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      community Ranking the best treatments for hair growth

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 5 months ago
      Effective hair growth treatments include finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and hair transplants, with additional options like microneedling, low-level laser therapy, and PRP showing some benefits. Newer treatments such as GHK-Cu peptides and ketoconazole shampoo are promising, while others like saw palmetto and biotin are less effective unless deficiencies exist.

      community Ketoconazole shampoo for early-stage shedding looks like working!

      in Ketoconazole  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      Ketoconazole shampoo may help with early-stage hair loss by stopping hair regression and promoting new hair growth, though its effectiveness as a DHT blocker is debated. Users report varying results, with some experiencing dryness and others seeing improvement when used 2-3 times a week.

      community Stimulate hair growth- without minoxidil

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user is seeking alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth, currently using 0.1% topical finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include microneedling, red light therapy, rosemary oil, and other topical treatments like cetirizine, Stemoxydine, and Latanoprost.

      community Receding hairline just starting, how to combat this?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 33-year-old male with a receding hairline is advised to start with finasteride to block DHT and consider minoxidil for promoting hair growth. Other treatments like copper peptides and serums are deemed less effective, and ketoconazole shampoo is suggested for scalp health.

      community Experiment with Growth Factors and Microneedling

      in Microneedling  4 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation is about experimenting with microneedling and growth factor topicals for hair growth, avoiding Minoxidil due to shedding concerns. The treatment includes microneedling, growth factor topicals, finasteride, biotin, and a caffeine shampoo.

      community UK Shampoo recs - Piroctone Olamine

      in Product  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      Piroctone Olamine at 1% is recommended for reducing scalp inflammation and encouraging hair growth. The user seeks recommendations for UK shampoos/conditioners containing this ingredient.

      community Effect of nizoral shampoo on scalp

      in Ketoconazole  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      Nizoral shampoo effectively reduces scalp itchiness and dandruff, particularly for those using minoxidil, and may promote hair growth despite not being FDA-approved for this purpose. Users report significant improvements in scalp health and reduced itchiness with regular use.

      community Promising new data on peptide serums (not sponsored)

      in Research/Science  7 upvotes 6 months ago
      Combining Minoxidil with peptide serums like Redensyl, Procapil, and Capixyl is more effective for hair growth than using Minoxidil alone, increasing hair density and thickness. However, some users are skeptical about the effectiveness of peptides, suggesting other ingredients or factors might contribute to the results.

      community A Complete Guide to Hair Loss for Beginners

      in Research/Science  527 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is a guide on treating hair loss, discussing finasteride and dutasteride to lower DHT, minoxidil for growth, ketoconazole shampoo for scalp health, and dermarolling for regeneration. RU58841 is mentioned as a DHT blocker but not recommended due to safety concerns.
      21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      community 21M on Minoxidil 3 Months: Should I Add Finasteride for Thinning Hair?

      in General  246 upvotes 9 months ago
      A 21-year-old male experiencing hair thinning started using Minoxidil, which stopped his shedding and led to the growth of vellus hairs on his temples. He is considering whether to add finasteride to his routine, which currently includes Minoxidil, derma rolling, ketoconazole shampoo, vitamin D3, zinc, and a rosemary and fenugreek lotion.

      community Extremely potent catalyst for Minoxidil

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      Using Megatek with minoxidil significantly increases hair growth, especially vellus hairs, but is less effective alone. Biotin and ketoconazole shampoo are also used to support hair health.

      community Upcoming and current hair growth stimulants (2026)

      in Research/Science  94 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses various hair growth treatments, including topical and oral minoxidil, microneedling, LLLT, PRP, exosomes, latanoprost, copper peptides, and upcoming treatments like PP405 and Vdphl01. It also covers managing side effects of minoxidil, such as dry scalp, and mentions the use of dutasteride and finasteride for hair loss.

      community Best Shampoos/Hair Styling Products for Thinning Hair (Male)

       10 upvotes 9 years ago
      A user is seeking advice on shampoos and hair styling products to slow down hair thinning and avoid harmful chemicals. They currently use a biotin and collagen shampoo and are considering alternatives like wax or oils instead of gel.

      community Bee venom better than minoxidil?

      in Research/Science  1061 upvotes 8 months ago
      Bee venom at 0.001% concentration was more effective than 2% minoxidil in promoting hair growth in mice, possibly due to increased growth factors and reduced inflammation. Caution is advised due to potential allergic reactions and the reliance on animal data.

      community 10 weeks in fin/min will it get better?

      in Is this regrowth?  195 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is experiencing promising hair regrowth after 10 weeks of using oral minoxidil and finasteride, with noticeable new hair growth. They report no significant side effects, except for some unexpected hair growth in new areas.

      community 1 month Hims oral fin (1.1 mg) and min (3 mg)

      in Progress Pictures  31 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared a 1-month progress picture showing improvement in hair thickness and new growth after using Hims oral finasteride (1.1 mg) and minoxidil (3 mg), with no side effects, and also mentioned using ketoconazole shampoo and a rosemary hair mask. They plan to post updates at 6 and 12 months.

      community Weed/THC effects on hair growth/hair loss, and vitality of organ-culture human follicle studies (research review)

      in Research/Science  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      Cannabis and THC may have mixed effects on hair, with some studies suggesting potential negative impacts on hair growth in isolated hair follicles, but these results are hard to apply to living humans. Treatments like minoxidil and finasteride are commonly used for hair loss, and the effects of cannabis might be neutral or vary based on individual factors.

      community Vitamin C and hair growth PH levels

      in Product  35 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation is about using vitamin C and Magnesium L-Threonate for hair growth by reducing DHT binding to dermal papilla cells. The original post about vitamin C's pH levels and sebum control was possibly removed by a moderator.

      community Ultimate Stack without nuking your gender (you'll go broke)

      in Treatment  84 upvotes 1 year ago
      A hair loss treatment plan includes finasteride, dutasteride, RU58841, pyrilutamide, minoxidil, and microneedling to inhibit DHT and promote hair growth. It also recommends supplements like Reishi and Lion’s Mane mushrooms, and a shampoo with ketoconazole, caffeine, and melatonin.

      community The ultimate Regimen for density and thick ess

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      The regimen for hair loss includes topical finasteride, clascoterone, tretinoin, minoxidil, oral saw palmetto, beta-sitosterol, vitamin D, microneedling, and anti-fungal shampoo. Expected benefits are increased hair growth and density, with considerations for potential skin irritation and interactions between treatments.