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      community So the cure for Nw7 is verteporfin

       7 upvotes 1 month ago
      Verteporfin, used with dermal incisions by doctors like Dr. Melissa Toyos, is suggested as a promising treatment for high Norwood hair loss, with some users reporting significant regrowth. However, there is skepticism about its effectiveness due to concurrent use of other treatments like dutasteride and oral minoxidil.

      community Stemoxydine is the holy grail to combat minoxidil shedding

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced noticeable hair regrowth after using minoxidil and stemoxydine together, despite initial shedding. They believe stemoxydine helps hair grow back faster, working well with minoxidil.

      community Oral Minoxidil- Be Careful!!!!!

      in Minoxidil  417 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause severe side effects, including heart issues, even at low doses. Users suggest starting with a lower dose or using topical treatments to minimize risks.

      community I feel like my dermatologist prescribed me useless medication

      in Product  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 22-year-old male is concerned about hair loss and questions the effectiveness of prescribed "Merz special" and "Revalid" products, which lack finasteride or minoxidil. Users suggest seeking a different doctor for finasteride and minoxidil treatments.

      community Let's talk about the use of minoxidil 15%

       5 upvotes 10 months ago
      Minoxidil 5% is no longer effective for the user, who is considering stronger minoxidil or oral options despite availability issues. Suggestions include trying minoxidil 15%, oral minoxidil, microneedling, and exploring other treatments like finasteride and dutasteride.

      community In God We Trust, Topical Fin/Min with existing ADHD issues

      in Chat  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 27-year-old male with ADHD is experiencing hair thinning and is starting a treatment with topical finasteride (0.025%) and minoxidil (5%). He is addressing high prolactin levels and low vitamin D, while managing side effects from ADHD medication.

      community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

       67 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.

      community Switched from finasteride to dut

       22 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride 0.5 mg daily due to worsening hair loss and is seeking opinions on any noticeable regrowth or improvement. Some users suggest there might be more thick hairs, while others find it hard to compare due to different photo angles.

      community Creatine 5mg and oral finasteride

       2 upvotes 6 months ago
      Taking creatine does not affect the effectiveness of finasteride for hair loss. Users generally agree that creatine is safe to use alongside finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Dutasteride+Tamsulosin combination

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride for 3 years with good results and wants to switch to dutasteride combined with tamsulosin. They are seeking more information about tamsulosin.

      community So I tried the natural approach and..

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Natural DHT blockers caused negative side effects like weak erections and depression, while finasteride improved overall well-being and cleared acne. Users shared similar experiences, finding finasteride effective without the adverse effects of natural treatments.

      community Reminder: You cannot donate blood if you are taking Fin or Dut

       730 upvotes 1 year ago
      You cannot donate blood if you are taking finasteride or dutasteride due to potential risks to pregnant women. Finasteride has a shorter wait time to donate blood compared to dutasteride, and both oral and topical forms can disqualify you from donating.

      community Potassium and oral min need each other??

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral minoxidil may require potassium for effectiveness, and diuretics taken for water retention might affect this process. The user plans to start taking potassium to address potential issues with minoxidil's effectiveness.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community Before Oral Minoxodil vs 3 months (2.5)

       15 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and Nizoral shampoo for hair regrowth, noticing some improvement. They are considering increasing the dosage and exploring alternatives to topical minoxidil/finasteride due to concerns about toxicity to cats.

      community Affordable Oral Minoxidil in Canada (Quebec)?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Oral Minoxidil is back-ordered in Quebec, with users suggesting alternatives like Upguys, Costco, and Indiamart for more affordable options. Some users recommend getting a prescription for 10mg pills and splitting them for cost efficiency.

      community Success without fin/dut??? Anyone? Please help :(

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, including topical treatments like minoxidil, RU58841, CB-03-01, and dutasteride. Users also mention other options like alfatradiol, topical caffeine, and mesotherapy, while expressing concerns about side effects and the effectiveness of these treatments.

      community Is dutasteride that much better than finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil for better hair loss results. Dutasteride is considered stronger than finasteride, but it may have more side effects; some users report varying results and side effects with these treatments.

      community 9 month update (0.5 dut/2.5 oral min)

      in Progress Pictures  64 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user reported improved hair quality and faster growth after switching from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, despite experiencing significant shedding. They take separate pills daily and are optimistic about future progress.

      community natural dht blockers vs artificial dht blockers

       3 upvotes 4 years ago
      Natural DHT blockers are generally less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss. Users suggest that while natural options may seem safer, they often don't provide significant results compared to medically proven treatments like finasteride.

      community No shedding but temples & frontal receeding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 11 months ago
      A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing reduced hair fall but continued temple and frontal recession. He uses both oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, and coal tar shampoo, and experiences rare heart palpitations.