A 23-year-old experiencing hair loss tried olive oil, coconut oil, and hairgrowth shampoos without success. They are seeking advice on whether to start treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or RU58841.
A user shared their experience with a homemade essential oils shampoo for hair loss after stopping finasteride due to side effects. They reported healthier, shinier hair and new body hairgrowth but no scalp regrowth yet.
A 21-year-old experiencing hair loss noticed reduced hair fall and new growth after using rosemary oil and amla, but results are slow. Users suggest natural remedies may not be effective long-term and recommend consulting a dermatologist or considering finasteride for better results.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth in 5 weeks using Minoxidil, Finasteride, Dutasteride, biotin, collagen, derma stamping, and a mixture of oils, leading others to label them a "hyper responder." Some users advised caution with microneedling frequency to avoid potential scarring.
The conversation discusses using sunflower oil as a carrier oil with rosemary oil for hair loss treatment, as it doesn't leave the scalp overly oily like hemp seed oil. The user also mentions avoiding minoxidil due to side effects and using rosemary oil to reduce hair fall and promote new growth.
A user with stage 3 baldness is seeking advice on microneedling for hairgrowth, including pre and post-care, washing routines, and the use of hairgrowth serums or oils. They also inquire about the effectiveness and safety of microneedling pens.
Pumpkin seed oil is not a substitute for minoxidil; it acts more like finasteride as a DHT blocker. Minoxidil is necessary for hairgrowth, and combining it with treatments like PRP or saw palmetto may be beneficial.
The user seeks advice on making hair look healthier, mentioning past use of finasteride after a hair transplant. They request recommendations for nourishing shampoo/conditioner, hairgrowth vitamins, a good hairoil, and a natural method to cover greys.
Hair loss treatments are generally categorized as anti-androgens, like finasteride and RU58841, which prevent hair loss by targeting DHT, and growth stimulators, such as minoxidil, rosemary oil, microneedling, and LLLT, which promote hairgrowth by increasing blood flow and growth factors. The user is seeking to confirm these categories and understand if there are other treatments or mechanisms of action.
A user is experimenting with applying undiluted peppermint oil to their scalp daily to stimulate hairgrowth, based on a rat study where peppermint oil outperformed minoxidil. The user reports immediate hair thickening and increased scalp blood flow, while others in the conversation express skepticism, humor, and concern about the undiluted application.
The user shared progress on hair loss treatment using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and castor oil, noting no side effects and considering adjusting minoxidil dosage. They also discussed the potential benefits of microneedling for hairgrowth.
Essential oils like lavender, peppermint, and rosemary may help with hairgrowth, similar to Minoxidil. Turmeric with piperin might be as effective as Finasteride without side effects.
Coconut oil may act as a natural conditioner but can clog pores, while castor oil might promote hairgrowth and help with dandruff. Users suggest trying lighter oils like apricot or grapeseed for better results.
A user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp irritation and is now using peppermint oil, noticing improved hair appearance but no growth yet. They are seeking a minoxidil brand that doesn't irritate the scalp and asking if others have had success with peppermint oil for hair loss.
The user experiences side effects from minoxidil and is considering alternatives like stemoxydine and adenosine for hair regrowth and density, but finds options like caffeine and various oils unreliable. They are also using a 5AR inhibitor (finasteride).
A 38-year-old with type 4c hair has experienced significant hair regrowth using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for a year. They are concerned about potential shedding from a new hairgrowth serum and oil product, despite their current treatment.
The individual had a hair transplant in Turkey with 4052 grafts, resulting in significant hairgrowth and increased confidence. They use finasteride, rosemary oil, and vitamins, and are pleased with the natural-looking results, encouraging others to consider similar treatments.
The user has been using finasteride for 4 months with positive results, including thicker and darker hair. They are seeking advice on maximizing hairgrowth without minoxidil, using a routine that includes finasteride, rosemary oil, argan oil, topical melatonin, specialized shampoos, and vitamins.
The user shares a hair loss routine involving finasteride, B-Complex vitamins with biotin, pumpkin seed oil, apple cider vinegar, aloe vera, honey water, olive oil, and tea tree oil. They emphasize avoiding shampoo and using natural rinses to maintain scalp health and promote hairgrowth.
The user experienced hair regrowth using finasteride, minoxidil, dermarolling, and a castor oil and peppermint mix after initially having a significant hair loss. They reported no lasting side effects from finasteride and believe dermarolling contributed to their hairline growth.
The conversation discusses six home remedies to prevent hair loss: oil massage, aloe vera, onion juice, beetroot, and flaxseed. These methods aim to improve scalp health, promote hairgrowth, and reduce hair fall.
A boyfriend's hair improved significantly over 10 months using minoxidil, steroid cream, antihistamine cream, and wild growthoil, with a strict cleaning regimen. His partner's dedicated care contributed to the transformation.
Treating Black/ethnic hair loss with a combination of Minoxidil, finasteride, Nizoral shampoo and derma pen treatments, as well as occasional Jamaican Black Caster Oil use. The user documented their progress over the course of 3.5 months, showing improvement in hairgrowth.
A 24-year-old male with crown thinning and an oily scalp is seeking advice on shampoo recommendations and whether to restart minoxidil or try a hairgrowth serum. He is concerned about daily shampooing and managing greasy hair.
A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hairoil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hairgrowth and reduced hair fall.
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 hairgrowth methods before considering medications. The user asks if this technique is effective and requests respectful advice.
A female user with chronic anemia and vitamin deficiencies is experiencing finer, straighter hair and seeks recommendations for scalp products to improve circulation and prevent potential hair thinning. She is considering growthoils but is unsure of their effectiveness.
A user is seeking feedback on "Hair Gro" by New Nordic, which they are using alongside Rogaine, Nizoral shampoo, and castor oil for hairgrowth. 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.
The conversation is about experiencing hyper-trichosis from taking oral Castor Oil. The user reports increased hairgrowth on the stomach and legs but is not concerned as it is harmless and will stop when the treatment stops.
The user has been treating hair loss for 15 months using a regimen that includes 5% minoxidil, dermarolling, a dermpen, a topical mix of 3% minoxidil with 0.1% finasteride, Wild-Growthhairoil, pumpkin seed and peppermint oil, Nizoral or Nioxin shampoo, multivitamins, and cod liver oil. They have not seen noticeable changes recently and are seeking motivation to start working out again.