Combining stemoxydine with topical minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Users discuss application order and effectiveness, with some skepticism about stemoxydine's benefits.
Minoxidil helped with temple regrowth, and finasteride improved overall hair appearance and stopped further hair loss. Minoxidil was also applied to eyebrows and eyelids, with noticeable gains, but was stopped on the beard due to bloating.
Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hair loss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.
Tretinoin is used withminoxidil to enhance hair growth, with some users applying tretinoin before minoxidil to improve results. Some users report success with this combination, while others experience irritation or dryness.
Minoxidil can help with hair regrowth, especially when combined with finasteride, but it doesn't address the root cause of androgenic alopecia. Finasteride is often recommended as the primary treatment, withminoxidil as a supportive option.
The conversation discusses creating a customized minoxidil formulation with tretinoin, azelaic acid, and caffeine, but there are concerns about foam stabilization due to acidity. The user seeks advice on the best formulation for effective results.
The user is using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, and daily vitamins for hair loss treatment and is happy with the progress. Others share their experiences and discuss the effectiveness and availability of these treatments.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. The main advice is to start with finasteride and never stop minoxidil once started, as stopping can lead to significant hair loss.
The user discusses their experience withminoxidil 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.
The post discusses issues withMinoxidil BAILLEUL 5% Men, specifically sprayer clogging and crystallization in bottles. Recommendations include rinsing the sprayer and soaking the bottle in hot water to dissolve crystals, with calculations suggesting the product remains effective despite these issues.
The user is frustrated withminoxidil's lack of results and is considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Other suggestions include consulting a doctor, adjusting dosages, or considering a hair transplant.
Using Tretinoin withMinoxidil may increase Minoxidil's absorption and improve hair growth results. The user is seeking advice on how to apply both treatments effectively.
Mixing Pyrilutamide powder withMinoxidil 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.
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.
A man in his 50s, who has been on Finasteride for 15 years, is considering adding a custom topical Minoxidil blend to his treatment due to recent hairline recession. He questions whether the custom blend is more effective than generic Minoxidil, expresses concerns about shedding and body hair growth, and seeks advice on application timing with styling products and whether to pursue other treatments like PRP or laser.
Female with aga tried minoxidil 5% and spironolactone, no success yet. Gladyator96 suggests waiting 6 months, adding tretinoin or dermarolling withminoxidil.
The user's personal experience with hair loss and treatment options, including minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Others commented that they had similar experiences with the effectiveness of topical versus oral minoxidil.
This user has had success withMinoxidil foam, achieving significant hair growth in three months without using finasteride or derma rolling. They are considering incorporating a DHT reducing strategy such as finasteride in the future.
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.
User nickxromo shared success withMinoxidil and derma-rolling for hairline improvement in 3 months. Others discussed the need for finasteride and shared their experiences with shedding and regrowth.
People discussed their experiences with peppermint oil for hair loss, with mixed results. Some users reported no hair loss after stopping peppermint oil, while others experienced shedding; one user noted improved scalp health when mixing it withminoxidil.
Minoxidil may cause wrinkles and dark circles, which some users report can be mitigated by adjusting dosage. Reactions vary, and while some dismiss these side effects, others experience significant changes.
The conversation discusses using tretinoin cream withminoxidil for hair loss treatment. Users suggest applying them separately to avoid reducing effectiveness.
The conversation is about whether one can start withminoxidil and then switch to alternatives like rosemary oil or redensyl to maintain hair growth. The consensus is that alternatives like rosemary oil are ineffective.
A 21-year-old was diagnosed with early-stage androgenetic alopecia and prescribed only minoxidil 5% and ketoconazole shampoo by a dermatologist, who advised against finasteride for now. The user is skeptical about starting minoxidil due to concerns about increased hair loss.
A user is seeking advice on how often to use a minoxidil solution with 0.025% tretinoin, considering using it every other evening instead of regular minoxidil twice a day. They are asking for experiences and opinions on this usage frequency.
A user has been using minoxidil for almost three months without noticeable hair regrowth and is questioning its effectiveness. They are considering combining it with tretinoin or starting derma rolling.
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.
A user discusses using a mixed solution withminoxidil 2%, hydrocortisone butyrate, and estrone in the morning, and considering adding 5% minoxidil at night. They also use Restax softgel but avoid finasteride.