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      community Losing hair. Dont know why and what to do

      in General  163 upvotes 11 months ago
      A 25-year-old is experiencing hair loss since 2022, possibly linked to post-COVID effects, and is hesitant to use minoxidil or finasteride due to side effects. They have tried shampoos, vitamins, and scalp massages with limited success and are seeking natural solutions.

      community Train your forehead and scalp muscles

      in Research/Science  23 upvotes 1 year ago
      Training scalp muscles to absorb more DHT is suggested as a hair loss solution, but users debate its effectiveness compared to medications like dutasteride and finasteride. Concerns about side effects of DHT blockers, such as reduced libido, are discussed, with some advocating for natural remedies like scalp massages and healthy living.

      community Desperate for help - Dread shed since 5 months!

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is experiencing severe hair loss after starting Minoxidil 5% and is seeking advice, as their hair loss worsened following a second COVID infection. Despite normal hormone and vitamin levels, the user is considering additional treatments like Ketoconazole shampoo, massages, and low-level laser therapy.

      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 4 month update - nuclear stack, 42m

      in Progress Pictures  256 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 42-year-old user shared a 4-month update on their hair regrowth using a "nuclear stack" including oral and topical minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, micro-needling, keto shampoo, saw palmetto, biotin, multivitamins, scalp massages, and inversion table. They reported significant progress with minimal side effects and plan to continue the routine.

      community after several weeks of research, here's the stack I've decided on

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  43 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old experiencing diffuse hair thinning has chosen a treatment stack including topical finasteride, a blend of rosemary, peppermint, and pumpkin seed oils, procyanidine B2 spray, ketoconazole shampoo, and scalp massages. They avoid minoxidil due to family history of side effects and oral finasteride due to high estrogen levels.

      community is Oleanic acid a DHT blocker ?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user is experiencing hair thinning and is using a peptide with oleanic acid as a DHT blocker, along with minoxidil, while waiting for topical finasteride. They plan to use a combination of minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamp, ketoconazole, and scalp massages, but are advised to stick to proven treatments like finasteride and minoxidil.

      community Need motivation, can’t live normally

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 20-year-old experiencing hair thinning became depressed and sought treatment. The new dermatologist prescribed a routine including topical minoxidil, finasteride, derma stamping, Nizoral shampoo, rosemary oil, and scalp massages.

      community Is this new hair growth? Former slick bald patches.

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user, 42 M, NW 5-6, used oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841 topical, micro needling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto gummies, vitamin D gummies, and scalp massages for 2 months. They noticed many small light hairs on previously bald areas and are questioning if these will darken or remain vellus hairs.

      community Interested about what other adjunct therapies people are trying & whats working?

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses alternative hair loss treatments beyond the commonly used Minoxidil and Finasteride. One user is trying diclofenac gel, caffeine + antioxidant serum, finasteride, ketoconazole shampoo, and has stopped using Minoxidil due to ineffectiveness, while another user has adopted lifestyle changes like exercise, diet, stress reduction, and topical caffeine, along with scalp massages and microneedling.

      community I think it’s happening? It’s been a wild ride. 29M pictures from 27.

      in Progress Pictures  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 29-year-old man has been using topical minoxidil, oral finasteride, derma rolling, a stamp, rosemary oil with Nioxin shampoo/conditioner, nizoral, scalp massages, and various hair care tools to treat hair loss. He's seen some improvements but is still experiencing slight recession and is seeking advice and encouragement.

      community Are a lot of men already losing their hair at 25?

      in Chat  153 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the perception of increased hair loss among young men, with some attributing it to heightened awareness or environmental factors. Various treatments are mentioned, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, microneedling, scalp massages, and future hair transplant methods.

      community 8 Months Hair Transplant Progress

      in Progress Pictures  151 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post is about a user's 8-month progress after a hair transplant at Attica Clinic using 1400 grafts, oral Biotin, Pura D'or Serum, Klorane Quinine Shampoo, microneedling, and daily 5-minute scalp massages. The comments vary, with some praising the results and others criticizing them as unnatural.

