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community This sub in a nutshell when it comes to medicine. Oral Minoxidil isn’t that bad

in Chat 446 upvotes 1 year ago

The post and conversation are about the use of oral Minoxidil (Min), Finasteride (Fin), and RU58841 for hair loss treatment, with mixed opinions on their safety and effectiveness.

community Is anyone buying this comb over?

in Styling 310 upvotes 1 year ago

User has diffuse thinning crown and uses combover with hair spray. Oral minoxidil showed amazing results for another user.

community Sucess story for you guys, pics are 10+ years apart.

in Progress Pictures 311 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared a success story showing hair regrowth over 10 years, attributing it to quitting creatine and taking 0.5mg finasteride. Some commenters were skeptical about creatine's impact, while others inquired about side effects, and the original poster reported no negative effects from finasteride.

community Is Maxogen-X from MinoxidilMax legit?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is comparing the effectiveness of Maxogen-X and Happy Head topical products for treating hair loss. They note that Maxogen-X causes less flaking and dryness but are concerned about its absorption and overall effectiveness compared to Happy Head.

community Topical Spironolactone 2.5% MONOTHERAPY x 1 year (MALE)- Nothing else

in Progress Pictures 10 upvotes 6 months ago

A male in his early 40s, who experienced side effects from finasteride, used 2.5% topical spironolactone for one year with no side effects but minimal regrowth. He plans to try a 5% spironolactone solution next.

community FINALLY seeing progress after 2.x years fin, 10 months dut (just some thoughts)

in Chat 37 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced hair loss while using finasteride for over 2 years, but saw slight improvement after switching to dutasteride. They also started using a scalp moisturizer for seborrheic dermatitis, which may have contributed to the hair regrowth.

community Topical Spironolactone 2.5% MONOTHERAPY x 5 months (MALE)- Nothing else

in Progress Pictures 16 upvotes 1 year ago

A man in his 40s treating his slow balding with a daily regimen of 2.5% spironolactone topical solution and Piroctone Olamine Shampoo. Despite initial hair shedding, he experienced no side effects and plans to continue the treatment for at least a year.

community Who is using or has used Maxogen-X ?

in Product 6 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation is about using Maxogen-X for hair loss, which contains Minoxidil, Finasteride, Azelaic Acid, ABN Complex, Retinoic Acid, Fluocinolone, and Caffeine. The user is seeking feedback on its effectiveness.

community 3 month update - 0.5 Finasteride daily & 1 x Minox daily

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 460 upvotes 1 year ago

User took 0.5mg Finasteride daily and 1x Minoxidil daily for 3 months, experienced positive hair growth and temporary side effects. Recommends sticking with treatment and adjusting dosage if needed.

community What’s the science behind 1mg Finasteride 3 X a week being as effective as daily?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 19 upvotes 1 year ago

The efficacy of taking 1mg finasteride three times a week instead of daily for hair loss, with some users arguing that it is just as effective because finasteride has a long half-life in the scalp tissue and lower doses have been shown to be effective. Other users suggest experimenting with various treatments such as minoxidil and finasteride to achieve best results.

community How to increase Pyri concentration from 0.5% to 1% wihout using more volume ( 2ml x 2 per say for example )

in Chat 6 upvotes 3 months ago

OP wants to increase pyrilutamide concentration from 0.5% to 1% while already using finasteride. Users suggest waiting for a commercial 1% solution and caution against using grey market products.

community [26M] 3 months in, progress min x fin 1 ml everyday, microneedling 1mm every week, vit d3 when i remember 😆

in Progress Pictures 67 upvotes 6 months ago

A 26-year-old male shared his 3-month progress using Minoxidil and finasteride daily, microneedling weekly, and occasional vitamin D3. A commenter praised his impressive results.

community 5 months on Fin 1.25mg + Min 5% + Nizoral 2 x week

in Progress Pictures 80 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user's successful hair regrowth after 5 months of using 1.25mg Finasteride, 5% Minoxidil, and Nizoral twice a week. The user, aged 28, experienced shedding in the first 6 weeks but has seen significant improvement since.

community Progression or regression? One year of oral Fin (1mg daily) x oral Min (2.5mg daily)

in Progress Pictures 20 upvotes 7 months ago

The user has been taking oral finasteride (1mg daily) and oral minoxidil (2.5mg daily) for about a year to treat hair loss and is unsure about the progress, considering switching to dutasteride and increasing the minoxidil dose. Photos were shared for comparison, and another user suggested continuing the current treatment unless the condition worsens.

community 75 Days 32M (Dut 0.5) Top Min 5% Twice / Day, Ketoconazole Shampoo 3 X Week, Vit D Inj 1 per month

in Progress Pictures 79 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "Venom7337" shared their progress with hair loss, mentioning the treatments they used: Dutasteride, Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo. They hope to see further improvement in hair density and hairline.

