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community 23 M Topical minoxidil foam 5% 5 and a half month results

in Progress Pictures 85 upvotes 10 months ago

A 23-year-old male shared his 5.5-month progress using 5% topical minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, considering adding finasteride despite concerns about side effects. Users advised starting finasteride to maintain gains, with some suggesting topical options to minimize side effects.

community Dutasteride and minoxidil : 5 months

in Is this regrowth? 88 upvotes 10 months ago

The user is using dutasteride and minoxidil foam for hair regrowth, applying minoxidil once daily due to side effects from the liquid form. They plan to increase dutasteride dosage and possibly apply minoxidil twice daily, while also using ciclopirox olamine shampoo and sulfur soap.

community Minoxidil= scalp feels itchy, what are the other optiond

5 upvotes 2 weeks ago

Minoxidil and finasteride caused an itchy, flaky scalp, even with an alcohol-free version. Suggestions included reducing the amount applied, switching to foam, using leave-in conditioner, and trying Nizoral shampoo.

community Has anyone used minoxidil cream before?

in Minoxidil 2 upvotes 8 months ago

A user is considering switching from a 5% minoxidil spray to a minoxidil cream, hoping it will be easier to apply and less greasy. They are seeking feedback on the cream's effectiveness and suitability for sensitive scalps.

community Is it dumb to use both oral and topical minoxidil

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Using both oral and topical minoxidil is not considered dumb, and some users report better results with both, though it may cause shedding and scalp irritation. Combining minoxidil with finasteride is recommended for better effectiveness.

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research 5% Minoxidil topical foam on women: Menopause and other covariates

August 2019 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

This study found that a bleach bath treatment with 0.005% HOCI reduced the expression of certain serine proteases in cultured keratinocytes and lowered skin pH in atopic dermatitis patients, potentially improving symptoms by modulating the NF-kB pathway.

research A Phase III, Multicenter, Parallel-Design Clinical Trial to Compare the Efficacy and Safety of 5% Minoxidil Foam Versus Vehicle in Women With Female Pattern Hair Loss.

1 citations , July 2016 in “PubMed”

This study found that 5% minoxidil topical foam used once daily for 24 weeks was well tolerated and significantly improved hair regrowth and scalp coverage in women with female pattern hair loss compared to vehicle foam.

research 5% Minoxidil: treatment for female pattern hair loss.

8 citations , October 2015 in “PubMed”

Recent Phase III trials reported that once daily 5% minoxidil foam significantly increased hair count in women with female pattern hair loss and was shown to be as effective as twice daily 2% minoxidil solution.

research A Single-Centre, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Minoxidil Topical Foam in Frontotemporal and Vertex Androgenetic Alopecia in Men

19 citations , January 2015 in “Skin Pharmacology and Physiology”

This study reported that using 5% minoxidil topical foam twice daily improved hair density and width in both the frontotemporal and vertex regions of men with moderate androgenetic alopecia.

research Male frontal fibrosing alopecia with generalised hair loss

18 citations , November 2012 in “Australasian Journal of Dermatology”

This case report describes a 66-year-old man with frontal fibrosing alopecia, a rare lichen planopilaris variant, presenting with scarring alopecia at the hairline and extensive body hair loss.

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Vasodilator used on the scalp and, at low doses, as a tablet

Will I grow hair on my forehead? Myths and truths about minoxidil Minoxidil does not create new follicles, but it can cause unwanted fine hair on the forehead or face where the product spreads; this usually fades after stopping. It is not approved for use off the scalp.
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%, and in one small trial 10% did not beat 5% and caused more irritation. No 10% product is approved in the US, and approved strengths differ by sex, so check the label for your product.
What are the side effects of minoxidil, and can oral minoxidil affect your heart? Minoxidil tablets are a blood-pressure drug whose US label carries a boxed warning for fluid around the heart (pericardial effusion, sometimes tamponade) and worsening angina; use for hair loss is off-label, and studies of low doses describe mostly mild effects but rare serious heart events. Do not start or change minoxidil without a doctor, and if chest pain, a racing heartbeat, breathlessness, fainting, swelling or rapid weight gain develop, stop and seek medical care.

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How does RU58841 compare with minoxidil and finasteride? Minoxidil and finasteride (men only) are approved medicines with labels that list their side effects. RU58841 is an unapproved research chemical with no published human trial for hair loss, and a small 2026 study found it reaches the blood after scalp use.

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How does bimatoprost compare to minoxidil for hair regrowth? Minoxidil is FDA-approved for scalp hair loss and backed by decades of large trials; bimatoprost is approved only for eyelashes, and the published scalp evidence is limited to small short studies, so on the scalp it is off-label and experimental.

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