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    nutrient-rich oil from pumpkin seeds, beneficial for hair health

    Pumpkin seed oil is a nutrient-rich oil extracted from the seeds of pumpkins, known for its high content of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins. It has been studied for its potential benefits in promoting hair health and treating conditions like androgenetic alopecia, as it may help inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which is involved in hair loss.

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      community 3 month check in from using minoxidil and finasteride.

      in Is this regrowth?  9 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 30-year-old male reports reduced shedding and positive progress in hair regrowth after nearly three months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil daily, along with derma rolling twice a week. He also takes supplements like pumpkin seed oil, biotin, multivitamins, and fish oil.

      community 8-months progress: dermarolling + supplements

      in Progress Pictures  261 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user shared an 8-month hair loss treatment progress using daily saw palmetto and biotin capsules, weekly dermarolling, and a scalp lotion mix of castor, jojoba, and rosemary oils, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects and cost. The user reported encouraging progress with slight hairline improvement and better crown area, attributing most success to dermarolling.

      community What is everyone's stack and why?

      in Treatment  21 upvotes 1 year ago
      People are using various treatments for hair loss, including dutasteride, finasteride, minoxidil (both oral and topical), RU58841, and ketoconazole shampoo. Some also use additional methods like microneedling, vitamins, and oils, with mixed results and personal preferences influencing their choices.

      community 1 year of 1mg finasteride a day

      in Progress Pictures  310 upvotes 2 weeks ago
      The user has been taking 1mg of finasteride daily for a year, maintaining hair density without regrowth. They are considering oral minoxidil for regrowth, avoiding topical minoxidil due to its toxicity to cats, despite concerns about heart side effects.

      community 18M 10 months on anti-androgens and oral min

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year ago
      An 18-year-old male used anti-androgens and oral Minoxidil for 10 months to treat hair loss. He initially used 1mg Finasteride and 5% topical Minoxidil for 5 months, then switched to Dutasteride for 4.5 months and inconsistently used 5mg oral Minoxidil for 2 months due to availability issues.