Regrowth from massage, update and integration Is this regrowth? 8/7/2025
The conversation discusses using scalp massage, balms like Ethera and L'Occitane, and dietary changes such as rosemary tea and tofu to address hair loss. The user is also considering high-intensity interval training and slow breathing to improve hair regrowth.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity Result after 8 months on minoxidil and finasteride.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after 8 months of treatment with 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride once daily, head massages, omega 3, vitamin D, zinc, and using a dermaroller starting at the 6th month. They are satisfied with the results and experienced no side effects.
community ~5 months topical minoxidil + oral finasteride results (swipe images). Slacked with minoxidil this past month, trying to wean off anyways. My last update because I’m hopping off fin and switching to RU in a few weeks (nothing to do with fin efficacy, just experimenting).
The user experienced significant hair thickening after using topical minoxidil and oral finasteride for about 5 months and is considering switching from finasteride to RU58841. Other users encourage the original poster to continue the current treatment due to the positive results.
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community I have a theory that scalp massage works.
Scalp massage may help with hair growth by stimulating blood flow, similar to minoxidil. Users discuss its potential benefits and share personal experiences, noting it might reduce DHT levels and improve hair health.
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Scalp massage significantly reduced hair loss for the user, who had been using finasteride without improvement. The user attributes the reduction in hair loss to the massage rather than the medication.
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