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5 / 479 resultscommunity Topical Valproic acid/sodium valproate — has anyone tried this?
The conversation is about using valproic acid, an anti-seizure medication, as a topical treatment to promote hair growth. The original poster is seeking personal experiences from those who have tried this method.
community My hair loss theory and what I did to stop my hair loss. 6 years of stabilization.
A user shared their personal theory on hair loss, suggesting it's caused by reduced blood flow and scalp calcification rather than DHT, and claimed to have stopped their hair loss by massaging the scalp, using acid peels, and applying oils and copper peptides. They have not noticed further hair loss for six years since starting this routine.
community been on fin for 12 months , minoxidil for 4 yrs, normal vitamin and thyroid, still losing hair, i saw a stop in hairloss when i started fin for about 5 months & after that im losing hair for 7 months??what now?
The conversation is about a person who has been using finasteride for 12 months and minoxidil for 4 years, but is still experiencing hair loss. They are considering trying oral minoxidil, RU58841, tretinoin, and azelaic acid as potential treatments.
community Does anybody else got their hair ruined when on tretinoin?
The user experienced hair shedding and follicle shrinkage when using retinoic acid, despite trying different concentrations and frequencies. The hair loss persisted for six months but regrew after stopping the treatment.
community How to get rid of dandruff once and for all?
A 20-year-old male using Minoxidil and finasteride for 6 months and keto shampoo for 5 months saw initial improvement in dandruff, but the condition returned. He recently started using 3% salicylic acid shampoo and seeks advice for persistent dandruff, which is oily and localized to the left side of his scalp.