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      community Oral Castor Oil Experiment Day #1

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user is experimenting with taking 1-1.5ml of pure castor oil orally daily as an alternative to minoxidil for hair growth. They aim to find a safer option that promotes overall body and head hair growth without the side effects of minoxidil.

      community Batana Oil thoughts? Vs Rosemary oil etc

      in Chat  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      Batana oil is gaining attention for hair growth, but users suggest Minoxidil as more effective. Some recommend using both Batana and Rosemary oil for better results, though skepticism about viral claims exists.

      community (Topic) does saw palmetto actually work?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      Saw palmetto can help reduce DHT levels and may work in combination with other supplements like beta sitosterol and pygume, but it's less effective than finasteride. Additional treatments like pumpkin seed extract, zinc, biotin, essential oils, scalp massages, and micro-needling can support hair health, but should not replace existing treatments like finasteride.

      community Has anyone tried Exosomes from Musely or somewhere else?

      in Hair Systems  10 upvotes 1 year ago
      Exosomes from Musely are being discussed as a topical hair loss treatment containing ingredients like latanoprost, caffeine, cetirizine, melatonin, vitamin D3, vitamin E, and biotin. Users are curious about its effectiveness and potential side effects, noting it may take 4-6 months to see results.

      community Any validity to this product being sold by a social media influencer?

      in Product 9 months ago
      The conversation is about skepticism towards a hair growth oil promoted by a social media influencer, with users suggesting it is ineffective without proven treatments like Minoxidil, finasteride, or hair transplants. The product contains various oils and extracts, but users doubt its effectiveness.

      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 Pelage Announces Positive Results of Phase 2a Trials for PP405

      in Update  302 upvotes 10 months ago
      PP405 shows promise in treating severe hair loss, with 31% of users experiencing over 20% hair density increase in four weeks, faster than minoxidil and finasteride. Some users are skeptical about the results' significance and long-term efficacy.

      community My Current Stack: Every Studied Natural at Maximum Concentration

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 7 months ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen using high concentrations of natural ingredients: pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, rosemary and peppermint essential oils, and caffeine. The user also practices microneedling, scalp massage, and takes Nutrafol.

      community Creating a custom topical growth serum

      in Research/Science  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is creating a custom topical hair regrowth serum using minoxidil, bimatoprost, tretinoin, castor oil, and hyaluronic acid. They are also using dutasteride, oral minoxidil, and castor oil in their current regimen.

      community Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract, and other FGF-5 inhibitors?

      in Question  4 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses the potential of Sanguisorba Officinalis Root Extract as a treatment for hair loss by inhibiting FGF-5. The user also mentions the product évolis, which is based on this extract but is only available in the US and Australia.

      community Sebum production even on dutasteride, and its relation to MPB.

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  6 upvotes 4 months ago
      The conversation discusses managing hair loss and scalp issues, with users sharing experiences using treatments like dutasteride, finasteride, ketoconazole, sulfur soap, and topical anti-androgens. Suggestions include trying sulfur soap, scalp massages, spironolactone, and dietary changes to reduce sebum production and dandruff.

      community Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05 (sernivo spray)

      in General  76 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user was prescribed betamethasone dipropionate spray for a receding hairline, which caused skin peeling and depigmentation. They stopped using it and are considering alternatives like BPC-157/TB-500 for healing.

      community Serenoa Repens (saw palmetto) + plus biotin

      in Chat  4 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user is using minoxidil for hair loss and considering adding finasteride but their dermatologist advised waiting to see if minoxidil works alone. They are thinking about taking saw palmetto (serenoa repens) and biotin as alternatives and are asking for others' experiences and potential side effects.

      community About the CBD regrowth study : just a few remarks

      in Research/Science  165 upvotes 4 years ago
      CBD in an emu and lanolin oil preparation showed a 100% increase in hair growth, but the effectiveness may partly come from the oils. Users discussed proper CBD dosage, preparation methods, and skepticism about the study's quality.

      community Will be experimenting with peppermint oil and olive oil as a carrier.

       4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Peppermint oil and olive oil are being used to potentially improve hair growth, with some initial observations of stronger, thicker hair. Another user is using a mix of peppermint, coconut, castor, and rosemary oils, noting healthier and softer hair but no significant regrowth yet.

      community So what exactly do coconut and castor oil even do?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Coconut oil may act as a natural conditioner but can clog pores, while castor oil might promote hair growth and help with dandruff. Users suggest trying lighter oils like apricot or grapeseed for better results.

      community Rosemary oil, peppermint oil, mucuna pruriens - two weeks in

      in Treatment  83 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user who is trying alternative treatments, such as mucuna pruriens dissolved in water/alcohol and a blend of jojoba oil, rosemary oil, and peppermint oil, for hair loss. Other users have shared anecdotal evidence, discussed the potential effectiveness of certain treatments, and questioned the time sensitivity of experimenting with new treatments.

      community Question about Castor oil and other oils?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Castor oil's effectiveness for male pattern baldness, receding hairline, and thinning crown is questioned, including its application method and potential side effects. The user also mentions experiencing hair shedding with coconut oil.