses optimism about new treatments being developed and seeks clarification on how the new drug works, specifically if it temporarily degrades the AR protein to reduce DHT sensitivity in hair follicles.

The conversation is about using tretinoin to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair loss, discussing whether to mix tretinoin with minoxidil or apply it separately, and considering the concentration of tretinoin to use.

A user reported that applying castor oil to their eyebrows for two weeks resulted in thicker hair and is considering using it on their scalp to thicken existing hair, not to stop balding. They do not expect it to cure male pattern baldness.

People are discussing using tretinoin gel with minoxidil to improve hair growth, especially for those who didn't respond to minoxidil alone. They apply a mix of tretinoin gel and minoxidil to the scalp, which is said to be more effective than minoxidil by itself.

The conversation is about creating a higher concentration of the newly FDA-approved hair loss treatment, Clascoterone (Winlevi), through compounding pharmacies and possibly organizing group purchases. Some users are unfamiliar with Winlevi and are asking for an explanation of the drug.

The conversation is about the order of applying hair loss treatments, specifically The Ordinary serum and Zix. The user is unsure which to apply first due to the alcohol content in Zix.

A user recommends a biotin collagen shampoo for making hair appear thicker and feeling nice. Another user mentions using a similar product with argan oil from Walmart.

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. A secret to applying Toppik Hair Building Fibers is shared, and a possible reason is to help people apply Toppik.

The post discusses using Sandalore as a potential hair loss treatment, emphasizing precise measurements and safe handling. The user compares Sandalore's effects to Minoxidil and mentions preparing a solution with ethanol and DMSO.

The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and a dermaroller/dermastamp for hair loss, reporting positive results and no significant side effects. They switched from finasteride to dutasteride for better results and apply topical minoxidil despite having braids.