Search
for

    Sort by

    Community Join

    300-330 / 1000+ results

      community Any luck with peppermint oil?

      in Question  7 upvotes 8 years ago
      A user stopped using minoxidil due to scalp irritation and is now using peppermint oil, noticing improved hair appearance but no growth yet. They are seeking a minoxidil brand that doesn't irritate the scalp and asking if others have had success with peppermint oil for hair loss.

      community Microneedling without topical minoxidil. What's the consensus?

      in Microneedling  10 upvotes 5 months ago
      Microneedling is more effective when combined with minoxidil, especially for temple regrowth, but is considered near-useless on its own. Users suggest combining microneedling with oral minoxidil and dutasteride for better results, while some caution against potential scalp damage.

      community 4% peppermint oil in jojoba oil against Minox flaking

      in Minoxidil  7 upvotes 7 years ago
      The conversation discusses using a mixture of 4% peppermint oil in jojoba oil to reduce flaking and dandruff caused by 5% Minoxidil lotion. The user reports significant improvement after one application of the oil mixture.

      community LPT: Sebhorric Detmatitis Treatment

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 8 years ago
      Mixing Nizoral and T-Gel in a 1:1 ratio and using it three times a week provided relief from persistent seborrheic dermatitis. This treatment is recommended for those with stubborn SD.

      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 I cannot even tolerate Nutrafol

      in Product  6 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user experienced side effects from finasteride and Nutrafol, opting for non-hormonal treatments like minoxidil, exercise, and a healthy lifestyle. Others discussed using Dutasteride, Biotin, and minoxidil with varying success and side effects.

      community Microneedling questions (18yo) on RU

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 4 months ago
      An 18-year-old is seeking advice on microneedling while using RU58841 for hair loss. Recommendations include using a derma pen with 0.5mm needles every two weeks and avoiding RU application for 24 hours post-microneedling to prevent absorption into the bloodstream.

      community Hair follicle neogenesis

       7 upvotes 10 years ago
      A user plans to experiment with creating new hair follicles using methods like derma rolling, applying lithium chloride, tannic acid, and various other substances including caffeine, ketoconazole, and raspberry ketones. They also consider using anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, and DHT inhibitors to potentially improve results.

      community NootBro Recommendations… How Do We Feel

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically a stack including topical Ashwagandha, Copper Peptide, Gotu Kola, Ketoconazole, and PDA. One user found Topical and Sub-Q GHK-CU effective.

      community Itchy/Sore scalp with hair loss M(28).

       3 upvotes 9 years ago
      A 28-year-old male is experiencing hair loss, itching, soreness, and numbness on the scalp, with symptoms including dry, brittle hair and scalp irritation. Treatments tried include Nizoral, salt water, various oils, and antihistamines, with limited success; a chemist suggested a possible fungal infection, while a doctor suspected male pattern baldness.

      community Would this be worth checking out?

      in Minoxidil  1 upvotes 3 years ago
      A user shared a homemade hair loss treatment spray containing minoxidil, Japanese Sato Arovis, essential oils, and isopropyl alcohol, used alongside microneedling. They experienced initial shedding followed by strong hair regrowth after five months of use.

      community Science backed answer only from what you have learnt .

      in Chat  5 upvotes 1 year ago
      Alcohol-based minoxidil absorbs better but can cause irritation; non-alcohol-based is gentler. Topical dutasteride shows promise but needs more research; low-dose oral minoxidil (0.25 mg/day) is effective with fewer side effects. Ingredients like Procapil, Redensyl, caffeine, and Anagain in shampoos have limited evidence; ketoconazole shampoo can help when used 2-3 times a week with other treatments.

      community Rate my stack! (Using a nuclear protocol)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  16 upvotes 5 years ago
      A hair loss regimen involving Dutasteride, Oral Minoxidil, Mesotherapy, Topical Minoxidil/Finasteride, RU58841, Alfatridiol, Microneedling, LLLT, Keto shampoo, Vitamin K/D/Fish oil/Borage Oil/MSM, Oral Castor oil and Niacin. It also mentions products that have been dropped from the regimen due to not being worth the hassle or messing with libido.

      community I fixed my hair shedding without Fin, Dut, RU, Pyri and Microneedling

      in Treatment  11 upvotes 2 years ago
      A user reports significantly reduced hair shedding by using a topical mixture containing 10% Minoxidil, 0.1% Melatonin, 5% Azelaic Acid, 5% Rosemary Oil, and 5% Peppermint Oil, and attributes the success mainly to Melatonin. They also use a copper peptide serum (AHK-Cu) for hair growth and Ketoconazole shampoo for scalp cleaning, but have stopped using other treatments like Finasteride and RU58841.

      community Went to a doctor today, this is the result

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user discussed hair loss treatments, considering options like oral and topical dutasteride, minoxidil, pumpkin seed oil, and a tonic with various ingredients. They expressed concerns about side effects and the cost of microneedling sessions.

      community Solution vehicle used by compounding pharmacy

      in Research/Science  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is using 0.1% dutasteride, 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.005% caffeine in the morning, and 1% minoxidil with 2% procapil and 0.01% tretinoin at night. They are concerned about the solution vehicle's effectiveness in preventing systemic absorption and ensuring the products stay around the hair follicles.

      community Stimulate hair growth- without minoxidil

      in Treatment  10 upvotes 8 months ago
      The user is seeking alternatives to Minoxidil for hair growth, currently using 0.1% topical finasteride and 2% ketoconazole shampoo. Suggestions include microneedling, red light therapy, rosemary oil, and other topical treatments like cetirizine, Stemoxydine, and Latanoprost.

      community Using essential oils as well as minoxidil?

      in Minoxidil  5 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation is about using a blend of coconut oil, peppermint oil, and rosemary oil with minoxidil for hair loss, and whether it's safe to apply this blend after microneedling.