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GlossaryPalmitic Acid (Palmitate)

saturated fatty acid found in animals and plants

Palmitic Acid, also known as Hexadecanoic Acid, is a saturated fatty acid commonly found in both animals and plants. It is a major component of palm oil and is also present in butter, cheese, milk, and meat. In the human body, palmitic acid is involved in the synthesis of lipids and can influence cholesterol levels.

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community I found the solution for the Minox dandruff problem

in Minoxidil 9 upvotes 3 years ago

A user found a solution for Minoxidil-induced dandruff by using a custom NRF 11.121 mixture from a local pharmacy, which includes ingredients like Isopropyl palmitate and Cremophor RH 40. This formulation prevents dryness and allows better penetration when using hair shaders.

community Can selenium be harmful to hair?

in Product 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user experienced increased hair shedding after taking a multivitamin containing selenium and questioned if selenium was the cause. The conversation revolves around the potential negative effects of selenium on hair health.

community Im using a scalp serum which i need help identifying the ingredients anyone knows if anything here can affect dht scalp levels or not

in Chat 3 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation is about identifying ingredients in a scalp serum and their effects on DHT levels. The serum contains various ingredients like Aqua, Biotin, and Oleanolic Acid.

community Making topical finasteride solution

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.

community Dr Kyle Gillett on topical Dutasteride

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 56 upvotes 1 year ago

The potential effectiveness of topical dutasteride, as well as other hair loss treatments such as finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, and various vitamins. Experiences from users who have used these treatments were shared.

community 3 months results | minoxidil & finasteride

in Progress Pictures 269 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is using 5% minoxidil foam twice daily and 1mg finasteride nightly for hair loss, and has seen positive results in 3 months. They plan to continue the treatment indefinitely as it provides reassurance against hair loss.

community Tried Fin/Min..Gave me bad sides..what options do I have now?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user experienced heart palpitations from using Fin (0.1%) and Min (10%) and is seeking alternatives. Options suggested include PRP or Mesotherapy, with a recommendation to try topical Fin without Min.

community RU-58841 Lung Disease Possibility | Chest pain, "heart issues", etc

in Treatment 21 upvotes 7 months ago

Some users of RU-58841 report cardiovascular symptoms like heart palpitations and chest tightness, which may be linked to its metabolites causing lung disease. The safety of RU-58841 is uncertain due to lack of long-term data and concerns about product purity, especially from gray market sources.

community Quitting Caffeine, Reducing Sugar, and Generally Improving Health as a Whole Has Personally Reduced Miniaturization and Shedding for Me as Well as Given Me Slight Improvements in Temporal Density.

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced hair loss improvement by quitting caffeine, reducing sugar intake, and improving overall health, while also using rosemary oil conditioner. They previously tried minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, but stopped due to side effects and heart palpitations.

community Peppermint Oil vs Minoxidil

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 5 years ago

The user experienced positive results for hair loss using minoxidil but stopped due to side effects like heart palpitations and increased body hair. They are considering peppermint oil as an alternative and are curious about its effectiveness and potential side effects.

community 15months hair regrowth results

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 10 months ago

The user saw hair regrowth after inconsistently using treatments like microneedling, peppermint and rosemary oils, ketoconazole shampoo, zinc pyrithione shampoo, and scalp massages, but stopped minoxidil due to heart palpitations. They plan to start a consistent treatment with a minoxidil and finasteride topical solution and will share results in six months.

community 10 month update transplant 2300 grafts & 7 1/2 months min/fin topical

in Progress Pictures 30 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared a 10-month update on their hair loss treatment, including a hair transplant of 2300 grafts and 7.5 months of using a topical minoxidil/finasteride solution and ketoconazole shampoo. They expressed regret for not starting the medications sooner and reported side effects like heart palpitations, which improved after cutting out caffeine.

community 33M, Fin only, If I can then so can you! 4 years of progress on my hairline.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 years ago

A user's 4-year journey of using Finasteride to improve their hairline, which they started noticing results from within the first month, and experienced significant shedding during the first year. They also tried Minoxidil but had heart palpitations so stopped taking it.

community Fuck it. Everyone’s doing this shit and I live for giving people hope they didn’t have yesterday. Minoxidil + Finasteride for one year. (September 16,2021 – September 21, 2022). And I will keep going until I die. 🔥🔥🚀🚀 let me know what you think .

in Treatment 2 years ago

This user has experienced hair loss, and treated it with a combination of finasteride and minoxidil for one year. They have reported slight heart palpitations and headaches, which diminished after the third month of treatment.

