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      community Oxytocin, empathy, hair, and cinnamon

      in General  87 upvotes 3 months ago
      Low oxytocin levels in hair are linked to reduced empathy and may affect hair growth. Cinnamic acid can promote hair growth by activating oxytocin receptors.

      community Microneedling at 1mm feels I'm hitting my skull

      in Microneedling  20 upvotes 3 months ago
      A user discusses their experience with at-home microneedling at 1mm for hair growth, feeling like they're hitting their skull. Other users suggest lowering the needle depth or stopping due to discomfort.

      community Help with microneedling for hair loss

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      A user with stage 3 baldness is seeking advice on microneedling for hair growth, including pre and post-care, washing routines, and the use of hair growth serums or oils. They also inquire about the effectiveness and safety of microneedling pens.

      community 19M Am i a minoxidil hyper responder?

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 19-year-old using topical minoxidil and dutasteride reports significant hair growth and shedding. Minoxidil caused new facial hair growth, and the user hopes for thicker hair regrowth.

      community UK Shampoo recs - Piroctone Olamine

      in Product  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.

      community Anyone Use Stemoxydine? Legit Sources?

      in Product  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      Someone asked if Stemoxydine is effective for hair loss and if it improves hair growth or thickness. They also requested safe purchasing sources due to concerns about counterfeit products.

      community Hair energiser tablets, useful or not?

      in Product 8 months ago
      A user is unsure if "Hair Energiser" tablets are effective for hair growth after a year of use. Replies suggest using finasteride instead and call the tablets a scam.

      community Expectations control for SCUBE3

      in Research/Science  22 upvotes 8 months ago
      SCUBE3, a protein linked to hair growth in moles, was discovered over 25 years ago and is being developed by Amplifica for potential hair loss treatment. Concerns exist about SCUBE3's association with cancer, as it is a protein that promotes cell growth, which could potentially trigger cancer development if used for hair growth therapy.

      community MSM [Methylsulfonylmethane] ??

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) is not a treatment for male pattern baldness but can accelerate hair growth and thicken miniaturized hairs, with the side effect of increased hair growth all over the body. The user asks others to share their experiences with MSM.

      community Better then Minoxidil( at least for me and my family)

      in Treatment  42 upvotes 9 months ago
      Capronium Chloride and Trichoxidil are suggested as better alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth without heart side effects. The Japanese Dermatological Association recommends topical Minoxidil over Capronium Chloride.

      community MinoxiBoost - SULT1A1 Enzyme booster journey

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user has tried topical Minoxidil and oral Minoxidil for beard and scalp hair growth with minimal results, and has been on Finasteride for 7 months with stabilized scalp hair but no facial hair improvement. They are considering using a SULT1A1 enzyme booster to enhance results and are questioning its effectiveness without concurrent topical Minoxidil application.

      community 1 month Hims oral fin (1.1 mg) and min (3 mg)

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared a 1-month progress picture showing improvement in hair thickness and new growth after using Hims oral finasteride (1.1 mg) and minoxidil (3 mg), with no side effects, and also mentioned using ketoconazole shampoo and a rosemary hair mask. They plan to post updates at 6 and 12 months.

      community Peppermint oil / Minoxidil Studies

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      Peppermint oil was found to work better and faster than minoxidil for hair growth in a test on mice. A link to the article was shared.

      community Tretinoin & Minoxidil application

      in Chat  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using Tretinoin with Minoxidil may increase Minoxidil's absorption and improve hair growth results. The user is seeking advice on how to apply both treatments effectively.

      community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.

      community Surprisingly thorough study on He-Shou-Wu/Fo Ti

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hair growth phase, inhibit 5-alpha-reductase (like finasteride), reduce androgen receptors, and increase growth factors, potentially outperforming minoxidil in recovering hair follicle size after DHT exposure. Two compounds, emodin and TSG, are identified as responsible for these effects and warrant further investigation.

      community Red light therapy - research says they work, reviews say they don't - Turns out commercial device are severely under-powered, so could this actually work?

      in Technology  74 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of commercial Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) devices for hair growth, suggesting they are underpowered compared to the ideal energy output shown in medical research. A user plans to build a custom helmet that meets the required specifications for effective treatment.

      community Why is dht bad for scalp hair but good for hair on the rest of body?

      in Satire  109 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses why DHT (dihydrotestosterone) negatively affects scalp hair but promotes growth elsewhere on the body. Various opinions include genetic predispositions, differences in hair follicle reactions to DHT, and the potential role of Omega-3 in reducing inflammation and promoting hair health.

      community How much do you guys think diet and sleep affects results?

      in Research/Science  37 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hair growth in people with reversible hair loss. Some believe these factors, along with treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841, can improve hair health, while others argue hair loss is mostly determined by genetics and DHT sensitivity.