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      community The (many) benefits of buzzing during treatment

      in Chat  28 upvotes 1 year ago
      Buzzing hair can improve mental health and make applying treatments like Minoxidil and microneedling easier. It helps with self-acceptance and reduces the impact of hair loss on appearance.

      community Will my tretinoin work if it’s mixed with niacinamide?

       2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is concerned if a formulation of tretinoin mixed with niacinamide will affect the absorption of minoxidil. They are seeking advice on whether niacinamide will hinder tretinoin's effectiveness.

      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 Something that helped my Fin sides massively (ED).

       6 upvotes 12 years ago
      Taking 1000mg l-arginine alongside 0.5 mg finasteride every other day helped alleviate erectile dysfunction and possibly increased libido. The user recommends trying l-arginine for those experiencing sexual side effects from finasteride.

      community Occipitalis Muscle Tension Theory

       13 upvotes 7 months ago
      Scalp tension from the occipitalis muscle is theorized to contribute to hair loss, but most believe DHT and genetics are the main causes. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are considered more effective than addressing scalp tension.

      community 5 year journey , min, fin and oral min

       76 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user started with topical minoxidil, then used finasteride, and saw the most improvement with oral minoxidil despite experiencing significant shedding. They plan to get a hair transplant for their temples.

      community Min Non responder. Tretinoin to become responder?

       2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user did not respond to minoxidil and is considering using tretinoin to improve results. They also explored finasteride, microneedling, adapalene, red light therapy, and oral minoxidil as potential treatments.

      community Took a month break from oral minox, wondering the logistics

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 20-year-old stopped oral minoxidil (3mg) for a month due to health concerns and lack of significant results, while continuing topical minoxidil (7%) with tretinoin and finasteride (1mg). They experienced placebo side effects and are considering resuming oral minoxidil, seeking advice on potential setbacks.

      community Spearmint tea for hair regrowth

       3 upvotes 10 months ago
      Spearmint tea and inositol are discussed as potential treatments for hair regrowth, but their effectiveness is questioned. Alternatives like green tea, MSM, and evening primrose oil are suggested for hair health.

      community Water retention from topical minoxidil

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Topical minoxidil can cause water retention, making the face appear swollen. Switching from liquid to foam and reducing application frequency may help; using dandelion root extract as a diuretic is also suggested.

      community Put P5P in my shampoo, reduced itch a lot!

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user added P5P (vitamin B6) to their shampoo to reduce scalp itch, which improved significantly. They have been using finasteride for hair loss but are exploring additional treatments like topical antiandrogens and prolactin inhibitors.

      community Been diagnosed with mpb and acute TE

       2 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started taking finasteride, which initially slowed hair shedding and slightly thickened hair. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is considering minoxidil but wants to stabilize shedding first.

      community Vitamin E, tocotrienols discussion

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Tocotrienols are being discussed as a potential treatment for hair regrowth, but users report no noticeable effects after several months of use. Some users are combining tocotrienols with other treatments like pumpkin seed oil and peppermint and rosemary oil.

      community Thoughts and Experiences with Thickening Tonics?

       4 upvotes 4 years ago
      OP is seeking recommendations for thickening tonics and decides to try Aveda thickening tonic after a suggestion. Another user recommends hair powder as an alternative.

      community 2.5 mg/ED dut and 1% pyrilutamide, still getting itch?

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to 2.5 mg dutasteride daily and added 1% pyrilutamide to address persistent scalp itch, but the itch remains. They also use 2% ketoconazole and 2.5% selenium sulfide shampoo for temporary relief.

      community Is this regrowth at the temples? 20M

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using microneedling, topical minoxidil, and oral castor oil for hair regrowth and plans to start finasteride. They have observed some hair regrowth at the temples.

      community Oral fin -> topical, shedding like hell

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  19 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced severe side effects from oral finasteride, including sexual dysfunction and mental health issues, and switched to topical finasteride, which led to significant hair shedding. They are considering other treatments like RU58841 or topical dutasteride and are advised to check testosterone levels and address potential underlying health issues.

      community REGROWING TEMPLES...From silk bald to strong Vellus hairs!

       13 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user experienced tiny vellus hairs from 0.5mg finasteride and 2.5mg minoxidil over 9 months. Topical minoxidil, alfatradiol, and RU58841 applied twice daily for 1.5 months significantly improved temple hair regrowth.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community Recently had a Doctor appointment this week

       6 upvotes 2 years ago
      OP had a doctor appointment, was advised to try B vitamins and change shampoo for hair loss, and may consider Finasteride if no improvement. Users suggest seeing a dermatologist directly, as vitamins likely won't help much with AGA.

      community Tazarotene better than Tretinoin with minoxidil?

       11 upvotes 1 year ago
      Switching from tretinoin to tazarotene with minoxidil led to new hair regrowth after years of maintenance. Tazarotene's selectivity and higher concentration might be more effective for hair growth.

      community Tretinoin 0.025% cream vs gel ?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the difficulty of applying tretinoin 0.025% cream on the scalp and considers switching to a gel for easier application. It also mentions that a liquid solution, ideally combined with minoxidil, may be more effective for hair treatment.

      community do you HAVE to microneedle with min?

      in Minoxidil 5 months ago
      The user experienced chest pain and increased heart rate after microneedling while using topical minoxidil for hair loss. They are unsure if minoxidil is effective without microneedling.