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community 5 years of Minoxidil gains all gone when i stopped

33 upvotes 1 month ago

Stopping minoxidil led to hair loss, but restarting it may help regain some hair, though not fully to the previous state. Using finasteride or dutasteride alongside minoxidil can improve chances of recovery.

community The Battle of Norwood (2024) | Dut 0.5 mg ED + Oral Min 5 mg ED

in Progress Pictures 518 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair regrowth using dutasteride and oral minoxidil, with the user reporting significant improvement in hair volume after combining these treatments. Some side effects mentioned include changes in libido and increased facial hair, but overall, the user is satisfied with the results.

community Topical Fin & Min, 5 Month Progress

1180 upvotes 10 months ago

Significant hair regrowth was achieved using a topical combination of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with weekly dermastamping and ketoconazole shampoo, without side effects. Others suggested additional treatments like red light therapy and PRP.

community Minoxidil has been both a blessing and a curse

153 upvotes 2 months ago

Minoxidil can cause dark circles and aging appearance in some users, leading them to stop its use despite hair regrowth benefits. Some users suggest reducing dosage or switching to oral minoxidil to minimize side effects.

community Counterfeit minoxidil checklist

8 upvotes 7 months ago

Counterfeit minoxidil can be identified by inconsistencies in bottle fill levels, label details, and smell compared to genuine products. Genuine minoxidil has a specific alcohol-based smell and consistency, while counterfeit versions may smell musky and feel greasy.

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Comprehensive Overview of Rheumatology Studies: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 13–16, 2013

research Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, February 13–16, 2013

4 citations , June 2013 in “The Journal of Rheumatology”

This abstract describes a program with various presentations and events focused on Canadian excellence in rheumatology but reports no new research findings.

research Dermal Adipocyte Lipolysis and Myofibroblast Conversion Are Required for Efficient Skin Repair

124 citations , June 2020 in “Cell Stem Cell”

This study found that in mice, dermal adipocytes initiate inflammation and aid repair after skin injury by releasing lipids, suggesting a role in managing inflammatory diseases and impaired wound healing.

research Testosterone therapy in men: Clinical and pharmacological perspectives

25 citations , March 2000 in “Journal of Endocrinological Investigation”

Testosterone therapy aims to treat hormone deficiencies and various conditions safely and effectively, but requires careful patient monitoring due to potential side effects.

research Minoxidil Regulates Aging-Like Phenotypes in Rat Cortical Astrocytes In Vitro

1 citations , December 2022 in “Biomolecules & therapeutics”

This study found that a long-term astrocyte culture model can effectively study astrocyte senescence and suggests minoxidil as a potential candidate to regulate brain aging by normalizing dysregulated gene expression in aged astrocytes.

research An overview of herbal alternatives in androgenetic alopecia

26 citations , April 2019 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

This review discusses the potential of herbal treatments like Saw palmetto, Green tea, and Rosemary as alternatives to conventional drugs for androgenetic alopecia, noting that these herbs may inhibit the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme and reduce hair loss with fewer side effects.

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An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

Minoxidil 2%, 5% and 10% which is better to use? In a randomized trial in men, 5% topical minoxidil produced more hair growth than 2%. There is no approved 10% product and no head-to-head trial showing it beats 5%; higher strengths mainly add irritation and systemic absorption. Approved strengths differ by sex, so check the label for your product.
From hypertension to hair: the unexpected story of minoxidil Minoxidil was developed as an oral blood-pressure drug and approved as Loniten in 1979; unwanted hair growth in patients led to topical Rogaine, approved for men in 1988 and for women in 1991. Trials support topical minoxidil for pattern hair loss, while low-dose oral minoxidil is a prescription drug used off-label and needs medical supervision.
Shampoos, vitamins and other promises: What does minoxidil really boost? Minoxidil boosts hair growth by prolonging the hair growth phase and improving follicle health.

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Capixyl: Can it replace minoxidil or do they have to be used together? There is no published trial comparing Capixyl with minoxidil or testing the two together; the evidence for Capixyl is a manufacturer-run study of 30 people, while minoxidil is an approved treatment with decades of controlled trials behind it.

learn Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole: Can I use it with minoxidil or finasteride? No published study has tested ketoconazole shampoo together with minoxidil and finasteride, and no interaction between them has been reported; the only direct evidence for a pairing is a ten-patient finasteride-plus-ketoconazole arm in a 2002 study, and a 2020 systematic review calls topical ketoconazole promising while asking for randomized trials.

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the gold standard retinoid in dermatology that's also helpful for hair regrowth alongside Minoxidil

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