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      community Life after minoxidil? Has anyone stopped

      in Update  147 upvotes   2 months ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil after 10-12 years due to severe side effects like fluctuating blood pressure and chest pain, resulting in significant hair loss. Other users shared similar experiences, emphasizing health over hair and suggesting alternatives like finasteride, nanoxidil, and rosemary oil.

      community Continue RU58841 or hair system for receding hair line?

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes   3 months ago
      A user is considering whether to continue using RU58841 or switch to hair system patches for a receding hairline, while already using finasteride, oral minoxidil, and microneedling. Another user suggests buying RU58841 in powder form to save money and notes the original poster's hair has significantly improved.

      community Have Kirkland changed their packaging?

      in Minoxidil  23 upvotes   6 months ago
      A user ordered minoxidil online and noticed different packaging, seeking confirmation if it's genuine. Another user confirmed the packaging update, noting it looks the same in both the EU and US.

      community Facing difficulty in applying minoxidil to the scalp as I have long hair.

      in Scalp Massage  11 upvotes   10 months ago
      An 18-year-old male experiencing hair thinning and loss is using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride, and a multivitamin as prescribed by a dermatologist. He's having difficulty applying the topical minoxidil effectively due to his hair length, as he feels a lot of it stays on his hair instead of reaching the scalp.

      community Caffeine & Alopecia: What the Science Seems to Say

      in Research/Science  17 upvotes   10 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of topical caffeine for Androgenetic Alopecia (APA) and female pattern hair loss. While some studies suggest positive results, there's no reliable scientific evidence to strongly recommend caffeine compounds for hair regrowth.

      community My experience with snorting finasteride.

      in Satire  372 upvotes   11 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil and finasteride. One user shares their experience with snorting finasteride, while others make jokes and comments about different treatments.

      community Pictures that demonstrate Minoxidil aging?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes   1 year ago
      The conversation is about the potential aging effects of oral minoxidil on the skin. Users discuss their experiences, with some attributing skin changes to aging rather than minoxidil, and mention using tretinoin to improve skin appearance.

      community M23 , on finaestride and minoxidil for 4.8 months

      in Progress Pictures   1 year ago
      . This conversation is about a user's progress while using minoxidil and finasteride to treat hair loss, with emphasis on taking oral finasteride at night before bed for optimal results. They also discuss the brand of medication being used (Morr F 5%) and the importance of taking a generic version of the same drug.

      community 4% peppermint oil in jojoba oil against Minox flaking

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes   5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a mixture of 4% peppermint oil in jojoba oil to reduce flaking and dandruff caused by 5% Minoxidil lotion. The user reports significant improvement after one application of the oil mixture.

      community Injecting stomach fat into the scalp could cure baldness in just six months

      in Update  114 upvotes   5 years ago
      A potential treatment for hair loss that involves injecting fat into the scalp; the role of testosterone and estrogen in thinning fat tissue under the skin; research on using lard to treat androgenic alopecia, as well as PRP + ACELL/amniotic stem cell treatments; and ongoing clinical trials by doctors involved in the study.

      community Oral or topical finasteride? .

      in Chat  12 upvotes   4 days ago
      A user is deciding between oral and topical finasteride for hair loss, noting oral finasteride's ease of use but broader effects. Another user simply recommends oral finasteride.

      community Venting My Frustration with Doctors

      in Chat  13 upvotes   1 week ago
      A 22.5-year-old male is frustrated with doctors for not taking his diffuse thinning seriously. He has been using finasteride for 2.5 years, avoids topical minoxidil due to dandruff, and is hesitant about oral minoxidil due to weight and injury concerns.

      community 12 month mark on cheap Mexican finasteride (Novaride). It works!

      in Update  214 upvotes   2 weeks ago
      User reports 12 months of using Mexican finasteride (Novaride), minoxidil spray, and ketoconazole shampoo with significant crown improvement and slight frontal hairline improvement. No current side effects; plans to continue treatment for further gains.

      community 2years progress (21 years old)

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes   2 weeks ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil, and occasional microneedling, noting no significant changes but a halt in hair loss progression. They recently started oral minoxidil and are considering a hair transplant.

      community May 10th 2024 - July 26th 2024

      in Progress Pictures  15 upvotes   3 weeks ago
      User shared progress pictures from May 10th to July 26th, using finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral for hair loss. The treatments appear to be effective.

      community Shopping receipts are anti-androgenic?

      in Chat  29 upvotes   1 month ago
      The conversation discusses the potential use of thermal paper receipts, which contain estrogen, as a treatment for hair loss. Participants humorously debate its effectiveness compared to established treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

      community 9 months oral min, 2 months topical min. Late 30s.

      in Progress Pictures  54 upvotes   1 month ago
      The user used oral finasteride, topical minoxidil foam, a derma roller, keto shampoo, Hims thick fix shampoo, hair dye, and rosemary oil for hair restoration. They reported no side effects and noted significant improvement, especially in the hairline.

      community Diy topical fin chunks on bottom

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  5 upvotes   1 month ago
      A user made a 70/30 ethanol/propylene glycol topical finasteride solution but noticed chunks at the bottom. The discussion focuses on this issue with the DIY hair loss treatment.