Hair loss progress discussed, treatments used include oils, scalp massages, serenoa pills, and dermastamp. User asks for advice without mentioning minoxidil or finasteride.
The user is addressing hair loss with finasteride, dutasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, dermarolling, and shampoos. They are considering adding essentialoils to improve circulation.
There is no natural way to stop hair loss; pharmaceuticals like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841 are the only effective treatments. Some users report success with minoxidil and microneedling, while others discuss the side effects of finasteride.
The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essentialoils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.
Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work forhair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.
The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including low-dose minoxidil, finasteride, and essentialoils, and expressed concerns about the cognitive side effects of finasteride. They are seeking more information on how finasteride may affect cognition and are considering whether to continue or stop the treatment.
Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essentialoils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.
The user is seeking advice on which hair growth oil to add to their current regimen of finasteride, Nizoral, and micro-needling. They are considering oils with ingredients like biotin, caffeine, castor oil, rosemary oil, hemp, coconut, olive, lavender, peppermint, aloe, horsetail, vitamin B5, rosehip seed, and algae.
Diet and specific shampoo improved scalp health and hair regrowth for someone with seborrheic dermatitis, while medications like Minoxidil and finasteride had no effect. A low-sugar, keto diet was key to their success.
Rosemary oil is being used as an addition to minoxidil and finasteride forhair health, with mixed opinions on its effectiveness. Some users report positive results, while others see no benefit or experience adverse effects.
User shared progress pictures showing hair growth from January to March using 1mg finasteride, topical minoxidil with peppermint oil, derma stamping twice a week, and biotin. Commenters are impressed with the quick and significant improvement.
The user started taking 2.5mg minoxidil tablets daily and reduced their finasteride dose to 0.5mg due to side effects. They are considering a hair transplant but are unsure if they should proceed now or wait after seeing the effects of the reduced finasteride dosage.
The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hair loss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.
A user's journey to try and stop their hair loss, including the use of oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, Cynatine Keratin supplements, and The Ordinary's Multi-Peptide Serum forHair Density; and advice from other users regarding trying dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and lifestyle changes.
A user's 2 year experience using Minoxidil and Finasteride combined with 20,000mcg of biotin daily and dermarolling for 1 year. The results included thicker hair with some regrowth closer to the hairline, although peak results have not been achieved yet.
The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment forhair loss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) forhair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.
A user reported hairline regrowth after two weeks on a treatment including finasteride, peppermint and rosemary oils, emu oil, magnesium oil spray, apple cider vinegar, and dermarolling, while avoiding shampoos and conditioners. They believe DHT contributes to hair loss but also suggest follicle fibrosis is an issue.
A topical solution called "Multi-Peptide Serum forHair Density" by The Ordinary Company, which contains several ingredients that are used in alternatives to Minoxidil and was found to have better results than 5% Minoxidil in a study. People who have tried it shared their experiences with the serum as well.
The user's experience with rosemary oil as a hair loss treatment and its effectiveness; they discuss other treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841; there is also discussion of combining oils like peppermint oil, zix, and dermapen.
The user visited three dermatologists forhair loss treatment and was disappointed with their lack of thorough examination and discussion. Treatments prescribed included minoxidil, finasteride, multivitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, and biotin, but the user was dissatisfied with the approach and lack of consideration for newer treatments.
This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.
The conversation is about someone experiencing hair thinning at the temples and seeking alternative treatments to Minoxidil due to side effects. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of peppermint oil and dermarolling forhair growth.
The user reported hair regrowth progress using minoxidil and dermapen, considering adding finasteride. Others shared experiences with minoxidil, finasteride, and microneedling, recommending finasteride for long-term results but noting potential side effects.
A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.
A 3-month update on a microneedling-only project to treat hair loss, which has not had significant results in terms of thicker hair but may have seen some acceleration in hair growth and an increase in vellus hairs. The user plans to continue the journey for 6 months before making any changes, such as adding minoxidil or finasteride.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of finasteride (Fin) for lowering cholesterol and reducing cardiovascular disease risk, with users sharing personal experiences and opinions on the medication's effects on health and hair loss. Some users report positive changes in cholesterol levels after taking finasteride, while others are skeptical or joke about its effects.
A user discusses their experience with hair loss and treatments, including minoxidil, micro needling, rosemary oil, dietary supplements, and topical finasteride (Morr-F). They emphasize the impact of lifestyle on hair health and express hope for improvement with the new treatment.
A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, forhair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.
Finasteride may decrease free testosterone by increasing SHBG, potentially causing side effects like reduced libido and hormonal changes. Some find it effective forhair loss, while others experience negative effects.