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      community Hair loss protocol

      in Treatment 5 years ago
      The user is addressing hair loss with scalp botox, scalp massage, nizoral shampoo, various vitamins and supplements, and natural nitric oxide boosters like citrulline malate and beetroot powder. They are also considering a mouthpiece to reduce snoring and improve sleep.

      community Natural Techniques for Light / Moderate Recession

      in Chat  1 upvotes 10 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth and stabilization at Norwood 2 using natural remedies like pumpkin seed oil, rosemary oil, vitamins, and scalp massages, avoiding minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. Another user suggested starting topical finasteride earlier to prevent further hair loss.
      Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

      community Physio-metabolic method of treating androgenic alopecia. Cold receptors. The relationship between DHT, cold receptors, minoxidil and antiandrogens

      in Research  413 upvotes 1 year ago
      Treating androgenic alopecia with minoxidil, finasteride, and antiandrogens, alongside exercise, cryotherapy, and natural substances to stimulate cold receptors for better hair growth. The method focuses on enhancing treatment effectiveness by considering environmental and behavioral factors and the role of cold receptors and muscle stress.

      community anything to add to my regime?

      in Advice 6 years ago
      The conversation is about a hair loss treatment regimen that includes finasteride, dutasteride, oral minoxidil, Dermapen, quercetin, N-acetyl L-cysteine, biotin, millet seed extract, MSM, OPC, green tea extract, high-dose vitamins B1-B12, boron, and silica. The user is seeking advice on additional treatments.

      community How I treated side effects

       9 upvotes 6 years ago
      The conversation discusses treating side effects of hair loss treatments. Recommendations include lifting heavy weights, reducing body fat, taking ZMA and D3 supplements, improving diet, taking DIM, reducing finasteride dosage, avoiding alcohol, drinking water, getting quality sleep, and not obsessing over side effects.

      community Update On Massages and Nutrient Intake at N2 Stabilization

      in Update  1 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user shared their experience with hair regrowth using a natural approach, including a good diet, multivitamins, pumpkin seed oil, and scalp massages, without using minoxidil or finasteride. They emphasize this method for those with stabilized hair loss around Norwood 1.5 - 2, noting satisfactory progress over a year.

      community New molecule PP405 vs exercise

      in Research/Science  38 upvotes 1 year ago
      PP405 targets hair follicle stem cells differently than exercise-induced lactate, suggesting exercise alone may not replicate its benefits. Minoxidil and finasteride are recommended alongside exercise for hair regrowth, with additional suggestions like spicy food and infrared exposure.

      community Natural methods only. Gains or Nah?

      in Is this regrowth? 6 months ago
      The user is attempting to regrow hair using natural methods like microneedling, rosemary oil, and capsaicin tincture, avoiding medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to past health issues. Feedback suggests these methods are ineffective, with many recommending shaving or considering a hair system instead.

      community Reducing Scalp Inflammation

      in Treatment  5 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses treatments for scalp inflammation, suggesting options like scalp massage, changing shampoos, using aloe vera, Tgel, nizoral shampoo, topical cetirizine, and consulting a dermatologist. Finasteride was mentioned as helpful for reducing inflammation, but with side effects.

      community Alternative Approach to Hair Loss: an n=1 Experiment in Bioenergetics

       7 upvotes 6 years ago
      The post discusses a holistic, bioenergetic approach to hair loss, focusing on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes rather than traditional treatments like finasteride or minoxidil. Key dietary recommendations include fruits, milk, potatoes, butter, coconut oil, eggs, oysters, liver, and gelatin, along with moderate exercise and lifestyle adjustments to reduce stress.

      community Reducing Fibrosis in Hair Loss: Topical Pirfenidone

      in Research/Science  58 upvotes 2 months ago
      Topical pirfenidone is highlighted as an effective anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrotic treatment for hair loss, particularly in addressing perifollicular fibrosis, which may enhance the effectiveness of standard treatments like finasteride and minoxidil. The user also uses calcipotriol, MCT oil, ciclopirox shampoo, and benzoyl peroxide shampoo as part of their regimen.

