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      community Questions about a year of hairloss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 38-year-old man experiencing rapid hair loss plans to try minoxidil and a derma roller, and may consider finasteride if there's no improvement in six months. He seeks advice on genetic hair loss, baseline baldness, dandruff shampoo, and alternative treatments like tea tree oil and rosemary oil.

      community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

      in Microneedling 5 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 Finasteride two years results from horrible shed

      in Progress Pictures 2 years ago
      This user experienced severe hair loss, but was able to successfully treat it with finasteride over a two year period. Despite experiencing multiple shedding cycles while on the medication, Mission5896 reported that their hair continued to get thicker and stronger. Additionally, they tried both minoxidil orally and topically, but only found success with finasteride.

      community How do you guys apply Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  22 upvotes 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses different methods of applying Minoxidil to the scalp to avoid making hair greasy and clumpy. Suggestions include using Rogaine Foam, keeping hair short, applying with a comb and fingers, using a spray, and a technique involving a brush and dropper.

      community Am shedding more and more as I improved my routine

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing increased hair shedding and thinning despite using Minoxidil, Finasteride, vitamins, zinc, microneedling, and Omega 3 supplements. They are seeking advice on whether this is normal and how to stop it.

      community Minoxidil seems to not work anymore this sucks

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user reported that Minoxidil, a hair growth treatment, stopped working for them despite initial success. Other users suggested not taking breaks from the treatment, checking for fake products, trying microneedling, using oral Minoxidil, combining Minoxidil with tretinoin, and using finasteride.

      community 1.5 Month Photo Update in Similar Light

      in Progress Pictures  82 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post and conversation are about a user's hair loss progress after 1.5 months of using topical finasteride, minoxidil, a dermaroller, and various oils/supplements. The responses are positive, noting visible improvement and encouraging continued use for even better results.

      community 1 year in - any progress on my crown?

      in Is this regrowth?  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user tried various hair loss treatments for a year, initially using Hims foam min, Ketoconazole, dermarolling/microneedling, Biotin, Collagen, Caster and rosemary oil, and a multivitamin. From June, they switched to Keeps topical fin and min gel, Ketoconazole, dermarolling/microneedling, collagen, Caster and rosemary oil, and a multivitamin, and noticed hair thickening, especially on the front hairline.

      community Finasteride is Good for Heart Health!

      in Research/Science  119 upvotes 11 months ago
      Finasteride, a hair loss and prostate drug, may also benefit heart health. Some users discuss the potential negative effects of DHT on the heart and the balance between hair loss treatments and heart health.

      community Microneedling makes a difference. Non responders, please read

      in Microneedling  66 upvotes 11 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.

      community 5 month progress hair regrowth

      in Progress Pictures  122 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, derma stamping weekly, castor oil weekly, and the Nioxin system kit. Replies praised the results and inquired about the timeline and side effects.

      community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 1 year ago
      Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

      community Overwhelming amount of anti-androgens

      in Female 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses the effectiveness of anti-androgens for hair loss, with a preference for topical treatments like RU58841 over oral options due to better scalp concentration and fewer side effects. Topical finasteride at 0.1% may provide some results, especially when combined with a topical androgen receptor antagonist like RU58841.

      community How to make topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about creating a topical melatonin treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Going off Minoxidil then using oils

      in Minoxidil 11 months ago
      The conversation discusses stopping oral minoxidil after 2 years and using rosemary/peppermint oil instead, with the concern of losing hair gains. Replies suggest that switching to oils will result in losing all the hair gains achieved with minoxidil.

      community Am discouraged, tried just about everything....

      in Chat  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user has tried finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, retinol, topical finasteride, and ketoconazole for hair loss but continues to experience hair recession. They are considering adding oral minoxidil or RU58841 and are unsure about the next steps.

      community How to take better of my hair?

      in Chat  2 upvotes 2 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and has tried topical finasteride without success due to side effects. They are considering using essential oils like rosemary, castor, and peppermint, and have started using 0.5% Pyriltamide.

      community Hair loss treatment rabbit hole [OC]

      in Satire  317 upvotes 2 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, ranging from topical minoxidil and finasteride to taking hormones such as estradiol or nandrolone, as well as a controversial suggestion of an orchiectomy. A hair system is also mentioned as an alternative solution.

      community Scalp care on procapil and procyanidin b2 hair serum

      in Female  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      User uses Indian hair serum with procapil and procyanidin b2, stopped minoxidil due to allergies. Seeks advice on hair wash techniques and products for shoulder-length hair and scalp care while using hair growth serums.