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community Quitting Caffeine, Reducing Sugar, and Generally Improving Health as a Whole Has Personally Reduced Miniaturization and Shedding for Me as Well as Given Me Slight Improvements in Temporal Density.

in Progress Pictures 6 upvotes 3 years ago

A user experienced hair loss improvement by quitting caffeine, reducing sugar intake, and improving overall health, while also using rosemary oil conditioner. They previously tried minoxidil, finasteride, and dermarolling, but stopped due to side effects and heart palpitations.

community Caffeine after dermarolling: Do or don't?

in Treatment 3 upvotes 1 year ago

Caffeine use after dermarolling is debated, with some users reporting positive effects on hair shedding and growth. One user recommends caffeine for reducing hair shedding and enhancing hair growth, while another is skeptical of its benefits.

community Scientific Review: Caffeine shampoo does NOT stop hair loss. False claims and "fake" research. 19 References included.

in Research/Science 206 upvotes 4 years ago

Alpecin Caffeine shampoo is ineffective for stopping hair loss, with unreliable supporting research. Finasteride is effective in reducing hair loss by lowering DHT levels.

community Nizoral ketaconazole any good for dht reduction

in Ketoconazole 8 upvotes 5 years ago

A 17-year-old is looking for alternatives to finasteride for DHT control to preserve hair, considering ketoconazole shampoo for its potential to inhibit 5AR and also thinking about using caffeine-containing shampoos like alpecin or watermans.

community Non-prescription topical supportive treatments (e.g. caffeine, alfatradiol, The Ordinary Serum, Zix, etc) in addition to the big 3/4???

in Treatment 4 upvotes 4 years ago

Adding non-prescription topicals like alfatradiol and Zix to a standard fin/min/niz regimen may help with scalp inflammation and shedding, but their long-term effectiveness varies. Zix is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and enhancing the effectiveness of other treatments.

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