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      community Debating about taking OM at 17

      in General  103 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 17-year-old is considering using minoxidil (OM) for hair thinning but is concerned about potential side effects and hormone disruption. They plan to use rosemary oil, ketoconazole shampoo, hair peptides, microneedling, and scalp massages as part of their treatment.

      community What do you think about this galenic lotion by my trichologist?

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user discusses a galenic hair lotion containing progesterone, estradiol, cyproterone, hydrocortisone butyrate, and cetirizine pheniramine, which has effectively stopped their hair loss over two years. They are curious about the compatibility of finasteride with the lotion's components and note that their trichologist has successfully used minoxidil and finasteride in similar treatments for others.

      community Is this progress after 3months ?

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 1 month ago
      The user used oral minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and biotin tablets for hair regrowth. They paused treatment but resumed on March 14th, hoping for more hair growth.

      community Hello everyone I need some good tips for temple recovery

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user is seeking advice for temple hair recovery, using 2% minoxidil, dermarolling, nutrient patches, and green clay compresses, but is hesitant to use finasteride. Others suggest increasing minoxidil to 5%, using finasteride or RU58841, and incorporating ketoconazole shampoo to address hair loss effectively.

      community Been following this guy for 2 months

      in Is this regrowth?  147 upvotes 2 years ago
      A person on TikTok has been using finasteride, minoxidil, scalp massage, rosemary oil, and microneedling for hair loss treatment for 6 months, and recently switched from oral to topical finasteride. Some believe finasteride and minoxidil are the most effective treatments, while opinions on switching to topical finasteride are mixed.

      community 2 month difference before (first 4 photos) vs after

      in Progress Pictures  19 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 16-year-old has been using microneedling, rosemary oil, coconut oil and egg mask, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto, and supplements for hair loss and is asking if there's progress. It's suggested to replace some oils with minoxidil, continue saw palmetto, and possibly start finasteride at 18.

      community Topical 5% minoxidil vs compounded topical spray

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 1 week ago
      A user is considering switching from regular 5% minoxidil foam to a compounded 5% minoxidil spray with added caffeine, melatonin, and tretinoin for easier application and potentially better results. Another user mentions that tretinoin can enhance minoxidil's effectiveness by converting it to its active form.

      community Need supplemental products in addition to oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride

      in Product  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using oral minoxidil and dutasteride for hair loss without success and is considering adding topical 17α-estradiol, Pyrilutamide, Clascoterone, or cetirizine. They have confirmed low serum DHT levels and are exploring additional treatments due to genetic sensitivity to DHT and prostaglandin D2.

      community only microneedling and supplements

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user used microneedling, zinc, vitamin D3, biotin, magnesium, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil, and a DHT-blocker shampoo with biotin for hair loss. They are considering adding minoxidil due to stagnation in progress.

      community Creating Your Own Topicals: A Guide

      in Research/Science  69 upvotes 3 years ago
      Creating a carrier solution for topical hair loss treatments using ethanol, propylene glycol or glycerin, and instructions on creating topical finasteride. Different recipes are provided with varying ratios of alcohol to humectant.

      community 35% regrowth brothers and sisters! More effective than Minox and Fin?

      in Treatment  107 upvotes 7 years ago
      A double-blind clinical study that found ingestion of tocotrienols resulted in a 34.5% increase in hair regrowth compared to the placebo group, and discussion about potential side effects and cost of supplementation with vitamin E pills. The conversation noted that it may be more effective than commonly used treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Anyone here actually do topical cetirizine?

      in Question  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses using topical cetirizine for hair loss and questions its effectiveness and preparation. A user expresses interest in trying it if it can be dissolved in minoxidil.

      community Combo to reduce hair fall Turmeric + Perilla

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user stopped using finasteride and tried turmeric, ginger, and perilla extract to reduce hair shedding, noticing a significant decrease in hair loss. They experienced side effects like rashes and easy bleeding from perilla extract and softer feet, possibly from turmeric.

      community Update: .5mg Dut, Min 5% foam, Olly hair gummies- all daily

      in Progress Pictures  67 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user reports progress in hair regrowth using a daily routine of 0.5mg Dutasteride, 5% Minoxidil foam, and Olly hair gummies, while discontinuing rosemary water. They are hopeful for continued improvement and have received positive feedback on their progress.

      community 4.5 months progress pics : the remontada of my hair !

      in Progress Pictures  20 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their positive 4.5-month hair regrowth experience using Minoxidil, finasteride, a caffeine shampoo with rosemary oil, a dermaroller with Nizoral, and pumpkin seed oil capsules. They started treatment due to accelerated hair loss and are now seeing no hair fall during shampooing.

      community Do-it-yourself topical melatonin?

      in Product  12 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation is about creating homemade topical melatonin for hair loss, with one person suggesting adding melatonin to stemoxydine as a potential treatment.
      What now, friends? is it over?

      community What now, friends? is it over?

      in General  159 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user has tried various hair loss treatments, including minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole, biotin spray, oral medications, and a Revian cap, but has not seen lasting improvement. They are considering stopping treatments and are frustrated with the lack of progress and the financial and emotional toll.

      community Only Finasteride (vitamins too) 31 year old

      in Progress Pictures  45 upvotes 5 months ago
      A 31-year-old experienced significant hair loss reduction using oral finasteride for 4 months, after trying various treatments like oils, shampoos, and saw palmetto. The user avoided minoxidil due to its inconvenience and potential side effects, finding finasteride alone effective for their needs.

      community Is it safe to use topical 5% Min and 3mg Min together?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 36-year-old man is using topical 5% Minoxidil for hair thinning and is considering adding 3mg Minoxidil pills as recommended by a dermatologist. He is concerned about potential side effects and increased shedding but cannot access Finasteride due to strict regulations.

      community Starting a weekly update post for two years

      in Progress Pictures  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user plans to maintain and improve hair health using finasteride, a balanced diet, exercise, and regular hair care, while avoiding minoxidil. They intend to share weekly updates on their progress.

      community My protocol for combatting hair loss

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment protocol involving microneedling, finasteride, RU58841, minoxidil, ketoconazole shampoo, and a scalp massager with oils. Some users advise starting with fewer treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and microneedling to avoid potential side effects.

      community Clinical efficacy of popular oral supplements for AA

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      Vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, zinc, and iron may aid hair growth, especially in cases of deficiency. Pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, horsetail, and AminoMar show some promise for improving hair health and count.