The user noticed hair thinning and has been using a treatment withminoxidil 2%, hydrocortisone butyrate, and 17 alpha estradiol for three months, seeing some regrowth. The user had dermatitis, now cured, which worsened the hair loss.
A user used Minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride in the morning, and a dermaroller weekly for a year but is unhappy with the results and sperm quality. Others suggest continuing the regimen, noting hair maintenance and thickness, and considering additional treatments like dutasteride or a hair transplant.
Minoxidil 0.5% MMP® showed better results in parietal-vertex regions for less advanced female pattern hair loss compared to Minoxidil 5%. MMP® withMinoxidil can improve the quality of life for these patients.
A user reported better hair regrowth with 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg dutasteride than with finasteride and topical minoxidil, calling topical minoxidil a scam. Replies varied, with some defending topical minoxidil, questioning the user's application method, and suggesting that previous treatments might be contributing to the observed results.
A user shared that after quitting caffeine and restarting oral minoxidil, they experienced significant hair regrowth, suggesting that caffeine might interfere withminoxidil's effectiveness by blocking adenosine receptors. They also mentioned side effects like water retention and dizziness, which subsided after a few weeks, and are not using any DHT blockers.
A user is asking about the effectiveness of "Minoxidil tincture 5% Purified Water" compared to other Minoxidil 5% products. They experienced itching and redness with other Minoxidil products and suspect they might be allergic.
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.
The user "macroburstmedia" is asking if adding topical minoxidil to their current treatment of oral minoxidil and finasteride can improve hair growth. Some users have shared their experiences with using both oral and topical minoxidil, while others suggest increasing the oral minoxidil dose instead.
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.
How oral minoxidil and topical sildenafil (similar to Viagra) are used for hair growth by increasing blood flow to the scalp, and potential side effects of combining these treatments with other drugs.
A user's experience with using 5AR inhibitors (Finasteride and Dutasteride) in combination withMinoxidil foam and microneedling, which resulted in substantial improvements to their crown density and hairline, despite high systemic levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone.
The conversation is about a user trying topical melatonin mixed withminoxidil to reduce hair shedding after not seeing desired results with finasteride and minoxidil alone. Another user suggests that instead of daily updates, the original poster should share their results after a few weeks.
A user's success in treating his diffuse and crown hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil; other users sharing their experiences, both successful and unsuccessful, and the importance of research and listening to one's body when deciding on treatments.
Comparing the effectiveness of minoxidil 5% and adenosine 0.75% for treating male androgenetic alopecia, and measuring patient satisfaction rate; results showed that adenosine is comparable to minoxidil but provides quicker results, however availability of products with adenosine is much less than those withminoxidil.
The conversation is about using a blend of coconut oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil withminoxidil for hair loss, and whether it's safe to apply this blend after microneedling.
Minoxidil non-responders may benefit from using minoxidil sulfate due to reduced sulfotransferase activity in their scalps. Users are encouraged to share their experiences withminoxidil sulfate.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 2.5 years of using Minoxidil 5% and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with Lupron, despite initial scalp irritation. Finasteride was ineffective for them.
A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hair loss during that time.
The conversation discusses the severe shedding caused by Minoxidil, with users sharing their experiences and outcomes. Some report eventual regrowth, while others see no improvement or worsening hair loss.
A user seeks advice on treatments for his mother's hair loss, considering Minoxidil, Finasteride, and shampoos. The mother is being monitored for breast cancer, which may be relevant.
The conversation is about an 18-month hair loss treatment withMinoxidil 5% used twice daily and Finasteride 1 mg taken every day, showing significant progress. Participants discuss the form of Minoxidil used, side effects like dandruff, the time taken to see results, and encouragement from the visible improvement.
A user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after 5.5 and 8 weeks of using Minoxidil twice daily, oral Finasteride once daily, Vitamin C once daily, derma stamping twice weekly, and Nizoral shampoo three times per week. Some replies express skepticism, while others share their own experiences and advise moderation in treatment.
The post discusses the positive results of an 11-month treatment with Finasteride and an 8-month treatment withMinoxidil foam for hair loss. The most noticeable improvement was seen around the 5-6 month mark.
RU58841 combined with finasteride or dutasteride is more effective than RU58841 alone for hair loss. Users suggest combining these withminoxidil and microneedling for better results.
User experienced hair growth after 4 months using Minoxidil and dermastamp. Others suggest adding Finasteride or Dutasteride for long-term results and trying microneedling withMinoxidil.
A trial of verteporfin for hair regeneration, with pictures comparing the original and current status, as well as links to other resources discussing the efficacy of this treatment in combination withMinoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
The user started using pyrilutamide for hair loss and experienced a significant reduction in hair shedding and an improvement in hair quality with only mild side effects. They previously used minoxidil and finasteride, which caused side effects, and are now combining pyrilutamide withminoxidil and tretinoin.
This conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically oral minoxidil and finasteride. Users discussed the potential side effects of using these drugs, as well as their experiences with them.
Using Stemoxydine, a hair growth promoter, in conjunction with Fin and Minoxidil to help counter shedding induced by the latter two treatments. Another user also shared their experience of using Stemoxydine for three months along with dermastamp.