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GlossaryTopical Treatment (Topical Therapy)

application of medication directly to skin or mucous membranes

Topical treatment refers to the application of a medication directly to a specific area of the skin or mucous membranes to treat localized conditions. This method is commonly used for skin disorders, including alopecia, where treatments like creams, gels, or solutions are applied to the scalp to promote hair growth or reduce hair loss.

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community Onion Juice - An effective topical treatment for Alopecia Areata 🧬

in Treatment 1 year ago

Onion juice, when applied topically, is an effective treatment for Alopecia Areata, showing significant hair regrowth in both males and females. The study suggests it could be interesting to test its effectiveness on Androgenic Alopecia.

community Physician here AMA – 30M oral Fin 1-1.25 mg daily

in Update 47 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.

community Cassiopea Announces Very Positive Interim Analysis Phase 2 Results for Breezula® (Clascoterone) in Treating Androgenetic Alopecia

64 upvotes 6 years ago

Breezula® (Clascoterone) showed promising results in a Phase 2 trial for treating hair loss, being as effective as Propecia with no serious side effects. It might be released between 2021-2022, and a related acne treatment with the same active ingredient could be used in the meantime.

community Spironolactone for 11 years, finasteride for almost 5 years, started oral minoxidil in November 😢 ended oral contraceptive in Dec.

in Progress Pictures 224 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared their 11-year experience with spironolactone and nearly 5 years with finasteride for hair loss, recently adding oral minoxidil and stopping birth control. Various treatments were discussed, including organic options, checking for underlying health issues, considering dutasteride, and the potential role of progesterone in hair loss.

community Take finasteride NOW. Life is short.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 698 upvotes 3 years ago

User encourages taking finasteride for hair loss, stating rare permanent side effects. Replies discuss experiences with finasteride, side effects, effectiveness, and alternative treatments.

community COMPLETE OVERVIEW of the Treatment of androgenetic alopecia in men

26 upvotes 10 years ago

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.

community Found this meme on a forum……..

in Satire 150 upvotes 10 months ago

The conversation is about a meme related to hair loss that influenced someone to start taking finasteride. Another person agrees that the meme accurately represents the situation.

community 9 months Finasteride, minoxidil and Derma Roller. I’m not fully satisfied with my results so I might start taking Dutasteride

in Progress Pictures 101 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared their 9-month hair regrowth progress using Finasteride, Minoxidil, and a Derma Roller, expressing dissatisfaction with the results and considering Dutasteride. Commenters generally praised the user's results, suggesting they have a full head of hair and advising to continue the current treatment or wait longer before changing it.

community 2 months progress, topical Du 1x week, microneedling, red light therapy

in Progress Pictures 30 upvotes 5 months ago

The post discusses a user's 2-month progress in treating hair loss using topical Du once a week, microneedling, and red light therapy. The user notes that red light therapy is primarily for face and body inflammation but also applies it to the scalp.

community 5 months of 1mg Fin, daily GHK-CU injection, daily keratin/biotin/MSM supplement, daily Pura D’Or Advanced Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner, daily Ayurvedic oil, Ket x3/week, weekly microneedling with topical GHK-CU

in Progress Pictures 1 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their 5-month hair loss treatment progress, using 1mg finasteride, daily GHK-CU injections, keratin/biotin/MSM supplements, Pura D’Or shampoo and conditioner, Ayurvedic oil, ketoconazole thrice weekly, and weekly microneedling with topical GHK-CU. The post includes progress pictures.

community Topical Dut Compound Journal (Strut Pharmacy) - Starting next week. Need YOUR feedback!

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 8 upvotes 3 years ago

The user, on testosterone replacement therapy, found finasteride and minoxidil ineffective for hair loss. They are trying a new topical gel with dutasteride, tretinoin, and a higher concentration of minoxidil, and plan to document the results.

community 21 months on topical minoxidil and full HRT

in Transgender 214 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about a transgender individual's experience with hair regrowth using topical minoxidil and hormone replacement therapy (HRT), expressing concern about the slow growth and thin appearance of their hair. Some responses encourage patience and highlight the variability of results, while others discuss the role of HRT and its effects.

community Laser light therapy -- Effective or SCAM? What's your opinion?

in Technology 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is asking for opinions on low level laser light therapy for hair growth and thickening. They have been using it for a year but haven't seen significant results, attributing any regrowth to topical minoxidil.

community 11 weeks on topical minox/finasteride/microneedle/LLT. Are these good results?

in Is this regrowth? 70 upvotes 1 month ago

The user has been using topical minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, and laser light therapy for 11 weeks to address hair thinning. They report difficulty applying the treatment due to increased hair thickness and are unsure if the results are significant.

community 2 months of topical fin/min/retinoid + microneedling + red light

in Is this regrowth? 19 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth using 0.1% finasteride, 5% minoxidil, 1% retinoid, weekly microneedling, and red light therapy, with noticeable improvement in a short time. One person is curious about the retinoid application process when used with minoxidil.

