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      nucleoside used for hair regrowth stimulant properties

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      antifungal with some anti-androgenic benefits, often used as a shampoo

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      the stimulant you know and love can be used topically to stimulate hair

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      a synthetic prostamide used to treat eyelashes also shows promise for stimulating hair growth on scalp

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      community Correct proportion of topical oils - castor, rosemary, peppermint

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about finding the correct proportions of topical oils for hair loss treatment. The proposed mixture includes 10ml castor oil, 2ml rosemary essential oil, 1ml peppermint essential oil, and 1ml tea tree essential oil, applied three times weekly.

      community It’s getting worse. (4 months)

      in Update  203 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, with users suggesting the use of finasteride daily, considering minoxidil for aggressive hair loss, and discussing the normalcy of shedding during treatment. Some users recommend adding Nizoral shampoo and switching to dutasteride for better results.

      community A 2005 Hairloss Forum Describing How Close We Are To A Cure

      in Satire  81 upvotes 5 months ago
      Hair loss treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 are discussed, with mixed results and ongoing hope for better solutions. Users express skepticism about a cure, sharing experiences with various treatments and lifestyle changes.

      community My 4 month Progress on finasteride

      in Progress Pictures  345 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth progress using finasteride, with suggestions to add minoxidil and microneedling for better results. The user experienced noticeable improvement and plans to consider a hair transplant.

      community Sugar and Hair loss connections

      in Research/Science  41 upvotes 2 months ago
      High sugar diets may worsen hair loss by increasing 5α-reductase activity and androgen levels, especially in women with PCOS. A low sugar diet might reduce scalp DHT levels, similar to finasteride, but genetics also significantly influence hair loss.