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      community My hair loss theory and what I did to stop my hair loss. 6 years of stabilization.

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      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 If the main mechanism of microneedling is an increase in bloodflow to the scalp, shouldn't we be pursuing other actions which increase bloodflow? Sauna, cold showers, high dosage fish oil, hard cardio, heme-iron(red meats), HAND STANDS, foods high in NO (arugula), ginger, increased water consumption

      in Question  17 upvotes 5 years ago
      Microneedling stimulates hair growth through stem cell activation during wound healing, not just increased blood flow. Other methods like showers or supplements don't replicate this effect.
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      community Tadafil + finasteride seems to be working better

      in Treatment  23 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Tadalafil combined with finasteride seems to improve hair condition for the original poster, who has experienced gradual improvement in hair thinning. Other users discuss the effects of tadalafil on blood flow and its potential benefits for hair growth.

      community My baby is NOT balding! Update

      in Satire  229 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user claimed to cure their baby's baldness by using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, dermarolling, scalp massages, and headstands to increase blood flow. Commenters responded with humor, suggesting various exercises and questioning the legitimacy of the transformation.

      community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

      in Treatment  89 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

      community Why can't you drink caffeine after PRP?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses avoiding caffeine after Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) treatment for hair loss because caffeine is a vasoconstrictor, which can reduce blood flow and hinder the healing process that PRP aims to promote.

      community I experimented with every medication for hair loss for at least 1 year. my thoughts.

      in Treatment  67 upvotes 2 years ago
      Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hair loss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickens hair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Just quit nicotine and caffeine

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride and oral minoxidil for hair loss but hasn't seen improvement and is quitting nicotine and caffeine to see if it helps. Some believe quitting nicotine improved their hair health due to better blood flow, while others are skeptical about the impact of blood flow on hair loss.

      community Treatment of Male Pattern Baldness with Botulinum Toxin

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using Botox to treat male pattern baldness, suggesting it may promote hair growth by increasing scalp blood flow and oxygen, reducing dihydrotestosterone levels. The user wonders why this treatment is not widely discussed or if it has been discredited.

      community 4 months!! We making progress!!

      in Progress Pictures  474 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user shared their successful hair regrowth journey using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 2.5 mg oral Minoxidil, and Biotin gummies, after switching from Finasteride due to insomnia. They highlighted the importance of brushing the scalp for blood flow and reported significant progress in four months without side effects.

      community How to increase graft survivability after HT?

      in Transplants  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is seeking advice on increasing graft survivability after a hair transplant, mentioning PRP, Mesotherapy, Stem Cell injections, and considering L-Arginine before starting Minoxidil. They are looking for ways to support blood flow before applying Minoxidil.

      community Is it true that most hair loss treatments fall into one of two categories? If not, what am I missing?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      Hair loss treatments are generally categorized as anti-androgens, like finasteride and RU58841, which prevent hair loss by targeting DHT, and growth stimulators, such as minoxidil, rosemary oil, microneedling, and LLLT, which promote hair growth by increasing blood flow and growth factors. The user is seeking to confirm these categories and understand if there are other treatments or mechanisms of action.

      community Scientific evidence for Peppermint & Rosemary oils + My Experience

      in Research/Science  114 upvotes 2 years ago
      Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.
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      community A concise, easy-to-understand post on Androgenic Alopecia theory and its practical applications

      in Research/Science  92 upvotes 2 years ago
      The mechanism of Androgenic Alopecia and practical applications of treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, scalp massages, anti-fungals, progesterone, estrogen, PPAR-γ activators, reducing oxidative stress, and scalp exercises. It explains why DHT is important in AA and how other factors might be involved such as hypoxia, increased DKK-1 expression, morphological changes to the scalp, skull growth during childhood/puberty, and blood flow.

      community Clearing the air on how non-surgical treatments really work

       18 upvotes 5 years ago
      Treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, microneedling, and low level laser light therapy, which aim to reduce DHT production, increase cell absorption and blood flow, and stimulate epidermal stem cells. It also stresses the importance of patience when using these treatments.

      community Scalp Calcification - Inflamation

       6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A young male in his twenties discusses hair loss, mentioning the use of Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and occasional derma rolling. He inquires about scalp inflammation, fibrosis, and the potential benefits of magnesium oil and scalp massages for improving blood flow and hair health.

      community I must not fear. Fear is the hair-killer.

      in Satire  249 upvotes 6 months ago
      The conversation humorously discusses using finasteride to combat hair loss, referencing "Dune" themes. Users agree that finasteride is essential for maintaining hair.

      community 3 months fin/min progress (age 31)

      in Progress Pictures  171 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user shared their 3-month progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily and 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, along with Pura D’Or anti-thinning shampoo and a scalp massager. They noticed initial worsening but later saw hair follicle recovery.

      community M28, Surprising 20 day progress

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 28-year-old shared surprising hair regrowth progress after 20 days using topical minoxidil, micro needling, GHK-cu, and BPC-157 injections. The user noted a significant reduction in their bald spot and overall hair improvement.

      community 4.5 months progress at age 26.

      in Progress Pictures  159 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 26-year-old has seen hair regrowth in 4.5 months using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and recently RU58841 on the temples. Suggestions include adding weekly microneedling to improve results.

      community Does microneedling damage scalp?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 10 months ago
      Microneedling does not prevent future hair transplants, but some surgeons report the skin becomes "harder" in treated areas. There is no clear evidence to confirm this effect.

      community Vinpocetine and topical Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil 1 year ago
      A 25-year-old is using vinpocetine to enhance the absorption of topical Minoxidil for hair loss. They also use a hair tonic and supplement with Glycine, Taurine, Creatine, and Citrulline.

      community My experience and hair transformation journey

      in Update  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user improved their hair density and reduced scalp visibility by using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 1mg finasteride, and 5% minoxidil, which increased their confidence. Replies discuss the effects of these treatments, with one clarifying that minoxidil does not affect hormones but finasteride does.

      community General Advice for healthy hair: Tips and tricks?

      in Research/Science  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about hair loss treatments and tips for healthier hair, including using a dermaroller, taking vitamins (D, omega 3, zinc, magnesium), and using a silk pillowcase. The user also inquires about the effectiveness of aloe vera and oils for hair.