A method was created in 2005 to identify minoxidil, a hair growth ingredient, in products using two types of capillary zone electrophoresis, and it found that most products had about 2% minoxidil.
A user shared their positive experience with a clinical trial for a new oral medication, VDPHL01, which is a reformulated version of oral minoxidil taken at a high dose of 17mg daily, showing significant hairregrowth after six months. The user noted that this formulation is believed to be more effective and time-released, with fewer side effects compared to regular oral minoxidil.
The conversation discusses using finasteride pills to create a topical solution for hairregrowth, with mixed results. Users suggest that buying ready-made topical finasteride or switching to oral treatments might be more effective and convenient.
A user ordered a topical dutasteride gel with tretinoin for hair loss after unsatisfactory results with minoxidil and finasteride. Another user shared their experience with the same product, noting its pleasant smell and feel but difficulty in application and uncertainty about its absorption and frequency of use.
The user is using oral minoxidil (5mg) and dutasteride (0.5mg) daily for hairregrowth. They noticed increased thickness in the crown area after starting these treatments.