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Minoxidil may improve or worsen skin quality, with topical forms causing dryness and wrinkles, possibly due to alcohol content, while oral forms have fewer side effects. Some users consider using tretinoin to mitigate negative effects.

The user switched from finasteride and topical minoxidil to dutasteride and oral minoxidil due to side effects but is experiencing further hair recession. They plan to double the dosage, despite mixed feedback on the effectiveness and potential side effects of the treatments.

A user shared their significant hair regrowth progress using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, and minoxidil chews, while transitioning to generic versions. They also mentioned using batana oil and microneedling, with no side effects reported.

Switching from topical to oral minoxidil due to scalp irritation and unsatisfactory results, while also seeking cheaper options in the U.S. Oral minoxidil is generally favored for its effectiveness and fewer application downsides, with CostPlusDrugs and GoodRx offering affordable prices.

The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.

User shared a 2-year progress update on hair regrowth using 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil daily. They switched from topical to oral minoxidil for ease of use and showed significant improvement.

The user reported minimal results for the first 7-8 months using finasteride every other day and minoxidil once a day, but recently noticed hairline improvement and increased density. They also started microneedling once a week.

User shared progress after one year using Minoxidil 5% topical and 1 mg Finasteride pills daily, along with vitamin D3 supplements. They experienced significant hair regrowth and are now growing their hair out again.

A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hair growth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facial hair growth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.

The user experienced side effects from low-dose topical finasteride and is considering using clascoterone (CB-03-01) despite concerns about its risks and cost. They seek advice on its effectiveness and potential side effects compared to other treatments like alfatradiol and fluridil.

A user experienced heart problems after taking 1mg finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil and is considering quitting minoxidil. Others discussed their experiences with heart issues and minoxidil, with some suggesting topical minoxidil as a safer alternative.

A 27-year-old Asian male is treating hair loss with 1mg oral finasteride, topical minoxidil twice daily, and 1.5mm microneedling weekly. The discussion is about his progress with these treatments.

The user has tried topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, and dermapen for over a year without seeing hair regrowth and has now switched to dutasteride, planning to continue until summer. Some responses suggest that no further hair loss could be considered progress, question the visibility of hair loss, and recommend trying vitamin D.

A user is experiencing hair loss and has been using topical finasteride for 3.5 months, with increased shedding for 2.5 months. They are also using ketoconazole shampoo, low-level laser therapy, scalp massage, and rosemary oil, and are seeking reassurance and advice on whether prolonged shedding is normal and if others have had positive outcomes with finasteride.

A 24-year-old started using topical Minoxidil at 19 and recently added finasteride and dermapen to combat worsening hair recession. They seek information on finasteride's effects on hair loss and its impact on gym performance.

People discussed their experiences with 0.5 mg daily oral dutasteride for hair loss, with one person not seeing any improvement after 8 months and experiencing side effects like mild gynecomastia and weak erections. They also mentioned using 2.5 mg of oral minoxidil without positive results.

RU58841 is discussed as a topical anti-androgen for hair loss, but its effectiveness and safety are not well-documented, leading to mixed opinions and experiences among users. Some combine it with finasteride, but concerns about side effects and lack of FDA approval limit its popularity.

The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.

Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.

Maximum serum DHT suppression for finasteride occurs at 8 hours, while for dutasteride, it occurs within 1 to 2 weeks with daily dosing. Dutasteride mesotherapy will be followed by blood tests to check serum DHT changes.

How oral minoxidil and topical sildenafil (similar to Viagra) are used for hair growth by increasing blood flow to the scalp, and potential side effects of combining these treatments with other drugs.

A user who is using a combination of oral and topical treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, pyrilutamide, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo in order to combat hair loss. Another user gave the original poster a word of warning about overusing the ketoconazole shampoo.

A hair loss treatment protocol involving topical and oral medications such as Minoxidil, RU58841, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Zinc, Vitamin B6, NAC, Caffeine, Biotin, Ginseng, and Semen; other treatments including Microneedling, Laser Helmet, Nizoral shampoo, Scalp Massage and supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Biotin; and the potential side effects of using this protocol.

Male androgenetic alopecia is commonly treated with topical minoxidil and oral finasteride, both requiring continuous use. Other options include hair restoration surgery, dutasteride, light therapy, and camouflaging agents.

The user experienced heart palpitations after increasing their oral minoxidil dosage and starting a new topical minoxidil formulation. They wish to stop oral minoxidil for heart health and continue with topical minoxidil.

The user has been using topical minoxidil for 5 months and oral finasteride for 3 months, reporting positive results without side effects. They apply minoxidil twice daily and take 1 mg of finasteride daily.

RU58841, oral and topical minoxidil, finasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo led to significant hair regrowth, though some suspect a hair transplant. Concerns about RU58841's side effects, like anxiety and heart issues, were discussed.

The user experienced positive hair regrowth using topical minoxidil 5% and finasteride 1mg daily, initially combining oral minoxidil 2.5mg for two months before stopping due to potential side effects. They plan to continue with topical minoxidil and restart finasteride to maintain progress, reporting no side effects so far.

Significant hair regrowth was achieved using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil over five months, with noticeable improvements in hairline and temple areas. The user experienced minimal side effects, mainly increased eyebrow and eyelash growth, and attributes additional physical improvements to weight loss and exercise.

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.