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.
Topicals like minoxidil and finasteride should reach the scalp, but excessive massaging can cause hair to fall out. The evaporation felt is likely the carrier substances like alcohol or propylene glycol.
The user is seeking advice on treating male pattern baldness (MPB) while dealing with seborrheic dermatitis, specifically asking about the use of finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They are concerned about side effects and are looking for recommendations to improve overall hair thickness, especially on the crown.
A user experienced increased hair shedding after 3.5 years on finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride. Another user advised using both finasteride and dutasteride for 3 months before dropping finasteride.
The conversation discusses using 1.5mm microneedling to improve responses to Minoxidil for hair loss. One user humorously suggests more aggressive microneedling.
The conversation is about how dealing with hair loss has made other insecurities seem less significant. Some users shared experiences of self-acceptance and improvements in other areas, like vision correction, but still facing the challenge of hair loss.
A user applies topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and is concerned about the risk to his pregnant wife. It's suggested that topical treatments could be hazardous to a male fetus, and switching to oral finasteride might be safer.
The conversation discusses a user's three-month progress using topical finasteride once a day, 6% minoxidil at night, and weekly dermastamping at 1.25mm for hair loss. Commenters note the impressive results and discuss application methods and safety precautions for family members.
The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress from Norwood scale 4 to 2.5 over a year using daily 8.5-9% RU58841, topical Dutasteride 0.1%, RU58841 5% 1.5 times a week, and daily caffeine redensyl scalp treatment.
A user shared their positive experience with a hair transplant of 3500 grafts, showing significant improvement in appearance after 5 months. They underwent the procedure at Heva Clinic in Istanbul for $2,300 USD, which included aftercare, and attributed their hair loss to both genetics and traction alopecia from tight hairstyles.
A 25-year-old who has been using minoxidil and finasteride for 4 years to treat hair loss, underwent a successful FUE hair transplant in Mumbai, India, in April 2023. The user reported positive results, including increased hair density and reduced frizziness, and plans to continue treatment for further growth.
The post and conversation discuss different methods of applying hair loss treatments directly to the scalp. The original poster suggests using a 1ml TB Syringe & Ophthalmic Cannula for precise application, while others share their own methods, including sprays, droppers, and simple syringes.
A user's hair regrowth journey using biotin and minoxidil after initial treatments with Nizoral shampoo and Ketoconazole serum didn't work. The comments suggest the hair loss might not be male pattern baldness (MPB), but possibly Alopecia Areata, an autoimmune disorder, and recommend getting a second opinion and considering other treatments like corticosteroids.
Hair loss treatment includes Minoxidil, Derma Rolling, PRP, Saw Palmetto, Vitamin D, and Pyri. After one month, Pyri caused penis numbness, tiredness, and reduced hair fall, but user stopped due to side effects.
Finding and comparing providers of hair loss treatments such as Finasteride, Minoxidil and potentially Dutasteride, RU58841 and other research chemicals; the user has created a website to track suppliers of these products around the world; and various online pharmacies are recommended, including those that ship to certain countries.
User is scared to start finasteride for hair loss due to potential side effects and personal concerns. Another user suggests trying a low dose for 6 months and avoiding online groups to reduce anxiety.
HairCarePls shared their 5-month Dutasteride update, mentioning previous use of Finasteride with no results. They also use Spironolactone, Minoxidil, dermarolling, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Yaz contraception for hair loss treatment.
A two-month result of using Minoxidil twice a day plus Nizoral shampoo twice a week to treat hair loss, and the suggestion that adding finasteride could help with regrowth while dermarolling was not recommended.
User tried topical fin, dut, min, tret, hydrocortisone, microneedling, nizoral, collagen, propidren supplements, and laser helmet for hair loss with slow progress. They ask if topical spironolactone is a safer, effective alternative to RU for suppressing testosterone and treating hair loss in men.
The conversation is about testing the effectiveness of RU58841 for hair loss, with the user planning to increase their dose to 30 mg per day along with 20 mg of Minoxidil. The test results showed approximately 70 mg/ml, which the user considers a good result.
A 26-year-old male is experiencing hair loss and is interested in Botox scalp injections as a treatment, preferring it over finasteride due to fewer hormonal impacts. He seeks recommendations for US doctors offering this treatment and feedback from those with experience.
Comparing two upcoming topical hair loss treatments, Fluridil and Breezula, to determine which is most effective for treating hair loss, taking into consideration factors such as price, side effects, potential for hair growth, convenience of application, smell, greasiness, and styling after use.
A user's progress with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral 2%, finasteride 0.5mg/day and 0.5mg/ml per day in minoxidil, as well as RU58841 purchased from Anagen Inc., which allowed the user to go outside without a hat or cap for two years.
Evidence-based treatments for androgenic alopecia, such as minoxidil, finasteride, low-level laser light therapy, dutasteride, platelet-rich plasma, and topical ketoconazole. It discusses the efficacy, safety, and mechanism of action of these treatments, as well as future developments in understanding this polygenic condition.
The user achieved significant hair regrowth using topical 5% minoxidil and oral 1mg finasteride daily, especially around the temples. They experienced minimal side effects, with initial difficulty maintaining erections that resolved after a few weeks.
A doctor advised against using finasteride or dutasteride during pregnancy. The user continues with oral and topical minoxidil, microneedling, tretinoin, Nizoral, and pyrilutamide.
Finasteride is available in Turkey without a prescription, with 1mg tablets costing 800 Turkish lira and 5mg tablets costing 150 lira. Oral minoxidil capsules were found at Cerrahpaşa nur eczanesi, also without a prescription.
User plans to switch from oral to .005% topical finasteride, using a solvent from minoxidilmax and later Essengen-F. They will monitor DHT levels and seek advice on solvents and sleep caps.