L'Oréal Garnier discontinued their stemoxydine serum, raising concerns about the authenticity of products still sold online. Alternatives suggested include other brands' stemoxydine products, though some believe stemoxydine is ineffective.
Combining stemoxydine with topical minoxidil for hair loss treatment. Users discuss application order and effectiveness, with some skepticism about stemoxydine's benefits.
Stemoxydine is no longer available on Amazon in the US, and users discuss alternatives for making topical finasteride. OP cannot use minoxidil due to side effects and seeks other solutions.
Aminexil/Kopexil may help reduce hair loss by addressing perifollicular fibrosis in androgenetic alopecia, but it lacks the extensive clinical backing of finasteride and minoxidil. Some users find it effective, but availability and cost are issues, especially in the US where it's not FDA-approved.
Can stemoxydine help improve hair density in both men and women?Stemoxydine is a cosmetic ingredient, not an approved hair loss drug, and the manufacturer's three-month trials enrolled men only, reporting a small increase in measured hair density. One small uncontrolled study that included women reported improvement in both sexes but more in men, so a benefit for women is not established.