community Daily aspirin is ruining your Min. gains
Aspirin reduces the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss. Quercetin and 5-ASA medications also inhibit the necessary enzyme for minoxidil to work.
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30 / 136 resultscommunity Minoxidil: Sulfotransferase Enzyme booster AVAILABLE NOW
A new product, Minoxidil booster, which enhances sulfotransferase enzyme activity in the scalp, is now available. The user has started using this product, applied before Minoxidil, to improve their hair loss treatment results.
community New hack? Tretinoin enhances minoxidil response in androgenetic alopecia patients by upregulating follicular sulfotransferase enzymes
The conversation discusses how Tretinoin may improve the effectiveness of Minoxidil for treating hair loss by increasing the activity of certain enzymes in hair follicles. One user comments that this information is not new.
community Minoxidil Non-responders: Have you tried Minoxidil Sulfate?
Minoxidil non-responders may benefit from using minoxidil sulfate due to reduced sulfotransferase activity in their scalps. Users are encouraged to share their experiences with minoxidil sulfate.
community Minoxidil Sulfate makes everyone a responder
Minoxidil sulfate is more effective than regular minoxidil, especially for those with low sulfotransferase levels or scalp sensitivity, but it is unstable unless delivered in a liposomal format. Combining minoxidil with tretinoin can enhance effectiveness, and stopping minoxidil use can lead to rapid hair loss.
community Low-dose daily aspirin reduces topical minoxidil efficacy in androgenetic alopecia patients.
Low-dose daily aspirin reduces the effectiveness of topical minoxidil in treating androgenetic alopecia. Aspirin inhibits sulfotransferase enzymes, which are necessary for minoxidil to work.
community Stop Using Salicylic acid on your face if using minoxidil for beard growth
Salicylic acid can reduce the effectiveness of minoxidil for beard growth. Users discuss avoiding salicylic acid when using minoxidil.
community could Tretinoin alone cause regrowth?
The user has maintained their hairline with finasteride for 5 years and saw no results from minoxidil. They are inquiring if tretinoin alone can cause hair regrowth.
community Any anecdotes about tretinoin and min?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of combining tretinoin with minoxidil for hair loss. The user notes better results from microneedling rather than the tretinoin and minoxidil combo.
community Topical minoxidil and salicylic acid
The user has been using finasteride for 6 months with decent results and recently added topical minoxidil. They are concerned that salicylic acid in their skincare products might reduce minoxidil's effectiveness.
community Applying Tertinoin + Moisturiser on scalp.
A user is treating hair loss with oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin mixed with moisturizer for easier scalp application. They also plan to use a derma pen weekly.
community Minoxidil 5% + finestride 0.1% 3months Progress
User shared 3-month progress using Minoxidil 5% and Finasteride 0.1%, switching brands after the first month. Replies suggest the progress is good, with concerns about patches and shedding.
community Why isn’t oral minoxidil enough for me?
A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topical tretinoin, stemoxydine, topical minoxidil, and uses dermarolling for hair loss but sees less impressive, patchy regrowth compared to others. Another person suggests some online results may be enhanced with hair fibers, not just medication.
community New Study Fails to Show Benefits of Microneedling in Males with Balding.
A new study suggests microneedling alone doesn't benefit male balding, but users argue the study's methods differ from common practices, like combining microneedling with minoxidil and using more frequent treatments. Some believe the study's short duration and infrequent sessions are inadequate to assess microneedling's effectiveness.
community Tretinoin Efficacy Alone for Hair Regrowth + DHT blocker
Tretinoin's effectiveness for hair regrowth alone is questioned, with interest in its use with oral minoxidil. The discussion also considers whether finasteride or dutasteride is the better DHT blocker and if switching to dutasteride is advisable for those without side effects from finasteride.
community Could microneedling for the next 5 years cause any permanent damage?
