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      community is mixing finasteride in 2% minoxidil solution a good idea?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experiences severe headaches from 5% minoxidil and is considering mixing finasteride with a 2% minoxidil solution or diluting a 5% minoxidil + 0.1% finasteride solution. They seek advice on the appropriate method and dilutant composition.

      community Topical Min (Liquid) Ingestion

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user inquired about safely ingesting topical 5% Minoxidil due to the unavailability of oral Minoxidil in their country. They seek advice on diluting it to match the equivalent of 1mg oral Finasteride.

      community Hims topical min/fin spray vs serum

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.

      community 11.Nov to 1.Apr progress. Oral

      in Progress Pictures  251 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared progress pictures showing hair regrowth after using a homemade oral solution of 1 mg dutasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil. Commenters noted significant improvement and increased body hair.

      community Mix topical finasteride with alfatradiol

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user wants to try using 0.025% topical finasteride every day by diluting their 0.1% topical finasteride with alfatradiol, and is asking if it's possible to mix them or if there are other options. They heard that alfatradiol might not be suitable for this purpose.

      community Father has decent amount of hair but im balding ?

      in Chat  15 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is concerned about male pattern baldness despite their father having hair. Replies suggest visiting a dermatologist and considering finasteride or dutasteride, as natural methods are ineffective.

      community New treatment? Minox + Bimatoprost

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user discussed a new hair loss treatment combining 5% Minoxidil with Bimatoprost 0.3mg/ml, applied once daily. They referenced a study suggesting Bimatoprost may be more effective than Minoxidil.

      community Am I the chosen one? Minoxidil experience.

      in Research/Science  25 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.

      community Anageninc RU58841 is legit & my experience

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced side effects from RU58841, including dry eyes and potential eyesight issues, and decided to stop using it. They confirmed the product's legitimacy but advised caution due to its experimental status and lack of safety data.

      community The Bleach Test for Minoxidil? Origins? Mechanisms?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the "bleach test" for minoxidil, where minoxidil turns yellow when mixed with bleach. The user tested liquid minoxidil, rogaine foam, and minoxidil tablets, all of which turned yellow, suggesting a reaction specific to minoxidil.

      community Mix Pyrilutamide powder in Minoxidil solution?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Mixing Pyrilutamide powder with Minoxidil solution is being considered. The Minoxidil solution contains Minoxidil 5%, Azelaic acid 5%, ABN complex 0.8%, Retinol 0.025%, Caffeine 0.001%, and a delivery vehicle.

      community Why I decided to stop using minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  59 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user stopped using minoxidil due to inconvenience and negative effects on hair appearance, opting to continue with finasteride and dermarolling. Other users shared mixed experiences with different minoxidil brands and forms, including oral minoxidil.

      community Can i Just buy any Melatonin Spray and use it in my head?

      in Product  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post is about a user considering using topical Melatonin for hair loss and asking if any melatonin spray can be used for this purpose. The user also seeks clarification on the required percentage of Melatonin in the spray, while a respondent shares their experience of the spray making them sleepy.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      community How to make topical finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about making a topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in an alcohol-based hair treatment. Ingredients of the hair treatment include alcohol, water, and various plant extracts and preservatives.

      community Almost 1 year dut + 3 month minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  837 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's progress with hair loss. The user used dutasteride (DUT) for 9 months and then added minoxidil for 3 months. They experienced significant improvements in hair growth and stopped their hair loss.

      community Diluting 0.05% topical finasteride serum/oil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community Topical Saw Palmetto: An Alternative to Microdosing Topical Finasteride?

      in Product  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is exploring topical Saw Palmetto as a milder alternative to microdosing topical Finasteride for hair loss, aiming to minimize systemic DHT impact. They plan to experiment with this herbal remedy for a year to assess its effectiveness on their mild androgenetic alopecia without significant side effects.

      community Topical melatonin/cetirizine instructions

      in Treatment  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      User shares a topical hair loss solution using melatonin and cetirizine to help reduce shedding and itching. Instructions provided for creating and using the mixture, with additional lifestyle tips for overall hair health.