Natural vitamins like pumpkinseed oil, saw palmetto, and ecklonia cava are discussed for their potential to lower DHT levels. They may work similarly to finasteride but are significantly weaker.
The conversation discusses using oils like pumpkinseed, 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.
The user is considering topical Saw Palmetto or PumpkinSeed Oil due to sensitivity to finasteride and cost issues. They also use dermastamping for Minoxidil absorption and seek advice on timing to avoid systemic absorption.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkinseed oil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, pumpkinseed oil, and stinging nettle extract for hair loss. Saw palmetto is noted to potentially halt mild hair loss.
The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkinseed oil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.
The user achieved significant hair regrowth using Regaine 5% topical minoxidil, dermarolling, rosemary, and pumpkinseed oil. They are considering adding finasteride or dutasteride to their regimen for further improvement.
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 pumpkinseed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.
A female user is seeking a DHT blocker without Selenium or Zinc due to hair breakage and is currently using Saw Palmetto, Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin and Nails, Pumpkinseed oil, Dermastamp, and Pura D'or products. She has tried Minoxidil without success and is considering Finasteride but prefers natural options first.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey, using minoxidil, finasteride, pumpkinseed oil, dermarolling, and scalp massages. They experienced side effects but saw significant improvement in their hairline.
A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkinseed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.
The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkinseed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey using 5% minoxidil, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkinseed oil supplements, weekly Derma rolling, and daily rosemary oil treatment. They posted progress pictures comparing Day 1 and Month 1 but are unsure about regrowth.
A user shared their experience with hair loss, initially using Minoxidil, saw palmetto, pumpkinseed oil, and a derma roller with good results, but relapsed after stopping. They later started a more aggressive protocol including Minoxidil, Finasteride, a derma stamp, and ketoconazole shampoo, achieving great hair regrowth but experiencing side effects from Finasteride.
User has been on 1mg finasteride for 6 months, using minoxidil, derma rolling, rosemary oil, and pumpkinseed oil, seeing new but thin hair growth. Another user advises patience, noting hair loss stabilization and some regrowth.
A user experienced hair shedding despite using natural remedies but saw improvement with topical finasteride and oral minoxidil. After stopping supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkinseed oil, shedding resumed, but combining them again with finasteride and minoxidil reduced shedding.
The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over three months using topical minoxidil twice a day, rosemary oil, pumpkinseed oil, a dermaroller once a week, and rosemary shampoo. The post encourages others to keep going with their treatments.
Minoxidil is working effectively for the user, showing visible progress in hair growth. The user also uses rosemary oil, pumpkinseed oil, and a dermaroller, and is considering finasteride.
The conversation discusses a hair loss treatment regimen that includes scalp massage, derma rolling, saw palmetto, rosemary, peppermint oil, pumpkinseed oil, and various supplements like vitamins C and D, multivitamins, biotin, collagen, and fish oil. The user is asking if the treatment has led to hair regrowth.
The conversation discusses a natural approach to hair loss treatment using rosemary, peppermint oil, derma roller, pumpkinseed oil, and saw palmetto. Commenters note a slight or minor difference in hair growth.
A user is questioning if they are experiencing hair regrowth after using minoxidil for nearly three months, along with saw palmetto, pumpkinseed oil, nizoral shampoo, and dermarolling. They are considering starting finasteride in February.
The conversation is about a user trying a shampoo and conditioner recommended by Derek from More Plates More Dates to slow down hair loss. The products contain Ketoconazole, pumpkinseed oil, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and biotin, and the user is satisfied with the results so far.
A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkinseed 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.
A user experienced significant hair regrowth after 6 months using 1mg Finasteride and Oral Minoxidil, along with pumpkinseed oil, biotin, and collagen supplements, and is considering starting PRP. Another user has not seen results despite using a combination of treatments including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, pyrithione zinc, topical dutasteride, ketoconazole, and microneedling.
The user had a hair transplant and used finasteride, minoxidil, and pumpkinseed oil to combat hair loss. They are proud of their efforts to preserve their hair rather than accepting baldness.
The user is considering adding a scalp massager to their current hair loss treatments, which include finasteride, minoxidil, pumpkinseed oil, and microneedling. They are seeking advice on whether to invest in a scalp massager or remain patient with their current regimen.
The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkinseed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkinseed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.
A user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, dutasteride, saw palmetto, and pumpkinseed oil but continues to experience significant hair shedding. They are seeking advice on what to do next.
A user shared their positive 4.5-month hair regrowth experience using Minoxidil, finasteride, a caffeine shampoo with rosemary oil, a dermaroller with Nizoral, and pumpkinseed oil capsules. They started treatment due to accelerated hair loss and are now seeing no hair fall during shampooing.