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Glossary Smoking

inhalation of tobacco smoke introduces harmful chemicals into the body

Smoking refers to the inhalation and exhalation of smoke from burning tobacco, commonly found in cigarettes, cigars, and pipes. It introduces nicotine and other harmful chemicals into the body, which can lead to addiction and various health issues, including respiratory diseases, cardiovascular problems, and an increased risk of cancer.

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community Let’s be real, does infrequent smoking really accelerate MPB and/or cause health issues?

10 upvotes 1 week ago

Smoking infrequently is unlikely to significantly impact hair loss or health, especially when using treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Genetics play a larger role in hair loss, and low smoking frequency is not considered a major risk.

community Smoking and hair loss? Getting mixed results.

in Research/Science 11 upvotes 4 months ago

Quitting smoking may improve the effectiveness of finasteride and minoxidil for hair regrowth. Smoking is harmful to hair health, potentially increasing hair loss and reducing regrowth.

community Smoking minoxidil, the theory that changes everything.

in Minoxidil 607 upvotes 1 year ago

A user humorously suggested smoking minoxidil in a blunt as an alternative hair growth method, sparking a satirical discussion on unconventional and unsafe ways to use minoxidil. The conversation included various suggestions like oral pills, rectal administration, and other absurd methods, with some users warning against the dangers of such practices.

community Has anyone’s hair improved/saw more regrowth/thickening after quitting smoking cigarettes.

12 upvotes 2 months ago

Quitting smoking may improve hair quality and overall health, but it is not a standalone solution for reversing hair loss. Treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are more effective for hair regrowth, while smoking can exacerbate hair loss by increasing DHT and affecting scalp health.

community My hair stopped falling out after I quit smoking

in Update 60 upvotes 1 year ago

Quitting smoking led to reduced hair loss for the original poster, who also used finasteride and topical minoxidil. Other users shared mixed experiences with smoking and hair loss, with some noticing improvements after quitting and others seeing no change.

community Not smoking/vaping made a world of difference

15 upvotes 5 years ago

Quitting smoking and vaping, along with taking spirulina, improved hair thickness for some users. Others noted that smoking, vaping, and drinking may contribute to hair thinning.

community Quit vaping/smoking = 80% less loss

in Research/Science 235 upvotes 2 years ago

Quitting vaping significantly reduced hair loss for a user who was a heavy vaper and also taking finasteride. Some participants suggest nicotine's vasoconstrictive properties may worsen hair loss, while others share personal anecdotes of hair improvement after quitting smoking or vaping.

community M30 | Sharing my 15 month progress with ya'll!

155 upvotes 1 year ago

A user shared their 15-month hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, biotin, increased protein intake, and derma rolling. They also improved their lifestyle by working out, quitting smoking, drinking less, and getting better sleep.

community Chad to Chud : Or How I Undid My Hairloss

246 upvotes 1 month ago

The user shared their hair loss recovery journey using minoxidil, finasteride, topical rogaine, microneedling, biotin shampoo, and lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and improving diet. They emphasized the importance of daily choices in addition to treatments for hair health.

community 8 month progress (topical min + fin)

95 upvotes 2 months ago

The user shared their 8-month hair regrowth progress using 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, 1mg finasteride daily, microneedling, scalp massage, and supplements like vitamin D and pumpkin seed oil. They experienced significant regrowth after quitting smoking and finishing college, especially in the crown and hairline areas.

community Came back from the dead - One year result

477 upvotes 3 months ago

The user experienced significant hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, dermapen, and PRP sessions. They also made lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and alcohol, resulting in thicker and denser hair.

community Possible regrowth after 4 years of hair loss (with family history of baldness) — could lifestyle changes reactivate follicles?

3 upvotes 4 months ago

The user noticed hair regrowth after 4 years of hair loss, coinciding with lifestyle improvements like quitting smoking, exercising, and a better diet. They are curious if dormant follicles can recover under improved conditions.

community What else can I do? Already on dut and minox

8 upvotes 7 months ago

The user is experiencing hair loss despite using dutasteride and minoxidil and is considering adding RU58841 or other treatments like microneedling. Suggestions include stopping smoking, trying dutasteride mesotherapy, using tretinoin, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and possibly using a red light cap.

community I quit Oral Finasterise over a year ago and here's what I've found

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 52 upvotes 9 months ago

The user quit oral finasteride over a year ago, experienced improvements in brain fog and erectile dysfunction after quitting smoking and porn, and plans to try dutasteride. Another user shared their experience with finasteride, mentioning panic attacks and anxiety, and managed symptoms through lifestyle changes like meditation and exercise.

community 3 Month Finasterid and Minoxidil

in Is this regrowth? 825 upvotes 1 year ago

A 30-year-old experienced significant hair regrowth in three months using 1 mg of finasteride daily and 4 drops of 5% oral minoxidil solution, despite potential shedding and side effects like increased body hair. They also quit smoking, which may have contributed to the positive results.

community 24M Considering Hair Transplant. Trying What Feels Like Everything, To No Avail.

in Transplants 97 upvotes 1 year ago

A 24-year-old male is considering a hair transplant after unsuccessful attempts with oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and lifestyle changes. He believes smoking and caffeine may worsen his hair loss and is looking into hair fibers for temporary coverage.

community PSA: Check your vitamin D levels!

