The conversation is about compounding topical cyclosporine for hair loss, suggesting it needs an oil base like castoroil. The user seeks tips or tricks for the process.
The user is experiencing hair loss and has tried natural remedies like hibiscus shampoo and an oil mixture with coconut oil, curry leaves, fenugreek seeds, and castoroil, but saw no lasting improvement. They are advised to consult a dermatologist and consider treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and Nizoral shampoo.
A user shared their hair regrowth journey using topical minoxidil (5%) twice daily, along with microneedling, castoroil, and jojoba oil treatments. They experienced initial hair shedding but saw some regrowth, although their hair remains thin and uneven, and they are cautious about using finasteride due to past depression.
The conversation is about creating a topical finasteride solution without minoxidil, using an alcohol-based base like ethanol. The discussion includes using finasteride in powder form and mentions adding ingredients like glycerol, salicylic acid, or castoroil.
Applying minoxidil to eyelashes is unsafe due to potential eye irritation and chemical burns. Safer alternatives include peptide serums, castoroil, or lash lifts/extensions.
Topical dutasteride 0.05% is more effective for hair growth than oral finasteride 1mg, with minimal DHT reduction. The formulation uses castoroil and MCTs for better absorption but is not widely available until 2028.
The user reported significant hair regrowth after using 1mg oral finasteride and 2.5mg oral minoxidil for three months, despite initial shedding. They avoid shampoo and conditioner, using only castor and argan oil, and experienced no side effects.
The user experienced positive hair regrowth using topical minoxidil, along with other factors like shorter hair, castoroil, and hair masks. The user is optimistic about further progress and wants to avoid baldness.
The topical solution with 1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil, using water, glycerin, and PEG-40 hydrogenated castoroil as carriers, is considered adequate for hair loss treatment. Consistent use is recommended, with full results potentially taking up to a year.
The user is using a topical solution containing 1% finasteride and 5% minoxidil for hair loss, with water, glycerin, and PEG-40 hydrogenated castoroil as carrier agents. They are questioning if these ingredients are effective carriers after using the solution for three months.
The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, including finasteride, Nizoral shampoo, peppermint/castoroil with saw palmetto, and plans to start oral minoxidil. The user seeks advice on managing scalp buildup and flakiness from topical minoxidil, especially for curly hair, and considers using both oral and topical minoxidil.
The conversation is about a user experiencing hair shedding after using a brand of RU58841, questioning its effectiveness and safety. Concerns are raised about RU58841 being an abandoned research chemical and the use of heavy oils like castor and argan oil potentially affecting absorption.
A user shared their positive experience with hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, derma stamping, castoroil, biotin shampoo, and a hair lotion over 12 months. They noticed fuller hair and encouraged others to remain consistent with their treatments.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth using a regimen of minoxidil 5% twice daily, finasteride 1 mg daily, microneedling, ketoconazole 2% twice a week, and occasional castor and coconut oil, along with daily scalp massages. They are optimistic about reversing their Norwood 5/6 hair loss.
The user experienced significant hair shedding and dryness after starting minoxidil 8 months post-hair transplant, despite using finasteride and oils like castor and pumpkin seed oil. They expressed concern over the loss of density and the appearance of a failed transplant.
A user experienced initial hair shedding but saw improvement after three months using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling with castoroil. They shared progress photos and sought advice for further improvement.
The user has been using Minoxidil 5% for a year and oral Finasteride 1mg for six months, along with a derma stamp, castoroil, and biotin shampoo, to address hair loss. They are experiencing uneven hair growth but are advised to continue their current routine for at least a year before considering a hair transplant.
User switched from finasteride to dutasteride due to shedding, experienced two sheds, and now uses 5mg oral minoxidil, 0.5mg dutasteride, and 3ml oral castoroil daily. Hair has recovered from the second shed, and the user plans to maintain the current treatment.
A 24-year-old with a high Norwood scale is seeking advice on hair loss treatments and considering a second hair transplant. They currently use topical finasteride and minoxidil, castoroil, and a derma roller, and are advised to switch to oral dutasteride and minoxidil.
The conversation discusses alternative hair growth treatments to minoxidil, including Stemoxydine, Tretinoin, adenosine, Baicalin, castoroil, Latanoprost/bimatoprost, and Redensyl. Users share their experiences and opinions on the efficacy of these treatments.
The conversation is about hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, dutasteride, tretinoin, stemoxydine, adenosine, castoroil, baicalin, and bimatoprost. The user shares their nightly and morning routines and discusses the role of DHT in hair loss.
The user shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress using oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil twice daily, derma stamping weekly, castoroil weekly, and the Nioxin system kit. Replies praised the results and inquired about the timeline and side effects.
A user shared their daily hair loss treatment routine, which includes 1mg of oral finasteride, 1mg of oral minoxidil, 1ml of castoroil, biotin, collagen, multivitamins, zinc, magnesium, liver supplements, RU58841 every night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned a healthy lifestyle and a past unsuccessful hair transplant, but have experienced hair regrowth and thickening since starting their current regimen.
A user shared progress pictures and discussed their hair loss treatment, including using Hims spray with finasteride, oral finasteride, castoroil, and derma rolling. They reduced their Hims spray dose to every other day to minimize finasteride absorption into the bloodstream.
The user is experiencing hair fall and is using a nonsulfate Maui Hibiscus shampoo and conditioner, washing twice a week, and applying a warm mixture of castor and olive oil. They seek advice on a proper haircare regime and product recommendations for low porosity hair.
A 22-year-old is experiencing a receding hairline and has started using minoxidil and finasteride. They are considering using Jamaican black castoroil and are seeking advice on application and dosage, while also exploring microneedling and scalp massaging for hair regrowth.
Treating Black/ethnic hair loss with a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral shampoo and derma pen treatments, as well as occasional Jamaican Black CasterOil use. The user documented their progress over the course of 3.5 months, showing improvement in hair growth.
The user experienced eyebrow hair loss and tried various treatments, including Minoxidil, a Capsaicin-based product, Latanoprost, Bimatoprost, CastorOil, and Travoprost. Despite initial setbacks and a brutal shedding phase, they eventually saw positive results with Travoprost, encouraging others not to give up on treatments.
User seeks non-finasteride hair loss treatments, suggests Eucapil, minoxidil, microneedling, keto shampoo, oral castoroil, 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.
A user is seeking feedback on "Hair Gro" by New Nordic, which they are using alongside Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and castoroil for hair growth. They plan to update on their progress with the product, which contains ingredients like apple extract, millet extract, tocotrienols, tocopherol, L-Methionine, silicon, zinc, and biotin.