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      community Zix + Topical Fin : Blood Test Before/After, AMA and suggestions

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's plan to use Zix and topical finasteride (5AR inhibitors) for hair loss, followed by blood testing before/after. The user has suggested creating a fund to cover part of the cost of their blood tests. Replies to their post discuss the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community 2 year progress on fin and minox

      in Progress Pictures  1147 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user's 2-year experience with Minoxidil and Finasteride as a treatment for hair loss, including the costs involved and potential side effects. Other users shared their experiences and asked questions about their own use of these treatments.

      community Should I stop using minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  19 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 19-year-old user discusses using finasteride and switching from procapil to minoxidil, experiencing hair shedding and considering stopping minoxidil due to cost and effectiveness concerns. A reply suggests discontinuing minoxidil and continuing with finasteride alone.

      community Making minoxidil + azelaic acid type recipes?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about making a hair loss treatment combining minoxidil with azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine, similar to the product Xandrox. The user has tried Xandrox but switched to Kirkland minoxidil for cost reasons and is seeking advice on creating a similar mixture.

      community Unofficial Dermapen/Roller Guide

      in Treatment  255 upvotes 6 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including microneedling (dermarolling and dermapen) and the use of minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. It provides detailed information about cost and usage of the various treatments, as well as potential side effects.

      community 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?

      in Treatment  107 upvotes 6 years ago
      A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Anyone have experience with Medial Wellness Center?

      in Question  9 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses a medical service that provides prescriptions for a compounded hair loss treatment containing high concentrations of Minoxidil, Finasteride, and other ingredients. The user is seeking feedback on the service and inquiring about the cost and uniqueness of the compound cream.

      community Xeljanz....the magic drug!!!

       2 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair regrowth from Xeljanz after severe alopecia but can no longer afford it. They are seeking ways to obtain the medication despite its high cost and potential side effects.

      community Anyone have experience with 82M?

      in Question 6 years ago
      A user with diffuse thinning, currently using finasteride, biotin, minoxidil, and nizoral shampoo, is considering a topical solution called "82M" but is skeptical due to its high cost and lack of supporting research. They seek others' experiences with "82M."

      community Upcoming Setipiprant clinical trials hint at systemic daily dosage

       21 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of oral Setipiprant tablets for treating androgenetic alopecia compared to finasteride. It mentions the high cost of Setipiprant on the black market and the trial's end date in September 2017.

      community Has anyone used the new liposomal topical fin from Hasson and Wong?

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses a new liposomal topical finasteride from Hasson and Wong, available in Canada and Italy, soon in the US, costing $40/month. It claims to reduce scalp DHT by 50% without affecting serum DHT, potentially benefiting those who can't tolerate oral finasteride or RU58841.

      community Getting dutasteride in germany

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  18 upvotes 5 months ago
      You can get dutasteride in Germany through the Teleclinic app, which sends a prescription to a nearby pharmacy. It costs around 18-19 euros for the prescription and 47 euros for 90 pills of Avodart 0.5.

      community For those on TRT and suffer from a more aggressive type of (AGA) hairloss, what are your hair safe protocols?

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.

      community Dermatologist didn’t want to write for Dutasteride and oral minox, instead gave me script for this 12.5% minox with tretinoin,azelaic acid, and topical finasteride. It’s 55$ a month, is it worth it?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a prescribed hair loss treatment combining 12.5% minoxidil with tretinoin, azelaic acid, and topical finasteride, costing $55 a month. One user criticizes the packaging for degrading tretinoin, another suggests it's an overpriced option and recommends topical dutasteride as an alternative due to its higher molecular weight and lower systemic absorption.

      community Almost six months into treatment, and I'm happy.

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 5 years ago
      User jeperscrepers shared their six-month hair loss treatment routine, which includes 1mg finasteride daily, Costco brand Minoxidil foam twice a day, Nizoral shampoo, dermapen with Derminator II monthly, and various supplements. They reported significant hair regrowth and reduced thinning.

      community My FUE Hair Transplant Journey

       14 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user shares their experience with an FUE hair transplant performed by Dr. Mario Marzola, detailing the procedure, costs, and post-operation care. They report feeling slightly nauseous but satisfied with the results and plan to provide daily updates.

      community 22M. Progress 2 months of dut+min treatment

      in Progress Pictures  21 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 22-year-old is using dutasteride 0.5mg daily, oral minoxidil 2.5mg, biotin 5mg, and microneedling for hair loss. They also use a shampoo with saw palmetto and green coffee but are unsure of its effectiveness due to its high cost.

      community How much do you pay a Month for your Medication?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user spends around 200€ monthly on hair loss treatments, including Kx826, Alfatradiol, Minoxidil, Nizoral Shampoo, Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, and a Dermastamp. The total cost is approximately 220$.

      community 4 years on duta+minox as aggressive early shedder, my experience. AMA.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  20 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their four-year experience using 0.5mg dutasteride and topical minoxidil once daily for aggressive early hair loss, maintaining their hairline and regrowing hair on the vertex. They've experienced positive social feedback and increased confidence but also deal with dry eyes from dutasteride and worry about its long-term effects and cost.

      community 8-months progress: dermarolling + supplements

      in Progress Pictures  261 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.

      community New Study For LLLT > Minoxidil

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 7 months ago
      LLLT (low-level laser therapy) is as effective or better than traditional minoxidil treatment for hair growth, with fewer side effects and improved long-term compliance due to milder adverse effects. Studies show LLLT increases hair density more than minoxidil, but drawbacks include the initial cost and the need for long-term use to see results.