Choosing between two hair loss treatments, with a preference for a higher concentration of RU58841 and 5% minoxidil, avoiding oils like castor and argan that may hinder absorption.
Minoxidil can cause flaky skin, and users suggest using ketoconazole 2% shampoo three times a week and a pH-balanced shampoo on other days to help manage it. Arganoil was considered but may leave hair oily.
Keto 2% can dry out hair, especially wavy or curly types. Users suggest using oils like olive, coconut, or argan, and following up with a good conditioner or hair mask to maintain hair health.
A user is seeking a brush for dry, thick hair that can effectively stimulate the scalp and distribute natural oils. Another user recommends a "wet" brand detangling brush that works well for their coarse, dry hair and helps distribute arganoil to the scalp.
A 22-year-old is struggling with hair loss despite using treatments like minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, castor oil, rosemary, arganoil, and microneedling. Stress and poor sleep are worsening the condition, and they seek advice as current treatments have been ineffective.
A 21-year-old male has been using minoxidil for 2 years but is seeing worsening results. He is seeking alternative treatments, avoiding finasteride due to side effects, and finds rosemary and arganoil ineffective.
A user shared progress pictures showing significant hair regrowth in the crown area after oiling their hair and scalp twice a week for two months. They used a mix of rosemary, jojoba, coconut, argan, castor, and olive oils.
The post discusses hair growth progress and treatments used, including finasteride, minoxidil, and various hair care products like Australian organic arganoil mask and products from dslaboratories. The user is considering switching to a finasteride and minoxidil pill combination and testing a gray hair serum.
User applied Xyon fin topical gel daily, used Augstinus Bader shampoo, conditioner, and scalp treatment, and applied arganoil twice a week. No Minoxidil, no dermarolling, and no side effects were reported.
The user experienced serious hair loss and started using finasteride, minoxidil, microneedling, and argan/rosemary oil. They are asking if they can maintain hair regrowth by stopping minoxidil and continuing only with finasteride and microneedling.
The user reports hair regrowth at the crown and thickening at the front after three months using 1mg finasteride, 0.5% minoxidil, biotin supplements, vitamin D, and arganoil shampoo and conditioner. They express a wish that hair growth could occur at the back of the head as well.
A 27-year-old man is fighting hair loss using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, microneedling, arganoil with rosemary extract, and plans to add RU58841 and The Ordinary hair peptide serum. He seeks advice on combining these treatments and will document his progress.
The conversation is about using a trivitamin oil mix (Vitamin E, D3, A, ArganOil, Sunflower Oil) for hair thinning and whether it is safe to apply it after derma rolling. It is advised to wait 12-24 hours after derma rolling before applying any products to avoid infections or allergic reactions.
The user is experiencing positive results in hair regrowth using a protocol that includes minoxidil, dutasteride, essential growth serum, arganoil, trioxidil shampoo, ketoconazole shampoo, and microneedling. They express hope and satisfaction with the progress after six weeks of treatment.
A user has been taking finasteride, using a derma-roller, LLLT, and arganoil, but experienced significant hair loss at the one-year mark. They are concerned if this is a normal shedding phase or something to worry about.
The user shared a 9-month hair loss treatment routine that includes using Minoxidil, Finasteride, ArganOil conditioner, Regenpure DR shampoo, fish oil, and a multi-vitamin, while also avoiding sun exposure and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. They reported successful results and provided a link to their progress pictures.
A user experienced hair regrowth at the temples after applying castor oil nightly for a month. They also used Dr. Regenepure shampoo and occasionally arganoil.
A 25-year-old woman with androgenic alopecia is experiencing hair dryness and damage after using topical minoxidil and Nizoral. She is advised to reduce washing frequency, use a bond builder like K18, apply a silicone-based serum, and consider using a shower filter and different oils like arganoil for better hair health.
The user has been using topical 5% Minoxidil, 0.1% Finasteride, dermastamping, 2% ketoconazole, and a DHT-blocking shampoo with saw palmetto, caffeine, biotin, and arganoil for hair loss. Despite some baby hair growth on one side, the user is experiencing continued hairline recession and shedding, leading to distress.
Catalase is discussed as a potential treatment for delaying or reversing grey hair, but no reliable medicine currently exists. Other mentioned treatments include Imatinib, senolytics like Quercetin and Fisetin, He Shou Wu, Arganoil, and reishi mushroom extract, though their effectiveness varies.
The user reported noticeable hair regrowth after one month using biotin, zinc, RU58841, finasteride, minoxidil, micro-needling, and oils like rosemary, castor, and argan. They experienced no side effects from oral minoxidil and finasteride, and they apply topical minoxidil twice daily.
The user has been using finasteride for 4 months with positive results, including thicker and darker hair. They are seeking advice on maximizing hair growth without minoxidil, using a routine that includes finasteride, rosemary oil, arganoil, topical melatonin, specialized shampoos, and vitamins.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically comparing rosemary and Redensyl, with the original poster already using finasteride and minoxidil. Users also mention using topical melatonin, caffeine, geranium, rosemary oil, jojoba, coconut, and arganoil for hair and scalp care.
A user is treating their advanced hair loss with a regimen including topical finasteride, minoxidil, hydrocortisone, stem cell serum, peptide serum, multivitamins, he shou wu tea, derma pen, arganoil, and a derma roller. Replies suggest it's too early to judge progress and recommend staying consistent, with one suggesting oral minoxidil as an additional option.
A user is considering ordering topical finasteride with castor and rosemary oil from a Turkish pharmacy. They are debating whether to include the oils or use only PG and ethanol as the carrier.
The conversation discusses using sunflower oil as a carrieroil with rosemary oil for hair loss treatment, as it doesn't leave the scalp overly oily like hemp seed oil. The user also mentions avoiding minoxidil due to side effects and using rosemary oil to reduce hair fall and promote new growth.
The conversation discusses using a mixture of 4% peppermint oil in jojoba oil to reduce flaking and dandruff caused by 5% Minoxidil lotion. The user reports significant improvement after one application of the oil mixture.
The user is seeking alternatives to propylene glycol and glycerin for mixing with RU58841 due to allergies and greasiness. Suggestions include reducing glycerin and considering stemoxydine as a solvent.
The conversation is about improving castor oil absorption for hair loss treatment. The user tried ethanol and sweet almond oil mixtures and plans to try DMSO next.