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      community Holding the line with no meds.

      in Progress Pictures  51 upvotes 10 months ago
      A 34-year-old man is using natural methods like rosemary and peppermint oil, micro-needling, and low-level laser therapy to manage hair thinning, avoiding medications like minoxidil and finasteride. Despite minimal visible progress, he values the non-medicated approach and remains consistent with his routine.

      community Best way to include peppermint oil into the routine?

      in Treatment  7 upvotes 4 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 M25 I have been taking min + fin for 3 months

      in Is this regrowth?  32 upvotes 8 months ago
      A 25-year-old has been using minoxidil, finasteride, biotin, and vitamins for three months with no side effects and feels regrowth is occurring despite initial hair shedding. Others in the conversation encourage him and share their own hair loss experiences.

      community RU58841 vehicle penetration (Study for minoxidil)

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user mixes their own RU58841 solution and found that increasing the ethanol content improved absorption and reduced scalp itching. A study on minoxidil showed that penetration increased with higher ethanol concentrations, reaching maximum penetration at 90% ethanol.

      community Mix topical finasteride with alfatradiol

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user wants to try using 0.025% topical finasteride every day by diluting their 0.1% topical finasteride with alfatradiol, and is asking if it's possible to mix them or if there are other options. They heard that alfatradiol might not be suitable for this purpose.

      community thoughts on topical Saw Palmetto oil

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is considering topical Saw Palmetto or Pumpkin Seed Oil due to sensitivity to finasteride and cost issues. They also use dermastamping for Minoxidil absorption and seek advice on timing to avoid systemic absorption.

      community Has anybody heard of or tried Rootique Duo?

      in Technology  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user discussed the "Rootique Duo," a device that turns minoxidil into mist for scalp application, but others suggested cheaper alternatives like an AliExpress applicator. Some users prefer traditional methods like droppers or spray nozzles, especially for longer hair.

      community Any topical I can add midday to boost results?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user is using Minoxidil 5% foam in the morning and a Minoxidil 5% + Finasteride 1% solution in the evening for hair loss. They are seeking advice on additional topical treatments to use midday, such as caffeine serums, peptides, Redensyl, or natural anti-inflammatories.

      community I’m an outlier, very sensitive to Saw Palmetto/Fin

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced sensitivity and side effects from finasteride and Saw Palmetto, leading to swollen and sensitive breasts, and decided to stop finasteride after two weeks. They are now trying Saw Palmetto, Biotin, and Ashwagandha, while others in the conversation discuss their own experiences with hair loss treatments like minoxidil and finasteride.

      community Oral minoxidil - how important is dermastamping?

      in Microneedling 5 months ago
      A trans woman is using 10 mg oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and estradiol for hair regrowth and is also doing dermastamping despite the pain. Users discuss the benefits of dermastamping for serum absorption and hair follicle stimulation, with some expressing surprise at the high minoxidil dosage.

      community 4% peppermint oil in jojoba oil against Minox flaking

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a mixture of 4% peppermint oil in jojoba oil to reduce flaking and dandruff caused by 5% Minoxidil lotion. The user reports significant improvement after one application of the oil mixture.

      community Oral minoxidil causes me stronger heart beat

      in Minoxidil  64 upvotes 8 months ago
      Oral minoxidil can cause a stronger heartbeat, which may lessen over time, but if it persists or worsens, consulting a professional is advised. Reducing the dose or switching to a topical form might help.

      community For those who can't use Minoxidil, This is working for me....

      in Treatment  8 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user found success in treating hair loss by using a derm stamp with castor oil, vitamin E oil, and rosemary oil, alongside finasteride. The derm stamp, used every other day at 0.5 mm, significantly improved hair thickness and growth.

      community Has anyone tried hair+me topicals? (UK)

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is trying Hair + Me's 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride topical, which has a different carrier and pleasant smell compared to traditional alcohol-based formulas. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness compared to classic formulas.

      community 11 months Topical Min: Before and After (Ecstatic)

      in Progress Pictures  459 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 33-year-old woman shared her successful hair regrowth journey using topical Minoxidil 5% once daily, resulting in thicker hair and increased confidence. She avoided oral treatments like finasteride due to potential side effects and focused on consistent application of Minoxidil.
      Any experiences with fin/dut alternatives?

      community Any experiences with fin/dut alternatives?

      in General  76 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is exploring alternatives to finasteride and dutasteride due to concerns about side effects, and is using rosemary and jojoba oil, ketoconazole, minoxidil, microneedling, multi-peptide serum, saw palmetto, and stinging nettle for hair loss. They are also considering CB 03 01 and spironolactone.

      community Began An Intensive Protocol but it's now all habit.

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 4 years ago
      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.

      community Rosemary Oil experiment 4 months in

      in Research/Science  46 upvotes 1 week 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 Has anyone tried KeraXL before?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user discussed using KeraXL serum for hair loss, which contains Biochanin-A from Red clover extract and Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3. They sought feedback on its safety and effectiveness.

      community How effective would this be compared to just topical min + fin?

      in Finasteride  5 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user discusses using a topical solution with minoxidil, finasteride, and additional ingredients like apigenin, oleanolic acid, and biotinoyl tripeptide. They question if this combination is more effective than using just minoxidil and finasteride alone, noting they are already taking oral finasteride.