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      community Minoxidil formula from dermatologist better than commercial Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their experience with a dermatologist's special minoxidil formula containing vitamin E, pantenol, rosemary, and finasteride, which improved their hair loss better than commercial minoxidil. Another user confirmed that the presence of finasteride in the formula is a significant difference.

      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 Sharing what worked for me (PCOS related hair loss)

      in Female  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user with PCOS experienced hair loss and found success using a triple dose of O.N.E Omega by Pure Encapsulations after discovering low Omega fatty acids. Biotin provided minimal improvement, but the Omega supplement significantly restored hair.

      community I feel like people here shrug off nutritional issues too quickly. Particularly for Retrograde Alopecia.

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user believes Retrograde Alopecia may be linked to vitamin imbalances, specifically from taking too much Vitamin E, A, Zinc, and Selenium, and suggests it could be a middle ground between Androgenic Alopecia and Telogen Effluvium. Treatments for hair loss mentioned include Androgen inhibitors and improving lifestyle factors like nutrition and sleep, with topical melatonin also recommended for Retrograde Alopecia.

      community The Big Fat Layer II

      in Research/Science  26 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatment should target dermal white adipose tissue (DWAT) to restore hair follicles. Potential remedies include tocopherol (vitamin E), botox, rosiglitazone, niacin, kojyl cinnamate esters, and ADP355.

      community Bryan Johnson used a customized formula by Roots byGA to restore his hair

      in Treatment  27 upvotes 2 months ago
      Bryan Johnson used a customized hair restoration formula from Roots byGA, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. Many users are skeptical of the effectiveness and uniqueness of the treatment, suggesting that standard treatments like Minoxidil and Dutasteride are more reliable.

      community 4 months progress at oral fin and oral minoxidil

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user reported progress in hair growth after 4 months using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, and is considering adding RU58841 to block DHT on the scalp. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and mild erectile dysfunction, and take supplements like zinc, iron, fish oil, vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin E.

      community Bryan johnson mail about his routine

      in Chat  64 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their successful hair loss and gray hair reversal routine, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. They also use a red light cap, oral Minoxidil, and are developing new treatments.

      community Microneedling and massaging scalp progress

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared their hair restoration journey using oral and topical finasteride, experiencing side effects with the former. They later switched to microneedling, scalp massages, and vitamins (D3, Zinc, Biotin, B complex, Vitamin E) with mixed feedback on progress.

      community My results & the importance of nutrition on hair health and growth. (M/30, Diffuse Thinner)

       7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 30-year-old man with diffuse hair thinning shared his hair regrowth regimen, which includes increasing Vitamin D intake, taking oral castor oil, using a dermapen, and various supplements like Glycine, K2, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Aspirin, Sodium Bicarbonate, and a multivitamin. He also mentioned inconsistent use of Minoxidil, Peppermint Oil, Zix, and topical Castor Oil, and negative side effects from Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral.
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      community How well can HRT reduce scalp tension?

      in Transgender  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A trans woman is curious about the impact of HRT on hair regrowth and scalp tension. Her current regimen includes finasteride, spironolactone, estradiol, ketoconazole, vitamin D, iron, and plans to add oral minoxidil and restart derma rolling.

      community Best carrier for pyrilutamide?

      in Update  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about adding a low dose of pyrilutamide to a hair loss treatment regimen. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Does drinking coffee offset the effects of Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.

      community Topical finasteride in liposomal formulation

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical finasteride in a liposomal formulation reduces systemic absorption compared to ethanol solutions. The user is seeking sources for such products, noting that popular options like morr-f are not liposomal.

      community H&W Topical Finasteride

      in Finasteride  9 upvotes 7 years ago
      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.

      community 3 month using minoxidil 5% once a day

      in Progress Pictures  304 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      Using minoxidil 5% once a day for hair loss, with suggestions to add finasteride for better results. It also discusses the effectiveness and side effects of finasteride and the importance of consistent application.

      community Totally confused by doctors opinions, would appreciate some clarity

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and confusion over conflicting medical advice, with treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and topical corticosteroids. They are unsure about the necessity of a biopsy and the timing of using minoxidil, while also considering the impact of potential androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium.

      community Estradiol mesotherapy / idea feedback

      in Female  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses using estradiol mesotherapy to replicate hormone replacement therapy results while minimizing systemic exposure. It also covers the use of Spironolactone cream, which reportedly has no systemic side effects, and the potential risks of using bicalutamide and Spironolactone in men.

      community AGA evaluation and first steps - BEGINNER MEGAPOST

      in Chat  80 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses androgenic alopecia (AGA) and its treatments, focusing on finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo. Finasteride is recommended as essential for preventing further hair loss.