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      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 Finasteride and natural topicals

      in Finasteride  6 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user reported hairline regrowth after two weeks on a treatment including finasteride, peppermint and rosemary oils, emu oil, magnesium oil spray, apple cider vinegar, and dermarolling, while avoiding shampoos and conditioners. They believe DHT contributes to hair loss but also suggest follicle fibrosis is an issue.

      community Replicel, worthy of hype or probable disappointment? Questions thread

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Replicel/Shiseido treatment for hair loss, questioning its effectiveness, whether it grows new follicles, and its market release timeline. It also compares Replicel to other competitors like Kyocera/RIKEN/Tsuji.

      community 2 years on treatment (stack update)

      in Progress Pictures  452 upvotes 5 days ago
      A user shared their hair regrowth progress using Dutasteride, topical Minoxidil, Spironolactone, and Estradiol Valerate injections as part of hormone replacement therapy for transitioning. They experienced significant hair improvement and personal satisfaction but caution against this approach for non-transitioning individuals due to irreversible changes.

      community Would I be able to just take fin forever?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  64 upvotes 6 days ago
      An 18-year-old started taking 1mg of finasteride daily to address receding temples and is concerned about whether they will need to increase the dose or switch to dutasteride in the future. Users discuss that finasteride can slow hair loss for many years, but it is not a permanent solution, and individual responses vary.
      Shedding or receding even more?

      community Shedding or receding even more?

      in Journals / Progress Pictures  159 upvotes 1 week ago
      The user experienced hair shedding after using finasteride and topical minoxidil since August 2024, and briefly adding oral minoxidil in early 2025. They suspect the shedding might be due to the oral minoxidil, a bad batch of finasteride, or a normal shedding cycle, and are also experiencing an itchy scalp and acne.

      community 1 year 2 months update finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  227 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, topical minoxidil, derma stamping, and ketoconazole shampoo, starting treatment at age 19. They reported no side effects and emphasized the importance of starting treatment early.

      community The Theory of BURN THE SCALP. !! NEW UPDATES¡¡¡

      in Update  124 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses a user's experiment with using hot water and a dermastamp to reduce hair loss, improve dandruff, and promote new hair growth. The user advises caution and mentions not sharing photos until more progress is visible.

      community 4 months!! We making progress!!

      in Progress Pictures  488 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil, and Biotin gummies, after switching from Finasteride due to insomnia. They highlighted the importance of brushing the scalp for blood flow and reported significant progress in four months without side effects.

      community 18 month hairline progress pictures.

      in Progress Pictures  816 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user's 18-month hairline progress using minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral, microneedling, and scalp massage. They share their routine and discuss treatment effectiveness and photo order confusion.

      community 25 years on finasteride - my experience

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  915 upvotes 1 month ago
      A long-term finasteride user experienced side effects like sexual dysfunction, dry eyes, muscle weakness, and brain fog, which improved when they stopped the medication. They decided to stop finasteride again, questioning if maintaining hair was worth the negative impact on their well-being.

      community PP405 Hair Loss Drug: Phase 1 Human Results & Biopsy Insights

      in Research/Science  211 upvotes 1 month ago
      PP405 is a potential hair loss treatment undergoing trials, with discussions on its effectiveness and comparison to existing treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. There is skepticism about its status as a cure, with hopes for future advancements in genetic treatments like CRISPR.

      community Wtf have we been doing for the last 30 years

      in Treatment  548 upvotes 2 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride work but have side effects. A permanent cure is still not available due to the complexity of hair loss and limited investment.

      community Almost 3 years of dht blockers and my ups and downs

      in Is this regrowth?  74 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair loss starting at 16 and used finasteride and minoxidil, later switching to dutasteride and oral minoxidil, which improved hair thickness after an initial shedding phase. The user also noted the importance of using shampoo to manage dermatitis and maintain scalp health.

      community Age 18 vs Age 25, the importance of starting early

      in Progress Pictures  884 upvotes 2 months ago
      An 18-year-old began using Finasteride and Topical Minoxidil for hair loss, later switching to Oral Minoxidil and Dutasteride by age 25. The conversation emphasizes early treatment, potential side effects, and differing opinions on medication effectiveness.

      community What the hell does it mean by “do not apply to front of scalp”

      in Minoxidil  24 upvotes 3 months ago
      Minoxidil can be applied to the entire scalp, including the hairline, despite labels suggesting otherwise due to lack of specific testing. For best results in treating hair loss, combining minoxidil with finasteride is recommended, as finasteride addresses the underlying cause of male pattern baldness.

      community Do we have anything in the pipeline that is used as a replacement for minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  17 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on alternatives to Minoxidil, such as Bimatoprost and Latanoprost, and the use of Finasteride, Dutasteride, RU58841, and microneedling. The user plans to add Latanoprost to their regimen, which already includes oral and topical Minoxidil and Finasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling.

      community DUT .5mg 1 YEAR & ORAL MIN 5mg

      in Update  26 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced no significant improvement in hair loss despite using Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and previously RU58841, and is uncertain if changes in medication or stopping RU58841 worsened the condition. Some users noted no change or slight improvement, while others suggested the possibility of Dutasteride causing issues.

      community Guys. GUYS. Calm the hell down and listen.

      in Chat  456 upvotes 3 months ago
      Balding's emotional impact is discussed, highlighting self-acceptance and well-being. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling are mentioned, but the focus is on self-care and maintaining perspective.

      community Hair looks extremely thin under sunlight!

      in Chat  26 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 22-year-old male experiencing diffuse thinning is using oral minoxidil and finasteride but notices his hair looks thin in sunlight. Suggestions include using hair products, considering topical minoxidil, addressing seborrheic dermatitis, and possibly trying dutasteride or a hair transplant.