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      community Finasteride user thinking of going on Minoxidil: custom version vs. generic?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A man in his 50s, who has been on Finasteride for 15 years, is considering adding a custom topical Minoxidil blend to his treatment due to recent hairline recession. He questions whether the custom blend is more effective than generic Minoxidil, expresses concerns about shedding and body hair growth, and seeks advice on application timing with styling products and whether to pursue other treatments like PRP or laser.

      community Custom topical from Rootsbyga.

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 11 months ago
      A user received a custom topical treatment for hair loss from Rootsbyga, which includes minoxidil and possibly other ingredients to enhance its effectiveness. The initial test cost $120, and the monthly topical costs around $70, with concerns about long-term use of steroids like hydrocortisone.

      community I have been battling hair loss for 20 years, feel free to ask me anything

      in Progress Pictures  152 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user's 20 year journey with hair loss and the treatments they have used to manage it, including finasteride, minoxidil, a custom Strut Blend of Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, and Biotin, Nizoral shampoo, multivitamins, Vitamin D, B Complex, Dim, Clomid, exercise, diet, laser helmet, Toppik dark brown, and topical Finasteride. The user also talks about their successful life, lack of desire for children and high sperm count due to Clomid.

      community Exploring Bryan Johnson's Hair Routine In Detail

      in Research/Science  63 upvotes 2 years 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 Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.