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      community Topical finasteride carrier/vehicle

      in Finasteride  135 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering making a homemade topical finasteride solution using an ethanol-based carrier. They are inquiring if a solution containing partially denatured ethyl alcohol and benzalkonium chloride is suitable.

      community Zix in stemoxydine

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 5 years ago
      User considers making Zix topical solution with ethanol/alcohol for hair loss treatment. Asks if crushing b6 and zinc into stemoxydine is possible.

      community Castor Oil - Yay or Nay?

      in Product  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential benefits of castor oil for hair thickening, with one user noting it may increase prostaglandin E2 and decrease PGD2. The original poster plans to take 1-2ml orally daily.

      community making a clascoterone lotion from powder

      in Technology  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is considering making a 2% clascoterone lotion from powder due to unavailability in their location. They plan to mix clascoterone powder with retinol lotion and use literature to determine the correct dosage.

      community Sup Chooms?! How y’all living?!

      in Progress Pictures  973 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 35-year-old shared their 5-month hair regrowth progress, using 0.5mg oral finasteride daily, topical minoxidil/finasteride once daily, derma stamping 1-3 times a week, washing hair daily or every other day with peppermint soap, and using eczema lotion for scalp health. Commenters congratulated the individual on the significant improvement in their hairline.

      community how to consume castor oil? m20

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about using castor oil for hair loss treatment alongside finasteride and minoxidil. Users discuss the method of consuming castor oil, its potential side effects, and question its effectiveness for hair growth.

      community Tropical Melatonin??

      in Product  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation is about the effectiveness of topical melatonin for hair loss. No specific treatments were discussed, only a sarcastic suggestion to go to tropical places and eat coconuts.

      community What about azelaic acid, retinol and caffeine, all topical?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about a user inquiring about a hair loss treatment product that contains minoxidil, azelaic acid, retinol, and caffeine, and whether it is more effective than Regaine foam. No specific treatments or outcomes are discussed.

      community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

      community How much caffeine to add to home solution

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is creating a home topical solution for hair loss using zinc, essential oils, and caffeine, aiming for a 0.001% caffeine concentration. They also use topical finasteride and are considering other treatments like low-level laser therapy, while discussing the effectiveness of various hair loss treatments with others.

      community Has anybody experimented with home-remedy sprays to promote hair growth?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user is considering using homemade hair sprays with ingredients like fenugreek seeds, rosemary, and lavender to promote hair growth, alongside topical minoxidil. Other users suggest that while these sprays may improve hair health, they are not as effective as minoxidil and finasteride for regrowing hair, and recommend using proven treatments like finasteride for better results.

      community My strong recommendation for those shedding hair

      in Treatment  95 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user with aggressive male pattern baldness found that topical melatonin significantly reduced their hair shedding to 1 or 2 hairs per day and noticed some thickening of side hair. They tried many treatments like finasteride and minoxidil with little success, but topical melatonin showed immediate results in reducing hair loss.

      community Peppermint oil / Minoxidil Studies

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      Peppermint oil was found to work better and faster than minoxidil for hair growth in a test on mice. A link to the article was shared.

      community Shedding from hair oil usage during showering?

      in Product  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      Using a mix of castor, rosemary, and peppermint oils may cause increased hair shedding during washing, possibly due to the need for more rigorous cleaning. The user experiences no irritation but notices more hair fall when using these oils.

      community Anyone tried topical melatonin?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation is about using topical melatonin for hair retention and its potential effectiveness alongside minoxidil. The user explicitly does not want advice about finasteride.

      community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.
      Is Oral Minoxidil Chewables not as effective?

      community Is Oral Minoxidil Chewables not as effective?

      in General  31 upvotes 1 year ago
      Hims chewable oral minoxidil may be less effective due to its form and dosage of 2.5 mg. The effectiveness is questioned because the source criticizing it sells a competing product.

      community Microneedling aftercare advice

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Microneedling aftercare involves using saline water instead of sea water, and avoiding hyaluronic acid due to its potential pro-inflammatory effects. Users suggest using jojoba oil as a carrier for essential oils like rosemary and lavender, and combining microneedling with minoxidil for better hair regrowth results.

      community Best minoxidil formulation for best results?

      in Minoxidil  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses creating a customized minoxidil formulation with tretinoin, azelaic acid, and caffeine, but there are concerns about foam stabilization due to acidity. The user seeks advice on the best formulation for effective results.