Hair loss treatments include Finasteride, Minoxidil, Ketoconazole shampoo, and Microneedling. Additional options are Dutasteride, oral Minoxidil, and hair transplants.
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.
The conversation discusses using Nizoral 2% for hair loss treatment without having dandruff, with advice on allowing it to absorb for 10 minutes before rinsing and a personal experience of the product causing dry and itchy scalp.
The conversation is about someone sharing their 2.5-year hair regrowth journey using finasteride and topical minoxidil, emphasizing the importance of consistency and patience with these treatments. They also mention using teatree conditioner and experiencing no side effects from oral finasteride.
The conversation is about the effectiveness of oils like castor, coconut, teatree, and emu for hair loss. Users discuss their experiences and compare these oils to treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The user has been using finasteride, minoxidil, dermaneedling, and keto shampoo with great results. They seek a propylene glycol-free, volume-boosting shampoo for thin and fine hair.
After 4 months on oral minoxidil with no significant hair regrowth, a user is frustrated and considering alternative treatments since they can't take finasteride due to side effects. Suggestions include natural DHT blockers, lifestyle changes, and other hair care tips.
People are discussing using tretinoin gel with minoxidil to improve hair growth, especially for those who didn't respond to minoxidil alone. They apply a mix of tretinoin gel and minoxidil to the scalp, which is said to be more effective than minoxidil by itself.
The user is experiencing severe hair shedding while on finasteride and plans to start using ketoconazole shampoo to address a greasy, waxy scalp buildup. They are seeking additional advice for managing hair loss.
A user is seeking shampoo recommendations for thinning hair that doesn't cause dryness or brittleness. Another user suggests Pura D'or, noting it makes their hair feel better despite thinning, but mentions no shampoo will help with hair loss.
A user shared their 6-month progress using 3 mg oral Minoxidil and 1.25 mg oral Finasteride for hair loss. They experienced new hair growth, some facial hair thickening, and no significant side effects.
The conversation is about the double standard in the hair loss community regarding shedding when using different treatments. The conclusion is that shedding is considered normal when starting finasteride or minoxidil, but not when starting dutasteride, despite the fact that dutasteride is more effective at reducing DHT.
A user's 8-month progress using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and 2 weeks of RU58841 to treat hair loss. The user is looking for feedback from others on their progress and experiences.
This conversation is about "TheReedThomy's" 12-month long hair loss treatment regimen which includes finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, nizoral, vitamins, and lifestyle changes. Other users have commented to congratulate him on his progress and ask questions about his results.
User shares 1-year progress using 1mg Finasteride and 5% Minoxidil daily. Others praise results, discuss when improvements appeared, and mention shedding phase.
The conversation discusses using green tea, saw palmetto, horsetail, and zinc supplements for hair regrowth. One user criticizes the avoidance of finasteride.
The conversation is about the effects of green tea on DHT levels and its impact on hair loss. It concludes that natural remedies like green tea are less effective than hair loss drugs such as Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.
The conversation discusses whether drinking green tea affects hair loss, with one user concerned it might increase DHT levels. The user is already using finasteride and wants to ensure green tea doesn't hinder progress.
The user is concerned that drinking spearmint tea while on finasteride might harm sperm count, mobility, and testosterone levels, despite seeing positive effects on hair. They seek advice on whether to continue or stop the tea.
A user experienced hair growth on their neck after taking saw palmetto, green tea, horsetail, and biotin. They are curious if this is a good sign and why it happened.
The user "Zealousideal-Pack340" shared their 5-month results on a natural hair loss treatment protocol, which included massages, vitamins, green tea, and pumpkin seeds. Some users suggested using medications like finasteride and minoxidil for better results, while others criticized the effectiveness of natural remedies. Overall, there was no clear consensus on the progress of the user's hair regrowth.
The conversation is about trying unconventional treatments for hair loss, such as green tea, coffee, cocoa, multivitamin pills, red wine, onion, honey, herbs, and hydrogen peroxide. The user is seeking feedback on these methods to avoid ineffective ones.
The user plans to mix Kirkland minoxidil with spironolactone tablets for hair loss. They cannot use finasteride, saw palmetto, or spearmint tea due to side effects like insomnia and low testosterone.
The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seed oil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.
The user is considering Botox for scalp hair loss and currently uses finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and green teaextract. They seek information on potential risks and effectiveness.
The user has been on finasteride for 16 months and is considering natural remedies like peppermint oil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, green teaextract, l-lysine, and oral castor oil to enhance hair growth in addition to finasteride. They are interested in the potential benefits of combining these natural treatments with finasteride to improve hair loss outcomes.
A 50-year-old Black woman with alopecia areata and traction alopecia is seeking a science-based hair loss routine. Current treatments include spearmint tea for DHT levels and considering PRP.
The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oilextract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seed oilextract, rosemary oilextract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.