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      community Is a topical serum as effective as a topical spray?

       7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essential oils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.

      community Thoughts on 5% Topical Minoxidil with 0.01% Tretinoin serum

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using a 5% Topical Minoxidil with 0.01% Tretinoin serum for hair loss, noting its lack of propylene glycol to avoid itchiness and greasiness. Users share experiences with different Minoxidil formulations and discuss the effectiveness and stability of Tretinoin in various forms.

      community Is there a known amount of fin that can reduce serum DHT by only around 25% over the longer term?

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses finding a finasteride dosage that reduces DHT by about 25% to minimize side effects, with considerations for topical versus oral formulations. Alternatives like dutasteride mesotherapy and topical treatments are explored, with concerns about systemic absorption and potential impacts on athletic performance and hormone levels.

      community 14 months on Fin, Total T 899, serum DHT 276 — high total T may still drive scalp DHT even when blood levels look controlled

       3 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using finasteride and topical minoxidil for 14 months with slight improvement, but recent shedding led him to switch to a new minoxidil formulation without success. He is considering using topical RU58841 or dutasteride to better address scalp DHT, as his bloodwork shows high total testosterone and mid-range DHT levels.

      community Why do so few scalp products disclose copper peptide %?

       3 upvotes 8 months ago
      Copper peptide concentrations in scalp serums are often undisclosed due to proprietary formulations, frustrating consumers. Some brands like Scantifix and Dr. Loren Pickart's products do disclose the amount.

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