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      community Using Rosemary and other essential Oils

      in Product  9 upvotes 4 years ago
      The conversation discusses creating a mix of essential oils for hair regrowth, questioning the proper mix ratio for single or multiple oils. It also mentions using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss treatment, alongside oils, shampoos, and microneedling to improve scalp conditions for hair regrowth.

      community Rosemary oil's potency as a dht blocker

      in Research/Science  65 upvotes 2 years ago
      Rosemary extract showed high inhibitory activity against DHT, similar to finasteride and dutasteride, but the conversation includes skepticism about its effectiveness in humans since the study was done on mice and rosemary oil is often considered ineffective based on personal experiences. Some suggest trying rosemary oil alongside other treatments, while others emphasize the difference between the extract used in the study and the oil.

      community Mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol)

      in Research/Science  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation discusses the mechanism of action of alfatradiol (17 alpha estradiol) in treating hair loss. It explores theories that it either inhibits 5 alpha reductase to prevent T->DHT conversion or aromatizes scalp T into 17-alpha-estradiol to save hair.

      community Nifeishi rosemary mint oil experience

      in Product  2 upvotes 2 years ago
      The conversation is about personal experiences with Nifeishi rosemary mint oil for hair loss and requests for an ingredient review to assess its quality. Specific treatments mentioned are Minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Quercetin got rid of my scalp soreness

      in Chat  3 upvotes 10 months ago
      Quercetin reduced scalp soreness and may help with histamine-related hair loss. The soreness felt like inflamed follicles beneath the scalp surface.

      community 5 months oralfin, topmin, dermarolling

      in Progress Pictures  853 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user "ninezske" shared their progress pictures of hair regrowth after using oral finasteride, topical minoxidil, and dermarolling. Other users commented on the results and discussed the effectiveness of minoxidil and finasteride.

      community DLQ01: A Better "Minoxidil" PGF2a synthetic analogue.

      in Research/Science  3 upvotes 1 year ago
      DLQ01, a prostaglandin F2α analog, shows promise for hair growth by directly stimulating PGE2/PGF receptors without needing conversion, and can be combined with minoxidil and retinoids like tretinoin for enhanced effectiveness. Minoxidil's efficacy may be reduced by COX-1 inhibitors, but using prostaglandin analogs like Latanoprost or Bimatoprost can help maintain its effectiveness.

      community Fevipiprant 2019!

       15 upvotes 9 years ago
      The conversation discusses Fevipiprant, an asthma drug that may block CRTH2 and potentially stop male pattern baldness (MPB) without inhibiting DHT. It also mentions the use of finasteride and dutasteride for hair loss.

      community How to use conditioner and essential oils without it touching roots?

      in Chat  2 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is seeking advice on applying conditioner and essential oils without touching the scalp due to thinning hair, while using treatments like topical finasteride, minoxidil, and pyril. They are experimenting with hair care routines and have noticed some improvements with their current treatment regimen.

      community Anyone hear of Ursolic Acid?

      in Question  4 upvotes 7 years ago
      Ursolic acid, found in apple peels, lemongrass, rosemary, and lavender, may have anti-androgen effects similar to finasteride. It might be beneficial for hair health when used with other treatments like Minoxidil, Finasteride, and RU58841.

      community Norwood 7 wants some hair. 5 months on oral fin/min

      in Progress Pictures  8 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user experienced heart palpitations and breathing issues while using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss and plans to switch to generic finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also use Nizoral shampoo and are considering a moisturizing shampoo due to dryness and itchiness.
      Norwood scale ? 28m

      community Norwood scale ? 28m

      in General  68 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 28-year-old is assessing their hair loss on the Norwood scale, considering adding topical minoxidil and dermastamping to their current regimen of oral finasteride and minoxidil. They feel their hair loss is worsening and seek opinions on their condition.

      community What makes breezula different than formula 82f?

      in Question  9 upvotes 6 years ago
      Breezula (clascoterone) and Formula 82F (topical finasteride) are treatments for hair loss that block DHT differently; Breezula competes with DHT at the hormone receptor site without systemic effects, while 82F inhibits the enzyme that converts testosterone to DHT. Breezula may work for those who don't respond to finasteride and vice versa.

      community Anything you use without scientific backing, just trusting your gut?

      in Research/Science  13 upvotes 3 years ago
      The conversation discusses using peppermint oil for hair loss, with one user applying it undiluted to the scalp and another combining it with finasteride and microneedling. Some believe in its effectiveness despite limited scientific evidence, and also mention rosemary oil as potentially beneficial.

      community Oral Minoxidil only users (no fin-dut)

      in Minoxidil  4 upvotes 1 month ago
      Oral Minoxidil users discuss their experiences with hair regrowth, noting that results may be temporary without a DHT blocker. Some users report significant regrowth after several months but express concerns about needing additional treatments.