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      community 16M. before vs after 2 and a half months in between

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 16-year-old is asking if their hair situation has improved after using rosemary oil, rosemary water, derma rolling, and ketoconazole, and is considering starting Minoxidil. Replies comment on the user's hairiness and high DHT levels.

      community Does everything that reduces DHT block 5ar?

      in Treatment  47 upvotes 1 year ago
      Finasteride is the most effective treatment for reducing DHT and addressing hair loss compared to fish oil and saw palmetto. Topical treatments like RU58841 and minoxidil are also discussed, but finasteride remains the most effective option.

      community 28 Days on Oral Min and Vitamins Only

      in Is this regrowth?  133 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user is taking 2.5mg of oral Minoxidil and using Rosemary and Peppermint oil for hair regrowth, with no side effects reported. They are considering increasing the dosage to 5mg after three months and have been advised to include a dermaroller in their routine.

      community Going off Minoxidil then using oils

      in Minoxidil 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses stopping oral minoxidil after 2 years and using rosemary/peppermint oil instead, with the concern of losing hair gains. Replies suggest that switching to oils will result in losing all the hair gains achieved with minoxidil.

      community Second shedding phase after 6 months? Should I worry?

      in Is this regrowth?  1 upvotes 2 years ago
      A 20-year-old started using minoxidil, rosemary oil, Alpecin caffeine shampoos, scalp massager, derma rollers, and supplements for hair regrowth, seeing significant improvement initially. However, after 6 months, they noticed increased shedding and thinning, causing concern about whether this is normal or indicative of a problem.

      community Is this regrowth? Or is hair just longer

      in Is this regrowth?  6 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using 15% minoxidil, rosemary oil, peppermint oil, and bi estro cream for hair loss and is noticing baby hairs but is unsure if this is new hair growth or just existing hair getting longer.

      community Scientific evidence for Peppermint & Rosemary oils + My Experience

      in Research/Science  114 upvotes 3 years ago
      Natural treatments for hair loss, specifically peppermint oil and rosemary oil; how they can be used as a supplementary or alternative treatment to pharmaceuticals such as finasteride and minoxidil; and the personal experience of the user Divallo, who has seen an increase in density and thickness after using these oils for around 2.5 years. The post also touches on the potential antifungal properties of the oils and their effects on cutaneous blood flow.

      community Treatments I’ve tried to date and what results I got

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 4 years ago
      Various hair loss treatments were tried, including coconut oil, dermarolling, finasteride, Zix, minoxidil, and RU58841. The most effective combination was RU58841 and minoxidil, which halted hair loss and thickened hair without significant side effects.

      community 4 month update Fin / Min / Dermaroller

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  13 upvotes 5 years ago
      User started hair loss treatment in November 2020 using Finasteride, Minoxidil, Dermaroller, castor oil, Nizoral, and supplements. They experienced improvements but had a second shed in February and seek feedback on their routine.

      community "I'm seeing new baby hairs"

       9 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses the appearance of new baby hairs with treatments like castor oil, finasteride, minoxidil, and dermarolling. Users note that baby hairs often go unreported after initial excitement, with some seeing growth and others losing interest in updates.

      community Natural methods only. Gains or Nah?

      in Is this regrowth? 5 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 Great News! Hair Growth Treatment will be smooth in the future

      in Research/Science  179 upvotes 5 months ago
      Oleic acid, microneedling, and emu oil are discussed as potential hair growth treatments, with some users expressing skepticism about their effectiveness. Minoxidil and finasteride are recommended as current reliable treatments until more proven solutions are available.

      community What is my progress in 4 months?

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 5 months ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, specifically the use of finasteride, minoxidil, and other methods like rosemary oil and dermastamping. The user is hesitant to start minoxidil before a hair transplant due to concerns about shedding, despite suggestions to use it for potential regrowth.

      community Three month progress pictures:

      in Progress Pictures  203 upvotes 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old shared their three-month hair regrowth progress using Minoxidil 5% liquid and a natural hair oil, while considering finasteride and other treatments. Users discussed the effectiveness of various treatments, including topical finasteride, nizoral, and the importance of addressing DHT as a cause of hair loss.

      community Seeking Advice After Frustrating Dermatologist Visits: Min/Fin vs Supplements

      in General  119 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is frustrated with dermatologists who dismiss Minoxidil and finasteride as unsafe, instead recommending mustard oil, PRP, zinc supplements, and hair products. The user feels these suggestions are ineffective and is considering starting Minoxidil and finasteride despite the dermatologists' advice.

      community Hair Loss Journey so far and where to now (22yo)

      in Is this regrowth?  2 upvotes 6 months ago
      The user is experiencing hair loss and is using topical finasteride, rosemary oil, caffeine, microneedling, low-level laser therapy, scalp massages, ketoconazole shampoo, and various vitamins and supplements. They are concerned about potential gynecomastia and are considering using minoxidil if current treatments do not stop hair loss or promote regrowth.

      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 29M alopecia or normal hair fall but something worked. Just wanted to share.

      in Update  4 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 29-year-old male experienced hair loss and found improvement using a combination of onion hair oil, castor oil, ketoconazole shampoo, and aloe vera gel with vitamin E, while discontinuing minoxidil and finasteride due to side effects. He emphasizes the importance of scalp massage and oiling for hair growth and reduced hair fall.

      community Natural Techniques for Light / Moderate Recession

      in Chat  1 upvotes 8 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.

      community 2.5MG Oral Minoxidil, Is This Regrowth?

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is using 2.5mg oral Minoxidil, rosemary mint oil, scalp massaging, a derma roller, multivitamins, and hair vitamins for hair regrowth. They are considering adding pumpkin seed oil, a derma pen, and saw palmetto vitamins, and are advised to consider finasteride.