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GlossaryTopical Treatments (Topical Lotions)

medications applied directly to the skin or scalp

Topical treatments, also known as topical agents or topical medications, are medications applied directly to a specific area of the skin or scalp to treat localized conditions. These treatments can include creams, gels, ointments, and lotions, and are commonly used for conditions like alopecia, psoriasis, and eczema, delivering active ingredients directly to the affected area to minimize systemic side effects.

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community One year after my hair transplant! 3633 FUE grafts

mdrewjs in Transplants 826 upvotes 3 years ago

User shares one-year hair transplant results with 3633 FUE grafts. Responses discuss improved appearance, hairline looking pluggy, and doctor's location in Ottawa, Canada.

community About the CBD regrowth study : just a few remarks

EraldCoyleLawliet in Research/Science 167 upvotes 3 years ago

CBD in an emu and lanolin oil preparation showed a 100% increase in hair growth, but the effectiveness may partly come from the oils. Users discussed proper CBD dosage, preparation methods, and skepticism about the study's quality.

community A meta analysis of 18 popular hair loss treatments. An 2022 guide on efficacy. From finasteride and minoxidil to caffeine shampoo, saw palmetto and biotin. 96 Scientific References included.

MENSCRIPT in Research/Science 101 upvotes 2 years ago

Most hair loss treatments are ineffective; only finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil show effectiveness.

community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

GnosisApoptosis in Research/Science 14 upvotes 1 year ago

He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

community This serum outperformed Minoxidil in a recent study. Please debunk

Electronic-English 23 upvotes 5 years ago

A topical solution called "Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density" by The Ordinary Company, which contains several ingredients that are used in alternatives to Minoxidil and was found to have better results than 5% Minoxidil in a study. People who have tried it shared their experiences with the serum as well.

community Progress pics march 2022 vs june 2023, 7 months dutasteride after only maintaining on fin for 6 months.

SuzakuAkatori in Progress Pictures 37 upvotes 1 year ago

User maintained hair with finasteride for 6 months, then switched to dutasteride for 7 months, using DHT blocking shampoo, keto 2% shampoo, and microneedling. Significant hair growth observed, especially on right temple.

community The theory that explains everything. Please help me make this big!

joaopassos4444 in Research/Science 2453 upvotes 3 years ago

The post and conversation are about the role of the enzyme 3alpha-hydroxysteroid reductase in hair loss and the potential of compounds like procyanidin B2 and sulforaphane to boost its activity for hair regrowth. Further research is needed to develop effective treatments based on this theory.

community Seb derm is eating my hair?!?!

Huge_Strain_5105 in Chat 41 upvotes 11 months ago

A 22-year-old male is experiencing hair loss due to seborrheic dermatitis, not male pattern baldness, and is seeking advice. Suggestions include using Nizoral, sulfate-free and ketoconazole shampoos, cutting hair short, using cold water, avoiding picking scabs, and trying selenium sulfide shampoo or finasteride.

community 3 months of topical Fin 0.3% and Min 7% progress

JerkinJosh in Progress Pictures 485 upvotes 3 days ago

Significant hair regrowth and thickening were achieved in three months using topical finasteride 0.3% and minoxidil 7%, along with lifestyle changes like healthier eating, derma stamping, and rosemary oil. Additional treatments included a shampoo for thinning hair and supplements like biotin and vitamin D.

community 9 months on fin, micro needling and min. Progress from month 4 onward is slow. Will I get every hair back I wonder.

samhomantong in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

A person's progress after 9 months of using finasteride, micro-needling and minoxidil for hair loss; people offering encouragement that the progress so far has been good and will continue.

community Options - Topical Dut to oral Fin?

Hulk4848 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced headaches and brain fog with a topical solution containing Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Latanoprost, and Caffeine. They are considering switching to oral or topical Finasteride to see if it alleviates these side effects.

community Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms

Civil-Negotiation27 in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms and potential side effects. Discussion includes comparisons to Fluridil and questions about nanoparticle specificity and siRNA stability.

community First month on minoxidil, crown update.

pcybits in Progress Pictures 111 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss after one month of use, with a user questioning if complete hair regrowth is possible and another suggesting the perceived improvement may be due to lighting differences rather than actual hair growth.

community Finally Managed to Download Somebody's Alex pdf so try to share it

Sorry_Alex_ThrowAway in Research/Science 70 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses a shared PDF about hair loss treatments, which might help those not seeing results with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Some users are skeptical about the content's value and the price charged for it.

community Update: 7 Months on min, fin and microneedling.

