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      community Diffuse thinners on topical minoxidil, how is it going for you?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user experiencing severe shedding after starting 5% minoxidil foam for hair loss is seeking advice from others. Another user shared their positive experience with finasteride and minoxidil, suggesting that initial shedding can be a good sign and encouraging persistence with the treatment.

      community Question for all the good Minoxidil responders

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user discusses their experience with minoxidil for hair loss, noting that drinking coffee may reduce its effectiveness. They observed better results with the liquid solution and no coffee compared to using the foam solution and drinking coffee.

      community Does drinking coffee offset the effects of Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 7 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 Started Minoxidil this evening. See ya'll in 6 months.

      in Minoxidil  235 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation discusses starting Minoxidil for hair loss and suggests also using finasteride to prevent further balding. Minoxidil is expected to thicken current hair, but won't stop hair follicles from dying.

      community Oral minoxidil is not an option anymore

      in Minoxidil  42 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user can't refill their oral minoxidil prescription due to it being out of stock and is seeking alternative hair loss treatments. Suggestions include finding it at another pharmacy, ordering online, using topical minoxidil orally, and considering finasteride or dutasteride.

      community Heavy shedding after adding tretinoin (.01%) to minoxidil - 2.5 months

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      After adding tretinoin to minoxidil for hair loss treatment, the user experienced increased shedding and no visible regrowth, despite also using microneedling and ketoconazole shampoo. The user cannot take finasteride due to side effects and is seeking advice on whether to continue with the current routine or modify the use of tretinoin.

      community How to know if shedding is from tren or minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user started using trenbolone and minoxidil simultaneously and experienced increased hair shedding, unsure which is causing it. Replies suggest both drugs could cause hair loss, with one advising to stop trenbolone to protect hair and another indicating minoxidil is unlikely the cause due to the timing.

      community Do you recommend oral minoxidil after your full experience?

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 8 months ago
      LemonyBonobo started oral minoxidil a week ago, experiencing significant shedding, and is concerned about potentially worsening their hair condition. They also use dutasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling. Elyktronix, who has been on oral minoxidil for 15 months, recommends it, noting that shedding can be a positive response and that results take time.

      community Can Minoxidil Work Again a Second Time?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil for hair loss, with one person restarting treatment and combining it with tretinoin, and another person seeing improvement by adding microneedling.

      community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.

      community Which Minoxidil solution should i use?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is using Minoxidil 5% with procapil spray and oral Minoxidil 2.5mg daily, and plans to add finasteride 1mg. They accidentally ordered a Minoxidil solution with finasteride 0.1% and are seeking advice on which to use.

      community Losing effects of topical minoxidil and 0.25mg finasteride

      in Minoxidil  42 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is experiencing renewed hair loss despite using minoxidil and finasteride for two years and is considering options like dutasteride, increasing finasteride dosage, or starting microneedling. Respondents suggest waiting another month before making changes, consulting a dermatologist, and potentially adjusting the treatment regimen.

      community Rare Non responder to Finasteride, Dutasteride, and oral minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  78 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user did not respond to finasteride, dutasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss after four years of treatment and is considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP). Other users suggest the hair loss pattern may indicate alopecia areata and recommend seeing a dermatologist.

      community How do you apply minoxidil with long hair?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has trouble applying minoxidil foam to their long, curly hair and experiences product buildup, leading to frequent hair washing. They are considering switching to liquid minoxidil but are concerned about scalp sensitivity and do not want to use oral treatments. Another user suggests that topical minoxidil doesn't need to be applied to the entire scalp to be effective.

      community Going off Minoxidil then using oils

      in Minoxidil 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses stopping oral minoxidil after 2 years and using rosemary/peppermint oil instead, with the concern of losing hair gains. Replies suggest that switching to oils will result in losing all the hair gains achieved with minoxidil.

      community Is it ok to use minoxidil and other topicals simultaneously?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation is about whether it's safe to use minoxidil with a mix of stemoxydine, RU58841, alfatradiol, and tretinoin at the same time for hair loss treatment. Concerns were raised about the absorption and effectiveness when these treatments are applied together.

      community How do you guys apply Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  22 upvotes 8 months ago
      The conversation discusses different methods of applying Minoxidil to the scalp to avoid making hair greasy and clumpy. Suggestions include using Rogaine Foam, keeping hair short, applying with a comb and fingers, using a spray, and a technique involving a brush and dropper.

      community Will minoxidil not work if there’s too much DHT present in the scalp?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.

      community Reasons why Topical worked but Oral Minoxidil didn’t?

      in Minoxidil  16 upvotes 9 months ago
      Some people find topical minoxidil effective for hair loss, but oral minoxidil doesn't work for them, possibly due to absorption issues. Others have had better results with oral minoxidil, suggesting individual responses vary.