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practices and products used to maintain hair health and appearance

Hair care refers to the practices and products used to maintain the health, cleanliness, and appearance of hair. This includes regular washing, conditioning, and styling, as well as treatments to address specific issues like dandruff, dryness, or damage. Proper hair care can prevent hair loss and promote growth, making it essential for both aesthetic and health reasons.

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community Thoughts on Revitacare Haircare Mesotherapy?

in Product 2 upvotes 11 months ago

A 17-year-old with AGA is considering Revitacare Haircare Mesotherapy, which includes hyaluronic acid, amino acids, zinc, and B vitamins, injected into the scalp. One reply dismisses it as ineffective.

community 19F, hair loss. How to cope? [x-post /r/Haircarescience]

12 upvotes 9 years ago

A 19-year-old female is experiencing significant hair loss, with symptoms including alternating hair colors and thinning body hair. She seeks advice on coping and potential treatments, with suggestions to consult a dermatologist and check thyroid and hormone levels.

community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) fifth month

in Progress Pictures 8 upvotes 2 years ago

HairCarePls shared their 5-month Dutasteride update, mentioning previous use of Finasteride with no results. They also use Spironolactone, Minoxidil, dermarolling, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Yaz contraception for hair loss treatment.

community 7-month (fin/min/keto/micro) Progress [34M]

in Progress Pictures 538 upvotes 1 year ago

User shared 7-month progress of hair loss treatment, using daily 1mg Fin, 2x Min, monthly micro-needling, and ketocoz shampoo. They advise focusing on haircare, diet, and mental health after establishing a routine.

community Why is no one talking about redensyl?

in Question 57 upvotes 4 years ago

Exploring the effectiveness of redensyl, a hair loss treatment, compared to minoxidil and finasteride. People shared experiences using redensyl and products containing it, such as The Ordinary Hair Serum.

community Why doesn’t anyone talk about leave in ketoconazole? (Not nizoral)

in Ketoconazole 40 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses a leave-in ketoconazole product for hair loss, which is not commonly mentioned like Nizoral shampoo. One reply suggests it acts similarly to finasteride but with potential for low absorption and similar side effects.

community (27M) My Life Changing Hairloss Recovery Journey. 4 Month on Minoxidil 5% + Finasteride 0.1% Topical, Finasteride 1mg, Ketoconazole 2% & Climbazole+Piroctone Olamine weekly, Vitamin D3 60k I.U. weekly

in Minoxidil 22 upvotes 11 months ago

A 27-year-old shares his hair loss recovery journey using Minoxidil 5%, topical Finasteride 0.1%, oral Finasteride 1mg, Ketoconazole 2%, Climbazole + Piroctone Olamine weekly, and Vitamin D3 60k I.U. weekly. He reports significant improvement over four months.

community Seeing a lot of posts about shedding I’ll offer my experience and tips

in Chat 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and a detailed hair care routine involving conditioners, oils, and micro-needling. They reported significant improvement in hair thickness and reduced shedding after adopting these practices.

community 25M - 4 month progress on min + fin

in Progress Pictures 257 upvotes 2 months ago

A 25-year-old shared his 4-month progress using oral minoxidil, oral finasteride, a 1mm dermastamp, Nizoral, and upgraded shampoo and conditioner. He feels he sees some regrowth, though some commenters attribute the change to a different hairstyle.

community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

in Chat 6 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.

community Update: 10 months Dutasteride 1 mg daily and 2.5-5mg oral minoxidil daily on 25M with Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia

in Progress Pictures 668 upvotes 9 months ago

A user shared a 10-month update on treating hair loss with 1 mg Dutasteride and 2.5-5 mg oral Minoxidil daily, showing significant improvement. Some responses praise the results, others discuss dosing and side effects, and a few comments address the user's previous hostile interactions.

community Did anyone try natural hair masks while on Finasteride?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about using natural hair masks like red hot pepper, aloe vera, onion juice, mint oil, and valerian root alongside finasteride for hair loss. The user is asking if anyone has tried these and seen positive effects.

community Could this shampoo that's meant to restore hair cause a shed before causing regrowth?

in Product 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The user started experiencing hair thinning in November and began using a specific shampoo and conditioner about two weeks ago, but noticed quicker thinning since starting the product. They are questioning if the product could cause initial shedding before promoting hair regrowth, similar to how finasteride works.

community 1 month on Minoxidil and Redensyl .... Will this turn into terminal?

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 2 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes treatments like hinoki tree oil and procyanidin b2. Experiences and effectiveness of these treatments are shared.

community Dutasteride UPDATE (female) sixth month

in Progress Pictures 16 upvotes 2 years ago

A female user in her mid-20s with androgenetic alopecia and suspected telogene effluvium who has been taking Dutasteride, Spironolactone, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, Ketoconazol shampoo, and Yaz contraception for her hair loss for the past 6 months. She had a small shed during this time that she believes to be stress related.

community Redensyl Megathread !!!!

