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      community Any luck with peppermint oil?

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp irritation and is now using peppermint oil, noticing improved hair appearance but no growth yet. They are seeking a minoxidil brand that doesn't irritate the scalp and asking if others have had success with peppermint oil for hair loss.

      community Carnitine Tartrate + Potassium chloride + Niacin

       7 upvotes 10 years ago
      The post discusses using Carnitine Tartrate, Potassium Chloride, and Niacin to reduce hair shedding, with the user experiencing significant improvement. The user also suggests considering a ketogenic/paleo diet for those with insulin resistance-related hair loss.

      community progress 5 months on fin and min

      in Progress Pictures  33 upvotes 5 days ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair growth improvement after 5 months using finasteride, topical minoxidil, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects except less body hair. The routine includes daily oral finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly microneedling, and starting ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Concern about my hair loss escalation

      in Transgender 1 week ago
      The user is experiencing significant hair loss and has tried treatments like PRP therapy, topical and oral Minoxidil, Finasteride, and dietary changes, with limited success. They are concerned about losing more hair before a scheduled hair transplant and are advised to postpone the transplant to allow medications more time to work.

      community 2months progress topical fin/min

      in Is this regrowth?  29 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is experiencing hair regrowth after two months using topical finasteride, minoxidil spray, and weekly microneedling. They report less hair loss and stronger hair growth.

      community Logging myself monthly for dut 0.5 mg and min5mg oral

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user is documenting their experience with oral dutasteride (dut) 0.5 mg and minoxidil (min) 5 mg for hair loss, planning to add RU58841 after three months. They previously used finasteride with success and are now experiencing increased shedding but also new hair growth.

      community 1 year on Fin and Min. Diffuse thinner.

      in Is this regrowth?  18 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing hair loss who has been using finasteride for a year and minoxidil once a day for five months, but still experiences shedding and thin hair. The user is considering switching to dutasteride next year and shares their progress with others using similar treatments.

      community 7.5 Month Progress Topical/Oral Minoxidil

       126 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair loss after Covid and started using topical minoxidil, then switched to oral minoxidil, along with Nizoral shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, clobetasol propionate, and clindamycin ointment, which significantly reduced hair loss and scalp issues. Other users suggested trying finasteride for better results.

      community Fin+Colostrum: My journey is a little different.

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 30 years and recently added colostrum to their routine, noticing darker hair regrowth. They experienced shedding with minoxidil and advise against its use, while highlighting the benefits and side effects of long-term finasteride use.

      community Likelihood of a new treatment?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      New hair loss treatments like stem cells, hair cloning, and gt20029 are unlikely to be available in the next 5-10 years, with some trials possibly starting by 2026. Current treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride have been used for decades, and new developments depend on funding and successful trials.

      community 6th Month Checkpoint! There is progress (I think?)

      in Progress Pictures  29 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses a user's six-month progress in treating hereditary hair loss using a regimen that includes minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, and other medications. Opinions vary on the effectiveness and logic of the treatment, with some users suggesting additional methods like microneedling.

      community Exercise seems to be helping, a lot, quickly.

      in Chat  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      Exercise may be improving hair thickness and reducing thinning for a 50-year-old man using topical finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling. The improvement could be due to exercise, the treatments, or a placebo effect.

      community 4 months into treatment, thoughts?

      in Is this regrowth?  190 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing positive hair regrowth results after four months of using oral finasteride (1mg daily), oral minoxidil (5mg daily), Polaris NR02 shampoo, and ketoconazole 2% shampoo. They plan to continue the regimen and consider a hair transplant in the future, with no reported side effects from the current treatment.

      community My first 8 months and prgress so far, min + fin.

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user started experiencing hair loss at 26 and began treatment with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. After 8 months, they noticed hair regrowth, especially baby hairs, and remain hopeful for further improvement.

      community Anyone ever get a shedding phase on RU58441

      in Chat  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced increased hair shedding after using RU58841 for two months, but found relief from scalp itchiness. Other users shared similar shedding experiences and discussed side effects like joint pain, while also mentioning the use of finasteride and minoxidil.

      community 3 month progress! (Min and derma only)

      in Is this regrowth?  239 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user reported hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and dermapen, considering adding finasteride. Others shared experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, recommending finasteride for long-term results but noting potential side effects.

      community Nuclear stack: 2.5mg dutasteride vs 0.5mg dutasteride + topical finasteride/dutasteride/spironolactone for male pattern baldness

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses using 2.5mg dutasteride, 0.5mg dutasteride with topical treatments, and other combinations like oral minoxidil, RU58841, and microneedling for male pattern baldness. Users share experiences and suggest various treatment regimens, emphasizing the effectiveness of dutasteride and minoxidil.

      community Coegin Pharma to release Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Q2 2025

      in Treatment  118 upvotes 3 months ago
      Follicopeptide (FOL005) by Coegin Pharma will launch as a cosmetic hair growth treatment by Q2 2025, showing similar efficacy to finasteride. Users discuss the benefits and skepticism of releasing hair loss treatments as cosmetics rather than drugs.

      community After almost one year of Min/Fin

      in Progress Pictures  365 upvotes 4 months ago
      User is pleased with hair growth results after nearly a year of using Minoxidil and finasteride, despite experiencing shedding phases. They noticed thicker hair regrowth and saw visible improvement around the 4th or 5th month.

      community To everyone who cant use FIN and doesnt want to use RU

      in Treatment  33 upvotes 4 months ago
      A new hair loss treatment, KX-826, is being discussed as a stronger and safer alternative to RU58841 and finasteride. Opinions are mixed, with some users skeptical about its effectiveness and others considering it as part of their regimen.