community 5 Months Oral Fin Min Biotin Daily

in Is this regrowth? 36 upvotes 3 weeks ago

OP uses 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and 10mg biotin daily, along with a biotin, caffeine, and saw palmetto shampoo. OP noticed results after 5 months, with occasional heart palpitations from minoxidil.

community 7 months progress. fin 1.25 mg, oral min 2.5 mg, keto shampoo, micro-needling once per month. M/32

in Progress Pictures 82 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared a 7-month hair loss treatment progress using finasteride 1.25 mg, oral minoxidil 2.5 mg, ketoconazole shampoo, and monthly micro-needling, noting denser hair and improved quality but no significant regrowth. They experienced mild testicular discomfort and heart palpitations, considering switching to topical minoxidil to avoid side effects.

community Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms and potential side effects. Discussion includes comparisons to Fluridil and questions about nanoparticle specificity and siRNA stability.

community I have officially thickened my hairline without the use of minoxidil (although I know minoxidil is almost always better)

in Treatment 6 upvotes 3 years ago

A user reported thickening their hairline using a nightly mixture of castor oil, peppermint oil, rosemary oil, and sandalore, without using minoxidil due to side effects. They also continued using alfatriodol for DHT blocking and saw modest improvements after 6 months.

community DON'T Lose hope . Long term FIN + MIN + DERMAROLLING

in Update 412 upvotes 3 months ago

A user shared their 4-year hair loss journey, highlighting that switching from topical to oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermarolling, significantly improved their hair growth. Another user mentioned using dutasteride, and the original poster emphasized the importance of dermarolling.

community Topical fin only result - 2 years

in Progress Pictures 249 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their two-year progress using only topical finasteride for hair loss, recently adding keto shampoo, and plans for a hair transplant. They experienced regrowth and halted hair loss without using minoxidil due to side effects.

community 2 months and half progress. Just take the f*cking pill. (Completely wet hair)

in Progress Pictures 315 upvotes 1 year ago

User shares 2.5-month progress with hair loss pill, others discuss their experiences and results. Some mention using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and microneedling for hair regrowth.

community Progress on oral min and dut I started on april 2024

in Is this regrowth? 156 upvotes 3 weeks ago

OP reported significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil 5mg, dutasteride 0.5mg, and dermastamping. Users discussed side effects, effectiveness of treatments, and debated dermastamp needle sizes.

community I am putting my hair loss treatment on hold until my mental health is better.

in Update 18 upvotes 4 weeks ago

OP is pausing hair loss treatments to focus on mental health due to anxiety and side effects from RU58841. They plan to try topical finasteride and minoxidil after recovering from pneumonia.

community Norwood reaper hit me young, but I’ve hit back harder (4 months of OM 5 mg, Fin 1 mg)

in Progress Pictures 750 upvotes 1 month ago

A user shared their progress in combating hair loss using 5 mg oral minoxidil and 1 mg finasteride over four months, experiencing significant improvement. They also experimented with higher doses of minoxidil but faced side effects, so they settled on 7.5 mg without issues.

community 30 M diffuse shining/bolding crown - stack

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 month ago

A 30-year-old with diffuse thinning and a balding crown is using a treatment regimen of a 2-in-1 pill containing finasteride, minoxidil, and biotin, along with various supplements. After two weeks, no side effects have been experienced, and updates with pictures will be posted monthly.

community Be consistent, Patient, keep a log and eat well (I love meat), and don't be afraid to start over. DON'T GIVE UP!

in Is this regrowth? 163 upvotes 1 month ago

A user shared their hair regrowth journey, using minoxidil, finasteride, pumpkin seed oil, dermarolling, and scalp massages. They experienced side effects but saw significant improvement in their hairline.

community 6 months oral fin + min + keto and occasional derma rolling

in Progress Pictures 171 upvotes 2 months ago

A user shared progress pictures after 6 months of using oral finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and occasional derma rolling for hair loss. Another user complimented the hair improvement but suggested a different hairstyle.

community 2 months on topical min and fin.

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 3 months ago

The user has been using topical Minoxidil (5%) and finasteride (0.1%) twice daily for 2 months, with occasional missed applications. They also use a zinc pyrithione shampoo every 2 days and do not dermaroll.

community Minxodil collegen synthesis decrease?

in Minoxidil 3 upvotes 3 months ago

Minoxidil may age skin by slowing collagen synthesis, but using collagen peptides and a basic skincare routine might counteract this. Foam minoxidil could reduce systemic absorption and avoid alcohol-related side effects.

community How do I get the balls to start it?

in Product 1 upvotes 4 months ago

The user is hesitant to start using finasteride again due to past side effects experienced between 2015-2018. They have had the medication for a month but are afraid to begin treatment.