Microneedling for hair loss and its potential long-term effects. Some users believe it can cause fibrosis and scar tissue if done too frequently or deeply, while others claim it has improved their hair loss when done correctly. There is limited scientific research on the topic.
community Why do I see so many people here recommend microneedling?
The efficacy of microneedling for hair regrowth as either a stand-alone therapy or adjunct to Minoxidil, and whether Tretinoin is a safer and more effective option. Replies include personal accounts from users who have had success with microneedling in combination with minoxidil and peptide serums, as well as considerations of technique, depth, and potential scarring.
community any minox non-responders turn to good responders after adding microneedling or tretinoin?
The conversation is about someone who initially had positive results with Minoxidil for hair loss, lost those gains due to a hospital stay, and is now not seeing the same results upon resuming treatment. They plan to add microneedling and/or tretinoin to their regimen and are seeking success stories from others who did not respond to Minoxidil alone.
community Any info on where to buy solution for diluting my topical solution from 1mg/ml to 1mg/2ml
The user plans to make a hair loss treatment combining minoxidil, finasteride, and melatonin, and wants to dilute it for a larger coverage area. They are seeking advice on how to dilute the solution and where to purchase the diluting agent.
community Oral Minoxidil Experience (2 months, 1 week in)
The user shared their experience with oral minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial shedding but some improvement in hair thickness and coloration. They also use dutasteride, RU58841, topical minoxidil, a laser hat, dermapen, Nizoral, caffeine shampoo, castor oil, vitamins, and MSM tablets.
community Tretinoin for increased minoxidil conversion
The conversation is about using Tretinoin with Minoxidil for hair loss treatment, discussing the effectiveness and personal experiences with different concentrations. The image linked in the post received negative reactions for being unpleasant.
community Have any minoxidil non-responders ever gotten results after adding stemoxydine?
Hair loss discussion involves minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Minoxidil non-responders may see results after adding stemoxydine due to increased enzyme presence.
community Anybody not respond to high % topical minoxidil, but did switching to oral?
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 Study: minoxidil alone is just as effective as minox+tretinoin+azelaic acid
Minoxidil alone is just as effective as when combined with tretinoin and azelaic acid for hair loss. People adding tretinoin and azelaic acid to minoxidil may not see the expected benefits.
community Have been using topical minoxidil for about 3-4 years now, and it suddenly stopped working. I am now adding tretinoin to the schedule. Anyone experienced this?
Minoxidil stopped working for OP after 3-4 years, leading them to add tretinoin to their routine. Users suggest trying finasteride for long-term results, despite concerns about side effects.
community Is microneedling + minoxidil better than oral minoxidil
Oral minoxidil is considered more effective for hair regrowth than topical minoxidil, but it carries higher risks. Combining microneedling with topical minoxidil can enhance absorption, but oral minoxidil with microneedling shows significant results.
community Am I A Good Candidate for a Procedure?
The user is using a topical solution with finasteride, minoxidil, and other ingredients, along with a red light laser cap and dermapen, to address hair thinning. They are considering a hair transplant but are advised to try dutasteride and oral minoxidil for 12 to 18 months before deciding.
community Theory As To Why Oral Minoxidil Might Be Helpful To People Compared To Topical Minoxidil
Oral minoxidil may be more effective than topical due to uniform distribution and systemic activation, but can cause side effects like puffiness. Adding tretinoin to topical minoxidil can enhance its effectiveness by aiding conversion to its active form.
community 4.5 month progress on oral Finasteride and topical Minoxidil
A user shared their 4.5-month progress using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for hair loss, noting some perceived improvement in the crown area. Other users encouraged them to continue the treatment.
community Sugars ARE important for hair growth | Glycosaminoglycans as Hair Growth Stimulant
Glycosaminoglycans are important for hair growth, and combining minoxidil with tretinoin and Biopeptide-CL may enhance hair growth by boosting glycosaminoglycan levels and improving the hair follicle environment. Users discussed the potential effectiveness and future of these treatments.