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      community Rolling + Essential Oils - Please Help

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride (2mg daily) to halt hair loss and is considering dermarolling with essential oils (Rosemary, Thyme, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, Jojoba) to restore the hairline. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to concerns about losing gains if they stop.

      community Do the various oils mentioned on here work?

      in Question  6 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of oils like castor, coconut, tea tree, and emu for hair loss. Users discuss their experiences and compare these oils to treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      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 Questions about a year of hairloss

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 3 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 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 Shampoo for thin and fine hair

      in Product  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      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.

      community Is a topical serum as effective as a topical spray?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The post discusses whether a topical serum with 0.3% finasteride, 6% minoxidil, and essential oils is as effective as a spray with the same concentrations but different ingredients for scalp absorption. The user is seeking advice on which formulation absorbs better into the scalp.

      community What do you do about hairloss where scalp feels tight? Losing Hope

      in Chat  4 upvotes 4 months ago
      A 24-year-old male has been using 0.5mg finasteride, 5% minoxidil twice daily, iron and zinc supplements, derma rolling weekly, and Nizoral weekly for hair loss. Despite these treatments, he experiences tight, painful scalp areas with no progress and some hair loss.

      community Can rosemary oil cause gynaecomastia?

      in Microneedling 2 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 antihistamine for scalp inflammation??

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 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 Bryan johnson mail about his routine

      in Chat  64 upvotes 3 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 Hims topical min/fin spray vs serum

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about someone switching from a hair loss treatment spray with alcohol and propylene glycol to a serum with essential oils, questioning the absorption and effectiveness of the new product. The spray and serum both contain 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil.

      community Platelet rich plasma treatment

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 27-year-old male experienced rapid hair loss after dengue fever, which activated a balding gene. The doctor suggested platelet-rich plasma treatment for hair regrowth.

      community How to make topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about creating a topical melatonin treatment for hair loss. Specific treatments discussed include Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Scalp pain, diffuse thinning and Fin+nizoral

      in Chat  7 upvotes 8 months ago
      A user experiencing scalp pain and diffuse hair thinning is taking finasteride and using Nizoral shampoo. They plan to continue finasteride for 6 months and consider adding minoxidil if no improvement is seen.

      community Peppermint oil / Minoxidil Studies

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 11 months ago
      Peppermint oil was found to work better and faster than minoxidil for hair growth in a test on mice. A link to the article was shared.

      community A reminder that Telogen Effluvium could look like MPB; my progress

      in Progress Pictures  32 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 19-year-old male experienced significant hair loss, initially thought to be male pattern baldness (MPB), and used minoxidil and briefly finasteride. After realizing the issue was telogen effluvium (TE), he improved his diet and supplemented with vitamins, which led to substantial hair regrowth.

      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 4 months on 2.5 mg OM, no improvement

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      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.

      community any minox non-responders turn to good responders after adding microneedling or tretinoin?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about someone who initially had positive results with Minoxidil for hair loss, lost those gains due to a hospital stay, and is now not seeing the same results upon resuming treatment. They plan to add microneedling and/or tretinoin to their regimen and are seeking success stories from others who did not respond to Minoxidil alone.

      community Safflower as a Carrier Oil for Rosemary

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user discusses using safflower oil as a carrier for rosemary oil to enhance hair growth while using finasteride. They reference studies showing rosemary oil's effectiveness compared to minoxidil and the potential benefits of safflower and amla extracts for hair loss.