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GlossaryTea Tree Oil

essential oil from Melaleuca alternifolia with antimicrobial properties

Tea Tree Oil, also known as Melaleuca Oil, is an essential oil derived from the leaves of the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, native to Australia. It is renowned for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a popular ingredient in skincare and haircare products to treat conditions like acne, dandruff, and minor fungal infections.

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community Can I use Nizoral 2% if I don’t have any dandruff?

in Ketoconazole 49 upvotes 1 year ago

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.

community 1 yr on fin, min & dermaroller

in Progress Pictures 489 upvotes 2 years ago

User Clay1211 shared 1-year progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermaroller for hair loss. Commenters expressed surprise and praised the impressive results.

community Dr Huberman - Cafeine when rubbed on the scalp can be as effective at times as minoxidil because it triggers 1GF-1

in Update 265 upvotes 1 year ago

Whether topical caffeine can be as effective for hair growth as minoxidil and finasteride, with various replies discussing the efficacy of these treatments and criticism of Dr. Huberman's research methods.

community Fixed redness & itching with tea tree oil shampoo. Hair also became thicker. Demodex may be the cause.

in Treatment 7 upvotes 1 year ago

Tea tree oil shampoo resolved redness, itching, and increased hair thickness for the user, suggesting demodex mites as a possible cause. Nizoral was ineffective, but tea tree oil showed significant improvement over several months.

community Have any oils or natural products worked for any of you to regrow hair around the temples ?

6 upvotes 8 years ago

The user has been experiencing hair loss and tried argan oil, castor oil, and tea tree oil without success. They are considering seeing a dermatologist for medication.

community Completely obliterated my diffuse thinning without Finasteride w/ pictures

in Journals / Progress Pictures 90 upvotes 1 day ago

The user improved diffuse thinning without finasteride by using minoxidil foam, cold showers, gentle hair drying, 2% ketoconazole, sulfate-free tea tree oil shampoo, dermastamping, and supplements like Omega-3, Vitamin-D, Biotin, Keratin, Collagen, B3, Zinc, and Magnesium. The regimen was followed for about six months under dermatologist guidance.

community Minoxidil doing wonders already

in Minoxidil 476 upvotes 1 week ago

Minoxidil and finasteride are effectively improving hair growth, with the user experiencing significant progress in less than two months using topical minoxidil and occasionally finasteride. The user also incorporates wild hair growth oil, tea tree oil, and dermastamping into their routine.

community Lost some ground on Finasteride / Minoxidil, 7 months in but losing hope each month

in Chat 2 upvotes 3 months ago

A user is experiencing hair loss despite using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, tea tree oil, and nizoral. They are considering switching to dutasteride due to an upcoming move to Japan.

community 1 year 1 month into fin, new regrowth

in Chat 8 upvotes 4 months ago

The user increased finasteride to 1mg daily, stopped using ketoconazole and pyrithione zinc shampoos, and started using regular pH balanced shampoo with tea tree oil, rosemary/peppermint oil, and microneedling. They are now seeing new hair regrowth at the hairline and temples.

community A 12 month progress journey with Fin and min

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 6 months ago

A user shared their 12-month hair loss treatment progress using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Nioxin shampoo, scalp massages, and tea tree oil. They report a 40% improvement and satisfaction with the results.

community What do you think about this topical formula?

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 3 upvotes 7 months ago

The conversation discusses a topical formula for hair loss including Finasteride (0.025%), Minoxidil (0.5%), Tretinoin (0.01%), Caffeine (0.005%), Melatonin (0.003%), Tea Tree Oil (0.05%), Aloe (0.05%), Biotin (0.05%), and Fagron TrichoXidil (2.5%). The user considers removing Minoxidil and Tretinoin to test TrichoXidil's effectiveness.

community Exploring Bryan Johnson's Hair Routine In Detail

in Research/Science 64 upvotes 11 months ago

Bryan Johnson uses a custom hair loss treatment that includes topical finasteride, minoxidil, azelaic acid, diclofenac, tea tree oil, rosemary oil, ginkgo biloba, biotin, and melatonin, which have shown varying degrees of effectiveness with minimal side effects. He also undergoes PRP and laser therapy, and has tried dutasteride mesotherapy.

community Derek from More Plates More Dates endorsed this duo

in Ketoconazole 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation is about a user trying a shampoo and conditioner recommended by Derek from More Plates More Dates to slow down hair loss. The products contain Ketoconazole, pumpkin seed oil, tea tree oil, peppermint oil, and biotin, and the user is satisfied with the results so far.

community Vicious male pattern baldness TINGLING ITCH!

in Chat 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A user struggles with male pattern baldness and a persistent tingling itch on their crown, trying various treatments like aloe vera, tea tree oil, and Nizoral without success. Another user suggests the itch might be psychosomatic, linked to worrying about hair loss.

community Sudden, rapid hair loss

5 upvotes 9 years ago

A 33-year-old male experienced sudden, rapid hair loss, possibly due to a reaction to mentholated shampoo and undiluted tea tree oil, with a history of seborrheic dermatitis. He is currently taking finasteride, vitamin D3, a multivitamin, and biotin, and is seeking further medical evaluation.

