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      community I have been applying undiluted, pure 100% peppermint oil to my scalp, 2.5ml a day as an experiment

      in Treatment  86 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hair growth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.

      community PP405 - hair stem cell stimulation

      in Research/Science  51 upvotes 9 months ago
      PP405, a topical LDH inhibitor, has shown to stimulate hair follicle stem cell proliferation in humans with moderate hair loss. They are advancing to more detailed trials this year.
      Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

      community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

      in Research  413 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.

      community Boar bristle or nylon bristle brush?

      in Female  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user with medium length hair and thinning at the top is using an adenosine-based hair growth serum and seeking advice on whether to use a boar bristle or nylon bristle brush to stimulate hair growth. They are concerned about their sensitive scalp.

      community Is regrowth on an androgen receptor blocker possible?

      in Chat  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      RU and Pyri block androgen receptors to prevent hair loss but may also hinder hair regrowth since they prevent testosterone, which can stimulate hair growth, from binding to these receptors. The user is questioning if this understanding is correct.

      community what do you think about Ell-Cranell + Quercetin

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The post discusses the use of El-Cranell, which contains Alfatradiol, and Quercetin as a treatment for hair loss. The user is seeking recommendations on the amount of Quercetin to add to the solution. The conclusion of the document is that Quercetin has been shown to stimulate hair growth and inhibit DHT, and combining it with zinc/copper may have a synergistic effect.

      community M20 - Thick hairline totally demolished during topical Minoxidil shedding (stringy, weak, density loss, see through)

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Stefano, a 20-year-old male, experienced significant hairline shedding and thinning after using topical Minoxidil, along with rosemary/jojoba oil, biotin tablets, caffeine shampoo, and a dermaroller. He is uncertain whether to continue the treatment in hopes of regrowth or stop and potentially return to his original hair condition, while a reply suggests using finasteride or dutasteride to address the underlying cause of hair loss.

      community Help with microneedling for hair loss

      in Microneedling  6 upvotes 5 months ago
      A user with stage 3 baldness is seeking advice on microneedling for hair growth, including pre and post-care, washing routines, and the use of hair growth serums or oils. They also inquire about the effectiveness and safety of microneedling pens.

      community Trying to regrow crown been on Fin for 4.5 years

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user has been on finasteride for 4.5 years and minoxidil for 10 years, maintaining hair but not regrowing much on the crown and temples. They are considering using a dermastamp more frequently and possibly trying RU58841, but are hesitant about dutasteride due to concerns about side effects and DHT suppression.

      community M32, almost 3 moths, fin oral 1,25g/daily + min 2xday + keto 2% shapoo 1/week microneedling once a week

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 32-year-old man has been treating his hair loss with daily oral finasteride (1.25g), twice-daily topical minoxidil, weekly ketoconazole 2% shampoo, and weekly microneedling for almost three months, with no side effects from finasteride. He started with a Hamilton Norwood scale rating of 5 and has seen improvement without experiencing pain by using a 0.8mm needle length for microneedling.

      community find a cure for this shit already

      in Chat  203 upvotes 4 years ago
      Treatments used to prevent and treat male pattern baldness, the difficulty in finding a permanent cure for hair loss, and the potential financial motivations of companies not wanting to find a cure.

      community So happy with results! 4 months

      in Progress Pictures  115 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The conversation is about a user experiencing positive hair regrowth results after using finasteride, minoxidil spray, dermapen, and low-level light therapy (LLLT) for four months. The user recommends using a specific device for LLLT and mentions using the Hims spray for finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Which dermastamp/roller do you suggest?

      in Microneedling  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 30-year-old female with telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia is using spironolactone, oral minoxidil, vitamin D, iron sulfate, and a hairmax laser band. She seeks recommendations for a dermastamp or derma roller, advised to use no higher than 0.5 mm.

      community What derma rollers/stamps/pens do you use?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about adding dermarolling to a hair loss treatment routine. The user seeks recommendations for dermarollers, stamps, or pens, emphasizing the importance of quality and proper cleaning.

      community Long-Term Dutasteride Frustration

      in Progress Pictures  22 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is frustrated with long-term hair loss despite using Dutasteride and Ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include trying oral Minoxidil, micro-needling, and a homemade caffeinated rosemary tonic.

      community M28, Surprising 20 day progress

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 28-year-old shared surprising hair regrowth progress after 20 days using topical minoxidil, micro needling, GHK-cu, and BPC-157 injections. The user noted a significant reduction in their bald spot and overall hair improvement.

      community Cold showers = healthier scalp?

      in Chat  13 upvotes 9 months ago
      Cold showers may improve scalp health for some, reducing itchiness and dandruff, but may increase dandruff for others while improving hair texture. Individual experiences with cold showers and scalp health vary.

      community Still hope on Kintor due to the new announcement

      in Treatment  18 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about Kintor's announcement indicating continued hope for their product KX-826 as a treatment for Alopecia Androgenetica. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Safe to dermastamp twice a day at low depth?

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about the safety of using a dermastamp at 0.25mm depth twice a day when applying Minoxidil. The user seeks confirmation on whether this practice is safe despite mixed opinions.

      community Where to Begin with Microneedling?

      in Treatment  17 upvotes 1 year ago
      User is considering microneedling to enhance hair regrowth after limited response to minoxidil and better results with finasteride and ketoconazole shampoo. Recommendations include using a 1.5mm derma roller once a week, avoiding minoxidil on microneedling days, and disinfecting the roller with isopropyl alcohol.