community Question about topical part of treatment

in Treatment 2 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemary oil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.

community People need to start accepting that only medical therapy (Fin/Dut) can save your hair in the long run.

in Treatment 112 upvotes 10 months ago

Minoxidil can regrow hair but doesn't address the underlying issue of DHT, leading to continued hair loss. Users discuss their experiences with finasteride and dutasteride, mentioning side effects, personal outcomes, and alternatives like microdosing topical finasteride.

community to all people who cannot tolerate anti androgens (loe dose topical fin, pyrilutamide, CB) i am getting desperate, looking for a solution

in Research/Science 13 upvotes 1 year ago

The user tried Minoxidil without success, and Finasteride worked but caused sexual side effects even at a very low dose. They are seeking alternative treatments for hair loss as they cannot tolerate anti-androgens and are also in therapy for mental health.

community 23M. No motivation to take topical min and dut tablets anymore. Please help.

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 67 upvotes 4 months ago

A 23-year-old male, experiencing hair loss since his teens, struggles with motivation to continue using minoxidil and dutasteride due to depression and stress. Suggestions include resuming medication, therapy, improving mental well-being, and considering lifestyle changes like exercise and social support.

community Most Recent Interesting Hairloss Studies: 10% Minox vs 5% Minox / Radio Rrequency Treatment for AA / Topical Ketoconazole / PRP+Minox vs Minox vs PRP / Alopecia as a systemic disease

in Treatment 90 upvotes 4 years ago

Treatments for hair loss, such as topical minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma therapy with or without minoxidil, ketoconazole, non-abative radio frequency, natural products, finasteride and cortexolone 17 alpha propionate. The post evaluates the efficacy and safety of these treatments in various studies.

community 1.5 Year Hair Restoration Journey - Stem Cells, PRP, Minoxidil, Topical Finasteride

in Progress Pictures 26 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared their 1.5-year hair restoration journey, successfully using mesenchymal stem cell therapy, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections, and a topical compound of finasteride and minoxidil, avoiding a hair transplant and oral finasteride. They experienced significant hair regrowth, particularly crediting the stem cell therapy for quick initial results.

community For those on TRT and suffer from a more aggressive type of (AGA) hairloss, what are your hair safe protocols?

in Chat 6 upvotes 1 year ago

People on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) with aggressive androgenetic alopecia (AGA) discuss using Dutasteride or Finasteride, sometimes combined with topical treatments like RU58841 or CB-03-01 (Breezula), to prevent hair loss. Concerns about side effects and costs of certain treatments are mentioned, with one individual sharing their experience of slowed hair loss using Finasteride alone.

community Can trichodynia ruin an exosome treatment?

in Chat 1 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has tried various hair loss treatments including topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and exosome therapy, but none have been effective. They suspect trichodynia might be preventing these treatments from working.

community Finasteride Shed: (I need your opinion ASAP)

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 7 upvotes 8 months ago

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.

community Here is my hair regrowth plan

in Treatment 3 upvotes 3 years ago

The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hair loss, which are missing from the plan.

community Bryan (the guy who reversed aging) shares treatment that reversed his hair loss

in Treatment 1069 upvotes 4 weeks ago

A person improved hair loss from Norwood 3 to Norwood 2 using a topical formula with minoxidil, dutasteride, and tretinoin, plus oral minoxidil and red light therapy. There is skepticism about the treatment's effectiveness and concerns about misleading comparison photos.

community Exploring Bryan Johnson's Hair Routine In Detail

in Research/Science 65 upvotes 10 months ago

Bryan Johnson uses a custom hair loss treatment that includes topical finasteride, minoxidil, azelaic acid, diclofenac, tea tree oil, rosemary oil, ginkgo biloba, biotin, and melatonin, which have shown varying degrees of effectiveness with minimal side effects. He also undergoes PRP and laser therapy, and has tried dutasteride mesotherapy.

community Feel like I’ve added everything to my routine that I could and it’s not fully working. Anything else I could add?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss treatments used include dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, and red light therapy. Despite these treatments, the person is still losing hair around temples at age 22.

community I’m going punch hair loss in the face

in Satire 68 upvotes 1 month ago

The user "OP" is frustrated with hair loss despite using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and oral dutasteride. Other users suggest keto shampoo, lifestyle changes, and low light laser therapy.

community Hair Growth Journey: 10 months

in Progress Pictures 252 upvotes 6 months ago

A 31-year-old who experienced severe hair loss during medical school tried various treatments, including topical and oral finasteride and minoxidil, but stopped due to side effects. They restarted treatment 10 months ago with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, retinoic acid, hydrocortisone, oral minoxidil, and light therapy, emphasizing the importance of consistency and skincare.