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Minoxidil users report dark circles and eye bags. Solutions include water pills, caffeine serum, retinol, and collagen peptides.
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30 / 114 resultscommunity dunno if it's growing anything but it's making my scalp red
Hair loss and potential treatments, primarily focusing on Finasteride and Minoxidil. Other solutions discussed include PRP, dermarolling, LLP, and scalp tension relief.
community How does some people revive their scalps with minoxidil only?
Some people respond better to minoxidil due to higher enzyme levels converting it to its active form. Minoxidil helps with hair regrowth but doesn't prevent hair loss; finasteride and other DHT inhibitors are needed for that.
community Peppermint Oil: If you stop using it, will you lose everything you gained? Like Minoxidil?
People discussed their experiences with peppermint oil for hair loss, with mixed results. Some users reported no hair loss after stopping peppermint oil, while others experienced shedding; one user noted improved scalp health when mixing it with minoxidil.
community The closest thing to a cure before hair cloning or genetic via?
The conversation discusses using finasteride or dutasteride to reduce DHT, CosmeRNA to target androgen receptors, and Minoxidil as a vasodilator for hair growth. The regimen aims to maintain hair by addressing DHT-AR ratio and continuous Minoxidil use.
community Quiting minoxidil fansteride and only Stemoxydine and monthly dermapen 1.5 MM
User quit minoxidil and finasteride, starting stemoxydine, dermastamp, and dermapen for hair loss. Seeks advice on alternatives, avoiding androgen disruptors and vasodilators/vasoconstrictors.
community Why Viagra promotes hair growth like oral minoxidil
How oral minoxidil and topical sildenafil (similar to Viagra) are used for hair growth by increasing blood flow to the scalp, and potential side effects of combining these treatments with other drugs.
community 0.5mg Dutasteride promotes more “regrowth” than 5mg oral Minoxidil
Dutasteride promotes more hair regrowth than Minoxidil. Users discuss combining treatments for better results and share personal experiences with side effects.
community Does drinking coffee offset the effects of Minoxidil?
The conversation discusses whether drinking coffee affects the hair growth benefits of Minoxidil, with one user mentioning that Minoxidil's vasodilation is stronger than caffeine's vasoconstriction, and another sharing personal experience of better hair growth after quitting caffeine while on Minoxidil.
community Vinpocetine and topical Minoxidil
A 25-year-old is using vinpocetine to enhance the absorption of topical Minoxidil for hair loss. They also use a hair tonic and supplement with Glycine, Taurine, Creatine, and Citrulline.
community 5 month progress, should i add fin?
A user shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress using 5% topical minoxidil daily, microneedling weekly, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. Some suggest adding finasteride to maintain results, while others commend the current regimen's effectiveness.
community Reminder : Biotin is useless (expect if you are really deficient, and you're not)
Biotin supplements are not effective for hair loss unless you are actually deficient, which is rare. Some users report improved hair quality with biotin, but there's no evidence supporting its use for hair loss in healthy individuals.
community Topical caffeine is a common ingredient in formulas to prevent hair loss and to induce hair regrowth. (What’s your take on this?)
The conversation discusses whether topical caffeine is effective for hair loss, with some users questioning its role due to its vasoconstrictive and vasodilative properties, while another suggests that temporary vasoconstriction might be beneficial by promoting angiogenesis. Specific treatments mentioned include caffeine shampoo, which one user believes is ineffective.
community Microneedling to maintain results from min
Microneedling alone is not effective in maintaining minoxidil results for hair growth. Combining microneedling with minoxidil and finasteride may enhance results, but microneedling by itself is not a reliable treatment.
community Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in
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 3 months of minoxidil foam. No fin or derma rolling
This user has had success with Minoxidil foam, achieving significant hair growth in three months without using finasteride or derma rolling. They are considering incorporating a DHT reducing strategy such as finasteride in the future.
community If the main mechanism of microneedling is an increase in bloodflow to the scalp, shouldn't we be pursuing other actions which increase bloodflow? Sauna, cold showers, high dosage fish oil, hard cardio, heme-iron(red meats), HAND STANDS, foods high in NO (arugula), ginger, increased water consumption
Microneedling stimulates hair growth through stem cell activation during wound healing, not just increased blood flow. Other methods like showers or supplements don't replicate this effect.
community Has there been any studies/personal experiments with peppermint oil?
Peppermint oil may accelerate hair growth, but its effectiveness for regrowing hair or restoring a receding hairline lacks evidence from human studies or personal experiments. Some online examples exist, but they may be biased by product sales.
community 5 months update: 5mg dut, 5mg biotin, trop min 5% 2x day, dermaroll 1-2x week
OP is using 0.5mg dutasteride, 5mg biotin, 5% topical minoxidil twice daily, and dermarolling 1-2 times a week for hair loss. OP reports no side effects and is happy with the progress after 5 months.
community Is Keto shampoo 2% even worth starting?
Ketoconazole shampoo is primarily for scalp health and reducing inflammation, not hair regrowth. Combining ketoconazole with finasteride can yield similar results to using minoxidil and finasteride together.
community Scientists have found that a naturally occurring sugar in humans and animals could be used as a topical treatment for male pattern baldness | In the study, mice received 2dDR-SA gel for 21 days, resulting in greater number of blood vessels and an increase in hair follicle length and denseness
Scientists discovered a sugar gel, 2dDR-SA, that increased hair growth in mice. Users discussed its potential, comparing it to other treatments like Minoxidil and finasteride.
community Scalp slapping to increase blood flow?
This post and conversation are about using scalp slapping to increase blood flow for hair growth. One user suggests using minoxidil instead.
community MY Hair Loss Treatment Summary
The conversation is about various hair loss treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, and natural supplements like saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil. It also covers methods to improve blood circulation, nourish hair follicles, and address underlying health issues like vitamin D deficiency and high cortisol levels.
community Anyone using Peppermint oil/ similar oils and seeing growth?
Peppermint oil may be beneficial for hair growth, potentially outperforming minoxidil. Users discuss its effectiveness compared to other treatments like finasteride and RU58841.
community Sustaining minoxidil dependent hairs?
Minoxidil-dependent hairs fall out if minoxidil is stopped. New treatments like GT20029, FOL055, or TDM105795 might help sustain these hairs.
community Exploring Bryan Johnson's Hair Routine In Detail
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 (comment) providing facts on people talking nonsense about minoxidil and BP-medicaton in general
Minoxidil is used for hair loss and sometimes for high blood pressure, but it's outdated for the latter. For high blood pressure, it's combined with a beta blocker and diuretic to manage side effects.
community Thinking of getting transplant to refill density lost from traction alopecia
A 22-year-old with 4c hair is considering a hair transplant to address traction alopecia caused by braid extensions. They have tried derma stamping, oils, and minoxidil but stopped due to side effects.
community What's up with everyone microneedling 1.5 mm per week?
The conversation is about microneedling for hair loss. The conclusion is that there are differing opinions on the depth and frequency of microneedling, with some studies suggesting positive results with 1.5mm depth once a week, while others prefer lower depths and less frequent sessions.
community My experience and hair transformation journey
The user improved their hair density and reduced scalp visibility by using 1% ketoconazole shampoo, 1mg finasteride, and 5% minoxidil, which increased their confidence. Replies discuss the effects of these treatments, with one clarifying that minoxidil does not affect hormones but finasteride does.