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GlossaryMoisture Content

amount of water present in a substance

Moisture Content, also known as Water Content, refers to the amount of water present in a substance, typically expressed as a percentage of the substance's total weight. In the context of hair, moisture content is crucial for maintaining hair health, as it affects elasticity, strength, and overall appearance. For professionals, understanding and managing moisture content is essential for treatments and products aimed at preventing dryness, breakage, and other hair-related issues.

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community Personal results (1mg finasteride + 10.000mcg biotine) after almost 3 years. Not as impressive as some here, but maybe provides a more realistic view.

in Progress Pictures 479 upvotes 2 years ago

Jericho1017 shared their hair regrowth results after nearly 3 years using 1mg finasteride and 10,000mcg biotin daily, with noticeable improvement after 1.5 years and no significant side effects except for watery semen. Some users suggested adding minoxidil and microneedling to improve results, but Jericho1017 is currently content with their progress and not looking to add more treatments.

community Pumpkin seed oil tablet or topical oil.

in Treatment 9 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of pumpkin seed oil for hair loss, with mixed opinions on its benefits. Some users mention studies showing potential hair growth benefits, while others consider it ineffective.

community Countering oral minoxidil side effects by taking collagen supplements?

in Minoxidil 16 upvotes 6 months ago

Oral minoxidil may deplete collagen, potentially causing skin aging. Users discuss whether taking collagen supplements can counteract this effect.

community 19 yo destroyed hairline even though using Fin/min/microneedling for 16months/11months/3months … Idk what to do.

in Progress Pictures 261 upvotes 11 months ago

A 19-year-old has been using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat hair loss with no regrowth, feeling mentally affected by it. Advice given includes continuing treatment, considering a hair transplant, addressing potential vitamin deficiencies, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding ketoconazole shampoo.

community Has redensyl, procapil and baicapil worked for anyone?

in Research/Science 14 upvotes 2 years ago

Exploring treatments for hair loss, such as finasteride, minoxidil, RPB (an unknown acronym), vitamin D levels, and derma rolling.

community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

in Scalp Massage 48 upvotes 2 years ago

People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

community Study Shows That Oral Minoxidil Is Not Only Good At Improving Hair But Also Reducing Arterial Stiffness And Preventing Other Health Problems

in Minoxidil 22 upvotes 3 years ago

Oral minoxidil may improve hair growth, reduce arterial stiffness, and prevent other health issues. Some users believe it is an effective treatment despite concerns about its effects on skin and blood.

community Min users : Who can name a specific product that offset the development of Min-related lines and wrinkles in your skin ? There are lots of vague 'try Retinol-A' or 'Zinc' or this or that, but has anyone actually gone and got some shit and had it halt wrinkling ?

in Question 6 upvotes 7 years ago

The conversation discusses treatments to counteract skin wrinkles caused by Minoxidil use. Suggestions include Retinol-A and Zinc, but users seek specific products that have effectively halted wrinkling.

community Starting ketoconzole. How much and How many times a week?

in Ketoconazole 12 upvotes 1 month ago

A user is experiencing severe dandruff and hair loss, considering using ketoconazole shampoo 2% to manage these issues. They seek advice on application frequency and effectiveness, with suggestions to use it 2-3 times a week and to consider other treatments like finasteride for hair loss.

community Minoxidil Beard Growth Stack + Protocol (Only 1.5 years commitment)

in Minoxidil 7 upvotes 7 months ago

A user shared a beard growth protocol involving hydration toner, azelaic acid, tretinoin, moisturizer, 5% topical minoxidil, and SPF 30+ sunscreen. The regimen spans a year to a year and a half, with specific application schedules for different phases.

community Lion Mane Part 2: Microneedling with Topicals, beneficial compounds, maybe?

in Microneedling 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses microneedling techniques and the use of Minoxidil, copper peptides, EGF, FGF, ceramides, and hydration serums to enhance hair growth. It explores optimizing scalp conditions and the potential benefits of various compounds in conjunction with microneedling.

community Creating Your Own Topicals: A Guide

in Research/Science 67 upvotes 1 year ago

Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.

community Finasteride can revive up to 7 year old dead hair

in Research/Science 188 upvotes 2 months ago

Finasteride and minoxidil can revive hair dormant for up to 7 years, with microneedling enhancing regrowth. Users report significant hair regrowth even after long periods of baldness.

