Minoxidil asking advice as an 23F Minoxidil 2/24/2026
A 23-year-old woman is considering starting minoxidil for hair thinning but is concerned about its long-term use and effectiveness. Recommendations include consulting a doctor, checking ferritin levels, and considering treatments like spironolactone or finasteride, while minoxidil is suggested for regrowth but not as a primary treatment.
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Onion juice helped with hair loss but was smelly and inconvenient. The user now uses dutasteride and minoxidil, finding them more effective and practical.
community Does onion juice actually stop hair fall, or is it just hype?
Onion juice may temporarily improve hair health by boosting blood circulation and providing antibacterial benefits, but it is ineffective against genetic or hormonal hair loss. Proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are recommended for more reliable results.
community Apparently onion juice promotes hair growth. I was very skeptical at first but there seem to be a lot of people commenting on this article that have had positive results
Onion juice is discussed as a potential treatment for hair growth, with many positive user comments. Other treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
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 1.5 months in left to right. Seeing lots of hair growth. Only dermarolling, JBCO and onion juice. Tried minoxdil but saw a lot of hair loss so stopped. Trying to see if all natural treatment works and the results seem pretty good. Any recommendations going forward?
User reports visible hair growth after 1.5 months using dermarolling, Jamaican black castor oil, and onion juice, having stopped minoxidil due to initial hair loss. Replies suggest continuing minoxidil despite shedding, buzzing hair, and trying finasteride or scalp massages.
community Have you seen anybody using natural remedies and succeed?
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