TheOnlyPJizzle in Progress Pictures 24 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has been using a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, biotin, and multivitamins for 7 months to treat hair loss. They experienced shedding between months 5-6 but have noticed hair regrowth, especially around the crown area, and less shedding recently.

community Creating an all-in one topical. Dumb idea?

Sunsetisorange in Treatment 2 years ago

The user is considering combining finasteride and minoxidil tablets into a topical solution that already includes Garnier Fructis stemoxydine and CB0103. They are seeking advice on whether this combination is effective and safe.

community Let’s do this! 90 minoxidil pills for £79 and 168 finasteride pills for £58.95. Fuckin expensive but hopefully worth it.

askmenextyearifimok in Update 2 years ago

This conversation is about various treatments for hair loss, including taking Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride pills. It discusses different prices and sources of these medications in different countries.

community This community was super helpful to me a while ago, but it feels so good to be off finasteride

FaithlessnessOne5129 in Shaved/buzzed 766 upvotes 1 year ago

The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.

community 21 and still balding, fin + min for 2.5 years, my experience

Slow-Interview-7175 in Chat 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 2.5 years without improvement in hair loss. They also tried RU58841, rosemary oil, and biotin, but none were effective.

community I wanna say this is progress…am I trippin?

Jd27000 in Is this regrowth? 163 upvotes 4 months ago

OP has been using minoxidil (topical 5%) and finasteride (oral 1.25mg daily) for 2 months and is unsure if there's hair regrowth or if it's just a haircut illusion. Mixed responses from others, some see progress, others attribute changes to the haircut.

community 1,5 month fin 1mg + min 5% progress

Professional_Leek673 in Progress Pictures 23 upvotes 6 months ago

A 21-year-old male has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for 45 days, noticing some new hair growth but continued hair loss. A reply suggests he is likely shedding and should give it more time for better results.

community My first time coming to a balding related forum, I have some questions

Throeawaeaccoont21 in Chat 37 upvotes 3 years ago

19-year-old experiencing hair loss seeks advice on treatments. Suggestions include Finasteride, Minoxidil, microneedling, hair systems, and consulting a dermatologist.

community Stacking Fluridil / Topilutamide with other + aqueous topicals?

DocumentConfident621 in Technology 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses how to use fluridil/topilutamide with other hair loss treatments like liquid minoxidil and CB-03-01, considering fluridil's hydrophobic nature and potential degradation with water. The user questions the necessity of washing hair only once per week as suggested by the manufacturer.

community My Pyrilutamide Experience Photos

BrolyTheDemonic in Update 593 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's experience with Pyrilutamide, a topical treatment for hair loss that they used in combination with other treatments such as Minoxidil and Finasteride. The user experienced impressive results in a short amount of time.

community MWC compounded Minoxidil + Tretinoin

sir_lancelottt in Minoxidil 7 months ago

A user is considering using compounded Minoxidil with Tretinoin from Medical Wellness Center to improve hair growth. They are also curious about the effects of higher Minoxidil doses and adding Tretinoin to their regimen.

community Kintor’s KX-826 Pyrilutamide!!

DaarkKnight001 in Research/Science 150 upvotes 3 years ago

KX-826 hair loss treatment completed trials with mild side effects. GT20029 may be ultimate cure, destroying androgen receptors causing baldness.

community Finasteride, Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, RU58841 all accomplish the same thing in your body. Why skip around?

Sprocketshead in Treatment 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments Finasteride, Dutasteride, Pyrilutamide, and RU58841 have different mechanisms of action. They can be used individually or stacked for better protection against hair loss.

community To people who had regrowth with RU58841: what dosage do you use?

Mobile_Ad_9937 in Treatment 5 upvotes 7 months ago

A user started applying 25mg RU58841 daily for hair regrowth and is considering increasing the dosage. They are seeking advice on effective dosages from others who have experienced regrowth with RU58841.

community Still lose a lot of hair 14 months into finasteride

Junior-Price8369 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 38 upvotes 2 years ago

The user's experience with finasteride 14 months in, and advice on whether to add minoxidil or dutasteride for treatment of hair loss.

community Discussion: Keratin Microsphere Results

crixusin in Treatment 31 upvotes 11 months ago

Keratin microspheres may offer additional mechanisms to combat hair loss compared to minoxidil. The process to create these microspheres is relatively simple and can be done at home with basic equipment.