community 25 and balding. Fixable and I need your help

4 upvotes 9 years ago

A user is experiencing severe hair loss and dandruff, trying various treatments including Minoxidil, Nizoral 2% Ketoconazole, Neutrogena T/Gel, coconut oil, baby shampoo, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera gel, and tea tree oil. They believe the issue is not genetic and are seeking advice and solutions.

community Questions about a year of hairloss

in Treatment 1 upvotes 4 months ago

A 38-year-old man experiencing rapid hair loss plans to try minoxidil and a derma roller, and may consider finasteride if there's no improvement in six months. He seeks advice on genetic hair loss, baseline baldness, dandruff shampoo, and alternative treatments like tea tree oil and rosemary oil.

community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

in Microneedling 3 months ago

A user is concerned that using rosemary oil after microneedling might cause gynaecomastia due to increased absorption and potential DHT blocking. Other users believe rosemary oil is unlikely to affect hormones or cause gynaecomastia.

community What all oils could be useful to augment hair growth

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 4 upvotes 6 months ago

The user uses 1mg fin every other day, a topical solution of 5% min + 0.1% fin nightly, and seeks advice on oils for hair growth. Replies suggest oils are ineffective and recommend sticking with fin and min treatments.

community Started to notice these tiny black hairs pop up on my temples area after implementing rosemary oil into my routine. (Fin, minox, 0.5 derma). They aren't peach fuzz, will these eventually grow into terminal hairs?

in Is this regrowth? 13 upvotes 1 year ago

User noticed tiny black hairs on temples after using rosemary oil along with finasteride, minoxidil, and 0.5mm derma roller. They are curious if these hairs will become terminal.

community Has anyone had any real success combining oils such as peppermint, rosemary, castor, etc.?

in Question 8 upvotes 4 years ago

The conversation is about someone using minoxidil, low-dose aspirin, and LLLT for hair loss, finding microneedling painful, considering topical finasteride, and feeling frustrated enough to think about shaving their head. They are inquiring about the effectiveness of combining oils like peppermint, rosemary, and castor for hair loss treatment.

community An Experiment Using Microneedling and Essential Oils & Vitamins

in Microneedling 8 upvotes 4 years ago

A user is trying to reverse hair loss using vitamins E and D, jojoba oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to use Alpecin shampoo and will provide updates on the effectiveness of this regimen.

community Rosemary & Min Question... for those with scientific knowledge

in Minoxidil 6 upvotes 10 months ago

Rosemary oil is compared to minoxidil 2%, but its effectiveness and safety are questioned. Minoxidil 5% is considered safer and more reliable for hair loss prevention.

community Finasteride and natural topicals

in Finasteride 6 upvotes 6 years ago

A user reported hairline regrowth after two weeks on a treatment including finasteride, peppermint and rosemary oils, emu oil, magnesium oil spray, apple cider vinegar, and dermarolling, while avoiding shampoos and conditioners. They believe DHT contributes to hair loss but also suggest follicle fibrosis is an issue.

community Can someone explain the drug interaction between dutastride and ketoconazole please?

in General 76 upvotes 5 months ago

The user is concerned about the interaction between dutasteride and ketoconazole, leading them to stop using ketoconazole shampoo, which has resulted in an oily and painful scalp. They are unsure whether ketoconazole increases or decreases the potency of dutasteride.

community It’s time for total war on hair loss.

in Treatment 26 upvotes 1 year ago

A user's experience with hair loss, their attempts to treat it using topical minoxidil and finasteride, and other suggested treatments such as oral minoxidil and finasteride. Replies included advice against wasting time or money on scalp massages or oils.

community Anyone here going the “natural” route?

in Scalp Massage 48 upvotes 2 years ago

People discussing their experiences with natural treatments for hair loss, such as essential oils, deep scalp massages, anti-inflammatory measures, and supplements. Most of the replies suggest that these treatments are not effective and recommend medication such as minoxidil or finasteride instead.

community anti-androgens help with chronic seborric dermatitis ?! and hence diffuse thinning

in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 upvotes 3 weeks ago

An 18-year-old experiencing hair loss and seborrheic dermatitis has tried finasteride, dutasteride, and various shampoos without success. They are considering anti-androgens like RU58841 and KX-826 for oil control and dandruff reduction.

community What else is good. Besides the big 3.

in Chat 34 upvotes 2 months ago

Key treatments for hair preservation include minoxidil, finasteride/dutasteride, and microneedling, with additional options like specific shampoos, oils, biotin, zinc, tretinoin, clascoterone, and low-level laser therapy. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress, and addressing nutrient deficiencies can also support hair health.

community Results from 4 months on 1mg daily fin + vitamin D3 daily + micro needle once every two weeks. Starting topical min this week.

in Progress Pictures 29 upvotes 3 months ago

OP saw positive results from 4 months of finasteride, vitamin D3, and microneedling. They plan to add rosemary and castor oil but decided against using minoxidil.