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      community The Theory of BURN THE SCALP. !!UPDATES¡¡¡

      in Update  48 upvotes 1 month ago
      A user experimented with applying hot water to their scalp to potentially stimulate hair growth, noting reduced dandruff but uncertain hair loss results. They started this method due to side effects from minoxidil and are considering taking a break to observe changes.
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      community Solvent for topical fin with low absorption

      in Product  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation is about using distilled water as a solvent for topical finasteride to reduce systemic absorption. The user is considering avoiding ethanol and propylene glycol to achieve this.

      community The Theory of BURN THE SCALP. !! NEW UPDATES¡¡¡

      in Update  124 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation discusses a user's experiment with using hot water and a dermastamp to reduce hair loss, improve dandruff, and promote new hair growth. The user advises caution and mentions not sharing photos until more progress is visible.

      community My doc asked me to use this, I'm 17

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 17-year-old experiencing hair loss due to hard water was advised by a dermatologist to use a treatment containing Minoxidil and vitamins. A respondent confirmed the treatment's safety but warned that discontinuing Minoxidil could worsen hair loss.

      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 Finasteride 5mg & Spironolactone 100mg

      in Female  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 20-year-old female is using finasteride 5mg and spironolactone 100mg for severe hirsutism and is experiencing minor side effects like water weight loss and irregular periods. She is concerned about potential future side effects and hair regrowth on her scalp.

      community Ru with gloves because of Systemic absorption?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 1 year 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 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 4 months on finasteride and 2% ketaconazole shampoo only.

      in Progress Pictures  61 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 29-year-old male shares progress pictures after 4 months using finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo, noting initial shedding but overall improvement. He avoids minoxidil and microneedling, and reports thicker hair in balding areas while maintaining high water intake.

      community i like to think i revived my head

      in Progress Pictures  746 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride and topical minoxidil, with consistent application and lifestyle changes like using cold water and exercising. They noted initial shedding when restarting minoxidil but saw positive results over six months.

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

      in Progress Pictures  1008 upvotes 4 months 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 4 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 7 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 7 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 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.
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      community Making topical finasteride solution

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 10 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 11 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 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  445 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 2 years 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.