6 mo 0.5mg fin...up dosage and bring in Min to thicken? Progress Pictures 1/12/2022
The user has been using finasteride for six months to address hair loss and is considering adding minoxidil to improve hair thickness. They are also using microneedling, peppermint oil, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamin D supplements.
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5 / 1000+ resultscommunity 3 months progress with Finasteride 0.5mg/daily, Minoxidil foam5% 2x daily, Stemoxydine 2x daily, Microneedling(M8) 1.5mm 1x per week, Saw Palmetto 400mg/day, peppermint and jojoba oils daily, Ketoconazole 2% shampoo 3x/week, Purador shampoo/conditioner every day.
Jordan-Iliad has been using a combination of finasteride, minoxidil, stemoxydine, microneedling, saw palmetto, peppermint and jojoba oils, ketoconazole shampoo, and Purador shampoo/conditioner for 3 months to treat their hair loss with stunning results. They have also recently started taking oral minoxidil 1.25mg/day in hopes of achieving even better results over the next 3 months.
community Oils, Saw Palmetto, Microneedling every 3 days, DHT Shampoo
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using a routine of microneedling every 3 days, applying a blend of castor oil with peppermint and rosemary, bhringraj oil, and moringa oil, and using Pura D'Or DHT-blocking shampoo. They also take multivitamins and saw palmetto daily, reporting no side effects from saw palmetto.
community Current regimen without fin/min
The conversation discusses a hair loss regimen using natural oils like pumpkin seed, rosemary, peppermint, evening primrose, and sea buckthorn, along with microneedling, niacin, vitamin B complex, and astaxanthin. Some users criticize the effectiveness of this approach compared to treatments like finasteride and minoxidil, while others suggest adding saw palmetto and other supplements.
community An Experiment Using Microneedling and Essential Oils & Vitamins
A user is trying to reverse hair loss using vitamins E and D, jojoba oil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and microneedling, avoiding finasteride and minoxidil. They plan to use Alpecin shampoo and will provide updates on the effectiveness of this regimen.
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.
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