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      community Finasteride solution changing colors

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user noticed a color change in their hair loss solution containing minoxidil, finasteride, retinoic acid, and hydrocortisone after storing it for several months. They are concerned about the effectiveness of the solution due to potential oxidation.

      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 Oral minoxidil vs Topical Minoxidil w/ Retinoic acid

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical minoxidil with retinoic acid is effective but causes scalp irritation, leading the user to consider switching to 2.5mg oral minoxidil. Oral minoxidil may cause body hair growth and heart-related side effects, so it's advised to use it under medical guidance.

      community How important are Retinoic and Hydrocortisone in topical serum?

       5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using a topical serum for hair loss with ingredients like finasteride and minoxidil, and the option to exclude retinoic acid and hydrocortisone due to concerns about long-term effects. One user prefers using only finasteride, avoiding minoxidil and retinoic acid, and plans to remove hydrocortisone in future orders.

      community does retinol help minoxidil be more effective?

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      Retinoids, like tretinoin, may enhance minoxidil absorption and effectiveness on the scalp. Over-the-counter retinols lack strong evidence for similar benefits.

      community Is Retinol effective by itself?

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Retinol is not effective alone for hair loss; tretinoin is more potent and sometimes mixed with minoxidil. Retinoids do not stop hair loss, and finasteride or dutasteride is necessary for that.

      community is it okay to use topical min+tret formula?

       1 upvotes 5 months ago
      Using a topical formula with 5% minoxidil and 0.01% retinoic acid is considered effective, as tretinoin can enhance minoxidil results and improve scalp health.

      community Tretinoin for some men(not all) can cause non-telogen effluvium hair loss

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Tretinoin can cause non-telogen hair loss in some men by inducing catagen-like changes in hair follicles and through retinoid toxicity, especially when used with minoxidil. Some users report hair loss even when using retinoids on the face, while others experience benefits when combined with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Ashley & Martin Australia real or a scam?

       1 upvotes 7 months ago
      Ashley & Martin Australia offers a treatment with Finasteride, Minoxidil, Retinoic Acid, a red light device, and shampoos for hair regrowth. Some users are skeptical, suggesting avoiding big companies and consulting a doctor for affordable prescriptions.

      community Anyone know how long a 100ml bottle of lotion might last?

       2 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 100ml bottle of lotion containing Minoxidil 6%, Finasteride 1%, and Retinoic acid 0.01% is estimated to last around 100 days if using 0.5ml daily. The user cannot take oral finasteride due to liver issues.

      community Is this solution unnecessarily aggresive?

      in Product  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      The solution contains minoxidil, finasteride, azelaic acid, caffeine, retinoic acid, and procapil. Users suggest minoxidil with tretinoin and a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, while dismissing retinoic and azelaic acids as unnecessary.

      community Is this fin/dut/min topical compound overkill?

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user questions if a topical compound with finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, caffeine, and triamcinolone is excessive for hair loss treatment. Another user shares their experience using topical finasteride without issues and notes that alternating finasteride and dutasteride is common.

      community 2,5-3 months progress. I might be a hyper responder?

       16 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user is experiencing reduced hair shedding and increased hair density after using finasteride, minoxidil, derma rolling, granactive retinoid, and Nizoral, while also taking testosterone and aromatase inhibitors. They question if they are a hyper responder to the treatments, despite mixed feedback from others about visible progress.

      community Minoxidil, microneedling and buying tretinoin from Germany

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil with microneedling and considering tretinoin to enhance hair growth, especially for those who are weak responders to minoxidil. It also explores the potential of using tazarotene, a stronger retinoid, to boost minoxidil's effectiveness and addresses purchasing tretinoin from Germany.

      community Does Retinol by itself affect hair regrowth?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Retinol alone may not significantly affect hair regrowth and can cause hair shedding in some users. Tretinoin, a retinoid, might enhance the absorption of other treatments and increase follicular sulfotransferase expression.

      community Scientific evidence for Minoxidil causing skin ageing?

       5 upvotes 3 years ago
      Minoxidil may reduce collagen, potentially affecting skin, but evidence is limited. Users suggest precautions like moisturizing and using retinoids to mitigate possible side effects.

      community Any thoughts on DS Lab's Nanoxidil Serum?

       3 upvotes 1 month ago
      Nanoxidil Serum is discussed as an alternative to minoxidil, with concerns about its availability and suggestions to enhance minoxidil absorption using retinoic acid or microneedling. One user reported improvement with Nanoxidil shampoo but experienced tinnitus and stopped using it.

      community Progress pictures over 4 months

       3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures over four months using topical finasteride (0.1%) and minoxidil, initially at 7% and later increased to 10%, with retinoic acid. Another user suggested trying a hair system or shaving, doubting the effectiveness of the treatments.

      community Tazarotene is extremely underrated in relation to hair regrowth

       12 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user discusses using tazarotene to enhance minoxidil's effectiveness for hair regrowth, believing it will make a significant difference. Others caution about potential risks of retinoids accelerating hair loss in some individuals.

      community Progressi in 9 mesi, da luglio 2025 a marzo 2026

      in Progress Pictures  153 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user shared their 9-month hair regrowth progress using topical Minoxidil 5%, finasteride 0.05%, retinoic acid 0.01%, dermastamping, ketoconazole shampoo, and supplements like biotin. They experienced some hair density improvement but minimal change in the hairline, with initial side effects from finasteride that resolved after dosage adjustment.

      community Almost 7 months on topical fin/min- not seeing much benefit

       12 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 39-year-old user has been using topical 0.3% finasteride with 6% minoxidil for almost 7 months without seeing significant improvement in hair regrowth. They are considering switching to a gel with higher minoxidil concentration, adding retinoic acid, or trying topical dutasteride, while others suggest returning to 5% minoxidil foam, adding oral finasteride, or exploring microneedling and lifestyle changes.

      community Switched from Fin to Dut —Need Advice

       6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to continued hair thinning and is seeking advice on whether to continue with dutasteride, while also using minoxidil, topical finasteride, retinoic acid, and ketoconazole shampoo. Responses suggest sticking with dutasteride as it is considered a potent treatment, though experiences vary.

      community Which Ingredient is causing Burning Red Scalp?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about identifying the cause of a burning red scalp from a topical hair loss formula. Retinoic acid and ethyl alcohol are suspected irritants, with retinoic acid being considered for removal.

      community M35 5 months progress with fin/min topical

      in Is this regrowth?  19 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their 5-month progress using a topical treatment with finasteride, minoxidil, and retinoic acid, noting some hair growth but also shedding. Another user encouraged them, sharing their own experience of gradual improvement over 12 months and advising patience.

      community Results from oral treatment vs topical

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses switching from oral to topical treatments for hair loss, specifically using a mix of retinoic acid, finasteride, and minoxidil, after oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride were ineffective. The user is concerned about the cost and potential impact of dandruff on the absorption of topical treatments.