cant use minoxidil, is there anything else that can mimic the results? Treatment 3/13/2025
The conversation is about alternatives to minoxidil for hair growth, as the original poster experienced chest tightness from using it. They are currently using finasteride and considering options like rosemary oil, pumpkin seed oil, and other topical treatments, but acknowledge that minoxidil and finasteride are the most scientifically supported treatments.
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community 4 months on topical fin/minox 5 times weekly, DUT 2 times weekly, rosemary oil shampoo, ketoconazole, and pumpkin seed oil. Very happy with results! Overall thickness is great, even my barber complimented it!
A user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, dutasteride, rosemary oil shampoo, ketoconazole, and pumpkin seed oil, reporting great results and increased hair thickness. Other users commented on the mild initial hair loss and congratulated the user on their success.
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Herbal treatments like pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and rosemary oil showed little to no effectiveness for hair loss, with some users experiencing negative effects. Regular treatments like finasteride and minoxidil are suggested to be more effective, while vigorous scalp massage and low-level laser therapy (LLLT) might offer some benefits.
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The post and conversation are about a user's 6-month progress using topical dutasteride, 8% minoxidil, tretinoin, 2% ketoconazole shampoo, microneedling, oral finasteride, pumpkin seed oil, Vitamin D3, a men's multivitamin, rosemary oil, and 5% minoxidil foam for hair loss treatment.
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The user experienced side effects from using 1% finasteride and 2% minoxidil, including dermatitis, erectile dysfunction, and heart palpitations. They switched to using 2000mg pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto capsules, and applying pumpkin seed oil and rosemary oil twice a week, seeking feedback on results.
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