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      community 4.5 Month Update, 21m, 5mg Min + 1mg Dut

      in Progress Pictures  17 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 21-year-old is using 5mg Minoxidil, 1mg Dutasteride, Nizoral, and occasional microneedling for hair loss, seeing improvement on the left side of the scalp. They stopped microneedling due to scalp inflammation and are awaiting a dermatologist appointment.

      community My microneedling journey (no min, fin, etc)

      in Microneedling  210 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced positive hair growth results using microneedling with rosemary and mint oil, without Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841. They switched from a dermaroller to a microneedling pen and targeted different scalp areas weekly.

      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 Do people still use microneedling?

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 11 months ago
      Microneedling is still considered effective for hair growth, especially when combined with minoxidil, though it is time-consuming. Some users report significant success with consistent use, while others find it less popular due to the effort required compared to topical treatments alone.

      community Day 46. Am I trippin? Or am I seeing those baby hairs starting!?!!

       4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is observing potential hair regrowth at day 46 using 1mg oral finasteride, 2.5mg oral minoxidil, 5% topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, fish oil, and weekly dermal rolling. They are optimistic about the results despite skepticism from others.

      community What disinfectant do you use for a dermastamp?

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 1 month ago
      People use various methods to disinfect a dermastamp, including 70% isopropyl alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, and soap with a soft brush. Some also use hand sanitizer spray or vodka, but caution is advised to ensure it's purely alcohol.

      community How to take care of the microneedler?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Disinfecting microneedlers is important to prevent infection, with suggestions to use high-percentage alcohol or denture tablets for sterilization. Rollers may cause skin damage, so stamps or pens are recommended for safer microneedling.

      community How do you prevent infection with derma needling / derma stamping?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses preventing infection from derma stamping for hair loss treatment, with suggestions to reduce needle depth and consider alternatives like tretinoin. The user experienced irritation possibly from zinc chloride and stopped using the shampoo and derma stamping.

      community How to microneedle without infection

      in Microneedling  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling can cause infections if not done carefully; users suggest using alcohol swabs and reducing needle depth to avoid issues. Proper sanitation and gentle pressure are key to preventing bleeding and infection.

      community Making my own topical finasteride - ethanol question

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about making topical finasteride using ethanol. The user is advised to use non-denatured or food-grade ethanol, as denatured ethanol may be harmful with prolonged skin exposure.

      community Necessary to Remove Coating Prior to Making Topical Finasteride?

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses making topical finasteride at home, questioning the necessity of removing the pill's coating before use. Users suggest that the coating isn't harmful, and finasteride dissolves in ethanol, with some recommending filtering out the coating and fillers.

      community (4months, 25d) finasteride, ketoconazole, sulfur soap

       5 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatment using finasteride, ketoconazole, and sulfur soap, with consideration of starting dermastamp. The user prefers not to use minoxidil.

      community Diluting DIY topical finasteride

       2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is discussing making a DIY topical finasteride solution using ingredients like water, alcohol, propylene glycol, ethanol, and glycerin, and is concerned about the stability of the mixture. Other users suggest that the solution will work and discuss the importance of propylene glycol for drug dissolution and factors like temperature and light affecting finasteride stability.

      community Does pyri/kx826 degrade in exposure to bathroom light?

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses concerns about RU58841 degrading when exposed to light and transferring pyri to a dark glass bottle to prevent this. The user keeps the pyri out for only two minutes before storing it in a dark place.

      community Is washing hair every other day with keto bad?

      in Chat  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using ketoconazole shampoo for seborrheic dermatitis is generally fine, but opinions vary on frequency, with some suggesting every other day and others less often. Proper scalp cleaning is emphasized to prevent itching and burning.

      community Solvent for topical fin with low absorption

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.

      community Homemade fin - solubilization issue

       1 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is attempting to create a topical finasteride solution by mixing crushed finasteride pills with minoxidil but is facing solubility issues. They are unsure if the finasteride has dissolved properly and are seeking advice on whether it is safe to use and if there is a solution to the problem.

      community Help labing up hair preservations

      2 years ago
      The conversation is about making RU58841 solutions for hair loss treatment and sourcing ingredients for KB solutions. The user mentions using RU58841 powder from Shaanxi Greenyobiotech.