Grapefruit juice doesn't significantly affect finasteride or dutasteride. Drinking topical minoxidil is risky; saw palmetto is less effective than finasteride or dutasteride for hair loss.
A user is frustrated about early balding despite older male relatives retaining hair into old age. Another user plans to start finasteride soon to address their hair thinning.
The user uses rosemaryoil, finasteride, ketoconazole, Minoxidil, and Anagenics RU58841 for hair loss treatment. They hope rosemaryoil will improve scalp health.
The user accidentally bought a hair loss treatment and is seeking advice on how to use it with K&B solution, rosemaryoil, and castor oil. They mention the phase 3 trial was disappointing but want to make use of the product.
A 27 year old user's progress in treating their hair loss with 1mg of finasteride daily, 2x topical minoxidil daily, micro needling and occasional rosemaryoil scalp massage; other users have encouraged the poster based on their results and offered advice for further treatments.
The user shared a 4-month hair loss treatment update, using Kirkland liquid minoxidil twice daily, microneedling with 1.5mm and 0.5mm needles, and applying rosemaryoil twice a week. They plan to start taking finasteride and also grew a beard by microneedling and applying minoxidil to their face.
The user plans to use an electric microneedling pen for hair loss, set to penetrate 0.6mm to 0.8mm, and apply rosemaryoil in jojoba oil post-treatment. They also intend to use 5% Minoxidil daily, followed by a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and jojoba oils.
The user shared a 1-month progress picture showing improvement in hair thickness and new growth after using Hims oral finasteride (1.1 mg) and minoxidil (3 mg), with no side effects, and also mentioned using ketoconazole shampoo and a rosemary hair mask. They plan to post updates at 6 and 12 months.
Mixing minoxidil with castor oil (and possibly rosemaryoil) to prevent dry scalp. Concerns about whether this affects the potency or absorption of minoxidil.
The conversation discusses stopping oral minoxidil after 2 years and using rosemary/peppermintoil 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.
Dermarolling has potential for hair regrowth and is being used alongside minoxidil and a rosemaryoil/castor oil mix. Users discuss its effectiveness and the need for more research.
The user experienced serious hair loss and started using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and argan/rosemaryoil. They are asking if they can maintain hair regrowth by stopping minoxidil and continuing only with finasteride and microneedling.
A user's experience with microneedling monotherapy and potential treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, Stemoxydine, rosemaryoil, peppermintoil, and RU58841 for reversing hair loss.
The original poster found that using rosemaryoil, peppermintoil, jojoba oil, oral castor oil, head massages, ketoconazole shampoo, omega-3 fatty acids, and a multivitamin reduced their hair loss from 150 to 50 hairs a day. Another person reported a significant drop in hair loss using a similar oil blend with additional ingredients.
The conversation discusses difficulty in distinguishing between new hair growth and thinning hair at the temples after using microneedling and a rosemary peppermint topical for four weeks. The advice given is to wait a few months to see if the hairs grow out to determine their nature.
The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemaryoil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.
The user is unsure if their hair shedding after switching to low-alcohol minoxidil and using rosemaryoil is a sign of hair regrowth or actual hair loss. They have been using minoxidil and finasteride for years without experiencing similar symptoms until now.
A user reports significant improvement in scalp thinning after nearly 2 months of using Nutrafol, along with derma rolling and weekly rosemaryoil application. Another user suggests the success might be due to saw palmetto in Nutrafol and shares their own experience of maintaining hair without finasteride.
User reports hair improvement after 3 months using 2.5% minoxidil, 1mg finasteride, weekly Nizoral, bi-weekly microneedling, and nightly rosemaryoil. Shedding has decreased, and no significant side effects were noted.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey using 5% minoxidil, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin seed oil supplements, weekly Derma rolling, and daily rosemaryoil treatment. They posted progress pictures comparing Day 1 and Month 1 but are unsure about regrowth.
The user has been using Minoxidil for 3.5 months, Finasteride for 3 months, derma rolling twice a week, taking Saw Palmetto daily, and using Rosemary Shampoo to treat hair loss, and is happy with the progress despite some remaining hair loss at one temple. They encourage others to start treatment early if hair loss affects their confidence, and they use a 5% Minoxidil solution and take 2.5mg of Finasteride three times a week.
A user shared their experience with telogen effluvium triggered by a keratin treatment, leading to significant hair loss. They found improvement using aloe vera with rosemary, a protein and iron-rich diet, and patience.
A user is trying to regrow hair using a natural approach without Minoxidil or finasteride, focusing on micro-needling, red light therapy, and various oils and serums. Other users suggest that medical treatments are more effective for male pattern baldness.
The conclusion of the conversation is that the person's hair has improved after using finasteride and minoxidil for 3 months. Some users suspect that the person may have had a hair transplant.
Peppermintoil may be beneficial for hair growth, potentially outperforming minoxidil. Users discuss its effectiveness compared to other treatments like finasteride and RU58841.
A user's progress after taking finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months, as well as adding other treatments such as keto shampoo, trentinoin, and derma rolling. Replies include advice to keep going and the suggestion of considering a hair transplant.
This conversation was a satire post about hair loss treatments, and included a range of different treatments from biotin to handstands. Finasteride and Minoxidil were specifically mentioned as potential treatments that have scientific evidence to support their effectiveness.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey, using minoxidil, finasteride, pumpkin seed oil, dermarolling, and scalp massages. They experienced side effects but saw significant improvement in their hairline.