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      community Correct proportion of topical oils - castor, rosemary, peppermint

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding the correct proportions of topical oils for hair loss treatment. The proposed mixture includes 10ml castor oil, 2ml rosemary essential oil, 1ml peppermint essential oil, and 1ml tea tree essential oil, applied three times weekly.

      community How to correctly dose Saw Palmetto and Pumpkin Seed Oil

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seed oil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling Saw Palmetto.

      community Give me courage, friends! / Is finasteride response correlated with aggressiveness of hair loss?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has been using topical finasteride for seven months and minoxidil for three years, with added tretinoin gel for ten months, and is experiencing continuous shedding without signs of regrowth. They are questioning if the amount of shedding is normal at this stage of treatment and if there's a correlation between finasteride response and the rate of hair loss.

      community How to use redensyl hair serum?

      in Product  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about the correct usage of a hair serum containing redensyl, procapil, capixil, and baicapil. The user is seeking advice on the amount to apply and whether washing hair after application is necessary.

      community Is this how microneedling should look?

      in Microneedling  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about the correct way to do microneedling for hair loss, with some users suggesting the user is pressing too hard and causing too much bleeding, while others think the amount of blood is fine. Specific treatments mentioned include microneedling, with advice to disinfect the roller and possibly use a shorter needle length.

      community How To Use Tretinoin + Minoxidil Together

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the correct method of applying tretinoin and minoxidil together for hair loss, including which to apply first, waiting times, and frequency of use. It also questions whether the approach to using tretinoin on the scalp should be similar to its application on the face.

      community GHK-cu/Ahk-cu mix with minoxidil

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on mixing GHK-cu/AHK-cu with minoxidil for hair loss treatment. They are asking for recommendations on the correct mixing ratios and any experiences with copper peptides.

      community Adding cetirizine tablet to minoxidil

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      A user wants to add cetirizine tablets to their minoxidil bottle and asks how many 10mg tablets to crush for a 100ml bottle. They seek advice on the correct dosage.

      community making a clascoterone lotion from powder

      in Technology  2 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user is considering making a 2% clascoterone lotion from powder due to unavailability in their location. They plan to mix clascoterone powder with retinol lotion and use literature to determine the correct dosage.

      community What's the deal with Zinc and DHT?

      in Chat  47 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses the conflicting information about Zinc's effect on DHT and its role in hair loss. It mentions that Zinc can act as a 5AR inhibitor at high doses but may increase DHT if taken to correct a deficiency, and highlights the importance of nutritional balance for hair health.

      community Fun thought experiment about halting hair loss permamently

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user proposed genetically engineering scalp stem cells to stop androgen receptors from causing hair loss. Others discussed the feasibility, existing research, and potential issues with this approach, including targeting the correct cells and unintended effects.

      community If dutesteride and oral minoxidil doesn’t work that’s it right?

      in Treatment  41 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is experiencing ongoing hair loss despite using 0.5mg dutasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for several years and is seeking advice. Suggestions include ensuring correct diagnosis, checking for other health issues, considering finasteride, trying topical antiandrogens, and consulting a dermatologist.

      community Shed switching from fin to dut?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user has been on finasteride for over 1.5 years but is still losing hair, so they're switching to dutasteride and taking both for 3 months before stopping finasteride. They're concerned about potential hair shedding during the switch even when done correctly.

      community Is regrowth on an androgen receptor blocker possible?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 6 months ago
      RU and Pyri block androgen receptors to prevent hair loss but may also hinder hair regrowth since they prevent testosterone, which can stimulate hair growth, from binding to these receptors. The user is questioning if this understanding is correct.

      community Is trichosol meant to smell like ginger beer?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is using a trichosol-based minoxidil solution to avoid scalp irritation and is asking if it should smell like ginger beer. They like the scent and want to confirm they have the correct product.

      community Has anybody done microneedling and NOT seen results?

      in Microneedling  7 upvotes 11 months ago
      The post discusses microneedling for hair regrowth, with the original poster seeking experiences of those who didn't see positive effects. A reply suggests that while microneedling doesn't guarantee hair regrowth, it increases the chances if done correctly.

      community Questions about alfatradiol logistics

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking help with using Ell-Cranell for hair loss treatment. They are unsure about the correct application method and dosage. They also inquire about combining microneedling with topical alfatradiol and question a study that referred to alfatradiol as a hair growth inhibitor in male mice.

      community Why aren’t hair fibers popular?

      in Product  22 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hair fibers are discussed as a temporary solution for hair loss, with users noting they work well if applied correctly but can be messy and time-consuming. Some users also use finasteride for long-term treatment.

      community 8 week - sharing Finasteride blood test update

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 32-year-old male started taking 0.5mg of finasteride daily for hair thinning and, after 8 weeks, experienced a 70% reduction in DHT and an increase in estradiol; he is currently in the shedding phase of treatment and questioning if the dosage is correct based on his DHT levels. He began with a lower dose due to already low normal testosterone and DHT levels.

      community How long should you take fin/dut for, before getting a transplant?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  14 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user started taking dutasteride a month ago and is seeking advice on whether to wait for a year before getting a hair transplant, as it could potentially strengthen the donor-zone and require fewer grafts, or to get a transplant immediately, extracting only the "strong hairs" not affected by dutasteride. The user is unsure which approach is correct.