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      community Min + Fin DIY with a cat, what can I use instead?

      10 months ago
      The user is concerned about the toxicity of a homemade topical solution of minoxidil and finasteride to their new kitten and is considering replacing minoxidil with stemoxydine. Other users suggest using oral treatments, keeping the solution away from the cat, and ensuring proper hygiene.

      community has anyone tried shatavari (ayurveda)?

       1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Shatavari, an Ayurvedic treatment, for hair loss. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Castor oil home brews and regimens?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Using castor oil, coconut oil, rosemary, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and other essential oils for hair loss prevention. Emu oil and derma rollers are also discussed, with caution advised for coconut oil's comedogenic properties and taking castor oil orally.

      community What is worth dissolving in topical minoxidil solution?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      Switching from minoxidil foam to topical solution and considering adding caffeine, melatonin, or cetirizine. Currently using 2.5mg oral minoxidil and 1mg oral finasteride, planning to ask for 0.5mg oral dutasteride and 5mg oral minoxidil.

      community Veradermics VDPHL01: why isn’t anyone talking about it?

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      Veradermics' new hair loss treatment, VDPHL01, is likely a modified release oral minoxidil, which has received $75 million in funding for clinical trials. Despite skepticism about investing in a known treatment, some believe it could offer improved efficacy and reduced side effects.

      community Need help with RU58841 (preparation + dosage).

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using RU58841 for hair loss treatment, specifically mixing it with minoxidil without propylene glycol due to an allergy. The user is considering starting with a lower concentration of RU58841 and making smaller batches to maintain efficacy.

      community For everyone buying 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2ddr)

       12 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using 2-deoxy-d-ribose (2DDR) for hair regrowth, with users sharing mixed experiences and side effects like hair loss in new areas and increased anxiety. The original poster plans to continue testing and comparing it to minoxidil, noting potential instability in 2DDR formulations.

      community Finally live! alcohol-free, propylene glycol–free topical finasteride foam

       17 upvotes 10 months ago
      A new alcohol-free, propylene glycol-free topical finasteride foam is available for prescription in Canada and the USA, offering a cleaner alternative for hair loss treatment. The product also offers a combination of 0.1% finasteride with 5% minoxidil and aims to be affordable and less irritating for sensitive scalps.

      community Question for all the good Minoxidil responders

       7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discusses their experience with minoxidil for hair loss, noting that drinking coffee may reduce its effectiveness. They observed better results with the liquid solution and no coffee compared to using the foam solution and drinking coffee.

      community Research behind RU-58642? Has anyone heard of this?

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      RU-58642 is a powerful anti-androgen that was not developed further, possibly due to safety concerns or financial reasons. RU58841 is a topical alternative, but it is less effective than finasteride and dutasteride, and its long-term effects are not well-studied.

      community Better Than Minoxidil? Topical Sodium Valproate

       50 upvotes 1 year ago
      Topical sodium valproate may promote hair growth by inhibiting GSK3β, allowing beta-catenin to proliferate, but it has potential side effects and requires more research. The conversation also mentions skepticism about a product called Vdphlo1, which includes sodium valproate and other ingredients.

      community Mixing some castor oil into minoxidil

       6 upvotes 8 years ago
      Mixing castor oil with minoxidil for hair loss was discussed, with some users advising against mixing anything with minoxidil. Others suggested that combining minoxidil with certain oils like emu or argan oil might improve absorption.

      community Topical finasteride making. Powder not disolving

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      OP is trying to dissolve finasteride powder for a topical solution but faces issues with it not dissolving properly in ethanol or water. Users suggest methods like using a magnetic stirrer, shaking the mixture, or filtering out fillers, with some noting that finasteride is soluble in alcohol.

      community Just spilled my minoxidil while using it :-)

      in Satire  7 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user humorously lamented spilling their minoxidil, describing it as a dramatic and personal loss. Others shared similar experiences and advised caution if pets are around.

      community I want to add a topical anti androgen to my routine

       4 upvotes 2 years ago
      RU58841 is considered an effective topical anti-androgen for hair loss, often used with minoxidil. Concerns exist about its purity and sourcing since it's not FDA-approved.

      community My GF says it’s working. Oral min, Dut, niz, micro needling, RU

       36 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user reports positive results in hair thickness using a regimen of oral minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, RU58841, and mk677. They experienced minimal side effects, noting only temporary discomfort after starting dutasteride.