community Anyone tried Tretinoin? I’ve heard great things

in Treatment 23 upvotes 10 months ago

People discuss using Tretinoin for both skin anti-aging and improving hair loss treatments. They mention combining Tretinoin with Minoxidil to enhance its effectiveness for hair growth.

community My progress story for my hair loss treatment

in Progress Pictures 404 upvotes 1 year ago

User's hair loss treatment progress includes 1 mg finasteride, 2.5 mg minoxidil tablets twice daily, microneedling 3 times a week, and Fungoral shampoo twice weekly. Good progress and minimal side effects reported.

community 2 years minox 1 year fin results with 20,000mcg of biotin daily and dermarolling for 1 year

in Progress Pictures 491 upvotes 2 years ago

A user's 2 year experience using Minoxidil and Finasteride combined with 20,000mcg of biotin daily and dermarolling for 1 year. The results included thicker hair with some regrowth closer to the hairline, although peak results have not been achieved yet.

community 3 years on Dutasteride and still thinning - what would the next logical step be?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 24 upvotes 3 weeks ago

The user is experiencing hair thinning despite using Dutasteride and Finasteride and is considering adding Minoxidil. Suggestions include increasing the Dutasteride dose, checking for health issues, and considering a hair transplant.

community 1ish year on fin and no improvement

in Is this regrowth? 86 upvotes 2 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for over a year without improvement and recently started oral minoxidil. Suggestions include trying dutasteride and continuing minoxidil for potential regrowth.

community The "I just want hair until im 30" cope.

in Chat 221 upvotes 2 months ago

Participants want to maintain hair until at least age 30, using treatments like finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil. Hair loss remains a concern, with some considering hair transplants.

community DHT is about to get smashed ….

in Update 797 upvotes 3 months ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essential oils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.

community Scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals could be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness | In the study, mice received 2dDR-SA gel for 21 days, resulting in greater number of blood vessels and an increase in hair follicle length and denseness

in Research/Science 636 upvotes 4 months ago

Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.

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

in Progress Pictures 976 upvotes 7 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 Improve my stack (without Minoxidil)

in Product 37 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses improving a hair loss treatment stack without using Minoxidil. Microneedling is suggested, Alpecin is deemed ineffective, and there are concerns about the safety of Minoxidil compared to finasteride.

community If anyone else feels like they’re too far gone for a hair transplant or can’t tolerate finasteride, I highly recommend trying a hair system! You have nothing to lose and it can change your life. I understand the worries and concerns, as I was very nervous/scared before taking the leap. AMA

in Hair Systems 394 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the use of hair systems as a solution for hair loss. Users share their experiences, highlighting the natural look, confidence boost, and maintenance requirements of hair systems, while also addressing concerns about cost, stigma, and potential drawbacks.

community 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.

in Progress Pictures 337 upvotes 2 years ago

Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.

community Got a microscope camera. Here’s the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair

in Progress Pictures 492 upvotes 2 years ago

A user who shared progress pictures of their scalp using a microscope camera, demonstrating the difference between healthy and miniaturized hair. Various explanations for the cause of this were discussed, such as DHT build-up in scalp sebum causing an autoimmune response leading to inflammation and eventual hair loss, with some suggesting a do-it-yourself treatment involving adding ascorbic acid powder to shampoo.

community 4 month hairline update (30M) - minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, dermaroll

in Progress Pictures 956 upvotes 3 years ago

User shares 4-month hairline progress using minoxidil, finasteride, nizoral, and dermarolling. Others discuss treatment details and express admiration for the results.

community Extreme hair and beard growth from Stemoxydine. Big 3 + 1?

in Product 23 upvotes 4 years ago

Using a combination of Stemoxydine, minoxidil, dutasteride, and keto shampoo to achieve extreme hair and beard growth. The user has experienced positive results with terminal hairs at the hairline and an increase in density to their stubble after several weeks of use.

community Do you guys feel bad using hair fibers?

in Product 8 upvotes 3 years ago

Hair loss discussion includes using hair fibers to improve appearance and boost confidence. Some users find it effective, while others mention drawbacks like moisture affecting the look.

community I am RESTLESS and not STRESSLESS due to my issues of TRESSLESS :(

in Female 15 upvotes 3 years ago

A female user is experiencing severe hair loss, especially at the crown and front, with broken and dull hair despite using Moroccan oil, shea moisture shampoo, and coconut oil. She seeks recommendations for a clinic or doctor as previous doctors attributed the issue to stress but offered no solutions.