Hair loss discussion mentions Native Americans' resistance to male pattern baldness and lack of facial hair. Users discuss genetics, sun exposure, and potential treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.
User "Chemical_Elephant_70" shares 2.5 months progress with finasteride. Some users doubt results, mentioning use of topical minoxidil and questioning hair growth cycle.
User reports 3 months of microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and zinc for hair loss. Others comment on great progress and suggest checking back after 1 year.
User harlital shared their 9-month hair loss journey using finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling but experienced worse results. Commenters suggested patience, checking for other causes, and considering dutasteride after 12-24 months if no improvement.
Hair loss treatments, including microneedling, minoxidil, finasteride and RU58841; the efficacy of these treatments; criticisms of Kevin Mann's content related to his selective data presentation and biases towards certain treatments; and other topics such as DHT being labeled a "trash hormone" and critiques of other hairloss YouTubers.
The effectiveness of microneedling as a hair loss treatment, with evidence from studies and anecdotal accounts from other users. It is suggested that combining microneedling with minoxidil or finasteride may be more effective than using microneedling alone, although some people have had success using only microneedling.
Accepting hair loss, and the use of medications such as finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to treat it. The responses provide advice and personal experiences related to coping with hair loss.
This conversation discussed the side effects of Minoxidil for hair loss, with users sharing their experiences. Treatments such as Retinol and Tretinoin were suggested alongside topical or oral Minoxidil to reduce any negative impacts.
A 21 year-old feeling depressed about hair loss and how to cope with it, discussing various treatments such as finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, hair pieces, and scalp micropigmentation. There is also discussion of accepting oneself and redefining self-worth in order to not base one's entire identity on their hair.
This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for 6 months and has seen great results, with some side effects. Others have shared their progress and advice on how to further maximize the effectiveness of the treatments.
This conversation discussed the potential for a hair loss treatment alternative to minoxidil, with many users debating the economic and health implications of such an option. Some suggested that finasteride could be used as an alternative, while others argued that this would ultimately not benefit pharmaceutical companies due to their reliance on planned obsolescence.
A user who has seen improvements in their hair loss after taking finasteride and minoxidil once a day for 5 months. Other users offered advice and support, with some cautioning about potential side effects of the treatments.
Using a combination of topical minoxidil and finasteride, plus microneedling, to treat hair loss; the progress made by the original poster over 6 months; the potential for further results with longer use; and the possibility of seeking alternatives such as a hair transplant or system.
Microneedling with 5% minoxidil improves hair growth for hair loss patients. Best protocol: 1.5mm dermaroller weekly for 12 weeks or 0.6mm dermapen every 2 weeks for 12 weeks, skipping topicals for 24 hours.
MinoxidilMax is now selling a product called Ruderma, which contains RU58841, a chemical used for hair loss treatment. Some users question the legitimacy of the company, while others discuss the standard concentration of RU58841 and mention that both men and women use finasteride for hair loss.
Topical melatonin may help reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness in people with androgenetic alopecia (AGA), with some studies showing positive results. It can be mixed with minoxidil for application, and its effectiveness might be enhanced when used with micro-needling, but results may vary among individuals.
The conversation emphasizes the importance of starting hair loss treatment early, using options like minoxidil, finasteride, RU58841, essential oils, 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.
The conversation is about personal experiences with Nifeishi rosemary mint oil for hair loss and requests for an ingredient review to assess its quality. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
A user is using microneedling and rosemary/peppermint oil to treat hair loss, avoiding chemicals due to potential side effects. They have seen baby hairs growing after five weeks and plan to continue for a year.
The conversation is about the frequency of applying peppermint oil and rosemary for hair loss and what carrier oil is best to use. People are sharing their results from using these treatments.
OP has been using alfatradiol and a mix of rosemary, peppermint, and jojoba oils for hair loss, with inconsistent dermapen sessions. They plan to add topical finasteride at 0.025% later.
The user is losing a lot of hair after using Mielle Rosemary Mint oil for two weeks and is concerned whether it's a good or bad sign. They are not using Minoxidil or Finasteride due to past side effects.
The conversation is about finding the correct proportions of topical oils for hair loss treatment. The proposed mixture includes 10ml castor oil, 2ml rosemary essential oil, 1ml peppermint essential oil, and 1ml tea tree essential oil, applied three times weekly.
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.
The user tried non-finasteride treatments for a year with little success, but has seen some improvement in hair thinning after 10 months using topical finasteride/minoxidil. They also use microneedling, Nizoral, rosemary/castor oil treatments, and maintain a nutrient-rich diet.
The person is experiencing hair regrowth with some hairs falling out after reaching 1.5-3 inches and others growing slowly; they are using finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary-mint oil mask, Nirozal, egg mask, and microneedling as treatments. They stopped using rosemary water due to hair darkening.
The conversation is about a homemade hair loss treatment serum containing Procyanidin B2, Aloe Vera Gel, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil, and Rosemary Essential Oil. The main concern is finding an affordable source of Procyanidin B2 and ensuring its stability in the serum at room temperature.
The user discussed their hair loss treatment routine, which includes using Minoxidil, caffeine, biotin liquid, and RU58841 twice daily, Nizoral twice a week, and microneedling once a week. They plan to switch to rosemary essential oil after seeing full hair regrowth.
A user is questioning if Aveda composition oil promotes hair growth or blocks it, listing its ingredients. They are experiencing severe hair thinning and are unsure if they should continue using the product.