Hairloss Journey on fin and minoxidil Progress Pictures 11/27/2023
The user noticed hair thinning during COVID, tried home remedies, and then started finasteride in March and minoxidil in August. They shared progress pictures of their hair loss journey.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Anyone here going the “natural” route?
People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.
community Have people with aggressive balding genetics genuinely had any results after applying any natural remedies ie:rosemary oil,coconut oil,Onion Juice etc
Natural remedies like rosemary oil, coconut oil, and onion juice are generally seen as less effective compared to medical treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling. Some users believe natural oils can help, but modern medicine is often more reliable.
community Peppermint Oil: If you stop using it, will you lose everything you gained? Like Minoxidil?
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community (26M) My 3 months progress on hair loss treatment. Extremely happy with the results. I have included so many details about my stack, my experience during the treatment, progress pictures, and everything I did during this time period.
A user's 3-month progress report on their treatment of hair loss using a stack of finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, with additional supplements, diet and workout routine, and before-and-after photos.
community "Nah bro, I don't need finasteride! I'll just use saw palmetto and rosemary oil!"
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