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    GlossarySodium Hydroxide

    highly caustic compound used in hair relaxers and industry

    Sodium Hydroxide, also known as NaOH or caustic soda, is a highly caustic and alkaline compound commonly used in various industrial processes, including soap making, paper manufacturing, and chemical synthesis. In the context of hair care, it is often found in hair relaxers, where it breaks down the protein structure of hair to make it straighter. However, due to its strong corrosive nature, it must be handled with care to avoid skin burns and other injuries.

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      community Minox experimentation on pubic hair

      in Minoxidil  280 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user applied minoxidil to their pubic hair for 3 months, resulting in hair growth over 4 inches, and is considering using it for a scalp hair transplant. They plan to continue the treatment despite their wife's disapproval.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  92 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community Sandalore: a scientific homemade approch

       20 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses using Sandalore as a potential hair loss treatment, emphasizing precise measurements and safe handling. The user compares Sandalore's effects to Minoxidil and mentions preparing a solution with ethanol and DMSO.

      community This serum outperformed Minoxidil in a recent study. Please debunk

       23 upvotes 5 years ago
      A topical solution called "Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density" by The Ordinary Company, which contains several ingredients that are used in alternatives to Minoxidil and was found to have better results than 5% Minoxidil in a study. People who have tried it shared their experiences with the serum as well.

      community Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos

       4 upvotes 9 years ago
      Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS) in shampoos and its potential impact on thinning hair. The user follows a regimen of shampoo, keto shampoo, and conditioner, seeking suggestions for better products.

      community Is there a big difference between name brand and cheaper hair fibres?

      in Product  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is comparing the effectiveness and ingredients of name-brand hair fibers (Nanogen) versus cheaper generic options found on eBay. They are concerned about the presence of sodium chloride in the generic product and seek opinions on whether there is a significant difference in quality.

      community Vitamin c serum after dermarolling.

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 6 years ago
      Using Vitamin C serum after dermarolling may help with healing and hair health. The safety of additional ingredients like Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, and Sodium Metabisulfite in hair regrowth is questioned.

      community My results & the importance of nutrition on hair health and growth. (M/30, Diffuse Thinner)

       6 upvotes 5 years ago
      A 30-year-old man with diffuse hair thinning shared his hair regrowth regimen, which includes increasing Vitamin D intake, taking oral castor oil, using a dermapen, and various supplements like Glycine, K2, Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Aspirin, Sodium Bicarbonate, and a multivitamin. He also mentioned inconsistent use of Minoxidil, Peppermint Oil, Zix, and topical Castor Oil, and negative side effects from Finasteride, RU58841, and Nizoral.

      community 18M progression pt.3 (6 months)

      in Progress Pictures  744 upvotes 1 year ago
      User started balding at 16 and began treatment at 18, using RU58841, minoxidil, derma rolling, and peptides. After 6 months, they experienced significant hair regrowth and are happy with the results.

      community never kys (9 months oral minoxidil and finasteride)

      in Progress Pictures  794 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a user's hair growth progress after 9 months of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, along with dermastamping. The user reports improved hair health and color, with some visible scalp remaining, and no side effects from the treatment.

      community What I've been dealing with, so far.

      in Female  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      A female in her late 30s experienced hair thinning due to health issues and treatments, including antibiotics and stress. She started using minoxidil, biotin, and vitamins from **hers** and is currently dealing with shedding and possible weight gain.

      community Topical fin only result - 2 years

      in Progress Pictures  249 upvotes 7 months ago
      A user shared their two-year progress using only topical finasteride for hair loss, recently adding keto shampoo, and plans for a hair transplant. They experienced regrowth and halted hair loss without using minoxidil due to side effects.

      community Is Anyone using Latanoprost at all?

      in Product  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user discusses using latanoprost, a costly treatment that may extend the hair growth phase and improve hair quality, wondering why it's not more popular. They already use a combination of finasteride and minoxidil and plan to incorporate latanoprost into their routine.

      community Help with female pattern baldness

      in Female  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discusses their struggle with female pattern baldness, mentioning that Minoxidil helped initially but their hair health declined after stopping a specific diet. They seek advice on managing oily, brittle hair and mention using an egg yolk and olive oil mixture as a temporary solution.