How I regrew back all my hair, but regret it Treatment 4/19/2025
The conversation discusses the use of Propecia (finasteride), Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole shampoo for hair regrowth, highlighting significant side effects like reduced libido and motivation. The original poster eventually stopped these treatments due to side effects and switched to microneedling and essential oils, which helped slow hair loss but did not achieve the same regrowth as the initial treatments.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity Essential hair oils and other methods to maximise hair growth
The conversation is about maximizing hair growth using treatments like oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, caffeine and ketoconazole shampoos, biotin, omega-3, vitamin D supplements, microneedling, and various hair oils such as rosemary, castor, coconut, and peppermint. Users discuss the effectiveness of these methods and share personal experiences with hair oils for scalp health and hair maintenance.
community What's the best type of rosemary essential oil for stimulating hair growth? Cineole, camphor, or verbenone?
Rosemary essential oil, particularly cineole, is considered by some to be beneficial for hair growth, though its effectiveness compared to minoxidil is debated. Finasteride, minoxidil, and ketoconazole shampoo are recommended treatments, while oils like rosemary and peppermint are seen as supplementary for scalp health.
community I use the big 4 to combat but I need to do more
The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, and supplements like collagen, biotin, and vitamins. Users suggest additional treatments like red light therapy, scalp massages, and possibly adding RU58841 or Tretinoin.
community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?
The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.
community Microneedling + topical minoxidil is the most underrated combo.
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