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Using roll-on bottles for applying minoxidil and RU58841 improves application efficiency and reduces product waste. Topical treatments are used continuously, except on microneedling days.

A serum containing Centella asiatica extracellular vesicles, IGF-1, FGF-7, and caffeine significantly improved hair thickness, density, length, and reduced hair loss after 56 days. The conversation also discusses how treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole address different aspects of hair loss by reducing DHT, improving blood flow, and lowering inflammation.

The conversation discusses using high molecular weight hyaluronic acid after microneedling to form a protective barrier, though it's considered expensive and offers marginal improvement. Users share experiences with different microneedling tools like derma rollers, dermastamps, and Dr. Pen, with some opting not to use any products on the scalp.

A user with scalp psoriasis and hair loss is hesitant to use topical minoxidil and finasteride due to concerns about psoriasis and potential side effects. They are considering alternatives like pumpkin seed and saw palmetto.

The conversation discusses adding melatonin powder to a topical finasteride solution for hair loss, with one reply suggesting that melatonin may promote faster hair growth but advising against mixing it directly into the solution due to potential instability.

The conversation is about using a topical serum for hair loss with ingredients like finasteride and minoxidil, and the option to exclude retinoic acid and hydrocortisone due to concerns about long-term effects. One user prefers using only finasteride, avoiding minoxidil and retinoic acid, and plans to remove hydrocortisone in future orders.

The conversation is about finding alternatives to minoxidil for hair maintenance, with suggestions including RCP serum and copper peptide serums, especially when combined with dermastamping. The user wants to avoid DHT blockers due to side effects like brain fog.

A custom-made serum based on double-blind studies for AGA, which includes natural ingredients such as rosemary oil, procyanidin B-2, saw palmetto extract, curcuma aeruginosa, pumpkin seed oil and castor oil. The user has updated their recipe to include apple poly procyanidin B-2 4% concentration and other ingredients before topping it off with Pura d'or serum.

The conversation is about whether the Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum for hair density can be mixed with finasteride. A video was mentioned that shows the serum being mixed with Stemoxydine.

The conversation is about recreating a solvent for hair loss treatments, discussing the use of water, ethanol, glycerin, dimethyl isosorbide, and polysorbate 20. The effectiveness of these solvents depends on the solubility of the substances being dissolved.

L'Oréal Garnier discontinued their stemoxydine serum, raising concerns about the authenticity of products still sold online. Alternatives suggested include other brands' stemoxydine products, though some believe stemoxydine is ineffective.

A user mixed melatonin and vitamin E into ethanol, noticing undissolved material likely due to vitamin E's poor solubility. The precipitate is not crucial as vitamin E was only added as a preservative.

Hair growth serums, specifically those with minoxidil and finasteride, are discussed as potential treatments for hair loss. The effectiveness of these serums is questioned, with a focus on whether they promote regrowth or merely prevent further loss.

OP is considering using Stemoxydine or the Ordinary Multi Peptide Hair Serum as a carrier for topical finasteride, avoiding minoxidil due to palpitations. They plan to crush finasteride pills into a 30 ml solution.

The user wants to reduce their dose of topical finasteride to 0.1-0.2mg and is considering mixing 0.2ml of their current finasteride + minoxidil serum with 0.8ml of a minoxidil-only serum for better scalp coverage. They are asking for advice on whether this method is effective or if there's a better way to dilute the finasteride solution.

The user is using oral finasteride and minoxidil 2mg for hair loss and is considering adding a scalp serum with caffeine, but is concerned it might interfere with minoxidil. They seek advice on maintaining a hydrated, non-oily scalp.

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.

OP plans to make a DIY GHK-CU hair growth serum using hyaluronic acid and seeks advice on which Ordinary serum to use. Users discuss the effectiveness of GHK-CU, AHK-CU, and other products for hair growth, with some recommending specific concentrations and sharing personal experiences.

Liposomal carriers for topical finasteride offer better targeting, reduced side effects, and less irritation compared to alcohol-based solutions, but availability and cost may limit their use. Minoxidil can dissolve in liposomal carriers, enhancing delivery and stability.

A user shared their initial experiences with The Ordinary hair density serum, which contains Redensyl (taxifolin). They observed increased hair volume but also developed pimples, likely due to the serum stimulating sebaceous glands.

The conversation is about the correct usage of a hair serum containing redensyl, procapil, capixil, and baicapil. The user is seeking advice on the amount to apply and whether washing hair after application is necessary.

The user is considering trying a new serum for hair loss, currently using 1mg oral finasteride daily with positive results. They previously used topical minoxidil but stopped and are open to trying organic serums or oils.

User wants to buy TO hair serum with redensyl but found a website not listing redensyl in ingredients. No specific treatments mentioned.

A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.

The conversation is about creating a topical finasteride solution without minoxidil, using an alcohol-based base like ethanol. The discussion includes using finasteride in powder form and mentions adding ingredients like glycerol, salicylic acid, or castor oil.

A user is considering making a 2% clascoterone lotion from powder due to unavailability in their location. They plan to mix clascoterone powder with retinol lotion and use literature to determine the correct dosage.