Rice water does not regrow hair but makes it thicker, stronger, and healthier. It is used as a rinse, showing noticeable improvements in hairthickness and volume within three weeks.
The conversation is about finding sea salt sprays, volumizing powders, and waxes for hair styling and thickness, specifically available in or shippable to New Zealand. The user seeks affordable options for these hair products.
Dutasteride can drastically reduce sebum production, leading to dryer hair and shedding. Alternating shampoos and periodic silica supplementation can improve hair quality and thickness.
Minoxidil effective for regrowth but causes dryness; finasteride stops hair loss but may affect hormones; dutasteride powerful but reduces libido; RU58841 thickenshair but expensive and risky; dermarolling improves blood flow and results; aminexil overrated and not effective. Dermarolling beneficial with both minoxidil and finasteride.
The user shared a 4-year hair loss treatment update using oral minoxidil and dutasteride, reporting significant hair regrowth and improved hair quality. They started with finasteride before switching to dutasteride and experienced fast results in the first year, with continued improvements in hairthickness over the past two years.
Microneedling with 0.6 mm needles combined with 5% minoxidil is more effective for hair count and thickness than minoxidil alone or with 1.2 mm needles. Biweekly microneedling at 0.6 mm depth is recommended for better results in treating androgenetic alopecia.
User is a Norwood 2-2.5, using 1.25 mg finasteride and 5% minoxidil lotion daily since June last year, experiencing significant regrowth. They are considering additional treatments like saw palmetto, microneedling, dutasteride, aminexil, stemoxydine, mesotherapy, ketoconazole shampoo, and alfatradiol to improve hairthickness.
Tea tree oil shampoo resolved redness, itching, and increased hairthickness for the user, suggesting demodex mites as a possible cause. Nizoral was ineffective, but tea tree oil showed significant improvement over several months.
Applying oils like coconut, jojoba, and castor to hair, with methods including mixing oils and using them overnight or in a spray bottle for scalp and hair health. Users share their specific oil ratios and application techniques to avoid excessive thickness and maintain hair health.
The user has been using finasteride, dutasteride, minoxidil, and RU58841 for hair loss but is experiencing worsening hair density despite treatment. They are frustrated and confused as their hairline remains unchanged, but the overall hairthickness has decreased significantly.
A user shared progress pictures after 4 months of using topical finasteride and minoxidil, dutasteride, rosemary oil shampoo, ketoconazole, and pumpkin seed oil, reporting great results and increased hairthickness. Other users commented on the mild initial hair loss and congratulated the user on their success.
Hairthickness can fluctuate while on finasteride, possibly due to product overuse or other factors like health or hormones. The user experienced a significant thinning in November 2025 but noticed improvement since then.
The user has maintained hairthickness using oral finasteride and minoxidil for four years, with suggestions to consider dutasteride or a hair transplant for further improvement. Some users recommend trying topical minoxidil with tretinoin or increasing the oral minoxidil dose for better results.
Redensyl improved hairthickness slightly with no side effects, but no regrowth. Minoxidil provided significant regrowth but caused facial side effects like puffiness.
A user reports improved hairthickness and regrowth after three months of using oral minoxidil, topical minoxidil, dutasteride, microneedling, biotin gummies, and ketoconazole shampoo, with no side effects so far. Another user shares a similar regimen, switching from finasteride to dutasteride due to continued hairline recession.
Dutasteride significantly improved hairthickness and regrowth for users, often more effectively than finasteride alone. Many users experienced positive results with a combination of dutasteride, finasteride, and oral minoxidil, with minimal side effects.
Caffeine may slightly improve hairthickness if you don't have male pattern baldness. Its effectiveness is questioned, and clinical approval is uncertain.
Dutasteride helped improve hairthickness and reduce crown visibility for the user, who experienced initial side effects like headaches and watery semen. The user takes Dutasteride every other day, costing $15 monthly, and advises consulting a doctor before starting the treatment.
Nutrafol helps improve hairthickness and hairline but may have potential health risks like liver damage and increased prostate cancer risk. The user plans to continue Nutrafol at a lower dosage while managing seborrheic dermatitis and considers future use of topical finasteride, minoxidil, rosemary oil, and microneedling.
Dutasteride improved hair density and thickness in men who didn't respond to finasteride, with some experiencing transient sexual dysfunction. Users discussed switching from finasteride to dutasteride, noting initial shedding but eventual hair improvement.
Exercise may be improving hairthickness and reducing thinning for a 50-year-old man using topical finasteride, minoxidil, Nizoral, and microneedling. The improvement could be due to exercise, the treatments, or a placebo effect.
The user reported significant hairthickness improvement using Minoxidil 5% twice daily for three months and Finasteride 1mg daily for one month, along with Biotin and Vitamin D supplements. The user no longer notices bald patches and is hopeful for continued progress.
A user reported improved hairthickness after using 1mg daily of finasteride, minoxidil foam twice daily, vitamin D, and biotin shampoo, and later reduced the finasteride dose to 0.5mg. They plan to provide another update at the 6-month mark.
Ketoconazole shampoo helps reduce hair shedding and improve thickness for some, but can cause dryness or irritation. Its effectiveness compared to finasteride or minoxidil varies among users.
The user experienced increased hair density and thickness after 3-4 months using finasteride, minoxidil, dermastamping, ketoconazole, and biotin. They apply minoxidil right after dermastamping without any side effects or shedding.
Topical melatonin may improve hair density and thickness, and reduce hair loss and seborrhea with no significant side effects. The user made their own melatonin solution for hair treatment.
The user experienced significant hair quality and thickness improvement using a daily topical treatment of 0.3% finasteride and 6% minoxidil, with noticeable regrowth in the last few months. Minoxidil can darken hair by increasing pigmentation.
The user experienced significant hair growth and thickness improvement after 2.5 years of using Dutasteride and oral Minoxidil, with no side effects. They emphasize consistency in treatment and note that their hair can now grow longer and healthier than before.
The user experienced significant hair regrowth and thickness improvement using finasteride initially and then switching to dutasteride, with no major side effects. They recommend starting with dutasteride for better results and report no noticeable shedding.