319 upvotes 1 year ago

Low vitamin D levels can negatively impact hair growth, and supplementing with vitamin D, along with treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, may help improve hair health. Quitting smoking and ensuring adequate vitamin B12 and K2 intake are also suggested to support hair regrowth.

community Fin/Min/Ketoconazole/Biotin Spray, 9 months results

in Progress Pictures 48 upvotes 1 year ago

The user shared 9-month results using a 4-in-1 spray containing finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and biotin, along with lifestyle changes like jogging, quitting smoking, and using collagen supplements. They also incorporated dermastamping, dermarolling, and various oils into their routine, reporting positive hair regrowth.

community 12 month fin update. Long curly hair

676 upvotes 1 year ago

A user experienced significant hair regrowth after using 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, avoiding minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats. They attributed success to quitting smoking, a better diet, and reduced stress, with only watery semen as a side effect.

community 8 months of dutasteride and oral minoxidil. After being on topical minoxidil and fin for 2 years +

in Is this regrowth? 99 upvotes 1 year ago

Switching from finasteride to dutasteride and adding oral minoxidil improved hair growth. A healthier lifestyle, including quitting smoking and better diet, also contributed to the progress.

community A little over two years on Dut

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 59 upvotes 1 year ago

A 23-year-old male has been using Dutasteride for over two years to address hair thinning, with some success in temple regrowth but continued thinning on top. He is considering adding Minoxidil to his routine and is contemplating lifestyle changes like quitting smoking and drinking to improve hair density.

community Hair Loss transformation Min/Fin/DermaStamp Age 23 M.

in Progress Pictures 127 upvotes 2 years ago

A user shared their hair loss transformation using Minoxidil, Finasteride, and DermaStamp, showing significant improvement over time. They noted quitting DermaStamp due to laziness and attributed past poor results to heavy smoking.

community What are all of the lifestyle factors that can speed up MPB?

34 upvotes 2 years ago

Genetics mainly cause hair loss, but diet, stress, smoking, and alcohol can worsen it. Treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and lifestyle changes like a healthy diet and avoiding caffeine.

community Switching to Dutasteride after 11 Months 1mg Fin, 9 Months 2.5mg Min// 6 Months 5mg Min.

20 upvotes 2 weeks ago

The user is considering switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to hair loss concerns, while also using minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp serum. They are experiencing hairline recession and are trying to manage it with these treatments, despite lifestyle factors like smoking and vaping.

community Drop me your secrets that you think worked for you to regrow some hair that aren't minox/fin/dut

19 upvotes 1 month ago

To regrow hair, users suggest treatments like finasteride, dermastamping, vitamin D, iron, Nizoral shampoo, and a healthy lifestyle. Some also mention microneedling, posture correction, and quitting smoking as helpful.

community 75 days on Oral Min & Oral Fin Retrograde Alopecia

64 upvotes 4 months ago

A user shared their 75-day progress using oral minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and dermastamping for retrograde alopecia, reporting significant improvement and increased body hair without side effects. They also discussed quitting smoking and the potential correlation between early beard growth and male pattern baldness.

community Oral dut 0.5mg and oral minoxidil 5mg

4 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is using oral dutasteride, oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, finasteride solution, tazarotene, calcipotriol, and a peptide serum for hair loss but is concerned about continued hair shedding. They are advised to stop smoking as it may worsen hair loss and to give the treatments more time to work.

community Other than Finasteride, Minoxidil, Nizoral and Microneedling. What else do you do?

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

People discuss various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, biotin, vitamins, tretinoin cream, laser caps, and lifestyle changes like quitting smoking. They also mention using products like nutrafol, pumpkin seed oil, fish oil, and scalp massages.

community On the big 6 but very slow , needs acceleration

in Is this regrowth? 30 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is using a hair regrowth protocol including dutasteride, topical and oral minoxidil, dermarolling, ketoconazole shampoo, and tretinoin, but is experiencing slow progress and seeks advice for faster regrowth. Suggestions include quitting smoking, adjusting the regimen, and considering additional treatments like topical finasteride or RU58841.

community [DISCUSSION] Besides fin,min and keto what else should people be doing to reverse/stop hair loss?

in Chat 6 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses various treatments for hair loss, including finasteride, minoxidil, keto shampoo, derma stamping, vitamin D, and dutasteride. It also mentions lifestyle changes like exercise, quitting smoking, and dietary supplements.