A user reported less hair shedding using melatonin spray and is considering trying topical oxytocin or estrogel for hairgrowth, but is concerned about potential side effects like breast development. Topical oxytocin has been found to promote hairgrowth by increasing growth factors.
The user shared progress pictures showing improvement in hairgrowth after one year of using finasteride and minoxidil. They are considering microneedling to further improve their hairline and have chosen to use a derma stamp.
A 21-year-old shares progress 1.5 months after starting finasteride (0.5 mg every other day) with no side effects, using minoxidil for beard growth, rosemary oil, and weekly microneedling. They report healthier hair texture and positive feedback from family.
Using Tretinoin with Minoxidil may increase Minoxidil's absorption and improve hairgrowth results. The user is seeking advice on how to apply both treatments effectively.
Hair loss may be caused by calcification of capillaries in the scalp, restricting blood flow to hair follicles. A daily treatment regimen including high doses of Vitamins D and K, Magnesium, and Nattokinase could potentially decalcify these capillaries, improving blood flow and hairgrowth. However, some users warn against excessive Vitamin D intake and emphasize the need for medical consultation.
A user's positive experience with Hims minoxidil and finasteride spray for hairgrowth over nine months. The user reported thicker, fuller hair, especially at the hairline, with minimal shedding during treatment.
A hair loss product containing ingredients like saw palmetto, biotin, vitamin D, and others, which claims to promote healthy hairgrowth and support men's health. However, user reviews are mixed, with some experiencing side effects like mood swings and nausea, and others questioning its effectiveness compared to a simple multivitamin.
The post discusses the use of latanoprost foam for hairgrowth, with the user expressing concerns about its efficiency and safety. The user is currently using topical dutasteride, which maintains their hair but doesn't promote regrowth, and is seeking a product that doesn't affect hormone levels.
He Shou Wu (Fo Ti) extract was found to prolong the hairgrowth 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.
The user is asking for opinions on whether their hairgrowth is due to Pantostin and hormone treatments. One commenter confirms regrowth and asks about the hormone treatments.
The conversation discusses whether lifestyle factors like diet and sleep affect hairgrowth 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.
A person had success with micro-needling for hairgrowth but stopped and noticed hairline recession. They plan to restart treatment at age 40, using micro-needling, oral minoxidil, finasteride, a laser cap, topical minoxidil with tretinoin, collagen, and other supplements.
The conversation discusses the effects of Pyrilutamide on hairgrowth after two months, with one person noting that while new hair regrowth isn't apparent, existing hair appears longer and thicker.
Research and science related to a minor improvement in hairgrowth caused by the use of verteporfin, as well as potential treatments such as Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
Hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, microneedling and potentially oral minoxidil. People discussed their experiences with finasteride, its effects on sexual behaviors, as well as potential solutions such as tadalafil or using other growth factor signal peptides for hope in curing male pattern baldness.
TWIST-1 gene's role in hair loss and potential as a treatment target. Inhibiting TWIST-1 may prolong hairgrowth and reduce hair follicle sensitivity to DHT.
Piroctone olamine is more effective than ketoconazole for increasing hairgrowth and reducing itching and dandruff. Treatments discussed include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
Using Stemoxydine, a hairgrowth promoter, in conjunction with Fin and Minoxidil to help counter shedding induced by the latter two treatments. Another user also shared their experience of using Stemoxydine for three months along with dermastamp.
Hair loss and its potential treatments, such as minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, dermarolling, and supplements. It discusses whether miniaturized follicles can be revived to grow again or must shed for new growth to appear.
User reports 6 months on finasteride with visible hairgrowth. Others discuss the importance of similar hair length in before and after pictures for accurate comparison.
Microneedling for 6 months with minoxidil showed no improvements in hairgrowth. User seeks advice on other treatments or whether to continue microneedling; current stack includes finasteride, eucapil, and minoxidil with tretinoin.
The user added melatonin to their 5% minoxidil solution for hairgrowth, using a concentration of 0.0033%, which equates to roughly 2mg for a 60ml bottle. They later reported no significant difference and planned to continue the treatment for a few more months before potentially stopping to observe any changes in shedding.
The conversation discusses the potential benefits of Sulforaphane for hairgrowth, with a suggestion to grow broccoli sprouts for the best results. One user doubts its effectiveness for hair loss but notes its anti-cancer and hormetic benefits.
A user humorously complains about not seeing immediate hairgrowth results after one day of using finasteride and minoxidil, even after microneedling. Replies include jokes and exaggerated experiences, with one user suggesting a satirical method of mixing and freezing the treatments.
The conversation discusses the potential positive effects of melatonin on hairgrowth. The original poster plans to try both oral and topical melatonin and is seeking recommendations for a good source.
People are discussing using tretinoin gel with minoxidil to improve hairgrowth, especially for those who didn't respond to minoxidil alone. They apply a mix of tretinoin gel and minoxidil to the scalp, which is said to be more effective than minoxidil by itself.
The conversation discusses difficulty in distinguishing between new hairgrowth and thinning hair at the temples after using microneedling and a rosemary peppermint topical for four weeks. The advice given is to wait a few months to see if the hairs grow out to determine their nature.
Botox injections may be more effective than finasteride for hairgrowth by reducing scalp tension. The discussion also suggests choosing FUE over FUT due to potential loss of scalp elasticity with FUT.