community 18 Months progress, age 32 years , 3 x fin per week, 1x min daily, 1-2 times per week vitamin D and once every 2 weeks nizoral shampoo

in Progress Pictures 480 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared their 18-month hair loss treatment progress, using finasteride three times a week, daily minoxidil, weekly vitamin D, and bi-weekly nizoral shampoo. They experienced initial shedding and greying, but are satisfied with the results.

community 32 Sept 2021 – January 23 (18 months) – 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.5mm Microneedling 1 x wk using a pen, 0.5mg/day dutasteride

in Progress Pictures 83 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's 18-month progress on their hair loss treatment regimen, which includes 5mg oral minoxidil, 1.5mm microneedling with a pen once weekly, and 0.5mg/day dutasteride; other users noted the positive effects of finasteride and dutasteride in reducing DHT levels.

community I’m back boys there is hope! Fin/min 1/2mg oral 5% topical (when I remember) micro needle fortnightly nizoral 2 x a week

in Progress Pictures 131 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's progress with hair loss treatment, which includes taking 1/2mg of Fin/Min orally daily and using 5% topical Minoxidil in the evenings; additionally, micro-needling is performed fortnightly, along with 2 Nizoral washes per week.

community 19F, hair loss. How to cope? [x-post /r/Haircarescience]

12 upvotes 9 years ago

A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hair loss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.

community Minoxidilmax vs Morr-F

in Product 11 upvotes 4 years ago

The user is considering two hair loss treatments: Minoxidilmax Maxogen-x, which contains Minoxidil, Finasteride, Azelaic Acid, ABN Complex, Retinoic Acid, Fluocinolone, and Caffeine, and Morr-F, which contains only Minoxidil and Finasteride. They are asking for others' experiences with these brands.

community Hair loss and ethnicity - Caucasian men the most likely to experience hair loss

in Chat 17 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses how Caucasian men are more likely to experience hair loss due to genetic predisposition, with factors like the androgen receptor on the X chromosome playing a significant role. The user also expresses confusion about the evolutionary reasons for hair loss, especially in colder climates where it would seem beneficial to retain hair for warmth.

community Is it true that most hair loss treatments fall into one of two categories? If not, what am I missing?

in Treatment 5 upvotes 9 months ago

Hair loss treatments are generally categorized as anti-androgens, like finasteride and RU58841, which prevent hair loss by targeting DHT, and growth stimulators, such as minoxidil, rosemary oil, microneedling, and LLLT, which promote hair growth by increasing blood flow and growth factors. The user is seeking to confirm these categories and understand if there are other treatments or mechanisms of action.

community I want to sacrifice my hair in the name of science

in Chat 12 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses various theories of hair loss, including DHT sensitivity and genetic factors, with the user willing to use themselves for research due to having a hair loss gene but different hair loss patterns compared to their brothers. Specific treatments were not mentioned in the provided text.

community Help Me I used too much essential oils.

in Product 7 upvotes 1 year ago

A user mixed peppermint, rosemary, and castor oil and applied it to their scalp, causing excessive hair shedding. They're concerned about permanent hair loss, while another user shared their experience of using undiluted rosemary oil without any major issues.

community 18 Months Minoxidil 5% Before & After

in Progress Pictures 511 upvotes 2 months ago

The user used Minoxidil 5% for 18 months, seeing improved hair density but no change in the crown area. They are cautious about using Finasteride again due to past gynecomastia.

community Microneedling, Minoxidil, and Tretinoin 0.025% - what's the best routine for utilising all three?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about finding the best routine for using microneedling, Minoxidil, and Tretinoin 0.025% for hair loss. The user has been using Minoxidil and microneedling for four months, along with daily finasteride since 2021, but has not noticed any difference.

community Things I use to reverse my Hair Loss

in Advice 13 upvotes 5 years ago

The user uses finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and dermarolling along with various supplements, oils, and shampoos to combat hair loss. They adjusted their routine based on feedback, changing dermarolling to once a week and reducing zinc intake due to side effects.

community 3 month progress (min+fin) - really happy!

in Progress Pictures 427 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user is happy with their 3-month hair loss treatment progress using 1mg finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil twice daily, derma stamping 1-2 times a week, and WaterMans shampoo. They noticed improvements despite initial shedding and stopped taking creatine, which they suspect might have affected hair loss.

community Lets do this!!! My current Stack

in Treatment 4 upvotes 2 months ago

The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using Alfatradiol, Pyrilutamide, and Minoxidil. The user shares their current stack of these treatments.

community Excited to stack Finasteride+Kx826 😃

in Research/Science 37 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation is about using finasteride and KX826 for hair loss treatment. The original poster is using 0.25 mg of finasteride every other day due to side effects at a higher dose.