The conversation is about young men under 20 experiencing hair loss. They discuss their experiences and treatments used, including finasteride (fin) andminoxidil (min).
A user's experimentation with various hair loss treatments, including medications andtopical applications; as well as their desire to experience unusual sensations through the use of drugs.
User is experiencing hair loss and scalp dryness after using a topicalsolution containing minoxidil, tretinoin, finasteride, and hydrocortisone. They seek advice and personal experiences with this treatment.
The user experienced headaches and brain fog with a topicalsolution containing Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Latanoprost, and Caffeine. They are considering switching to oral or topicalFinasteride to see if it alleviates these side effects.
A user is seeking advice on choosing the right topicalfinasteride for hair loss, considering different formats (spray, gel, aqueous solution) and brands (Xyon, Ro, Keeps, Hims Rx Hair Loss Serum, Happy Head Topical Rx Serum). They are also concerned about the optimal strength to minimize side effects while using it withtopicalminoxidil.
The user is mixing various topicalsolutions for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Finasteride, tretinoin, RU58841, Stemoxydine, and Reviv AHK-Cu, and is questioning if this practice is effective or wasteful. They are concerned about potential interactions, especially with the new treatment KX-826, which should not be mixed withMinoxidil.
After 12 years of success with oral finasterideandtopicalminoxidil, the user is experiencing hair thinning and scalp discomfort. They are considering options like switching to oral minoxidil, adding dutasteride, or using ketoconazole shampoo, topical caffeine, rosemary serum, and supplements.
A 38-year-old woman has been using oral Dutasteride for a year without improvement and is now adding a topicalsolution containing Minoxidil, Dutasteride, Tretinoin, Ketoconazole, and Hydrocortisone. She is seeking advice on whether switching from oral to topical Dutasteride could prevent hair shedding.
The user has been using 5% minoxidilwith 0.1% finasteride for 8 months with great results but noticed increased hair loss in winter. They also found vitamin deficiencies and improved their diet and exercise but are still experiencing hair loss.
A user's progress with hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral 2%, finasteride 0.5mg/day and 0.5mg/ml per day in minoxidil, as well as RU58841 purchased from Anagen Inc., which allowed the user to go outside without a hat or cap for two years.
A user started using Happyhead Dut andMinoxidiltopical for hair loss, skipping finasteride. They've seen progress in three months, with slight shedding initially, and have not used finasteride before.
The conversation is about personal routines to combat hair loss, including treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, vitamins, and dermastamping. Specific methods vary, with some using daily topical applications, oral medications, and weekly procedures like dermarolling and special shampoos.
User shares 9-month progress using topical Fin/Min formula (10% Min, 0.1% Fin) for hair loss, with significant improvement in crown area. Others discuss experiences, side effects, and application methods for the treatment.
Oral minoxidil may cause dry skin and dark eye bags but doesn't significantly age the skin. Topicalminoxidil is toxic to cats, and some users prefer finasteride.
A 20-year-old user experienced worsening hair loss despite using various treatments including topicaland oral minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Other users suggested additional treatments like JAK inhibitors, RU58841, and lifestyle changes, but the user remains skeptical and frustrated.
The conversation discusses the risks and methods of ingesting liquid minoxidil for hair loss. Concerns include dosing accuracy, safety of ingredients, and potential side effects compared to using oral minoxidil tablets.
A 20 year old male who is balding and considering switching to a biology/chemistry program in order to find a low-cost, accessible solution for hair loss. Replies discuss the merits of this idea as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, TM5614, and ADQ.
This conversation discusses the advancements in treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidiland new promising treatments such as pyrilutamide and verteporfin. Other treatments discussed were taking minoxidil orally, tretinoin to turn non-responders into responders and microneedling to further boost growth.
The user is trying to maximize minoxidil's effectiveness by applying it for only one hour to avoid spreading it to furniture and pets, especially cats. They experience side effects when combining minoxidilwith dermarolling and are considering alternatives like oral minoxidil or microneedling.
The user has been on dutasteride for six months and experienced significant hair shedding, especially at the hairline, and is seeking advice. Some suggest continuing the treatment and being patient, while others share mixed experiences with dutasteride and consider switching back to finasteride or adding other treatments like RU58841.
A user successfully improved their hairline after 15 months using topicalminoxidiland dutasteride. Some commenters question the necessity of treatment given the user's original hair condition, while others support early intervention.
Considering treatments for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, Fluridil and Pyrilutamide. The user is weighing the risks of taking unapproved medication before it has been mass produced.
User shows hair loss progress from NW4 to NW2.5 in 2.5 months using RU 8.5-9% daily andtopical Dut .1% + RU 5% weekly. Discussion includes managing tension in African American hair and representation of different hair types.
A user applied Minoxidil foam to their face to grow a beard and experienced increased hair density and darker hair as unintended benefits, despite initially using it for diffuse thinning on the scalp. Another person suggested that the user's heart rate increase might indicate a high conversion rate of Minoxidil to its active form, similar to taking oral Minoxidil.
User starts final hair loss regimen with various treatments and plans to leave subreddit for mental health. Others believe user's hair is fine and the regimen is unnecessary and potentially harmful.
A user increased their RU58841 treatment from 5% to 8% to combat hair loss and is questioning the effectiveness of the higher dosage. Another user shared their extensive hair loss treatment regimen, suggesting that while 8% RU58841 might not significantly change results, it's worth trying as individual responses vary.
User started DUT 3 times a week, topicalminoxidil/tretinoin at night, andtopical stemoxydine/alfatradiol mix withtretinoin in the morning for hair loss. They experienced significant progress and no side effects, crediting a YouTuber for encouragement.
A user takes 5mg oral minoxidil, oral dutasteride, topicaltretinoin, stemoxydine, topicalminoxidil, 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.
Using Tretinoin every other day with daily Minoxidil may help with hair regrowth, and some users find it more effective than daily use. There are concerns about irritation and absorption, but small amounts seem to minimize harm.
The conversation discusses using a combination of finasteride, spironolactone, minoxidil, retinol, azelaic acid, and caffeine for hair loss treatment. The user inquires about the limitations of these drugs and whether tretinoin would be more effective than retinol.