      community Never had better results than a few drops of minoxidil under the tongue. I've tried various combinations.

      in Minoxidil  10 upvotes 3 years ago
      The user reports the best results for hairline regrowth using 3 drops of minoxidil under the tongue once daily, after trying various treatments including loniten, topical minoxidil with estrogen, dutasteride, and finasteride. Additional regimen includes occasional tretinoin, collagen peptides, crude oil massages, violet ray device, nizoral, and Listerine for scalp health.

      community Watching my 23 y/o self deciding to do nothing about his thinning hair

      in Satire  1035 upvotes 3 years ago
      Hair loss and the various treatments available, including finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, dermarolling, RU58841, mesotherapy, Rogaine, and scalp massages. The discussion also includes regret for not starting treatment earlier and advice to start early in order to avoid further balding.

      community My nuclear protocol (scary but very effective)

      in Treatment  79 upvotes 3 years ago
      A hair loss treatment protocol involving topical and oral medications such as Minoxidil, RU58841, Finasteride, Dutasteride, Melatonin, Zinc, Vitamin B6, NAC, Caffeine, Biotin, Ginseng, and Semen; other treatments including Microneedling, Laser Helmet, Nizoral shampoo, Scalp Massage and supplements like Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Fish Oil, and Biotin; and the potential side effects of using this protocol.

      community My RU58841 Progress / Hair loss journey

      in Progress Pictures  76 upvotes 4 years ago
      A user shared their experience with hair loss treatments, including RU58841, ketoconazole shampoo, caffeine shampoo, and topical finasteride. They found RU58841 effective for diffuse thinning but experienced severe hair loss after stopping it; topical finasteride worked well for a receding hairline but caused side effects. They also use a charcoal shampoo and practice scalp massages.

      community Hair loss - The Root of the Problem

      in Hair Systems  2 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss can be influenced by nutritional deficiencies, particularly low Vitamin D and fatty liver, and improving nutrition and lifestyle can strengthen hair. Treatments suggested include regular exercise, a balanced diet, vitamin supplements, and coconut oil massages, while acknowledging that hereditary factors may also play a role.

      community Here is my hair regrowth plan

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The user's hair regrowth plan includes topical treatments (RU58841, azelaic acid, ketoconazole), oral supplements (Gia Herbs, castor oil), microneedling, PTD-DBM peptide with valproic acid, red light therapy, inversion table with scalp massage, and platelet-rich fibrin injections. Commenters suggest that finasteride and minoxidil are essential treatments for male pattern hair loss, which are missing from the plan.

      community Listen to anyone besides your Mom while fighting hair-loss

      in Satire  464 upvotes 5 years ago
      Hair loss treatments, with people sharing their experiences of trying to get help from family members and how genetics can affect the severity of hair loss. Treatments mentioned include finasteride, minoxidil, RU58841, scalp massage, whey protein and bleaching.

      community 1.5 months in left to right. Seeing lots of hair growth. Only dermarolling, JBCO and onion juice. Tried minoxdil but saw a lot of hair loss so stopped. Trying to see if all natural treatment works and the results seem pretty good. Any recommendations going forward?

      in Progress Pictures  24 upvotes 6 years ago
      User reports visible hair growth after 1.5 months using dermarolling, Jamaican black castor oil, and onion juice, having stopped minoxidil due to initial hair loss. Replies suggest continuing minoxidil despite shedding, buzzing hair, and trying finasteride or scalp massages.

      community An updated, simple guide to the most effective hair loss treatments

       193 upvotes 6 years ago
      Effective treatments for hair loss, including Dutasteride, Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermarolling, LLLT, PRP, Ketoconazole, and Scalp Massage. In addition, anti-inflammatory diets and stress management are recommended to maintain or regrow hair.

      community Dermarolling for the next 4 months

      in Treatment  12 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user plans to dermaroll and use minoxidil for hair loss over the next 4 months, documenting progress monthly. They will also consider finasteride later and include vitamins, a custom shampoo, castor oil, scalp massages, and increased water intake in their regimen.