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      community Can I use coconut/rosemary oil or should I use minoxidil

      in Chat  1 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, with a focus on using coconut/rosemary oil, minoxidil, and finasteride. Oils may help with scalp health, but minoxidil is for regrowth, and finasteride or dutasteride is needed to stop hair thinning.

      community Does Peppermint oil have a shedding phase?

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user has been using peppermint oil with caffeine on their scalp and is experiencing more visible scalp, questioning if it's a shedding phase or ineffective treatment. Another person suggests the peppermint oil is not working and the user is naturally losing hair, implying that more established treatments like minoxidil or finasteride would be preferred.

      community Musely s Exosome formulation looks interesting

      in Chat  13 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosomes, cetirizine, melatonin, latanoprost, and caffeine are discussed as potential hair loss treatments. There is skepticism about the effectiveness of exosomes, especially in topical form, but some users report positive results.

      community Peppermint oil scientific proof

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      Peppermint oil and minoxidil were compared for hair growth in mice, with peppermint oil showing potential. A user plans to use topical finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss treatment.

      community Notice any progress?

      in Question  5 upvotes 7 years ago
      A 23-year-old is using finasteride, minoxidil, nizoral, a dermapen, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil for hair loss treatment. They are seeking feedback on their progress.

      community Frizzy hair what products should I use?

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is seeking advice for frizzy hair, having tried coconut oil without success and considering Olaplex products. They are looking for effective product recommendations.

      community Peppermint oil for Hair Thickness

      in Research/Science  2 upvotes 7 months ago
      Peppermint oil may increase hair thickness more effectively than minoxidil, but its effects are mostly studied in animals. Users report mixed results, with some seeing no regrowth and others noting slight improvements when combined with other treatments.

      community Seriously confused about minoxidil's method of action

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses confusion about how Minoxidil promotes hair growth compared to other substances like Menthol, which have similar actions. The user mentions personal positive results with peppermint oil extract and is currently trying L-citrulline for its vasodilation effects.

      community Regrowth from massage, update and integration

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 10 months ago
      The conversation discusses using scalp massage, balms like Ethera and L'Occitane, and dietary changes such as rosemary tea and tofu to address hair loss. The user is also considering high-intensity interval training and slow breathing to improve hair regrowth.

      community Black Cumin Seed Oil

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 5 years ago
      Black cumin seed oil may stimulate hair regrowth due to thymoquinone. It can be consumed or applied topically.

      community Question about topical part of treatment

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using a combination of oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil, and a topical formula with Finasteride, Minoxidil, and Hydrocortisone, along with rosemary oil, coconut oil, ginseng, and a derma roller. They are also using LLLT therapy and are questioning the timing of the laser cap session in relation to the topical application.

      community Hopefully a logical question regarding dermarolling.

      in Microneedling 5 years ago
      A user discusses using dermastamping for hair loss and questions the timing of applying a mixture of peppermint oil, spearmint oil, rosemary oil, and castor oil due to their anti-inflammatory effects. They wonder if waiting 10 hours after stamping would be more effective.

      community Actifolic RU58841 with octopirox?

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses using RU58841 with octopirox or essential oils for hair loss treatment. The user is seeking advice on which variation to try.

      community The best vehicle/carrier for RU58841

      in Treatment  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about the best vehicle for RU58841, comparing trichosol and Garnier/Vichy Stemoxydine, avoiding propylene glycol (PG) or ethanol due to previous scalp damage. The user is also seeking sources for these products in the EU.

      community RU and cetosomal minoxidil topical

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      Mixing RU58841 with cetosomal minoxidil is discussed due to scalp irritation from ethanol PG vehicles. A mixture of the two turned bright pink when left to dry.
      Any experiences with fin/dut alternatives?

      community Any experiences with fin/dut alternatives?

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year 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 Holding the line with no meds.

      in Progress Pictures  50 upvotes 1 year 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 RU58841 in Pumpkin Seed Oil (PSO)

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user is seeing good results with RU58841 for hair loss, noting reduced shedding and thicker hair. They plan to use pumpkin seed oil as a solvent to avoid water content, which they believe reduces the effectiveness of anti-androgens.

      community Sandalore: a scientific homemade approch

       19 upvotes 7 years ago
      The post discusses using Sandalore as a potential hair loss treatment, emphasizing precise measurements and safe handling. The user compares Sandalore's effects to Minoxidil and mentions preparing a solution with ethanol and DMSO.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community Best brand of topical melatonin?

      in Product  8 upvotes 3 years ago
      People are using topical melatonin for diffuse thinning and retrograde alopecia. They are discussing the best brands and application methods.