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GlossaryTopical Cetirizine (Topical Zyrtec)

reduces skin inflammation and itching from allergies

Topical Cetirizine is a form of the antihistamine cetirizine, commonly known as Zyrtec, applied directly to the skin. It is used to reduce inflammation and itching associated with allergic reactions or skin conditions. While traditionally taken orally for allergies, its topical application can target localized symptoms without systemic side effects.

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community Making Topical Zyrtec for Hair Loss: Comparing to Minoxidil

noeyys in Treatment 7 upvotes 7 months ago

The post discusses making topical Zyrtec for hair loss and compares it to Minoxidil. The conversation includes treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

community Zyrtec (Cetirizine) antihistamine for hair growth compared to Minoxidil NIH study

linux152 in Minoxidil 35 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the potential of topical cetirizine (Zyrtec) for hair growth in comparison to minoxidil, noting cetirizine's ability to reduce prostaglandin D2, which inhibits hair growth. Users share mixed experiences with cetirizine for allergies and scalp health, and there's a mention of the risk of dementia with long-term antihistamine use.

community Help! I want to add Topical 1% Cetirizine to my super stack.

Icy-Celery7578 in Treatment 6 upvotes 2 years ago

The conversation is about someone considering adding topical Cetirizine 1% to their existing hair loss treatment regimen and seeking advice on where to buy it and others' experiences with it.

community TE turned into Scarring hairloss

Cheap-Adeptness3184 in Update 12 upvotes 11 months ago

The user experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and later developed scarring hair loss. They are now on finasteride, oral minoxidil, LDN, Zyrtec, and Oztela to reduce scalp inflammation and promote hair regrowth.

community Scalp itching and tickeling- what's does it mean?

sarah110792 in Minoxidil 27 upvotes 1 year ago

User experienced scalp itching and hair loss, but found relief with oral minoxidil. Others suggest "DHT itch" as a possible cause and recommend finasteride and ketoconazole to address it.

community 9 months fin 0.33mg daily - everything’s coming up millhouse

hugh-mongoose-wot in Progress Pictures 81 upvotes 1 year ago

User started oral finasteride 0.33mg daily and later made a topical solution with cetirizine and stemoxydine. They experienced hair growth progress after 8-9 months and discussed factors affecting their results.

community Low level chronic allergies and hair loss

Bashir_Lodhangi in Research/Science 6 upvotes 1 year ago

Hair loss can be influenced by chronic low-level allergies, and treatments like fexofenadine or topical cetirizine may help with regrowth. The user avoids finasteride, dutasteride, and minoxidil, and has tried Regenera Activa and PRF sessions.

community antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

Tough-Chard2868 in Chat 6 upvotes 5 months ago

Cetirizine 10mg daily reduced hair shedding by 50% and lessened scalp itchiness. The user is considering long-term use for scalp inflammation and hair loss.

community Finasteride + topical melatonin + rosemary oil for regrowth

arcasul2020 in Treatment 1 upvotes 7 months ago

The user has been using finasteride for 4 months with positive results, including thicker and darker hair. They are seeking advice on maximizing hair growth without minoxidil, using a routine that includes finasteride, rosemary oil, argan oil, topical melatonin, specialized shampoos, and vitamins.

community Bryan johnson mail about his routine

FOXlegend007 in Chat 64 upvotes 5 months ago

A user shared their successful hair loss and gray hair reversal routine, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. They also use a red light cap, oral Minoxidil, and are developing new treatments.

community What’s your nuclear protocol???

russellhamel in Chat 19 upvotes 1 year ago

People discussed their intense hair loss treatments, including the use of dutasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, tretinoin, essential oils, microneedling, and various topical sprays. Some users reported success with these methods in preventing hair loss and stimulating hair growth.

community On a super stack, but still miniaturizationg going strong???

Number_Worried00 in Update 8 upvotes 2 years ago

User "Number_Worried00" is using a treatment stack for hair loss, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Estradiol, Cetirizine, and Pyrilutamide. Another user suggests that if the cause is vitamin deficiency or inflammation, the stack may not be effective.

community 1% cetirizine (available in allergy medicines) for androgenetic alopecia

allineedishair 53 upvotes 5 years ago

The conversation discusses using 1% cetirizine, an antihistamine, as a potential treatment for androgenetic alopecia (hair loss). One user plans to try cetirizine instead of finasteride, while others are curious or skeptical about its effectiveness, discussing the role of inflammation in hair loss.

community Why a lot of people seems to hate on topical fin even though it suppresses more scalp dht?

