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      community Hairloss is mentally exhausting

      in Chat  25 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about the mental toll of hair loss and seeking alternatives to finasteride. Suggestions include using minoxidil, considering pumpkin seed oil, and possibly seeking counseling for body dysmorphic disorder.

      community Hopefully a logical question regarding dermarolling.

      in Microneedling 4 years ago
      A user discusses using dermastamping for hair loss and questions the timing of applying a mixture of peppermint oil, spearmint oil, rosemary oil, and castor oil due to their anti-inflammatory effects. They wonder if waiting 10 hours after stamping would be more effective.

      community Oils, Saw Palmetto, Microneedling every 3 days, DHT Shampoo

      in Progress Pictures  280 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The user experienced positive hair regrowth using a routine of microneedling every 3 days, applying a blend of castor oil with peppermint and rosemary, bhringraj oil, and moringa oil, and using Pura D'Or DHT-blocking shampoo. They also take multivitamins and saw palmetto daily, reporting no side effects from saw palmetto.
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      community DHT blocking ingredients

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses DHT blocking treatments for hair loss, specifically mentioning Minoxidil, Finasteride, and organic flaxseed oil containing omega-3 fatty acids. It highlights skepticism about alternative treatments and emphasizes the proven effectiveness of Finasteride and Dutasteride.

      community Hair progress from a year ago to today

      in Progress Pictures  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared their daily hair loss treatment routine, which includes 1mg of oral finasteride, 1mg of oral minoxidil, 1ml of castor oil, biotin, collagen, multivitamins, zinc, magnesium, liver supplements, RU58841 every night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned a healthy lifestyle and a past unsuccessful hair transplant, but have experienced hair regrowth and thickening since starting their current regimen.

      community Scalp Calcification - Inflamation

       6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A young male in his twenties discusses hair loss, mentioning the use of Minoxidil, topical finasteride, and occasional derma rolling. He inquires about scalp inflammation, fibrosis, and the potential benefits of magnesium oil and scalp massages for improving blood flow and hair health.

      community Help Me I used too much essential oils.

      in Product  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user mixed peppermint, rosemary, and castor oil and applied it to their scalp, causing excessive hair shedding. They're concerned about permanent hair loss, while another user shared their experience of using undiluted rosemary oil without any major issues.

      community M20 - Thick hairline totally demolished during topical Minoxidil shedding (stringy, weak, density loss, see through)

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss.

      community Finasteride gives me seb derm. Thoughts on zinc or other options?

      in Chat  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user with diffuse hair loss after taking accutane, which might have triggered genetic predisposition to AGA; their experience taking finasteride and experiencing side effects of increased oil production, increased sex drive, worsening hair texture; they are considering zinc supplementation with finasteride or other treatments such as alfatradiol or spironolactone.

      community 3 months just dermarolling

      in Update  53 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 27-year-old man with thinning hair saw improvement after stopping Rogaine and starting dermarolling with peppermint oil, experiencing less shedding and thicker hair growth. He also uses biotin caffeine shampoo, argan oil conditioner, and a mix of castor oil with peppermint oil after dermarolling.
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      community Seeking Advice on Microneedling and Hair Care Post-Treatment

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user plans to use an electric microneedling pen for hair loss, set to penetrate 0.6mm to 0.8mm, and apply rosemary oil in jojoba oil post-treatment. They also intend to use 5% Minoxidil daily, followed by a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and jojoba oils.

      community Wild claims from a snake oil manufacturer

      in Product  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post criticizes a company falsely claiming finasteride and minoxidil are ineffective after 6-8 months to sell their expensive, ineffective shampoo. The recommended treatments for hair loss are finasteride, minoxidil, low dose oral minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, and ketoconazole shampoo.

      community How do you use rosemary oil and peppermint oil?

      in Question  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      Rosemary oil and peppermint oil may promote hair growth and increase cutaneous blood flow, showing promise as treatments for androgenetic alopecia. Minoxidil 2% is also used for treating hair loss.

      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 2 Months of 1mg Finasteride and Minox 5% + 0.5 mm DermaRoller

      in Progress Pictures  125 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user "Emotional_Fun4990" shared their progress after using 1mg Finasteride daily, 5% Minoxidil, and a 0.5mm Derma-roller twice a week for 2 months. They noticed additional hair growth below the hairline and on the neck. Other users provided positive comments and encouragement.

      community Oral Castor Oil and your experience

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning after using oral castor oil for hair loss. Other users suggested seeing a dermatologist and noted that castor oil is typically used for constipation.

      community 26 Months of Treatment (Min/Fin/Micro) …

      in Progress Pictures  344 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about a user's 26-month hair loss treatment journey using finasteride, minoxidil foam, and microneedling, with gradual improvement in their hairline. The user applied treatments consistently and adjusted the frequency of microneedling based on feedback, noting that progress can feel slow compared to others.

      community 7 months of min 2x a day + .25mg fin 1x a day

      in Progress Pictures  509 upvotes 5 months ago
      User shared progress pictures after 7 months of using 0.25mg finasteride daily and 1ml minoxidil twice daily, reporting no side effects and being thrilled with the results. Other users discussed the effectiveness of lower doses and the psychological impact of potential side effects.

      community Best way to include peppermint oil into the routine?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses incorporating peppermint oil into a hair loss treatment routine alongside minoxidil and possibly considering other second line options before using peppermint oil. Some people apply peppermint oil after minoxidil's absorption period or use shampoos containing peppermint oil.

      community Washing hair every day instead of a couple times a week

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user discusses the potential impact of external DHT in sebum on hair loss and plans to wash their hair daily with salicylic acid exfoliation. They believe this might help reduce hair loss despite internal factors.

      community Remember to take care of your hair condition.

      in Chat  107 upvotes 3 years ago
      Taking care of hair condition through the use of shampoo, conditioner, oils and scalp scrubs, as well as advice on using Nizoral and Naturebox Olive Shampoo. Replies also included discussion about whether a bad shampoo could be causing hair loss.

      community Peppermint/Spearmint Oil Regimen

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using Peppermint or Spearmint oil for hair loss and asks for successful regimens, including brands, carrier oils, and application details. No specific treatments were shared.