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.
A user's father, mostly bald for 20 years, is regrowing hair using a serum called "Skrzypovita Serum Pro" without minoxidil. The user is curious about which ingredients might be causing hair growth.
A user shared their successful hair loss regimen, which includes New Nordic Hair Gro vitamins, Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Leave-In Conditioner, and NAC supplements. They reported reduced hair shedding, thicker hair, and improved hair texture.
PP405 is not a cure for hair loss but may reactivate dormant hair follicles, similar to minoxidil. It is unlikely to help with miniaturized or vellus hairs and is still in trial phases, with availability expected around 2030.
Flax seeds may block DHT and prevent hair loss. Users discuss its potential benefits, with one noting it likely has negligible effects on hair but is good for the diet.
A 25-year-old male seeks advice on reversing white hair to black. Suggestions include using hair dye, peptides like TB-500 and BPC-157, and finasteride for hair growth.
A user is starting finasteride and seeks advice on expected results. Another user reports combining finasteride with minoxidil, experiencing some regrowth and a return to hair thickness similar to when they were younger.
A 20-year-old male experienced bald spots and used minoxidil, which led to hair regrowth but also premature graying. He seeks advice on reversing graying through diet or supplements like catalase, while another user suggests vitamin D3 and sesame for hair color.
A 27-year-old man is fighting hair loss using oral finasteride, oral and topical minoxidil, nizoral shampoo, microneedling, argan oil 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.
A user claims to see new baby hairs after using peppermint and castor oil for nearly two weeks, but others are skeptical, attributing the appearance of new hair to the way the hair is styled or pulled back.
User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castor oil, and alfatradiol. Reply recommends vitamin D, zinc, pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, and high black tea intake, but emphasizes minoxidil and microneedling as most effective.
Topical spironolactone is available in the UK for men to block androgen receptors locally. The user seeks opinions or experiences from others who have used it.
User taking 1mg finasteride daily for 2 years, wants to block more scalp DHT. Seeks reference for additional topical DHT blockers like alfatradiol and fluridil.
A user reports hair regrowth after 4 months using finasteride, minoxidil, blackseed oil, 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 blackseed oil 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 blackseed oil 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 seed oil, 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 seed oil and safflower oil and will share before and after pictures.
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.
Rubbing coffee into hair may strengthen it and slow hair loss, according to one user. Other users discuss using caffeine topically, with some combining it with treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dermastamping for hair growth.
Exercise may be improving hair thickness and reducing thinning for a 50-year-old man using topical finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling. The improvement could be due to exercise, the treatments, or a placebo effect.
People using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss experience multiple shedding phases, with some reporting regrowth and improved self-esteem, while others struggle with ongoing hair loss. Despite the challenges, many find the treatments worthwhile, though results vary.
Hair cloning claims by Dr. Gho are widely considered a scam, with skepticism about the effectiveness of his hair stem cell transplantation. Users suggest that if it were effective, wealthy individuals would opt for it over traditional methods like FUE transplants.
The user started taking multivitamins, derma rolling, using rosemary oil, and taking 0.5mg finasteride daily. They noticed slight hair improvement and are questioning if the changes are due to finasteride or the other treatments.
User experienced hair kinking after starting minoxidil, despite being on finasteride for two years. Another user confirmed similar issues and suggested switching brands due to propylene glycol in minoxidil.
Saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil 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.
Pumpkin seed oil 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 seed oil 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.