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      community Making topical Fin without Minoxidil

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is asking if they can make topical finasteride using just water or isopropyl alcohol, as they don't have access to minoxidil or other ingredients. They have 1mg finasteride pills and are seeking advice on how to use them topically.

      community I think I might have cured my hairloss

       17 upvotes 10 years ago
      The user experienced severe dandruff and hair loss, trying various treatments including oils, vitamins, and minoxidil. They found success by simply dampening their scalp with water twice a day, which improved their hair's appearance and eliminated psoriasis.

      community Ru with gloves because of Systemic absorption?

      in Research/Science  8 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about whether to use gloves when applying 5% RU58841 to avoid systemic absorption and if washing hands with water is sufficient. Users question the concern, noting it is applied to the scalp.

      community Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in

      in Treatment  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.

      community Pyrilutamide solution question

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the stability of pyrilutamide in different solutions. The user is asking if a 70/30 ethanol/pg solution with 4% water will degrade pyrilutamide.

      community Questions about dutasteride, minoxidil and nuclear option?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user discussed their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, RU58841, Nizoral, supplements, dermarolling, and minoxidil, which caused significant edema. They also experimented with dutasteride, which led to increased hair loss, and found that Armodafinil reduced minoxidil-related water retention and hair shedding.

      community 3 year fin/min progress (age 27-age 30)

      in Progress Pictures  1001 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user shared their 3-year progress using 1mg finasteride and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, reporting significant hair regrowth and some side effects like bloating, seborrheic dermatitis, and water retention. The user is happy with the results, noting improvements in both the crown and hairline.

      community Is it safe to use the Dropper from Rudirect with receptorchem ru?

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is asking if it's safe to use a glass dropper from a finished RU58841 product with a new RU58841 product and if cleaning it with water is sufficient. They are concerned about the quality of the plastic dropper that came with the new product.

      community Homemade finasteride foam similar to minoxidil foam

      in Product 4 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on creating a homemade finasteride foam similar to over-the-counter Minoxidil foam, due to issues with glycerin and propylene glycol in their current solutions. They are considering using a mixture of ethanol/alcohol and water for the foam.

      community RU58841 in Pumpkin Seed Oil (PSO)

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is seeing good results with RU58841 for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and thicker hair. They plan to use pumpkin seed oil as a solvent to avoid water content, which they believe reduces the effectiveness of anti-androgens.

      community Stacking Fluridil / Topilutamide with other + aqueous topicals?

      in Technology  1 upvotes 4 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 16M. before vs after 2 and a half months in between

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 16-year-old is asking if their hair situation has improved after using rosemary oil, rosemary water, derma rolling, and ketoconazole, and is considering starting Minoxidil. Replies comment on the user's hairiness and high DHT levels.

      community Mixing Stemoxydine 5% with premixed solution of RU58841 5%

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using Dutasteride, Nizoral, and RU58841 for hair loss and is considering mixing RU58841 with Stemoxydine for better scalp coverage but is concerned about the potential degradation of RU58841 when mixed with a water-based solution. They are seeking advice on the feasibility of this mixture.

      community Making topical finasteride solution

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been mixing finasteride with stemoxydine for hair loss and is considering switching to a less expensive product with a different ingredient list. They are questioning if the new product's higher water content compared to alcohol will affect the finasteride's solubility.

      community Did quitting caffeine turn me into a minoxidil responder?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared that after quitting caffeine and restarting oral minoxidil, they experienced significant hair regrowth, suggesting that caffeine might interfere with minoxidil's effectiveness by blocking adenosine receptors. They also mentioned side effects like water retention and dizziness, which subsided after a few weeks, and are not using any DHT blockers.

      community Diluting Melatonin Sublingual Spray

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user wants to dilute a melatonin sublingual spray to 0.0033% for use as a topical hair loss treatment. They ask if distilled water can be used for dilution and how much is needed for stability over months.

      community How to make topical finasteride?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about making a topical finasteride solution by dissolving crushed finasteride tablets in an alcohol-based hair treatment. Ingredients of the hair treatment include alcohol, water, and various plant extracts and preservatives.

      community Minoxidil + Gym + Cutting. Is it bad?

      in Minoxidil  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is concerned about weight loss stagnation while using minoxidil and finasteride during a calorie-cutting diet. Responses suggest water retention or a weight loss plateau as possible causes.

      community I was wearing hats daily due to my embarrassment of my thinning hair. I had no idea of the amount of people feeling the same way about hairloss and regrowth. these are my results 7/21-2/23. 1mg fin, 5% min, and essential oil blend along with microneedling once per week.

      in Progress Pictures  447 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user's experience with hair loss regrowth, achieved through the use of 1mg finasteride, 5% Minoxidil, an essential oil blend, and microneedling once per week, as well as other treatments like warm water washes, baby shampoo, and OGX coconut conditioner. Other users shared their experiences with similar treatments and congratulated the original poster on his results.

      community 20 to 21 how I fought hairloss for a year and my thoughts

      in Progress Pictures  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old shared their one-year hair loss treatment journey, using finasteride, a multivitamin, cold water hair washes, peppermint and jojoba oil, zinc, iron, L-arginine, vitamin D, and ashwagandha. They advise seeing a doctor for finasteride, considering lifestyle changes before minoxidil, getting blood work, talking about the issue with friends, and sticking to a treatment plan for at least six months.

      community Can a natural hair product like this one contribute to hair loss?

      in Styling 3 years ago
      A user likes a natural hair styling product that makes their hair look thicker and is seeking opinions on whether it could harm hair follicles. They also question if cold water is sufficient to wash the product out and mention they are experiencing hair thinning.

      community 2 Months progress on min, fin daily, and microneedling twice a month

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is using 0.5 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, and 1.5mm microneedling with topical dutasteride for hair loss treatment. They report hair thickening without side effects, except for temporary water retention, and are considering increasing finasteride dosage and microneedling frequency.