      community Take the meds, but know that LIFESTYLE MATTERS

      in Research/Science  20 upvotes 2 months ago
      Minoxidil and finasteride aid hair regrowth, but a healthy lifestyle, including proper nutrition and maintaining a healthy weight, enhances their effectiveness. Being underweight can impede hair regrowth, while a balanced diet and addressing deficiencies can improve outcomes.

      community Current Treatment Protocol I'm following

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a combination of topical and oral treatments containing Finasteride and Minoxidil, along with supplements like Biotin, Saw Palmetto, and vitamins, to combat hair loss. They are also incorporating lifestyle changes such as a whole foods diet, exercise, and improved sleep to support their regimen.

      community If the main mechanism of microneedling is an increase in bloodflow to the scalp, shouldn't we be pursuing other actions which increase bloodflow? Sauna, cold showers, high dosage fish oil, hard cardio, heme-iron(red meats), HAND STANDS, foods high in NO (arugula), ginger, increased water consumption

      in Question  18 upvotes 6 years ago
      Microneedling stimulates hair growth through stem cell activation during wound healing, not just increased blood flow. Other methods like showers or supplements don't replicate this effect.

      community Natural DHT Blockers instead of fin

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  4 upvotes 5 years ago
      The conversation discusses using natural DHT blockers like saw palmetto, beta sitosterol, pumpkin seed oil, pygeum africanum bark, and nettle root as alternatives to finasteride for hair loss, with mixed opinions on their effectiveness. Some users report minimal improvement with natural options and better results with finasteride or dutasteride, despite concerns about potential side effects.

      community What do I do?

      in Question  5 upvotes 7 years ago
      A user is concerned about hair loss and is hesitant to use medications like finasteride and minoxidil due to side effects, and is seeking natural alternatives such as garlic, biotin, and scalp massages. Suggestions include dermarolling, essential oils, and lifestyle changes like exercise and diet to improve blood circulation and block DHT.

      community Control your blood pressure - for me this was my root issue

      in Treatment  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Managing blood pressure can help with hair loss, as seen with the use of medications like Cialis and oral minoxidil, which improved hairline and blood pressure. Lifestyle changes, such as reducing stimulant use and adjusting testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) doses, also play a role in addressing hair loss and overall health.

      community Is it possible for diffuse thinning to stop or retard?

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  11 upvotes 2 months ago
      Diffuse thinning is unpredictable, and while some suggest treatments like finasteride or dutasteride, others emphasize acceptance as hair loss may continue. Some users share personal experiences with treatments like nizoral, scalp massage, and lifestyle changes, but results vary.

      community The real stack, the only things you really need.

      in Treatment  1 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses a hair loss prevention regimen using a custom topical treatment with Dutasteride, Minoxidil, Latanoprost, Cetirizine, Tretinoin, Vitamin D3, and caffeine, along with supplements like iron, selenium, vitamin D, and vitamin B. The user advises against expensive treatments like LLLT caps and unnecessary natural supplements.

      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 How to minimize hair loss while waiting to start finasteride (17M)

      in Technology  6 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 17-year-old is using topical minoxidil for hair loss and is considering other treatments like ketoconazole shampoo and saw palmetto while waiting to start finasteride at 19. Suggestions include using oral minoxidil, topical antiandrogens like RU58841, and CB-03-01, with a focus on minimizing systemic DHT impact.

      community Things to do besides treatment to see even more regrowth?

      in Product  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth strategies, including using dutasteride, minoxidil, finasteride, dermastamping, soy, curcumin, and possibly castor oil. Suggestions also include increasing dutasteride dosage, using oral minoxidil, topical finasteride, and tretinoin to enhance minoxidil efficacy.