community Me when my wife asks me why my scalp is red every Sunday night.
Hair loss discussion includes microneedling and optimal needle lengths. Users suggest doing treatments at night for better healing.
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180-210 / 1000+ resultscommunity Can I use regular liquid melatonin on my scalp?
The conversation is about using liquid melatonin, typically for sleep, as a topical treatment for hair growth on the scalp. No specific treatments were mentioned.
community I’ve seen rapid new growth by using Amla , Neem, Rosemary scalp treatment before shower
A user experienced new hair growth and reduced scalp itchiness using a scalp treatment with Neem, Amla, and Rosemary oil. They recommend this natural remedy for those interested in alternative medicine.
community Starting losing my hair at 20 then did Scalp micropigmentation at 30 Best thing I ever did
Hair loss treatments, specifically Scalp Micropigmentation and potentially Minoxidil, Finasteride, or RU58841.
community Can I use topical steroid along finasteride to reduce scalp inflammation and hairloss?
The user asks if finasteride can be used with the topical steroid betamethasone dipropionate to reduce hair loss and scalp inflammation. The discussion revolves around combining these treatments for better results.
community How to get rid of oily hair, not scalp?
To reduce oily hair, wash the scalp thoroughly with shampoo and avoid touching the hair with hands. Applying a watery body lotion to wet hair may also help lessen oiliness.
community In a study, 0.5mg Dut reduced scalp DHT by 51% And 2.5mg Dut reduced scalp DHT by 79%. So, what about 1mg of DUT and 1.5mg?
The conversation discusses the effectiveness of different doses of Dutasteride (Dut) in reducing scalp DHT levels. It suggests that 1mg and 1.5mg doses would reduce scalp DHT by amounts between 51% and 79%.
community Do you ever use your Dr pen for your face after microneedling your scalp ?
The conversation discusses using a microneedling device on the face after using it on the scalp, with suggestions to use a depth of 0.2mm for facial treatments. Caution and proper sterilization are advised due to the sensitivity of facial skin.
community I bought a microscope, how does my scalp/hairs look? I've been suffering diffuse thinning and hair loss after covid and never recovered (2 yrs ago) I eat healthy, in shape and workout.
A person with hair loss since COVID-19 is considering treatments like finasteride and minoxidil but is hesitant due to potential side effects. Suggestions include visiting a dermatologist, using a ketoconazole shampoo, and considering that post-COVID hair loss might be an autoimmune response.
community Will minoxidil not work if there’s too much DHT present in the scalp?
The user has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil for five months with little progress and is considering oral dutasteride to lower DHT levels, questioning if minoxidil is more effective with reduced DHT. They also use microneedling and tretinoin in their treatment routine.
community Dutasteride is better than Finasteride. Scalp Testosterone increase WON'T accelerate your hair loss...
Dutasteride potentially being more effective than Finasteride in treating hair loss due to its ability to suppress DHT levels more significantly. Dutasteride also has fewer sexual side effects compared to Finasteride.
community What can I use to prepare a lotion that doesn't irritate my scalp or make my hair sticky? (Want to experiment with metformin and Alpha Keto glutarate)
The conversation is about a user who tried dissolving a metformin pill in water for hair treatment but faced issues with hair sticking together. The user is seeking advice on preparing a non-irritating, non-sticky lotion at home, possibly experimenting with metformin and Alpha Keto glutarate.
community Just ordered RU powder, a scale, beaker, ethanol and PG. This will be my final attempt.
The user is trying RU58841, oral minoxidil, and dermarolling to combat hair loss caused by increased scalp testosterone after using finasteride and dutasteride. They plan to document their results.
community Are you meant to apply minoxidil to just the thinning areas or all over the top of the scalp?
Whether to use minoxidil on just thinning areas or all over the scalp, with replies suggesting that it should only be used on the desired areas.
community So I earlier used to use the alchol variant but it lead to dryness in scalp and I switched to a non alchol variant that contains oleanolic acid , is it more or less the same , coz I heard alchol helps in better penetration so wondering if this would reduce my hair growth.
The user switched from an alcohol-based Minoxidil to a non-alcohol variant with oleanolic acid due to scalp dryness. They are concerned if the non-alcohol variant will be less effective for hair growth.
community Why Cant we just find an effective androgen receptor antagonist that works locally on the scalp?
