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      community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

      in Treatment  86 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

      community SAFFLOWER OIL good alternative for Minoxidil?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      Safflower oil is suggested as an alternative to minoxidil for hair growth, with benefits including scalp conditioning and hair strength enhancement. Studies indicate it may also reverse scalp dermatitis, alopecia, and prevent premature grayness.

      community It's just ironic..

       29 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 16-year-old is experiencing severe hair thinning and wants to start finasteride but is advised to wait until at least 20. In the meantime, minoxidil is suggested as an alternative.

      community Topical tretinoin increases minoxidil absorption by 3x. Thoughts?

      in Minoxidil  35 upvotes 5 years ago
      Topical tretinoin can increase the absorption of minoxidil by three times, which may enhance its effectiveness for hair loss treatment. Tretinoin causes increased skin turnover, making the skin more permeable and potentially improving minoxidil's efficacy.

      community Microneedling : Questions regarding routine and sanitary

       6 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, emphasizing the importance of disinfecting the scalp to avoid infections. It also mentions using minoxidil and castor oil in the treatment routine.

      community I'm regrowing my hair while being on the harshest steroids

       10 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is regrowing hair while using steroids by following a regimen that includes Rogaine, RU58841, Dutasteride, Nizoral, PGE2, and occasionally castor oil. Despite using harsh steroids like Tren, Masteron, and Proviron, the user reports successful hair regrowth.

      community Question about Castor oil and other oils?

      in Question  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      Castor oil's effectiveness for male pattern baldness, receding hairline, and thinning crown is questioned, including its application method and potential side effects. The user also mentions experiencing hair shedding with coconut oil.

      community Anti Fibrosis and Calcification regimen?

      in Question  10 upvotes 7 years ago
      The user experienced no improvement in hair loss with finasteride and minoxidil but had side effects. They plan to add wounding, scalp massage, vitamin K, and taurine supplements to their regimen and seek feedback on these additions.

      community "I'm seeing new baby hairs"

       10 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses the appearance of new baby hairs with treatments like castor oil, finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Users note that baby hairs often go unreported after initial excitement, with some seeing growth and others losing interest in updates.

      community Hormones and hair loss (23F)

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss, possibly due to telogen effluvium, after stress, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes. They are using Nizoral and supplements but are considering hormonal treatments like spironolactone despite previous side effects.

      community Microneedling frequency at 1.5 mm for hair growth

      in Microneedling  1 upvotes 1 week ago
      Microneedling at 1.5 mm should be done every 4 to 6 weeks, not weekly, to prevent scalp trauma and improve hair growth. The user is also using 0.5 mg dutasteride daily, 5 mg minoxidil daily, and started RU58841 two months ago.

      community Why did you move back to finasteride?

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 1 week ago
      Some users choose finasteride over dutasteride due to fewer side effects and cost, while others find dutasteride more effective despite its side effects. Many combine treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride, adjusting based on personal experiences and side effects.

      community Does dermarolling actually work?

      in Microneedling  30 upvotes 1 month ago
      Microneedling's effectiveness for hair growth is debated, with some users reporting positive results when combined with Minoxidil, while others express concerns about potential skin damage and infections. Tretinoin is suggested as an alternative to enhance Minoxidil absorption.

      community Warning: Minoxidil usage around pets

      in Minoxidil  454 upvotes 1 month ago
      Minoxidil is highly toxic to pets, especially cats and dogs, even in small amounts. Many users have switched to oral minoxidil to prevent accidental exposure to their pets.

      community Red Light Therapy: my experience

      in Research/Science  15 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their positive experience with the Omnilux Red Light mask for skin and potential hair benefits, while also using Minoxidil, Dutasteride, and RU58841. They recommend the mask for those interested in skincare and red light therapy, despite being unsure of its effectiveness for hair growth.

      community Minoxidil 1 or 2 times a day? tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has been taking dutasteride for 7 months with unimpressive results and recently started using minoxidil once a day. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of using minoxidil twice a day and the addition of tretinoin to enhance results.

      community Are baby hairs growing on fin and min?

      in Is this regrowth?  125 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses whether baby hairs observed after using finasteride and minoxidil will grow into terminal hairs, with mixed experiences and opinions shared on the effectiveness of these treatments for hair regrowth. Some users report positive results, while others are skeptical about the potential for significant change.

      community Been on homemade topical finasteride ( 0,025% ) for well over 2 years, and I just feel I maintain. Prior to that I have been using Rogaine ( Minoxidil foam 5% ) which had thickened the strands of hairs I already had. What changes could I made on my stack to see any further improvement?

      in Progress Pictures  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user has been using homemade topical finasteride for over 2 years with no side effects and Rogaine foam, considering a hair transplant in a year. They are contemplating whether to continue the current treatment, switch to oral finasteride with or without RU58841, and are unsure about potential side effects of oral medication.

      community Can Minoxidil Work Again a Second Time?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses using minoxidil for hair loss, with one person restarting treatment and combining it with tretinoin, and another person seeing improvement by adding microneedling.

      community I feel like my progress sucks. About 6 Months

      in Progress Pictures  11 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user is disappointed with their 6-month hair loss treatment progress, using 1.25mg oral finasteride daily, 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily, topical minoxidil, derma stamping, vitamin D, caffeine, benzoyl peroxide wash, and tretinoin. Replies suggest the results are good, especially considering the late start of treatment, and encourage continued use for better outcomes.

      community Why do some have no change even on nuclear stacks ?

      in Research/Science  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      Some people see significant hair regrowth using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others experience little to no improvement even with comprehensive treatment plans. Factors such as individual sensitivity to DHT may influence the effectiveness of these hair loss treatments.

      community HUGE COMEBACK! 10 Month Progression as a 19yo

      in Progress Pictures  30 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old has seen hair regrowth after 10 months using finasteride and recently added minoxidil and tretinoin. They experienced no side effects from the treatments and are optimistic about further improvement.

      community 6Month Oral Fin + 3Month Topical Minox

      in Progress Pictures  39 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reports improved hair condition after 6 months of oral finasteride and 3 months of topical minoxidil, using a q-tip for application, and incorporating Nizoral shampoo and weekly natural oil treatments. Commenters are impressed with the positive results on the user's hairline.