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      community Best tretinoin strength with minoxidil ?

       2 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about using topical tazarotene with minoxidil for hair loss treatment. A user suggests using a lower strength than 0.025% for daily application.

      community How can I tell if oral Minoxidil is legit?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the authenticity and effectiveness of oral Minoxidil, specifically Pip Minox from HealthyAreaStore, with mixed user experiences and skepticism about its legitimacy. Some users report no results or side effects, while others suggest testing methods like color change in bleach and crystallization to verify authenticity.

      community 6 months progress Finasteride & minoxidil

       15 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using minoxidil and finasteride but lost progress after inconsistent use. They are now committed to using these treatments consistently and have adopted a healthier lifestyle.

      community 7 months dutasteride minoxidil microneedling 25y.o. Some progress.

       349 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old shared progress in hair regrowth after 7 months using dutasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling, noting some baby hair growth on the temples. The user plans to continue this treatment, having found it effective despite some initial shedding and challenges with styling due to topical minoxidil.

      community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

       9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

      community Can we count this as progress?

      in Is this regrowth?  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after stopping minoxidil and resumed using minoxidil 5% twice daily, topical finasteride 0.1% twice a week, along with dermarolling, head pinching, deep massaging, and inversion techniques. They are seeking suggestions to maximize hair regrowth efforts and have observed some progress.

      community 8 months of Progress - Oral minoxidil 2.5mg, Dutasteride 0.5mg

       648 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user shared their 8-month hair regrowth journey using oral minoxidil 2.5mg and dutasteride 0.5mg, showing significant progress and plans to start microneedling with topical minoxidil. The user is happy with the results, despite some remaining hairline issues, and received positive feedback from others.

      community Grinding up Fin pills, mixing them with MINOX?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Mixing ground finasteride pills with Minoxidil for topical use, with concerns about effectiveness and side effects. Users suggest using professionally formulated topical finasteride instead.

      community 3-Month Progress: 5% Topical Minoxidil + Microneedling (No Finasteride)

       81 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared their 3-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil and microneedling with a 1mm dermaroller, noting significant hair growth without using finasteride. They applied minoxidil twice daily and used the dermaroller three times a week, experiencing a short shedding phase after 2-3 weeks.

      community Science backed answer only from what you have learnt .

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

      community Topical Finasteride Minoxidil: Experience/Price/Research

       3 upvotes 7 years ago
      Topical finasteride combined with minoxidil is used for hair loss treatment, with some users experiencing fewer side effects compared to oral finasteride. Morr-F, a topical solution, shows better results than minoxidil alone, with minimal adverse effects reported.

      community 5 months on dut, 4.5 months topical min

       64 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user shared a 5-month progress update on hair regrowth using dutasteride (0.5mg), topical minoxidil, and a dermaroller, along with improved diet and scalp care. The user reported significant progress with no adverse side effects.

      community Tretinoin buffering before minoxidil

       7 upvotes 2 months ago
      Buffering tretinoin with a moisturizer before applying minoxidil may help with itchy dandruff. Exfoliating the scalp with fingertips and using olive oil or conditioner can remove product buildup.

      community Finasteride and Oral Minoxidil in Turkey - what I’ve found out

       8 upvotes 2 years ago
      Finasteride is available in Turkey without a prescription, with 1mg tablets costing 800 Turkish lira and 5mg tablets costing 150 lira. Oral minoxidil capsules were found at Cerrahpaşa nur eczanesi, also without a prescription.

      community 3 months progress - topical Fin/Min (Canada)

      in Progress Pictures  156 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a topical finasteride and minoxidil cream from Essential Clinic in Canada, and plans to switch to dutasteride and undergo a hair transplant in Mexico. They started treatment three months ago and have seen impressive results without side effects, using half the recommended dosage to extend the product's duration.

      community about homemade topical finasteride

       1 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user started using homemade topical finasteride with PG-free liquid minoxidil for hair loss. They noticed the solution became milky with floaters and asked if it needed filtering.

      community 3 months progress DIY topical fin/min

       16 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user reported slight hair improvement after three months using a DIY topical mix of crushed finasteride tablets and minoxidil solution. They are hoping for more coverage, especially on the crown, despite starting treatment late.

      community Derma roll, tretinoin, minoxidil

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      Use tretinoin three times a week, dermaroll once a week, and apply minoxidil daily, but avoid using all three on the same day. Tretinoin is preferred over hydrocortisone and should not be used immediately after dermarolling.

      community 10month fin/min - micro-needling and rosemary biotin & more

      in Minoxidil  635 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment routine involving daily minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, rosemary oil, and biotin supplements. The user shares personal experiences, noting no side effects from finasteride and emphasizing the importance of a healthy lifestyle in preventing hair loss.

      community been using fake minoxidil for almost 2 years

       20 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discovered they had been using fake minoxidil for almost two years, which stopped working, and switched to finasteride, which slowed hair loss. They recently started using real minoxidil and noticed a shedding phase, indicating it might be effective.