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      community Could organic oils help out my old mom with her thinning hair?

       1 upvotes 3 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair thinning in an older woman, suggesting that organic oils like rosemary or argan oil are unlikely to help if the hair loss is due to stress or hormonal changes. It highlights that hair loss in older women is often related to hormonal changes during menopause.

      community How to properly use a dermaroller

       7 upvotes 5 years ago
      A female with suspected hair loss is considering using vitamins, a dermaroller, and essential oils to stimulate hair growth. Advice includes choosing a dermaroller with needles, preferably stainless steel.

      community Rosemary+finasteride+oral minoxidil =?

      1 year ago
      The conversation discusses using rosemary oil, finasteride, and oral minoxidil for hair loss. Rosemary oil's effectiveness is debated, but it may improve scalp blood flow and hair appearance.

      community Going for mixology with fingers crossed.

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      The user is experimenting with a mix of topical treatments, including finasteride and minoxidil, to improve hair growth, particularly at the temples and core. They are also trying various oils, despite skepticism about their effectiveness, to see if they can enhance results without causing harm.

      community 2023 study: Novel Hemp extract causes great hair (allegedly better than fin/min) growth with little to no side effects. Photos included… Thoughts?

       8 upvotes 2 years ago
      A novel hemp extract allegedly promotes better hair growth than minoxidil and finasteride, with minimal side effects, but the study's credibility is questioned due to potential bias and confounding factors like peppermint oil. Users express skepticism and suggest sticking with proven treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community What do I do?

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss and is hesitant to use medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects, and is seeking natural alternatives such as garlic, biotin, and scalp massages. Suggestions include dermarolling, essential oils, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to improve blood circulation and block DHT.

      community Starting Musely Hair Pill Bloom+

       1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from Hims topical finasteride and minoxidil to Musely Hair Pill Bloom+, which includes minoxidil, dutasteride, and other vitamins, and noticed new hair growth but also experienced lower blood pressure. Another user ordered a minoxidil-only pill.

      community Will be experimenting with peppermint oil and olive oil as a carrier.

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Peppermint oil and olive oil are being used to potentially improve hair growth, with some initial observations of stronger, thicker hair. Another user is using a mix of peppermint, coconut, castor, and rosemary oils, noting healthier and softer hair but no significant regrowth yet.

      community Possible solution for non responders to medication

       1 upvotes 3 months ago
      A plant-based diet focused on anti-inflammation may help reduce hair loss when medications like finasteride and dutasteride are ineffective. Improving artery health through diet and exercise could be a potential solution for those who do not respond to medication.

      community Dermastamp only with carrier/essential oil blend

       16 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seed oil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.

      community Castor oil home brews and regimens?

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Using castor oil, coconut oil, rosemary, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and other essential oils for hair loss prevention. Emu oil and derma rollers are also discussed, with caution advised for coconut oil's comedogenic properties and taking castor oil orally.

      community Is this hemp inflammation cream good for hair loss

       3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user discusses using a hemp inflammation cream for hair loss, noting it contains aloe vera, hemp extract, rosemary oil, glycerin, emu oil, menthol, and MSM, which are beneficial for hair loss. They consider using the cream instead of making their own topical treatment.

      community Any sources on Geranium sibiricum extract?

      4 years ago
      The conversation discusses the use of Minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss and explores the potential of Geranium sibiricum extract as a safer alternative. It highlights the difficulty in finding this specific extract and suggests considering other plants with similar compounds, like Indian gooseberry.

      community Hair loss++ oil for hair growth

      1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically using rosemary oil and biotin hair oil. Users suggest that medication might be more effective than these oils.

      community Growing hair witch capsaicin and occasional topical minoxidil

       60 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user shared their experience using capsaicin from chili peppers and occasional topical minoxidil to promote hair growth, noting noticeable improvements without significant side effects. They previously experienced side effects from dutasteride and minoxidil but found the new regimen effective and manageable.

      community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

       5 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

      community Rosemary vs Redensyl. Which one is better? Why?

       4 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically comparing rosemary and Redensyl, with the original poster already using finasteride and minoxidil. Users also mention using topical melatonin, caffeine, geranium, rosemary oil, jojoba, coconut, and argan oil for hair and scalp care.

      community Hey med experts explain this please??

       7 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride, dutasteride, saw palmetto, caffeine, spironolactone, acetyltetrapeptides, tea tree oil, hydrocortisone, zinc pyrithione, latanoprost, melatonin, marine protein supplements, PRP, microneedling, and valproate are discussed as treatments for hair loss. DHT reduction and inflammation control are key strategies.

      community Additional supplements for min/fin treatment?

       5 upvotes 10 months ago
      Consider taking vitamin D3 and using tretinoin with minoxidil and finasteride for hair loss. Rosemary essential oil may improve hair appearance.

      community Any supps/topicals you thought made a difference?

       4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses various hair loss treatments, with some users avoiding finasteride due to potential side effects and opting for alternatives like dermarolling, minoxidil, peppermint oil, and other natural remedies. Despite trying different supplements and oils, many users report limited success, with some eventually considering or using finasteride, dutasteride, or topical treatments for better results.

      community Hair and plants analogy and dht (serious)

       2 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair loss may be linked to DHT, which can both suppress and increase inflammation, potentially as a defense mechanism. Treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841 are discussed, but the exact cause of hair loss remains unclear.

      community Is rosemary oil & rice water cope?

      2 months ago
      The conversation discusses using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, with consideration of adding rosemary oil. The user questions if adding rosemary oil and rice water is effective or just a coping mechanism.