44 upvotes 4 years ago

Redensyl, which is a topical alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss. It may have advantages such as not making the hair greasy and lasting longer after discontinuing use than minoxidil. There are some positive reports from users, but also some negative ones, so it's unclear how effective this treatment will be in comparison to Minoxidil and other treatments like Finasteride or RU58841.

community Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos

4 upvotes 9 years ago

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos and its potential impact on thinning hair. The user follows a regimen of shampoo, keto shampoo, and conditioner, seeking suggestions for better products.

community I’ve catch my hair loss early and I’m glad I took the measures to prevent it

in Chat 1 month ago

The conversation discusses a 17-year-old using finasteride to address early hair thinning, expressing pride in taking action to prevent hair loss. The user emphasizes the importance of starting treatment early and shares experiences with the hair loss community.

community Dont stop using Minoxidil i beg you! Dont be fool like me.

in Minoxidil 502 upvotes 1 month ago

Stopping minoxidil causes significant hair loss, as continued use is necessary for maintaining gains. Combining minoxidil with finasteride may help maintain hair, but both treatments are typically lifelong commitments.

community Innovative hair loss treatment can restore 90% of lost hair

in Research/Science 887 upvotes 1 month ago

A new hair loss treatment using dermal exosomes can restore up to 90% of lost hair in mice. Users discuss potential human trials and compare it to Minoxidil and Finasteride.

community Is anyone taking creatine while on fin and/or dut?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 33 upvotes 4 months ago

The conversation discusses the use of creatine while on finasteride and/or dutasteride for hair loss. Opinions vary, with some users reporting no issues and others experiencing accelerated hair loss, suggesting effects are individual.

community 48 Days Fin, Min, and Derm Part 2

in Progress Pictures 264 upvotes 1 year ago

The user discussed their positive experience with hair loss treatments Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Dermarolling, showing significant progress in 48 days. Other users expressed interest in trying these treatments, asked about side effects, and one noted that they've observed good results in black people.

community Why I decided to stop using minoxidil

in Minoxidil 59 upvotes 1 year ago

The user stopped using minoxidil due to inconvenience and negative effects on hair appearance, opting to continue with finasteride and dermarolling. Other users shared mixed experiences with different minoxidil brands and forms, including oral minoxidil.

community Ashton Kutcher talked about on the tonight show how he was quitting dut. Looks like the Norwood reaper has already come to collect.

in Satire 623 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about Ashton Kutcher's hairline and how some people think it looks good for his age, while others criticize it. Some mention that he used to use medication for hair loss but stopped.

community (M24) ~5 years progress on Fin & Min. AMA

in Progress Pictures 1698 upvotes 1 year ago

The user "LandB4TimeIn3D" shared their hair loss progress using finasteride (Fin) and minoxidil (Min). They experienced shedding for the first few years but saw significant regrowth after about 2-3 years. They also mentioned using topical liquid minoxidil twice a day.

community Tried to take progress pictures for you guys. Some of the photos in the beginning were before i started treatment. Been on fin 1mg and (minoxidil 5% twice a day )for 3 months.

in Progress Pictures 931 upvotes 1 year ago

The conclusion of the conversation is that the combination of finasteride and minoxidil has helped the user, Shama2, achieve fast and good results in regrowing hair. They have not experienced any side effects and are consistent with their treatment.

community Hair texture changed on fin/min

in Progress Pictures 313 upvotes 1 year ago

The post discusses how using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss resulted in the user's hair changing from straight to wavy. The responses suggest this change indicates healthier, thicker hair and share similar experiences, while also expressing concerns about potential side effects of the treatments.

community Vitamin D - I was taking vitamin D last 6 month, my hair is back(4000UI daily)

in Progress Pictures 566 upvotes 1 year ago

User took vitamin D for 6 months and experienced hair regrowth. Others suggest comparing hair at the same length and lighting for accurate results.

community Study: Peppermint oil more effective than minoxidil, thoughts?

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses a claim that peppermint oil is more effective than minoxidil for hair loss, with one user mentioning using a mix of peppermint and rosemary oils as a treatment. Some users are skeptical, while others show interest in the potential of peppermint oil.

community HairCafe: The Broscience of Hair Loss, DHT, and Bludflow with Andrew Huberman

in Chat 1 year ago

Hair loss, DHT and bloodflow with Andrew Huberman; the discussion includes opinions about supplements, finasteride, minoxidil, turmeric, coffee and botox injections for hair loss.