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      community Day 1 of oral min 5mg with fir and multivitamin

       2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user plans to take oral minoxidil 5mg, topical minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride 0.5mg, and various vitamins for hair loss. A caution was given about the high daily dosage of vitamin D3.

      community AH-001 another topical AR degrader beside GT20029, completed Phase I

       8 upvotes 10 months ago
      AH-001 is a new topical treatment designed to degrade androgen receptors, targeting the root cause of androgenetic alopecia without the side effects of oral treatments like finasteride. It has shown a strong safety profile and good local tolerability in early trials.

      community Is there a benefit to micro-needling and trent on oral min and fin?

       4 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of adding micro-needling and tretinoin to a regimen that includes oral minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo for hair loss. The user is considering whether these additional treatments would be beneficial.

      community (24M) 5 months on minxidil and fin

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male shares his 5-month progress using 1mg finasteride daily, biotin supplements, multivitamins, 3ml minoxidil daily, and derma rolling twice a week. A user inquires about hair shedding and the type of minoxidil used.

      community 3 and half years - Fin, Min — and some micro needling

      in Minoxidil  1786 upvotes 6 months ago
      A nearly 50-year-old male achieved significant hair regrowth and thickening over three years using daily finasteride, twice-daily topical minoxidil, and bi-weekly microneedling with a dermastamp. He experienced no side effects and found microneedling particularly effective for the crown area.

      community M27 Fin/Min (topical) was fun while it lasted

       19 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced high liver enzyme levels, possibly due to topical finasteride or supplements, and decided to stop using finasteride while continuing minoxidil. After stopping finasteride and supplements, liver levels returned to normal, suggesting finasteride or supplements might have been the cause.

      community MinoxidilMax no longer selling topical finasteride products

       1 upvotes 6 years ago
      MinoxidilMax stopped selling topical finasteride products, leaving users to seek alternatives like Morr-5 from other sources. The user expressed concern about switching products and potentially losing hair regrowth progress.

      community Has anyone tried combining Minoxidil with AlphaInfuse?

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the use of AlphaInfuse, a micro-infusion system with Panax ginseng and Eclipta prostrata extracts, for hair growth and its comparison to Minoxidil. The original poster seeks personal experiences and evidence of its effectiveness.

      community 1 year on Fin. 1 mg. 3x a week.

       5 upvotes 3 days ago
      The user has been using finasteride (1 mg, three times a week) for a year and is considering adding oral minoxidil or increasing finasteride dosage, while also taking enclomiphene. They did not experience significant shedding with finasteride, but are concerned about potential shedding with new treatments.

      community Microneedling and minoxidil alone

      in Microneedling  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      A physician experienced hair thickening and new growth using microneedling and minoxidil, but stopped using topical finasteride due to side effects like reduced libido and erectile dysfunction. The physician plans to continue with microneedling and minoxidil, considering finasteride nonessential for cosmetic purposes.

      community Any anecdotes about tretinoin and min?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of combining tretinoin with minoxidil for hair loss. The user notes better results from microneedling rather than the tretinoin and minoxidil combo.

      community 43m - 3 month progress - topical Min 5%, topical Fin 0.025%, 0.75mm microneedling

       231 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 43-year-old male saw significant hair regrowth and increased density after three months using topical Minoxidil (5%), topical Finasteride (0.025%), and 0.75mm microneedling every two weeks, with no side effects. He plans to continue and may reduce Finasteride concentration if progress continues.

      community Using Maneup Instead of Minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  103 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 51-year-old woman switched from Minoxidil to Maneup, a copper peptide treatment, experiencing initial hair loss but later regrowth with different hair texture. Users debated Maneup's effectiveness, with some considering it alongside finasteride.

      community 28M 5MG MIN 0.5MG DUT - CROWN FILLING IN

       381 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 28-year-old male reported significant hair regrowth using 5mg minoxidil and 0.5mg dutasteride over five months, with occasional ketoconazole use. Users discussed side effects like stuffy nose and low libido, and shared experiences with different hair loss treatments.

      community Got my tretinoin .025% script. Will keep you boys updated.

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using tretinoin with topical minoxidil for hair regrowth, despite previous non-response to minoxidil and concerns about oral minoxidil's heart risks. The user is also on dutasteride and is considering a hair transplant if other options fail.

      community Leaving minoxidil for only 1 hour on scalp - how to maximize effectiveness?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is trying to maximize minoxidil's effectiveness by applying it for only one hour to avoid spreading it to furniture and pets, especially cats. They experience side effects when combining minoxidil with dermarolling and are considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or microneedling.

      community Minoxidil works only with Retinoic acid

       314 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil is more effective when combined with retinoic acid, such as tretinoin or tazarotene, enhancing hair growth. Some users experience significant regrowth, while others see minimal effects or side effects.

      community Minoxidil + Fin 1 mg + Dermaroller 1x week - 1 year results

      in Is this regrowth?  103 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.

      community Fin + Minox for 11 months, new protocol - will update every 3 months

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 11 months but experienced hair thinning after adding topical dutasteride. They plan to continue with Lipogaine, finasteride, and a reduced frequency of topical dutasteride, along with dermarolling and biotin.

      community 1.25 mil fin pill and min pill 4 1/2 month difference

       25 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 4.5 months using 1.25 mg finasteride and 3% minoxidil daily, with no side effects. Others shared their experiences, with some considering adjusting doses or switching treatments due to varying results.

      community Triple threat fights hair loss better than finasteride and minoxidil

      6 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether adding latanoprost to finasteride and minoxidil is more effective for hair loss than using finasteride and minoxidil alone. Users criticize the lack of comparison to the established combination of finasteride and minoxidil.

      community M(23) 5 months of using Fin and Min

       69 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old has been using finasteride every other day and topical minoxidil daily for five months to address hair thinning, with plans to resume dermarolling. They experienced minimal shedding and are considering switching to daily finasteride for better results.

      community 1 year progress update on fin/min

       449 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses hair regrowth progress using finasteride and minoxidil, with some users suggesting additional hair grafts. A user also inquires about mixing crushed finasteride tablets with minoxidil, seeking advice on dealing with the red film coating.

      community Veradermics VDPHL01: why isn’t anyone talking about it?

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      Veradermics' new hair loss treatment, VDPHL01, is likely a modified release oral minoxidil, which has received $75 million in funding for clinical trials. Despite skepticism about investing in a known treatment, some believe it could offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

      community [Nov 2019] The peptide AC 2 isolated from Bacillus-treated Trapa japonica fruit extract rescues DHT (dihydrotestosterone)-treated human dermal papilla cells and mediates mTORC1 signaling for autophagy and apoptosis suppression

       23 upvotes 6 years ago
      A peptide from Japanese water chestnut fruit may help with hair loss by suppressing DHT's effect on hair follicle cell death, potentially serving as a finasteride alternative. The treatment's effectiveness and safety in humans remain uncertain.