Black cumin seed is discussed for potential hair regrowth when applied to the scalp. Experiences vary, with some users finding it effective and others not noticing any benefits.
Pumpkin seedoil is a weak natural DHT inhibitor and not effective for significant hair loss. Effective treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, and other medications.
Pumpkin seedoil is not a substitute for minoxidil; it acts more like finasteride as a DHT blocker. Minoxidil is necessary for hair growth, and combining it with treatments like PRP or saw palmetto may be beneficial.
Pumpkin seedoil showed a 40% increase in hair count, but its effectiveness is questioned due to other ingredients in the supplement. Users discuss its potential compared to finasteride, with some expressing skepticism and others showing interest.
Saw palmetto and pumpkin seedoil are generally considered ineffective for hair regrowth compared to finasteride and minoxidil. Users report that finasteride, minoxidil, and sometimes dutasteride are more reliable for maintaining and regrowing hair.
The conversation is a humorous take on using a mix of pumpkin seedoil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and castor oil for hair regrowth. Someone replied suggesting the results might be similar to someone named Walter.
Derma rolling, pumpkin seedoil, and daily massages helped regrow weak hairs on the crown. Nizoral shampoo and yoga also contributed to reducing scalp pain and stress.
The user takes 1 mg finasteride three times a week, topical minoxidil daily, and Saw Palmetto both topically and orally on non-finasteride days. They recently added 1 g of pumpkin seedoil daily to improve hair thickness and are seeking advice on dosing and cycling Saw Palmetto.
A user shared their 3-month hair loss progress using finasteride, minoxidil, low-level light therapy, pumpkin seedoil, and rosemary oil. The user saw a reduction in balding crown size but couldn't determine which treatment was most effective.
The user successfully reduced hair loss using pumpkin seedoil, Nizoral shampoo, and astaxanthin without using minoxidil or finasteride. They observed significant improvement over 12 months and believe the combination of treatments is effective.
A user shared progress pictures after 7 months of 5% topical Minoxidil and 3 months of 1000mg daily Pumpkin Seedoil. Replies suggest adding finasteride for better results.
A 21-year-old is using oral minoxidil, rosemary oil, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seedoil for hair regrowth but is advised to use finasteride or dutasteride for better results. The user is hesitant to use DHT blockers due to cost and is seeking advice on whether their current regimen is effective.
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This conversation was about hair loss treatments, with suggestions ranging from topical minoxidil and coconut oil to finasteride and microneedling. Several users suggested shaving off the remaining hair as a last resort.
The user started using finasteride and minoxidil and noticed fine, spikey hairs on their scalp after oiling with coconut and blackseed oil. Responses suggest these fine hairs could indicate hair regrowth, but more time is needed to see results.
A user reports hair regrowth after 4 months using finasteride, minoxidil, blackseedoil, GHK-Cu injections, and daily scalp massages, while avoiding shampoo. Another user comments on the negative effects of shampoo.
Microneedling with finasteride, minoxidil, DMSO, and blackseedoil shows mixed hair regrowth results. There are concerns about DMSO's safety and effectiveness.
A user found that scalp itch might be linked to inflammation rather than DHT alone and noticed hair improvement with certain cancer drugs. They also discovered that blackseedoil relieved their scalp itch and are experimenting with a mix of essential oils for dry scalp, questioning if oils affect minoxidil absorption.
The user follows an intensive hair loss protocol including dutasteride, biotin, black tea, pumpkin seedoil, peppermint shampoo, rosemary conditioner, mukemame, soy milk, lycopene, garlic, magnesium, chamomile, spicy food, citrus bergamot, zinc, multivitamins, kefir, and Greek yogurt. They plan to alternate between pumpkin seedoil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.
The user is considering a hair transplant while currently using minoxidil, saw palmetto, and pumpkin seedoil. Others suggest using finasteride or dutasteride for better results and to prevent further hair loss.
User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seedoil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.
Minoxidil and finasteride are effective for hair loss, but natural oils like pumpkin seedoil and saw palmetto are not proven to be effective. Topical finasteride may be an option for those who cannot tolerate oral finasteride.
Finasteride is the most effective treatment for reducing DHT and addressing hair loss compared to fish oil and saw palmetto. Topical treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil are also discussed, but finasteride remains the most effective option.
A user is documenting their natural approach to treating a receding hairline using a dermastamp, essential oils (rosemary oil at 3% dilution with pumpkin seedoil), a multivitamin with vitamin D, and daily collagen shakes. They acknowledge the common recommendations of minoxidil and finasteride but prefer to test natural methods and share their results.
The post discusses a hair loss treatment regimen using saw palmetto, pumpkin seedoil extract, EGCG (green tea) extract, grape seedoil extract, rosemary oil extract, and Zix. The user plans to use these DHT-blockers and 5AR inhibitors for six months and report the results.
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 seedoil, and other topical treatments, but acknowledge that minoxidil and finasteride are the most scientifically supported treatments.
The conversation is about using natural DHT blockers like pumpkin seedoil and saw palmetto extract for hair loss. The user has been using minoxidil, derma rolling, vitamin D, and biotin but is considering finasteride next.
The conversation is about hair regrowth, with the original poster using natural oils and supplements like pumpkin seed, saw palmetto, and zinc, while considering pharmaceutical options like minoxidil, finasteride, and dutasteride. Most users suggest using finasteride or dutasteride for effective results, as natural remedies are seen as ineffective.
The user experienced hair regrowth and stabilization at Norwood 2 using natural remedies like pumpkin seedoil, rosemary oil, vitamins, and scalp massages, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggested starting topical finasteride earlier to prevent further hair loss.