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      community Question about Castor oil and other oils?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Castor oil's effectiveness for male pattern baldness, receding hairline, and thinning crown is questioned, including its application method and potential side effects. The user also mentions experiencing hair shedding with coconut oil.

      community Hair Oil Recipe: what should the ratio be?

      in Chat  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about creating a hair oil using peppermint oil, Mielle Rosemary Oil, black Jamaican castor oil, and coconut oil. Users suggest that oils alone won't help with male pattern baldness without using treatments like finasteride or minoxidil.

      community Study: Peppermint oil more effective than minoxidil, thoughts?

      in Research/Science  14 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses a claim that peppermint oil is more effective than minoxidil for hair loss, with one user mentioning using a mix of peppermint and rosemary oils as a treatment. Some users are skeptical, while others show interest in the potential of peppermint oil.

      community OND-1 "Cyclosporine A” New hair loss treatment

      in Research/Science  28 upvotes 1 week ago
      Orient Bio is developing a PLGA formulated version of Cyclosporine A to stimulate hair growth without its immunosuppressant effects. Users discuss various treatments like Clascoterone, PP405, minoxidil, and tacrolimus, expressing hope for new developments and sharing personal experiences with these treatments.

      community 1 Month oral castor oil progress

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      OP used castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and biotin tablets for hair growth, reporting significant beard growth and faster hair growth on the scalp, but with stomach issues from castor oil. OP also used finasteride and recommended starting with 1ml of castor oil, noting that while hair grew faster, density did not significantly increase.

      community treatment: oil your scalp, for dryness

      in Treatment 1 year ago
      A user asked if applying oil (olive, coconut, etc.) to the scalp for dryness and hair loss is effective, as recommended by a dermatologist. They expressed doubt about the advice and sought opinions on its usefulness.

      community topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage results thus far

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user shares their hair loss treatment routine, which includes topical minoxidil, botana oil, coconut moisturizer, derma stamping, derma rolling, 3% salicylic acid shampoo, and scalp massage. Suggestions include adding finasteride, switching to 2% ketoconazole shampoo, and using rosemary oil instead of botana oil.

      community Microneedling with some hair oil?

      in Microneedling  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Microneedling combined with hair oils like bhringraj or coconut oil is discussed, but users report limited success against hair loss. Finasteride and dutasteride are mentioned as effective treatments, with one user noting significant improvement after adding finasteride to their routine.

      community Peppermint/Spearmint Oil Regimen

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about using Peppermint or Spearmint oil for hair loss and asks for successful regimens, including brands, carrier oils, and application details. No specific treatments were shared.

      community Rosemary oil + Microneedling - My Journey Begins

       10 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user is starting a hair loss treatment using a mix of coconut oil and rosemary oil, combined with microneedling. They plan to post results in 6 months.

      community Been doing daily 3% topical peppermint oil for 6+ months (never used minoxidil). Have had growth that seems as good as minoxidil. Might strenghten the idea that peppermint is a good low-cost treatment, that potentially works by another route than minoxidil.

      in Treatment  15 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user has been using finasteride, nizoral, microneedling, and recently added 3% peppermint oil to their hair loss treatment, experiencing regrowth similar to minoxidil. They suggest peppermint oil as a potentially effective, low-cost alternative or addition to minoxidil, with the added benefit of a pleasant smell and ease of use.

      community Best way to include peppermint oil into the routine?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses incorporating peppermint oil into a hair loss treatment routine alongside minoxidil and possibly considering other second line options before using peppermint oil. Some people apply peppermint oil after minoxidil's absorption period or use shampoos containing peppermint oil.

      community How to use derma pen alongside Rosemary oil

      in General  9 upvotes 10 months ago
      Use rosemary oil 2-3 times a week, ideally after derma rolling, for optimal results. This routine can complement other treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.

      community Doubts about castor oil

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Castor oil's effectiveness for hair growth is debated, with concerns about its impact on skin health and prostaglandin levels. Some users suggest combining it with coconut oil and using it alongside finasteride for better results, while others recommend sticking to proven synthetic treatments.

      community Oral Castor Oil and your experience

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user experienced significant hair shedding and thinning after using oral castor oil for hair loss. Other users suggested seeing a dermatologist and noted that castor oil is typically used for constipation.

      community Coconut Oil + Castor Oil Hair Regrowth | YEAR 1.5

       16 upvotes 8 years ago
      The post and conversation discuss using coconut oil and castor oil for hair regrowth over 1.5 years. Some users suggest using finasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for better results, while others prefer natural oils to avoid side effects.

      community Microneedling + Peppermint

      in Advice  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment for hair loss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) for hair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.

      community How much diluted rosemary oil to apply to scalp?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is using a mix of 15ml coconut oil and 6 drops of rosemary oil applied to the scalp three times a week for an hour before washing, seeking natural hair growth methods before considering medications. The user asks if this technique is effective and requests respectful advice.

      community Hair Loss Inflammation Prevention Stack

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss and scalp care routine involving ciclopirox shampoo, benzoyl peroxide, clindamycin gel, clobetasol propionate, and calcipotriol to manage seborrheic dermatitis, folliculitis, and inflammation. It also touches on the role of diet and other treatments like oral minoxidil and pioglitazone for scalp health.

      community Rosemary Oil experiment 4 months in

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 3 weeks ago
      A user experimented with applying pure rosemary oil to a single hair strand twice daily, observing increased thickness and pigmentation, but questioned if the oil or the application method caused the change. Some users noted rosemary oil might be as effective as 2% minoxidil for hair growth, though others warned about potential harm from using undiluted oil.

      community Carrier for homemade topical Finasteride

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about making topical finasteride using stemoxydine as a carrier. The user is considering buying Redken Cerafill Hair Re-Densifying Treatment (Stemoxydine) 90ml for this purpose.