Start of a natural progress journey! Wanna follow? 5/24/2020
The conversation discusses a natural approach to hair loss treatment, including using natural shampoo, daily scalp massages, derma rolling, and dietary changes, with the goal of improving hair health. Some users express skepticism about natural methods, advocating for finasteride or minoxidil, while others share positive experiences with natural treatments like essential oils and derma rolling.
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5 / 5 resultscommunity My "natural" hair care regimen--will keep updates
A 25-year-old is experiencing mild hair loss and is using a regimen including scalp brushing, dermarolling, topical minoxidil, caffeine, melatonin, and a DHT-blocking shampoo. Another person shares their struggle with hair loss due to drug use and plans to start finasteride while trying to quit drugs.
community Quitting minox - going for alternatives
The user stopped using minoxidil due to side effects and is trying alternatives like vitamin D supplementation, scalp massages, cold showers, oil treatments, zinc shampoo, and dermarolling. They report improved scalp health and some new hair growth, despite skepticism from others about the effectiveness of these methods.
community What do I do?
A user is concerned about hair loss and is hesitant to use medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects, and is seeking natural alternatives such as garlic, biotin, and scalp massages. Suggestions include dermarolling, essential oils, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to improve blood circulation and block DHT.
community 1.5 month hair update. ( minoxidil 5% , oral fin 1mg and a whole lot more)
A user shared their boyfriend's hair progress after using topical minoxidil 5%, oral finasteride 1 mg, supplements, rosemary scalp pre-wash, ketoconazole shampoo, red light therapy, and PRP sessions. The user plans to start dermarolling in January and has noticed significant improvement in hair density.
community Been using minoxidil since May 1
The user started using minoxidil on May 1, 2025, and finasteride in late May 2025, along with dermarolling, saw palmetto, biotin, and a natural shampoo for hair loss treatment. They report satisfaction with progress and emphasize consistency in their regimen.
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