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      community What’s the highest minox % you home brewed ?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user discusses their experience with dissolving high concentrations of minoxidil in various ethanol/PG ratios and mentions difficulties with combining it with RU58841. They note that a 5% minoxidil solution remains stable, while higher concentrations tend to precipitate.

      community Highly recommend buying a microscope (see pictures)

      in Treatment  44 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user recommends using a microscope to assess hair density and track hair loss progress, finding it useful for evaluating treatment effectiveness, particularly with dutasteride and minoxidil. They advise against obsessing over hair loss and emphasize focusing on other meaningful life aspects.

      community Opinions on best microneedling protocol? Some thoughts...

       11 upvotes 3 years ago
      Microneedling can enhance hair growth by improving minoxidil absorption and stimulating blood flow. Users discuss optimal needle depths, with some favoring shallow frequent needling for better absorption and others preferring deeper needling for stem cell activation.

      community How do you prevent infection with derma needling / derma stamping?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.

      community Why you can still look forward to PP405 and JXL-069

       22 upvotes 1 month ago
      PP405 and JXL-069 are the same compound, but users experienced no results due to flawed application methods. The topical gel formulation of PP405 is designed to target hair follicle stem cells effectively, unlike liquid solutions that fail to penetrate deeply.

      community Making PG free solution at home

       1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user wants to make a solution for RU58841 and finasteride powder using only glycerin and asks if ethanol is necessary. They are seeking advice on whether glycerin alone is sufficient.

      community First microscopic results after 5 weeks

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures after 5 weeks of using 5% topical minoxidil, scalp massages, and microneedling for hair loss. They are considering adding finasteride but have decided to wait a few more weeks.

      community 2 months of using 1mg Fin and 5% Min

       62 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user has been using 5% Minoxidil, 1mg Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling for hair regrowth over two months, noticing some progress but feeling it has stagnated recently. Others encourage patience, noting promising results and suggesting continued use for further improvement.

      community microneedling pre and post care

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling for hair loss involves sterilizing tools and possibly using serums like minoxidil or hyaluronic acid. Users report different routines, including applying minoxidil immediately after microneedling, using finasteride, and washing with ketoconazole shampoo.

      community Getting back into microneedling

       10 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      The user plans to resume microneedling weekly while using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil. Recommendations include using a 0.06 mm depth and applying topical minoxidil 24 hours after microneedling.

      community Microneedling at .25 everyday before applying Min

      in Minoxidil  26 upvotes 1 year ago
      Daily microneedling at 0.25mm before applying minoxidil is debated, with some suggesting weekly microneedling is safer and more effective. Concerns include potential skin damage and systemic absorption, while alternatives like tretinoin are considered safer for enhancing minoxidil absorption.

      community 6 month update fin, min, micro-needle

      in Progress Pictures  436 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality after six months of using oral minoxidil, finasteride, and micro-needling. They reported increased libido initially but no other side effects, and they plan to continue the treatment.

      community PP405 (Non) Update - Feb 2025

       36 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the delay in the PP405 Phase 2 study results, now expected by the end of 2025, and skepticism about research practices. There is also mention of optimism for Amplifica's AMP303 and a topical treatment in early testing.

      community Don't just focus on Finasteride, Minoxidil and Ketaconozole/Derma rolling

       18 upvotes 4 years ago
      Improving hair health involves not only using treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole but also focusing on a healthy lifestyle, including diet, exercise, and stress management. A balanced approach enhances treatment effectiveness and overall well-being.

      community PP405 is NOT gray market jxl069

      in Technology  26 upvotes 7 months ago
      PP405 is a safer alternative to JXL069 for hair loss treatment because it penetrates the skin effectively and degrades in the blood, avoiding systemic toxicity. JXL069, when forced into the body, can cause dangerous side effects like lactic acidosis due to its inability to degrade safely.

      community DIY copper peptide for microneedling?

       3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The conversation is about using DIY copper peptide (GHK CU) serum for microneedling to address hair loss, with additional treatments including Nizoral for DHT reduction and red light therapy. The user is considering adding Minoxidil but is concerned due to having cats.

      community Cheap Dermastamp: My Experience

      in Microneedling  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience using a cheap dermastamp from Aliexpress for microneedling, finding it effective and mostly painless. Other users discussed their experiences with similar products, cleaning methods, and needle lengths, with some noting differences in product quality between sellers.

      community Saw this apparent study on twitter. Thoughts?

       5 upvotes 2 years ago
      A mixture of MSM, kombucha, and black tea was applied topically for hair growth in mice. The conversation suggests skepticism about translating these results to humans.