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      community Reflex Hyperandrogenicty: How I recovered from it

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      The user experienced severe hair shedding from RU58841 and recovered by stopping its use and starting treatments including Minoxidil, Rosemary Verbenone, Stemoxydine, Aminexil, copper peptide serum, and specific shampoos. They also consistently used oral Finasteride and plan to try Minoxidil 10%.

      community 4 weeks in oral Minoxidil & Dut

      in Is this regrowth?  167 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing small hair regrowth after 4 weeks of using oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride, and considering a future FUE transplant. Some users express skepticism about the regrowth, while others share similar experiences or doubts about the effectiveness of the treatment.

      community Can I mix minoxidil with Alpecin Caffeine Liquid?

      in Minoxidil 5 months ago
      A user is considering mixing 5% topical minoxidil with Alpecin Caffeine Liquid to enhance its effect, while also using oral finasteride. They seek feedback on potential efficacy loss and downsides of this mixture.
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      community Log #1 - My .25mg EOD Finasteride Journey

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user started taking 0.25mg of finasteride every other day to prevent hair loss and documented their experience. Initially, they felt anxious and had headaches, but by the second week, they felt normal with no side effects or changes in hair.

      community Spironolactone topically with a try ?!

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 30-year-old male is considering using dutasteride and fluridil for hair loss maintenance and is curious about the effectiveness of topical spironolactone, as he cannot take finasteride. He is also planning a hair transplant.

      community Journey and recommendation for Bay Area doctor

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has tried various hair loss treatments including minoxidil, finasteride, and others, experiencing side effects and is seeking recommendations for a knowledgeable doctor in the California Bay Area. They had a negative experience with one doctor and are considering a hair transplant but want to avoid further side effects.

      community Diffuse thinning is so brutal.

      in Styling  72 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old with AGA experienced hair thinning and dandruff, stabilized with topical finasteride and minoxidil but saw minimal regrowth. They seek advice on styling and consider oral minoxidil and microneedling for denser hair.

      community Anybody not respond to high % topical minoxidil, but did switching to oral?

      in Minoxidil  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about someone who did not see results from using 5%, 10%, and 12.5% topical Minoxidil for hair loss and is inquiring if switching to oral Minoxidil helped others who had a similar experience. They are asking for the dosage that was effective for those who saw results with oral Minoxidil.

      community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.

      community Massive preliminary success with my thorough regime

      in Update  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A 28-year-old male reported significant hair regrowth after 5 weeks using a regime including Minoxidil, Ketozolin shampoo, microneedling, hyaluronic acid, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed, MSM, frankincense, zinc, multivitamins, and vitamin D. He also noted improvements in digestion, dry eyes, and skin health, and observed beard growth from microneedling.

      community Retin-a (tretinoin) increase effect of minox

      in Minoxidil  27 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses how applying topical tretinoin for 5 days can convert 43% of individuals who initially do not respond to minoxidil into responders, enhancing the effect of minoxidil on hair growth. Specific treatments mentioned are minoxidil and tretinoin.

      community 21 months in, lost all gains last 2 weeks

      in Progress Pictures  456 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced hair loss after 21 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride and is considering switching to dutasteride. Others suggest it might be temporary and recommend staying consistent or trying additional methods like hair loss shampoo, microneedling, or checking vitamin levels.
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      community Melatonin emerging as new treatment for androgenic alopecia?

      in Update  36 upvotes 1 month ago
      Melatonin is being considered as a potential treatment for androgenic alopecia, with some users discussing its effects and combining it with other treatments like minoxidil and finasteride. Concerns about melatonin's impact on hormones and side effects from other treatments like ketoconazole were also discussed.

      community 37/m, 9 months progress, topical 5%min and 6%Fin

      in Progress Pictures  175 upvotes 1 month ago
      A 37-year-old man experienced significant hair regrowth over nine months using a topical solution of 5% Minoxidil and 0.3% Finasteride. He reported no side effects and noted the treatment's effectiveness despite initial dosage confusion.

      community Where do you get tretinoin? without prescription? in Europe?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses obtaining tretinoin without a prescription in Europe and its use to enhance minoxidil absorption for hair loss treatment. Users share sources, experiences, and application methods for tretinoin, with some noting side effects like increased shedding.

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user is experiencing continued hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil, and is seeking advice on why the treatments aren't working and how to address potential androgen receptor sensitivity. Replies suggest getting tested and considering scalp micropigmentation (SMP).

      community Growth Stimulants that aren't Minoxidil...?

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is exploring hair growth stimulants other than Minoxidil, mentioning Stemoxydine, various peptides, drugs like Latanoprost and Bimatoprost, and natural remedies such as Rosemary Oil and Caffeine. They express concerns about the long-term effectiveness and safety of these alternatives and seek more information on viable options for hair regrowth.

      community Increasing Oral Minoxidil Dose Over Time

      in Research/Science  96 upvotes 10 months ago
      A user reports hair loss despite using minoxidil and plans to increase their oral minoxidil dose gradually while also taking finasteride, dermarolling weekly, and applying topical stemoxydine nightly. They shared a link suggesting that increasing minoxidil dosage can improve hair growth and thickness.