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Minoxidil users can safely use salicylic acid shampoo to manage scalp pimples and dandruff. Nizoral is also recommended for hair gain and treating scalp pimples.

Enhancing minoxidil effects can involve using penetration enhancers like DMSO, urea, or retinol, and methods like dermarolling and adding substances like biotin and L-carnitine tartrate. Some users suggest trying higher concentrations of minoxidil if lower percentages are ineffective.

The conversation discusses using oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, and grape seed oil for hair regrowth, claiming they can be as effective as finasteride or minoxidil without side effects. Some users remain skeptical and prefer proven treatments like minoxidil.

Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.

Reducing scalp tension can help reverse male pattern baldness (MPB). Firm scalp massages and scalp stretching exercises are beneficial.

Efforts to find a Canadian dermatologist in the US to prescribe H&W's topical finasteride for hair loss. The user is willing to fund a crowd-share effort to identify prospects.

Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

OP asks if face copper peptides from Sephora can be used on the scalp for hair benefits. User233 suggests AHK-CU is mainly for hair, but GHK-CU can also be used.

Taking 2.5mg of dutasteride daily can cause feelings of low energy, ambition, and motivation, likely due to hormonal imbalances. Many users suggest lowering the dose to 0.5mg to alleviate these side effects.

OP asked if Alfatradiol 0.1% can maintain hair after a transplant. Responses suggest using stronger treatments like finasteride or micro-dosing oral finasteride instead.

Dutasteride significantly reduces scalp DHT levels and can save hair, though shedding is part of the process. Some users report success with dutasteride, while others struggle despite using it along with finasteride and oral minoxidil.

People are discussing if microneedling alone can improve hair loss without using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841. Some users report moderate success with microneedling and natural remedies, but most suggest that results are better when combined with medical treatments.

The conversation is about whether soy milk can help with hair loss due to its isoflavones. The consensus is that soy milk is unlikely to be effective.

The post discusses whether finasteride can maintain hair growth stimulated by minoxidil. The response indicates that finasteride cannot sustain minoxidil-grown hairs.

The conversation is about whether stemoxydine can shorten the dormant phase after a hair transplant, known as the ugly duckling phase. There is skepticism about whether it actually works as claimed.

The conversation discusses how different factors can stimulate type 1 and type 2 isoforms of 5-alpha reductase, which are enzymes linked to hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include oral Dutasteride and topical Finasteride.

A user is asking if they can make topical finasteride using just water or isopropyl alcohol, as they don't have access to minoxidil or other ingredients. They have 1mg finasteride pills and are seeking advice on how to use them topically.

Whether taking finasteride and dutasteride can cause penile shrinkage, with long-term users providing their personal experiences.

Excess Vitamin A and topical retinoids can cause diffuse hair shedding. The user suspects their chronic telogen effluvium may be linked to using adapalene, a topical retinoid.

Beard to scalp hair transplants can provide 12,000-15,000 grafts for coverage, with fast recovery time. However, beard hair may grow curly and not suitable for frontal areas.

Hair loss from seborrheic dermatitis can be temporary. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, along with collagen and biotin supplements.

Vitamin B3 and B7 deficiencies can cause hair loss. The conversation also mentions treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

Psoriasis shampoo with salicylic acid can improve scalp health and hair quality better than Nizoral. It helps create a cleaner environment for hair growth, especially when using treatments like finasteride.

The conversation is about whether castor oil can be effectively used alone after microneedling without a penetration enhancer like DMSO or ethanol. The user believes microneedling-induced wounds might be enough for absorption.

Using finasteride before a hair transplant can prevent further hair loss and make the transplant look more natural. Patients should continue using finasteride until hair cloning becomes available.

Injections of follistatin and growth factors can improve hair growth. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

Silicone and dimethicone in shampoos may hinder Minoxidil absorption, while Tretinoin and microneedling can enhance its efficacy. Users discuss applying Tretinoin before Minoxidil, waiting for it to dry first.

Tretinoin is not commonly linked to hair loss and can enhance the effects of Minoxidil. Users recommend starting with lower doses and gradually increasing to avoid scalp irritation.

Using RU58841 and topical minoxidil together is fine and does not cancel out the benefits of each. Applying both treatments consecutively is acceptable.

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss can cause increased shedding, which may indicate the treatment is working by replacing old hairs with new ones. The original poster is experiencing aggressive hair thinning despite long-term treatment.