Researching and developing an effective local antagonist to block the androgen receptors for hair loss, as opposed to using DHT synthesis inhibitors that lower serum DHT levels. Several treatments such as CosmeRNA and Pyrilutamide are currently in development or undergoing trials.
community Norwood 3.5 to Norwoord 5 wuth diffused thinning: damaged follicles all over the scalp due to 2 years of hair system usage. Has anyone faced a similar nightmare and recovered or revived their follicles? Desperately need help guys!
User experienced hair loss from Norwood 3.5 to Norwood 5 with diffuse thinning after using a hair system for 2 years. Tried Redensyl, Capixyl, Bicapil, Biotin, multivitamins, Fin, and Min without significant improvement, seeking advice for hair recovery.
community Well, I guess this puts the scalp tension theory to bed
Hair loss discussion includes various causes like DHT, blood flow, and skin fibrosis. Treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.
community Is azeliac acid from the ordinary safe to put on my receding scalp?
The conversation is about the safety of using a product with azelaic acid and other ingredients on a receding scalp for hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
community Yesterday was my first haircut in 5 years where I couldn’t see my scalp under the barbers lights.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using Minoxidil (Rogaine) and dermarolling twice a week. They also lost weight and improved their diet, which may have contributed to the results.
community If the main mechanism of microneedling is an increase in bloodflow to the scalp, shouldn't we be pursuing other actions which increase bloodflow? Sauna, cold showers, high dosage fish oil, hard cardio, heme-iron(red meats), HAND STANDS, foods high in NO (arugula), ginger, increased water consumption
Microneedling stimulates hair growth through stem cell activation during wound healing, not just increased blood flow. Other methods like showers or supplements don't replicate this effect.
community How can any shampoo stop hair loss,block dht in just 5 minutes of being on scalp ?
Shampoos are generally ineffective for stopping hair loss or blocking DHT, with treatments like minoxidil and finasteride being more effective. Finasteride can stop hair loss in some cases, but often only slows it down for most users.
community Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner use resulting in hair growth by reducing scalp inflammation and DHT?
User experienced new hair growth after using Head and Shoulders 2-in-1 shampoo/conditioner, attributing it to pyrithione zinc reducing scalp inflammation and DHT. They seek others' experiences with anti-dandruff products.
community This has been the progress over 8 months still trying to regrow it to the point where I don't see no scalp but I believe that it has been a great progress, this has been finasteride oral, with no minoxidil, I'm going to start typical minoxidil soon
The user has seen great progress in hair regrowth over 8 months using oral finasteride without minoxidil. They plan to start using topical minoxidil soon.
community If apply topical fin goes systemic then does it matter where I apply it on the scalp?
The conversation is about whether topical finasteride and minoxidil need to be applied directly to the affected areas of the scalp or if they can be spread through blood vessels. It also asks how long topical finasteride remains on a pillow.
community Should I apply Tretinoin to the face to avoid min aging or just put it on my scalp
The conversation discusses whether Minoxidil (min) causes skin aging and if Tretinoin should be applied to the face and/or scalp to counteract this effect. Some users are unsure about the aging effect of Minoxidil, while others suggest using Tretinoin for better skin.
community Had a hair transplant with Dr. Feriduni - 6850 grafts (6000 from scalp, 850 from chest/beard)
A user had two hair transplant surgeries, using a total of 6850 grafts from the scalp, beard, and chest, costing around $20,000 USD, and is happy with the results, though the crown may not be as dense as the hairline. They experienced no scarring from the donor areas and noted that transplanted beard and chest hair are thicker and curlier.
community If half life of fin is 6-8 hours in the blood but 5-6 days in tissue (scalp) why don't people apply topical every 3-4 days to minimize systemic?
The discussion revolves around the frequency of applying topical finasteride for hair loss treatment. The main question is whether applying it every 4-5 days could still be effective, given that its half-life in the scalp tissue is 5-6 days.
community I am waiting for cosmerna to come out but I don’t know how could I possibly apply 1ml on my whole scalp. I am mostly receding but i am also diffuse thinning everywhere and I think started losing my crown going into Norwood 4 basically
Hair loss treatments, specifically Minoxidil and the tap method; Finasteride was also discussed but not recommended due to its side effects. Price and other information were requested.
community If Minoxidil Beards are permanent, why should Finasteride be unable to keep Minoxidil Gains on the scalp?
Whether Finasteride can keep alive the hair gained by Minoxidil after quitting it, and why beard hairs are not as susceptible to miniaturization. It is suggested that scalp hair may be dependent on Minoxidil and that DHT could be countered with Finasteride to some extent, but there is no definitive data proving this.