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      community Sudden, rapid hair loss

       3 upvotes 11 years ago
      A 33-year-old male experienced sudden, rapid hair loss, possibly due to a reaction to mentholated shampoo and undiluted tea tree oil, with a history of seborrheic dermatitis. He is currently taking finasteride, vitamin D3, a multivitamin, and biotin, and is seeking further medical evaluation.

      community hair loss treatment alternatives and ideas to improve gain

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 3 years ago
      The post discusses using finasteride, minoxidil, ketoconazole, and a dermaroller for hair loss, along with spearmint capsules, pueraria mirifica, saw palmetto, biotin, and vitamins. The user is also considering microdosing finasteride with trans treatment and mentions the potential of herbal enemas and hair systems.

      community Can we switch to some alternative after minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil 1 year ago
      The conversation is about whether one can start with minoxidil and then switch to alternatives like rosemary oil or redensyl to maintain hair growth. The consensus is that alternatives like rosemary oil are ineffective.

      community My somewhat nuclear Hair loss prevention procotocol

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 21-year-old male shared his extensive hair loss treatment protocol, which includes Dutasteride, RU58841, Ketoconazole shampoo, oral Minoxidil, pyrilutamide, MK677, dermastamping, and castor oil, and reported improved hair regrowth and overall well-being. He has experienced no side effects and has also improved his diet and lifestyle.

      community Handle the itch from Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 4 weeks ago
      Minoxidil can cause scalp itchiness, often due to propylene glycol, and users suggest alternatives like foam formulations without PG, using moisturizing oils, or reducing application frequency. Some recommend ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione shampoos to help with inflammation and itchiness.

      community Recommended lotion for irritated scalp?

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user seeks a lotion for an inflamed, itchy scalp caused by DHT, asking for options that promote blood flow and contain hair vitamins like caffeine and biotin. Another user suggests using a mix of mustard oil and coconut oil.

      community Shampoo for a thicker appearance

      in Advice  23 upvotes 6 years ago
      A user recommends a biotin collagen shampoo for making hair appear thicker and feeling nice. Another user mentions using a similar product with argan oil from Walmart.

      community Is there a consensus on a "best conditioner" to use?

      in Research/Science  12 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about finding the best conditioner for hair loss, with a mention that Ketoconazole shampoo is recommended for reversing hair loss. Users suggest that most "hair growth" conditioners are ineffective and discuss using anti-dandruff conditioners with piroctone olamine.

      community "DHT Itch" and onset Seborrheic Dermatitis

      in Research/Science  76 upvotes 2 years ago
      The post and conversation discuss the link between DHT (a hormone), scalp itchiness, and hair loss. Some users share their experiences and treatments, including the use of fluconazole, corticosteroids, and ketoconazole shampoo, with one user suspecting minoxidil as a potential cause of their symptoms.

      community Redensyl for subsitution for Minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 4 years ago
      User asks about Redensyl as a substitute for Minoxidil due to side effects. Another user suggests trying Ordinary Hair Serum with dermarolling for improved hair quality.

      community Taking Topical Minoxidil Orally Week 14

      in Satire 4 years ago
      Taking Minoxidil topically for hair loss and the results, which included jokes about castration, Daenerys Targaryenism, and a hair system. People in the conversation also shared positive affirmations and humorous comments.

      community Hair progress from a year ago to today

      in Progress Pictures  128 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user shared their daily hair loss treatment routine, which includes 1mg of oral finasteride, 1mg of oral minoxidil, 1ml of castor oil, biotin, collagen, multivitamins, zinc, magnesium, liver supplements, RU58841 every night, and ketoconazole shampoo twice a week. They also mentioned a healthy lifestyle and a past unsuccessful hair transplant, but have experienced hair regrowth and thickening since starting their current regimen.

      community 1 Month oral castor oil progress

      in Progress Pictures  7 upvotes 5 years ago
      OP used castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and biotin tablets for hair growth, reporting significant beard growth and faster hair growth on the scalp, but with stomach issues from castor oil. OP also used finasteride and recommended starting with 1ml of castor oil, noting that while hair grew faster, density did not significantly increase.

      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 Tressless saved my hair and my confidence.

      in Progress Pictures  239 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced rapid hair loss due to stress and started using minoxidil, finasteride, a derm roller, and Mielle hair oil, along with men's supplements. They are pleased with the progress and grateful for the support from the community.

      community Why is no one talking about alfatradiol?

      in Treatment  24 upvotes 1 year ago
      Alfatradiol is discussed as a hair loss treatment with minimal side effects, but its effectiveness is debated, and it's not widely known or available outside Germany. Some users report side effects like gyno and ball ache, while others find it effective in stopping shedding and itching.

      community Has anyone tried hair+me topicals? (UK)

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is trying Hair + Me's 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride topical, which has a different carrier and pleasant smell compared to traditional alcohol-based formulas. They are seeking feedback on its effectiveness compared to classic formulas.

      community Since there is so much hype for cosmeRNA and HMI-115...

      in Chat  49 upvotes 3 years ago
      Exploring different treatments for hair loss, such as cosmeRNA and HMI-115 which are small interference messenger RNA that inhibits the DHT receptor and an antibody that binds to the prolactin (PRL) receptor respectively; and researching mechanism and environment of hyperresponders.

      community Microneedling + Peppermint

      in Advice  11 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses using microneedling and peppermint oil as an alternative treatment for hair loss, with the original poster having previously experienced side effects from finasteride and minoxidil. Another user mentions mixing peppermint oil with jbco (Jamaican black castor oil) for hair growth and also experiencing side effects from minoxidil.

      community 1 year of finasteride, minoxidil (capsules) and rosemary oil. (Side note I also… lost weight, had a LOT of therapy for unresolved childhood trauma and started arresting my unhelpful thinking/ useless self hatred/ judging myself and others/ hair loss) 🥹

      in Progress Pictures  1013 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user shared a one-year progress of treating hair loss with finasteride, minoxidil capsules, and rosemary oil, and also improved mental health by addressing childhood trauma and changing negative thought patterns. Commenters congratulated the user on both hair regrowth and mental health progress, with one asking for advice on overcoming self-hatred and low confidence.

      community Recommend me Shampoo or Saw Palmetto?

      in Chat  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 24-year-old male experiencing increased hair thinning and shedding recently started using rosemary and castor oil, microneedling, and an anti-dandruff shampoo. He is considering adding Saw Palmetto and seeks recommendations for a good shampoo.

      community Hair coming back from the dead

      in Update  30 upvotes 6 months ago
      Hair regrowth progress using finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Visible improvements started around month 6, with initial shedding from minoxidil.