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GlossaryScalp Massage (Head Massage)

gentle finger pressure and circular motions applied to the scalp

Scalp massage, also known as head massage or scalp stimulation, involves using the fingers to apply gentle pressure and circular motions to the scalp. This practice can improve blood circulation, promote relaxation, and potentially stimulate hair growth by increasing the delivery of nutrients to hair follicles. It is often used in both therapeutic and cosmetic contexts, such as in the treatment of tension headaches or as part of a hair care routine.

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community My results of about 6 months of minoxidil + head massages + biotin + all around taking care of my body and hair.

in Progress Pictures 332 upvotes 4 years ago

A user shared their 6-month hair regrowth results using minoxidil, head massages, biotin, and overall better hair and body care, without using finasteride. Some responses discussed side effects of finasteride, the effectiveness of biotin, and asked for details about the user's treatment regimen.

community Have any of you taken Pumpkin Seed Oil long term?

in Treatment 9 upvotes 4 years ago

Pumpkin seed oil may help maintain hair and improve the crown area. Head massages are also considered beneficial.

community Update: Exactly one year of treatment

in Progress Pictures 685 upvotes 1 month ago

The user shared their one-year hair regrowth progress using topical Minoxidil, oral Finasteride, rosemary oil, and a silicone head massager, along with a healthy lifestyle and supplements. They are happy with the results but acknowledge some hair loss is still visible, especially when wet.

community 4 month progress (23M) on the Big 3. [NW7 when I started, I think]

in Progress Pictures 164 upvotes 9 months ago

A 23-year-old man shared his 4-month hair regrowth progress using 1mg oral finasteride daily, 5% minoxidil with finasteride topical twice a day, multivitamins, microneedling, head massages, and ketoconazole shampoo. He's unsure of his current Norwood scale classification and is asking for help to determine it, with suggestions ranging from NW4 to NW4.5.

community The following ingredients dramatically reduced hairfall for me after 3 months

in Chat 35 upvotes 3 years ago

The original poster found that using rosemary oil, peppermint oil, jojoba oil, oral castor oil, head massages, ketoconazole shampoo, omega-3 fatty acids, and a multivitamin reduced their hair loss from 150 to 50 hairs a day. Another person reported a significant drop in hair loss using a similar oil blend with additional ingredients.

community Can’t tell if my hair is growing or not.

in Is this regrowth? 39 upvotes 1 year ago

The user has been treating their hair loss with oral Minoxidil, Dutasteride twice a week, daily head massages, a mix of essential oils, and one round of Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). They stopped micro-needling due to hair loss, and are seeking advice on their progress, with responses suggesting continued treatment, potential hair transplant, and resuming micro-needling.

community Figuring out my own experimental protocol

in Treatment 10 upvotes 1 year ago

User tries dermapen for hair loss and plans to use non-mainstream topicals like c60, ghk-cu, and ptd-dbm with valproic acid. They also use a head massager and modified LLLT belt for additional treatment.

community Result after 8 months on minoxidil and finasteride.

in Progress Pictures 71 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared progress pictures showing hair growth after 8 months of treatment with 5% minoxidil twice daily, 1 mg finasteride once daily, head massages, omega 3, vitamin D, zinc, and using a dermaroller starting at the 6th month. They are satisfied with the results and experienced no side effects.

community Results at 15ish months for a 46 year old.

in Update 6 upvotes 2 years ago

A 46-year-old shared their successful hair regrowth journey using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, oral minoxidil, and head massages with lavender and peppermint oil, with noticeable improvement and no significant side effects except for darker eyelashes. They encourage others to try these treatments.

community I just want to look normal!

in Treatment 18 upvotes 3 years ago

The user is frustrated with no hair growth despite using Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole, derma rolling, head massages, Biotin, collagen supplements, multivitamins, and drinking a gallon of water daily. Another user mentioned that the original poster had previously reported significant progress.

community I have a theory that scalp massage works.

17 upvotes 6 years ago

Scalp massage may help with hair growth by stimulating blood flow, similar to minoxidil. Users discuss its potential benefits and share personal experiences, noting it might reduce DHT levels and improve hair health.

community Has anyone tried scalp massages?

in Scalp Massage 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about scalp massages for hair loss, with skepticism from users who suggest using finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil instead. Users report no success with scalp massages and consider it a scam.

community 4 month progress pictures. Started on topical fin, now switching to oral to maintain.

in Progress Pictures 70 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 4-month progress pictures after using Minoxidil, finasteride, micro-needling, Nizoral, and scalp massage for hair loss. They're now switching from topical to oral finasteride to maintain the results.

community Why I really believe the tension theory is the cause of MPB

in Research/Science 70 upvotes 3 years ago

The conversation discusses the tension theory as a cause of male pattern baldness (MPB), suggesting that scalp tension and reduced subcutaneous fat layer contribute to hair loss. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and Botox.