Slow_Pay6229 in Chat 20 upvotes 4 months ago

Topical finasteride may reduce more scalp DHT but is seen as inconsistent and messy compared to oral finasteride. Users report mixed results with both forms, with some preferring oral for its convenience and consistent dosing, while others find topical effective but harder to apply.

community Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in

tired45453 in Treatment 81 upvotes 1 year ago

A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.

community My result with 5month min+micro1m+tretinoin0.0025+nizoral

psychologist24 in Progress Pictures 100 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses hair loss treatment results after 5 months using Minoxidil, microneedling with a 1mm length every 5 days, Tretinoin (0.0025%), and Nizoral. The user noticed an increase in hair density.

community Bryan Johnson used a customized formula by Roots byGA to restore his hair

hzah1 in Treatment 24 upvotes 3 months ago

Bryan Johnson used a customized hair restoration formula from Roots byGA, which includes Minoxidil, Cetirizine HCl, Latanoprost, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Caffeine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin E. Many users are skeptical of the effectiveness and uniqueness of the treatment, suggesting that standard treatments like Minoxidil and Dutasteride are more reliable.

community "Nah bro, I don't need finasteride! I'll just use saw palmetto and rosemary oil!"

MrPuppyStomperBatman in Satire 315 upvotes 3 months ago

People often turn to natural remedies like saw palmetto and rosemary oil for hair loss, but these are not as effective as FDA-approved treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. Some users express concerns about potential side effects of finasteride, while others share positive experiences with it.

community 9 months on fin, micro needling and min. Progress from month 4 onward is slow. Will I get every hair back I wonder.

samhomantong in Progress Pictures 2 years ago

A person's progress after 9 months of using finasteride, micro-needling and minoxidil for hair loss; people offering encouragement that the progress so far has been good and will continue.

community Options - Topical Dut to oral Fin?

Hulk4848 in Finasteride/Dutasteride 2 upvotes 1 year ago

The user experienced headaches and brain fog with a topical solution containing Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Tretinoin, Fluocinolone, Latanoprost, and Caffeine. They are considering switching to oral or topical Finasteride to see if it alleviates these side effects.

community Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms

Civil-Negotiation27 in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Concerns about CosmeRNA safety mechanisms and potential side effects. Discussion includes comparisons to Fluridil and questions about nanoparticle specificity and siRNA stability.

community First month on minoxidil, crown update.

pcybits in Progress Pictures 111 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses the effectiveness of minoxidil for hair loss after one month of use, with a user questioning if complete hair regrowth is possible and another suggesting the perceived improvement may be due to lighting differences rather than actual hair growth.

community Finally Managed to Download Somebody's Alex pdf so try to share it

Sorry_Alex_ThrowAway in Research/Science 70 upvotes 11 months ago

The conversation discusses a shared PDF about hair loss treatments, which might help those not seeing results with Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841. Some users are skeptical about the content's value and the price charged for it.

community Update: 7 Months on min, fin and microneedling.

TheOnlyPJizzle in Progress Pictures 24 upvotes 10 months ago

The user has been using a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, microneedling, Nizoral shampoo, biotin, and multivitamins for 7 months to treat hair loss. They experienced shedding between months 5-6 but have noticed hair regrowth, especially around the crown area, and less shedding recently.

community Creating an all-in one topical. Dumb idea?

Sunsetisorange in Treatment 2 years ago

The user is considering combining finasteride and minoxidil tablets into a topical solution that already includes Garnier Fructis stemoxydine and CB0103. They are seeking advice on whether this combination is effective and safe.

community Let’s do this! 90 minoxidil pills for £79 and 168 finasteride pills for £58.95. Fuckin expensive but hopefully worth it.

askmenextyearifimok in Update 2 years ago

This conversation is about various treatments for hair loss, including taking Oral Minoxidil and Finasteride pills. It discusses different prices and sources of these medications in different countries.

community This community was super helpful to me a while ago, but it feels so good to be off finasteride

FaithlessnessOne5129 in Shaved/buzzed 766 upvotes 1 year ago

The post is about a user who stopped using finasteride for hair loss and shaved his head, receiving positive feedback. The conversation includes discussions on side effects of finasteride, including potential fertility issues, and alternatives like minoxidil, dermarolling, and hair systems.

community 21 and still balding, fin + min for 2.5 years, my experience

Slow-Interview-7175 in Chat 8 upvotes 1 year ago

A 21-year-old has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 2.5 years without improvement in hair loss. They also tried RU58841, rosemary oil, and biotin, but none were effective.

community I wanna say this is progress…am I trippin?

Jd27000 in Is this regrowth? 163 upvotes 4 months ago

OP has been using minoxidil (topical 5%) and finasteride (oral 1.25mg daily) for 2 months and is unsure if there's hair regrowth or if it's just a haircut illusion. Mixed responses from others, some see progress, others attribute changes to the haircut.

community 1,5 month fin 1mg + min 5% progress

Professional_Leek673 in Progress Pictures 23 upvotes 6 months ago

A 21-year-old male has been using finasteride 1mg and minoxidil 5% daily for 45 days, noticing some new hair growth but continued hair loss. A reply suggests he is likely shedding and should give it more time for better results.