Can hanging upsidedown regrow hair?
    6/9/2026

    From the encyclopedia
    Minoxidil →

    An essential vasodilator with some anti-androgenic effects

    Finasteride →

    Frontline, gold standard treatment for combatting androgenic alopecia

    Biotin →

    supplement to help with hair texture and quality

    At a glance
    In this question or advice post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    Scalp massage (manual) 2 times a week a few months
    the tone is 😐 neutral.

    Other terms

    Hanging upside down is suggested as a method to increase blood flow to the scalp for hair growth, but its effectiveness is questioned. Treatments mentioned include minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, estrogen, and scalp massage.
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      community 19 months Topical Min/Fin - 7 months HRT

       1072 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth and fullness after starting hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with sublingual estrogen and spironolactone, in addition to using a topical solution of minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, and biotin. They noted initial shedding phases but emphasized that shedding is a sign of future growth.

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      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hair loss or promote regrowth.

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      July 2012 in “International Journal of Trichology”
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      47 citations , December 2020 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
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      April 2019 in “Advances in Cosmetic Surgery”
      The document concludes that ongoing medical therapy is crucial for preventing hair loss, and surgical options can restore hair, with future treatments for hair loss being promising.
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      March 2025 in “HAL (Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe)”
      This thesis investigates the underlying mechanisms and treatment options for androgenetic alopecia, highlighting the molecular roles of androgens and genetic predispositions, and evaluates current and emerging therapies, such as PROTACs and Janus Kinase inhibitors, to enhance patient management.