community 3 Months – Fin/Min Micro dosing, micro needling and massaging

in Update 383 upvotes 1 year ago

User reports hair loss improvement with twice-weekly 0.25mg Fin, twice-weekly Min, weekly 0.5mm microneedling, and daily massages. Unconventional regimen contradicts typical advice but may reduce side effects.

community How do you apply minoxidil with long hair?

in Minoxidil 8 upvotes 8 months ago

The user has trouble applying minoxidil foam to their long, curly hair and experiences product buildup, leading to frequent hair washing. They are considering switching to liquid minoxidil but are concerned about scalp sensitivity and do not want to use oral treatments. Another user suggests that topical minoxidil doesn't need to be applied to the entire scalp to be effective.

community When someone posts a scalp tension theory

in Satire 267 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss theories discussed include poor blood flow, scalp tension, inflammation, and DHT. Treatments mentioned are massaging scalp, minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community [M32] 2y finasteride hairline gains

in Progress Pictures 360 upvotes 8 months ago

A man shared his hairline improvement after two years on 1.25mg finasteride daily and using piroctone olamine shampoo. He has not had a hair transplant and does not plan to use minoxidil.

community 3 month progress update min/fin

in Is this regrowth? 72 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared a 3-month progress update on using minoxidil and finasteride for hair regrowth, noting thicker hair. Replies included congratulations and advice on consistent lighting for photos.

community What happened to L'Oreal Serioxyl?

in Treatment 6 upvotes 1 year ago

A user noticing changes in the L'Oreal Serioxyl hair treatment, including a different smell, mismatched batch numbers, and a color change. They question if it's a new formula and seek alternatives to stemoxydine. Another user questions if the positive results were due to stemoxydine or other medications.

community Have you tried putting unconventional things on to your scalp ?

in Technology 3 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about trying unconventional treatments for hair loss, such as green tea, coffee, cocoa, multivitamin pills, red wine, onion, honey, herbs, and hydrogen peroxide. The user is seeking feedback on these methods to avoid ineffective ones.

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.

community My hair journey as a 20+ year old with genetic hair loss and thoughts of pregnancy soon

in Female 1 upvotes 1 month ago

A 28-year-old woman with genetic hair loss has tried various treatments, including oral minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, vitamins, ketoconazole shampoo, exosome needling, and hair extensions. She plans to pause treatments for pregnancy and is concerned about potential hair loss during that time.

community (M26) My 3-month progress on Fin 1mg, Oral Min 2.5mg, and 1mm Derma rolling once every week. Happy with the results. What do you guys think?

in Progress Pictures 1 year ago

Progress achieved with finasteride, oral minoxidil and derma rolling in the span of three months. The replies discussed potential regrowth from using these treatments as well as advised seeking professional medical help for further hair loss advice.

community After almost one year of Min/Fin

in Progress Pictures 365 upvotes 2 months ago

User is pleased with hair growth results after nearly a year of using Minoxidil and finasteride, despite experiencing shedding phases. They noticed thicker hair regrowth and saw visible improvement around the 4th or 5th month.

community What percentage of men these days do you guys think are on some type of hair loss treatment?

in Research/Science 51 upvotes 5 months ago

Many celebrities and athletes likely use hair loss treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride. Despite their effectiveness, only a small percentage of the general population uses these treatments.

community 3 months of hair treatment! I think I’m hyper responsive to my treatment. Finasteride, biotin pills, derma roller with rosemary/jojoba oil applied after, coffee in the morning for caffeine . No diet or alcohol consumption changes.

in Progress Pictures 491 upvotes 11 months ago

The user reports significant hair regrowth after three months using finasteride, biotin pills, a derma roller with rosemary/jojoba oil, and drinking coffee, despite an initial increase in hair shedding. Other users share varied results with similar treatments, with some not experiencing improvements.

community Am i the only one in here that doesnt?

in Chat 1 year ago

The insecurity people feel when going to the barber for a haircut due to visible hair loss. Replies include encouragement, advice such as looking for more understanding barbers and female hairdressers, as well as suggestions of trying at-home haircuts or using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community What about botox injections on the scalp?

in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Botox injections on the scalp may help with hair loss, as one small study showed improvement in 8 out of 10 subjects. Treatments mentioned include Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Microneedling makes a difference. Non responders, please read

in Microneedling 66 upvotes 8 months ago

A 48-year-old who had been thinning since 25 and reached NW4-5 baldness saw no improvement with 1mg/day finasteride and 5% minoxidil twice a day after 8 months. After copying another person's routine, they now use 0.5mg finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo weekly, daily microneedling with 0.5mm and 1mm once a week, and apply minoxidil twice daily, resulting in baby hairs on their bald spot and temples after three months.