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    GlossaryLavandula (lavender)

    genus of flowering plants known for fragrant, therapeutic oils

    Lavandula, commonly known as lavender, is a genus of flowering plants in the mint family, Lamiaceae. It is widely known for its fragrant flowers and essential oils, which are often used in aromatherapy, cosmetics, and traditional medicine. Lavender oil has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it beneficial for skin care and potentially helpful in treating conditions like alopecia by promoting hair growth and scalp health.

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      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 Ru 58841 and essential oils question

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user discusses using essential oils like peppermint, rosemary, tea tree, and lavender to improve hair thickness and seborrheic dermatitis. They plan to add RU58841 to their routine and seek advice on using it alongside the essential oils without interference.

      community Rolling + Essential Oils - Please Help

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride (2mg daily) to halt hair loss and is considering dermarolling with essential oils (Rosemary, Thyme, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Jojoba) to restore the hairline. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to concerns about losing gains if they stop.

      community Is a topical serum as effective as a topical spray?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essential oils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.

      community No results for 1 year till I tried this.

      in Update  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user saw no hair loss improvement for a year using 1mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil. They experienced better results after reducing finasteride to 0.25mg, adding a derma pen treatment, and applying a solution with minoxidil and melatonin.

      community What is everyone's stack and why?

      in Treatment  20 upvotes 1 month ago
      People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

      community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

      in Microneedling 2 months ago
      A user is concerned that using rosemary oil after microneedling might cause gynaecomastia due to increased absorption and potential DHT blocking. Other users believe rosemary oil is unlikely to affect hormones or cause gynaecomastia.

      community Hims topical min/fin spray vs serum

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.

      community How to make topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about creating a topical melatonin treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      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 Fin Min Keto Dermarolling 9 month results

      in Progress Pictures  478 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user describing their hair loss progress after 9 months of using minoxidil, finasteride, dermarolling, and a ketogenic diet. Other users congratulated them and noted the improvements in their appearance.

      community Help with hair loss due to Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 19-year-old male with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) experienced significant hair loss and uses keto shampoo, zinc, and Nizoral to manage it. He inquires about the potential for regrowth and whether adding finasteride would help.

      community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 month ago
      Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

      community Sup Chooms?! How y’all living?!

      in Progress Pictures  975 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 35-year-old shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress, using 0.5mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil/finasteride once daily, derma stamping 1-3 times a week, washing hair daily or every other day with peppermint soap, and using eczema lotion for scalp health. Commenters congratulated the individual on the significant improvement in their hairline.

      community Why don't more people here use oils?

      in Treatment  22 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, and grape seed oil for hair regrowth, claiming they can be as effective as finasteride or minoxidil without side effects. Some users remain skeptical and prefer proven treatments like minoxidil.

      community 6th month. Should I switch to dutasteride?

      in Progress Pictures  9 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and tretinoin cream for hair loss, with positive progress noted after six months. They are advised to continue their current regimen and consider additional treatments like derma rolling, while being cautious about switching to dutasteride due to potential side effects.

      community 28 Days on Oral Min and Vitamins Only

      in Is this regrowth?  132 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is taking 2.5mg of oral Minoxidil and using Rosemary and Peppermint oil for hair regrowth, with no side effects reported. They are considering increasing the dosage to 5mg after three months and have been advised to include a dermaroller in their routine.