Rosemaryoil is compared to minoxidil 2%, but its effectiveness and safety are questioned. Minoxidil 5% is considered safer and more reliable for hair loss prevention.
The conversation discusses a natural alternative to Minoxidil for hair loss, with users suggesting peppermint oil and rosemaryoil as potential weaker substitutes.
Mixing minoxidil with castor oil (and possibly rosemaryoil) to prevent dry scalp. Concerns about whether this affects the potency or absorption of minoxidil.
User reported hair regrowth and thicker hair after using rosemaryoil, zinc, biotin, vitamin D, and a better diet. They believe rosemaryoil contributed the most to the improvement.
The user is seeking advice on which hair growth oil to add to their current regimen of finasteride, Nizoral, and micro-needling. They are considering oils with ingredients like biotin, caffeine, castor oil, rosemaryoil, hemp, coconut, olive, lavender, peppermint, aloe, horsetail, vitamin B5, rosehip seed, and algae.
The conversation discusses using oils like pumpkin seed, 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.
A 25-year-old woman is experiencing hair loss and has started microneedling with a 0.5mm roller, applying a mix of essentialoils overnight. She questions whether to switch to a 1.5mm roller and the best order for her routine, while a reply suggests using Minoxidil for better results.
A user noticed worsening hair thinning and started using rosemaryoil, jojoba oil, a 1.5mm dermastamp, 1% ketoconazole shampoo, scalp massages, and vitamin D tablets. They may switch to Minoxidil and Finasteride if needed.
The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essentialoils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.
A user reported hairline regrowth after two weeks on a treatment including finasteride, peppermint and rosemaryoils, emu oil, magnesium oil spray, apple cider vinegar, and dermarolling, while avoiding shampoos and conditioners. They believe DHT contributes to hair loss but also suggest follicle fibrosis is an issue.
Finasteride is essential for hair loss prevention, while minoxidil is optional. Additional treatments include a natural shampoo, a healthy diet, scalp massages, microneedling, laser therapy, and supplements like fish oils and biotin.
The user is taking 2.5mg of oral Minoxidil and using Rosemary and Peppermint oil for hair regrowth, with no side effects reported. They are considering increasing the dosage to 5mg after three months and have been advised to include a dermaroller in their routine.
The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essentialoils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.
People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essentialoils, 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.
People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essentialoils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.
A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed 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 user is exploring hair growth stimulants other than Minoxidil, mentioning Stemoxydine, various peptides, drugs like Latanoprost and Bimatoprost, and natural remedies such as RosemaryOil and Caffeine. They express concerns about the long-term effectiveness and safety of these alternatives and seek more information on viable options for hair regrowth.
Bryan Johnson uses a custom hair loss treatment that includes topical finasteride, minoxidil, azelaic acid, diclofenac, tea tree oil, rosemaryoil, ginkgo biloba, biotin, and melatonin, which have shown varying degrees of effectiveness with minimal side effects. He also undergoes PRP and laser therapy, and has tried dutasteride mesotherapy.
A user reporting an extended shedding period of 9 months while using finasteride and minoxidil, and other users offering advice on treatments such as dutasteride, multivitamin, biotin, rosemaryoil, Kiel's magic elixir, hair extensions, changing hair color, healing crystals, and seeing a dermatologist.
A 19-year-old noticed hair thinning and mild receding hairline, opting for a treatment regime excluding finasteride and minoxidil. The regime includes derma rolling, rosemary and coconut oil, a massage comb, a DHT-blocker shampoo, and vitamins B12 and Biotin.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with the original poster using saw palmetto, biotin, minoxidil, a dermaroller, and rosemaryoil, considering finasteride or a hair transplant in the future. Other users suggest finasteride or dutasteride for more effective results, while some recommend additional natural supplements and maintaining overall health.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments like topical finasteride with minoxidil, oral dutasteride, and essentialoils. Oral treatments like dutasteride and finasteride are seen as more effective, though some prefer topicals to avoid side effects.
The efficacy of degrading the androgen receptor through dermal application in DP cells, a delivery system for topical drugs that involves dissolving microneedles, and rosemaryoil as an alternative anti-androgen.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of starting hair loss treatment early, using options like minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, essentialoils, and dermarolling, and encourages leaving the hair loss subreddit once treatment begins to avoid stress and obsession. Users shared personal success with finasteride and the motivation to start treatment to prevent future regret.
A user discusses their experience with hair loss and treatments, including minoxidil, micro needling, rosemaryoil, dietary supplements, and topical finasteride (Morr-F). They emphasize the impact of lifestyle on hair health and express hope for improvement with the new treatment.
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 pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essentialoils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of peppermint oil and dermarolling for hair regrowth, with one person suggesting that only dermarolling is effective and comparing peppermint oil's effectiveness to that of an egg.
A user reported hair thickening and a stronger crown after using rosemary shampoo for about a year, with progress pictures as evidence. Some commenters discussed the effectiveness of natural treatments versus pharmaceutical options like Minoxidil and Finasteride.
The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hair loss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.
The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hair loss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.